Thanks to the very attractive Italian-speaking model featured in the Super Bowl commercial that aired in early February, FIAT has experienced a bit more attention from interested consumers. Of course, this makes us very happy. What makes consumers happy, on the other hand, is having lots of options to choose from, and FIAT designers and engineers are giving the people what they want.

Schaumburg-area used FIAT 500 shoppers will be very interested to learn of another version of the 500 model coming their way - the 500L, which serves as the fourth variant of the Italian automaker's entry-level vehicle.

The 500L is a five-door, high-roof subcompact hatchback, with the L standing for "large," and will debut next month at the Geneva Motor Show. 2012 FIAT 500 shoppers can look forward to 2.4 more inches of the five-seat standard model, in addition to a seven-seat variant which will have an additional half-inch from the five-seat version.

When it comes to performance, don't judge a book by its cover. The small-size car will sport FIAT's TwinAir turbocharged two-cylinder 900cc gasoline unit, a 1.4L gasoline engine, or a 1.3L diesel - whichever the consumers prefer.