Ever since Fiat->ke30 brought back the 500->ke1708 some years back, there seems to have been a renewed approach in bringing their iconic model to a new generation of consumers. In keeping with what's become a trend in the industry these days - hey there, MINI! - Fiat has gone the route of introducing an extraordinary amount of different models under the 500 line.

The first one that was released was the 500L, a five-passenger model that expands the brand’s style and efficiency in the growing B-segment. From there, Fiat unveiled the 500X, a crossover that's being touted as a direct rival to the MINI Countryman.->ke3615

Not content with their expanded line-up, Fiat decided to take it to a whole new level with a minivan that's being touted as the Fiat 500 XL. We're tempted to assume that 'XL' means "extra large," which wouldn't be too far off considering that the 'L' in 500L stands for "large."

Recent patent drawings compiled by Carscoop have provided us with the first look of what could very well be the seven-seater 500XL. In order to accommodate the third row of seats, the 500XL is rumored to measure a full six inches longer in the rear overhang than the 500L model, which already had a length of 13.6."

Fiat hasn't made any formal announcements on the future of the 500XL, although a fair estimate points to the Paris Motor Show as the venue of the 500XL's debut.

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