Fiat 500X

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Fiat 500X
2017 Fiat 500X POP Star Multiair 1.4 Front.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Fiat [lower-alpha 1]
Production2014–present
Model years 2016–present
AssemblyItaly: Melfi, Potenza (SATA  [ it ])
Designer Danilo Tosetti, Antonella Pischedda, Fabio Ricupero and Dario Pellegrino under Roberto Giolito [1]
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
Platform FCA Small Wide 4×4
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length4,248 mm (167.2 in)
4,273 mm (168.2 in) (500X Cross)
Width1,786 mm (70.3 in)
Height1,600–1,620 mm (63.0–63.8 in)
Kerb weight 1,320–1,495 kg (2,910–3,296 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Fiat Sedici
Successor Fiat Pulse (South America)
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The Fiat 500X (Type 334) is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), since its debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Following the 500L, and produced from 2014 (from 2016 model year for US), the 500X is closely related to the Jeep Renegade. Both are manufactured at FCA's SATA Plant in Melfi, Italy. [3]

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Specifications

The 500X is based on the Small Wide 4×4 architecture, a platform evolved from the GM Fiat Small platform used for the Fiat Grande Punto and Fiat 500L. [4]

The Fiat 500X is available with several engines with optional all-wheel drive with most. At launch, engines available outside of North America included: one gasoline, the turbocharged 1.4 MultiAir2, and two MultiJet turbodiesels displacing 1.6 and 2.0 litres. [5]

In North America, the Fiat 500X features: [6]

Engines

EngineYear of introductionTypeDisplacementPower at rpmTorque at rpm CO2 emissions0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)Top speed
1.0 MultiAir2019,
from redesign launch
I3 turbocharged gasoline, DOHC 12 valve999 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 5,750190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 1,750s200 km/h (120 mph)
1.3 MultiAir II2019,
from redesign launch
I4 turbocharged gasoline, DOHC 16 valve1332 cc150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,500270 N⋅m (199 lbf⋅ft) at 1,850139 g/kms
1.4 MultiAir II2014,
from launch
I4 turbocharged gasoline, SOHC 16 valve1368 cc140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 5,000230 N⋅m (170 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750139 g/km9.8 s190 km/h (120 mph)
1.4 MultiAir2015,
from launch
I4 turbocharged gasoline, SOHC 16 valve1368 cc162 PS (119 kW; 160 hp) at 5,500249 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 2,5008.6 s200 km/h (120 mph)
1.6 Fiat E.torQ2015,
from launch
I4 gasoline, SOHC 16 valve1368 cc110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 5,500152 N⋅m (112 lb⋅ft) at 4,500s
1.6 MultiJet II2019,
from redesign launch
I4 turbocharged diesel, DOHC 16 valve1598 cc120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 3,750320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750109 g/km10.5 s186 km/h (116 mph)
2.0 MultiJet II 1402014,
from launch
I4 turbocharged diesel, DOHC 16 valve1956 cc140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,000350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750144 g/km9.8 s190 km/h (120 mph)
2.4 Chrysler Tigershark MultiAir II2015,
from launch
I4 gasoline, SOHC 16 valve2360 cc182 PS (130 kW; 180 hp) at 6,250237 N⋅m (175 lb⋅ft) at 4,400s
1.5 FireFly T4 - GSE (Global Small Engine)2022,
from restyling
T4 turbocharged gasoline/electric (mini Full-Hybrid)1469 cc95,6 Kw + e-motor in the 7-speed automatic transmission DCT240Nm122g/Km9.4194

Powertrain

EnginePowerTransmissionYearRegions
Fiat 1.0 L I3 T3 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS)6 speed FPT C635 manual2019–2023Europe
Fiat 1.3 L I4 T4 110 kW (148 hp; 150 PS)6 speed FPT C635 DDCT dual-clutch 2019–presentEurope
Fiat 1.3 L I4 T4 132 kW (177 hp; 179 PS)9 speed Chrysler 948TE automatic 2019–presentNorth America
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE MultiAir2 Turbo103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS)6 speed Fiat C635 manual 2014–presentEurope
Fiat 1.4 L I4 FIRE MultiAir Turbo119 kW (160 hp; 162 PS)6 speed Fiat C635 manual2015–2018North America
Fiat 1.4 L l4 FIRE MultiAir Turbo119 kW (160 hp; 162 PS)9 speed Chrysler 948TE automatic 2015–presentEurope
Chrysler-Mitsubishi 2.4 L I4 Tigershark MultiAir2134 kW (180 hp; 182 PS)9 speed Chrysler 948TE automatic 2015–2018North America
Fiat-(Chrysler/BMW) Brazil 1.6 L I4 E.torQ 81 kW (109 hp; 110 PS)5 speed Fiat C510 manual2015–presentEurope
Fiat 1.6 L I4 MultiJet2 88 kW (118 hp; 120 PS)6 speed Fiat C635 manual2014–presentEurope
Fiat 2.0 L I4 MultiJet2 103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS)6 speed Fiat C635 manual2014–presentEurope
9 speed Chrysler 948TE automatic

Trim levels

In the United States, FCA originally offered the Fiat 500X in Pop, Easy, Lounge, Trekking, and Trekking Plus trim levels with optional all wheel drive on all but Pop trim level. In Europe, it comes in Pop, Pop Star, Lounge, Cross, Cross Plus and Sport trims, with the all wheel drive available only on the 2.0L Multijet diesel, and the higher powered gasoline versions with automatic gearboxes.

Safety

The 500X has ventilated front disc brakes and solid ones in the rear. [7]

Latin NCAP

The Italian-made 500X in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 6 airbags and ESC received 5 stars for adult occupants, 5 stars for toddlers, and Advanced Award from Latin NCAP in 2018. [8]

Euro NCAP

The 500X in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2015. [9]

IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the 2016 Fiat 500X small crossover a 2015 Top Safety Pick+, its highest rating.

IIHS scores (2016): [10]
Small overlap front (Driver)Good
Moderate overlap frontGood
Side (original test)Good
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints and seatsGood
HeadlightsPoor
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)Advancedoptional
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of useMarginal

Sales

YearEurope [11] ItalyFranceU.S. [12] Canada
2014135
201574,26232,579 [13] 11,644 [14] 9,463609
2016104,93146,233 [15] 8,353 [16] 12,599766
201790,04945,789 [17] 13,060 [18] 7,665856
201894,96049,931 [19] 15,055 [20] 5,22379
201989,36142,554 [21] [22] 1,325 [23] [24] 2,51950
202058,85331,831 [25] 7,3251,44435
202153,82631,9825,9461,180
202231,51922,244463
202327,902

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