After making its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the 500X becomes the latest addition to Fiat's 500 family.
Fiat is known, or rather, famous for its small cars, this legacy kicking off with such icons as the 1936 Topolino and the 1957 Cinquecento. With the rebirth of the 500 in 2007, a great boost has been given to Fiat fortunes. Sales volumes are still growing after seven years of production with 80 per cent sold outside of home country Italy.
As has happened with other manufacturers, notably another icon, the Mini, derivatives (all larger) have been introduced to try to capture markets on the periphery of this success. So, Fiat introduced the 500L that is a whole lot larger. Now it is the turn of the 500X crossover.
But don’t think that this is simply a 500L with a 4×4 option and some black trim. The 500X has been styled from scratch while using the existing platform and boasting a large range of powertrain options. Bodywork, glass area, front and rear design is all unique to the 500X
Two versions of 500X have been released, a more city orientated front wheel-drive range (with trim levels of Pop, Popstar and Lounge) and the off-road Cross version that has more SUV-type styling with an all-wheel drive option (trim levels are Cross and Cross Plus).
SpecificationsModel: Fiat 500X 1,4 MultiAirPrice: 1.4T Cross from R342,951.00. 1.4T Cross DDCT from R358,566.00Engine: 1,4-litre, four-cylinder, turboPower: 103 kW at 5 000 r/minTorque: 230 N.m at 1 750 r/minTrans: 6-speed manual0 to 100 km/h: 9,8 secondsTop speed: 190km/hFuel consumption: 6,0 L/100 kmEmissions: 139 CO2 g/km
According to Fiat