2016 Fiat 500X SUV - Review & Road Test
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Type of vehicle : AWD compact crossover
Engine : 2.4-litre inline-four
Power : 180 hp @ 6,400 rpm; 175 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3,900 rpm
Transmission : Nine-speed automatic
Brakes : Four-wheel disc with ABS
Tires : P215/55R17
Price: Base / As Tested : $29,340/$33,560
Destination Charge : $1,745
Natural Resources Canada Fuel Economy : (L/100km) 7.9 city, 11 highway
Standard Features :
Trekking off-road style front and rear fascias with pseudo-off-road skidplate, satin chrome trim, Uconnect hands-free communication with 5-inch touchscreen
Options : 2.4L Tigershark engine with 9-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive $1,595, Rear backup camera $375, Beats audio premium sound system $995, Navigation group (upgrades UConnect to 6.5" screen) $1,100, Driver Assist Group $1,250, Convenience Group $1,295, Cold Weather Group $695
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Despite a clunky transmission, Fiat's roomy compact crossover is a stylish and engaging drive.
If we’re to believe the sassy European ad spots, the new Fiat 500X sprang from the accidental joining of the current Cinquecento and an errant blue pill. Ah, that it should be so easy – I’ve got a savings account that would happily accept a dose of Cialis.
It may look like an enlarged Cinquecento, but the 500X rides on an entirely new global platform, the same one upon which the Jeep Renegade was built. But most importantly, it’s the first Fiat with available all-wheel drive.
As Mini did before it, Fiat established a presence here in North America by bringing over a cute little import with big personality. We loved its retro design and Italian image, but no doubt FCA, like Mini, knew we’d soon start noting its limitations. The tiny two-door grabbed a toehold on the market, allowing the marque to introduce larger models and expand its segment range; Mini has already introduced many variations on its original theme, with the Countryman representing an entry into the compact crossover segment. As for Fiat, this isn’t its first foray into this highly lucrative market; the previous attempt was the rectangular 500L. Unfortunately, the hapless “L,” while not really a terrible car, had little of the Cinquecento’s sparkling character – without which its cheerful interior became merely cheesy and its performance forgettable.
The designers did a very nice job of taking the smaller car’s distinctive look and adapting it to a larger, four-door package without any awkwardness. At first glance, the 500X doesn’t look that much different from the current 500. It’s only when parked alongside one another that the size difference becomes apparent.
My tester, a top-spec Trekking in “Pearl Red Tricoat” is finished off in rugged black plastic cladding and faux skid plates – which, given its rather adorable appearance, isn’t as laughable as it seems. While it may lack the extra ground clearance of the platform-sharing Renegade, the 500X’s all-wheel drive system is virtually identical. Its ability to move freely between urban and outdoor environments makes the 500X Trekking Plus tested here really attractive to young city dwellers with a hankering to get away from it all in their off-time.
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Type of vehicle : AWD compact crossover
Engine : 2.4-litre inline-four
Power : 180 hp @ 6,400 rpm; 175 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3,900 rpm
Transmission : Nine-speed automatic
Brakes : Four-wheel disc with ABS
Tires : P215/55R17
Price: Base / As Tested : $29,340/$33,560
Destination Charge : $1,745
Natural Resources Canada Fuel Economy : (L/100km) 7.9 city, 11 highway
Standard Features :
Trekking off-road style front and rear fascias with pseudo-off-road skidplate, satin chrome trim, Uconnect hands-free communication with 5-inch touchscreen
Options : 2.4L Tigershark engine with 9-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive $1,595, Rear backup camera $375, Beats audio premium sound system $995, Navigation group (upgrades UConnect to 6.5" screen) $1,100, Driver Assist Group $1,250, Convenience Group $1,295, Cold Weather Group $695
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Despite a clunky transmission, Fiat's roomy compact crossover is a stylish and engaging drive.
If we’re to believe the sassy European ad spots, the new Fiat 500X sprang from the accidental joining of the current Cinquecento and an errant blue pill. Ah, that it should be so easy – I’ve got a savings account that would happily accept a dose of Cialis.
It may look like an enlarged Cinquecento, but the 500X rides on an entirely new global platform, the same one upon which the Jeep Renegade was built. But most importantly, it’s the first Fiat with available all-wheel drive.
As Mini did before it, Fiat established a presence here in North America by bringing over a cute little import with big personality. We loved its retro design and Italian image, but no doubt FCA, like Mini, knew we’d soon start noting its limitations. The tiny two-door grabbed a toehold on the market, allowing the marque to introduce larger models and expand its segment range; Mini has already introduced many variations on its original theme, with the Countryman representing an entry into the compact crossover segment. As for Fiat, this isn’t its first foray into this highly lucrative market; the previous attempt was the rectangular 500L. Unfortunately, the hapless “L,” while not really a terrible car, had little of the Cinquecento’s sparkling character – without which its cheerful interior became merely cheesy and its performance forgettable.
The designers did a very nice job of taking the smaller car’s distinctive look and adapting it to a larger, four-door package without any awkwardness. At first glance, the 500X doesn’t look that much different from the current 500. It’s only when parked alongside one another that the size difference becomes apparent.
My tester, a top-spec Trekking in “Pearl Red Tricoat” is finished off in rugged black plastic cladding and faux skid plates – which, given its rather adorable appearance, isn’t as laughable as it seems. While it may lack the extra ground clearance of the platform-sharing Renegade, the 500X’s all-wheel drive system is virtually identical. Its ability to move freely between urban and outdoor environments makes the 500X Trekking Plus tested here really attractive to young city dwellers with a hankering to get away from it all in their off-time.