New Fiat 500X City or adventure

Fiat returns to give a new twist to his model 500, maintaining all its hallmarks and juvenile character for the broadest range of ages, and launches the new model 500X. A model with two characters: Urban, for a more citizen use and Cross, with a style and features for off asphalt.

It is a car of the family of crossover -and that has five seats- and does it in two different versions, or rather, with two different characters, one more urban and another more adventurous, both very fun and practical.

At Exterior design, the 500X expresses all the distinctive elements of the current 500 family, combining the most traditional aesthetic lines such as double headlights, trapezoidal nose and chrome mustache, all in the front. And the same thing happens on the side, that being a crossover it translates into high lows and increased wheels, together with the improvements of the angles of attack and of exit, to increase the character SUV.

Inside, the driver's position is one of the strong points, with a correct arrangement in the location of the instruments, all directed towards the driver and grouped by functional logics. The dashboard it is shown in the body color, the cockpit is oriented to the pleasure of driving and among the numerous compartments stand out the four large door pockets.

Adapted ranges

Within the two souls of the 500X, the most urban is available in the levels of equipment Pop, Pop Star and Lounge, and the second or more adventurous, in the finishes Cross and Cross Plus.

The Fiat 500X Urban Pop it is distinguished by combining air conditioning, Uconnect MP3 radio with steering wheel controls, USB and Aux-in port, cruise control, front and rear power windows, electric hand brake, height adjustment of the driver's seat, refrigerated glove compartment and rear wheels. 16-inch steel, among other elements.

The Pop Star adds 17-inch alloy wheels, Uconnect radio with touch screen, Bluetooth, steering wheel and leather knob, fog lights with cornering function and body color rear-view mirrors.

And the Top of the range, the Lounge, features 18-inch alloy wheels, Xenon headlights, bi-zone automatic climate control, 3.5-inch color TFT screen, Uconnect VP2 radio with navigator, parking sensor, system keyless entry and go, front armrest and front mats, adjustable height height of the trunk, compass, privacy glass, ambient light and exterior chrome line.

In the case of Cross models, The equipment is similar, with the Traction Plus system in the case of front-wheel drive or 4x4 all-wheel drive system.

Under the hood, the launch will be available on 1.4 engine Turbo MultiAir II 140 HP (front-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission), the 1.6 MultiJet II 120 HP (front-wheel drive and 6-speed manual transmission), the 2.0 MultiJet II 140 HP (9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive) and the 1.6 E-torQ of 110 HP (5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive).

Subsequently, the range will be completed with engines: 1.4 Turbo MultiAir II 170 hp (nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive), 1.4 Turbo MultiAir II 140 hp (front-wheel drive and 6-speed dual clutch shift). In particular, the innovative double clutch sequential change ensures a comfort at the wheel and a sporty feeling in terms of agility in the change of gears.

The 500X offers 3 types of traction: 4x2 front-wheel drive (traditional), 4x2 front-wheel drive with Traction Plus (in Cross and Cross Plus) and all-wheel drive with automatic 4x4 connection.

Fiat 500X data sheet

Motors: Gasoline 1.4 Turbo MultiAir of 140 HP and 1.6 of 120 HP. Diesel 1.6 MultiJet 120 HP and 2.0 140 HP.
Transmission: 5 or 6 speed manual change or automatic 9 speed
Suspension: Scheme McPherson in both axes.
Brakes: Discs, self-ventilated strikers, with ABS.
Address: Rack with variable electrical assistance.
Benefits: Maximum speed, from 180 to 190 km / h.
Long wide high: 4.24 / 1.79 / 1.60 meters
Capacities: Trunk 350 / 1,000 liters. Deposit, 48 liters.
Prices: From € 13,500 to € 25,500, with promotions.