Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays says the 2014 Fiat 500L might be just what car buyers are looking for in a small four-door hatchback. This longer, wider and taller offshoot of the Fiat 500 boasts easy entry and exit, comfortable and versatile rear-passenger seating and impressive cargo space. However, driver comfort is debatable, negotiating curvy roads feels clumsy and the premium-fuel-for-best-results necessity is annoying. Watch the video above and see if you agree with Mays that the 500L’s overall value outshines its shortcomings.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.