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'16 Fiat 500X
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'16 500X first CUV entry in U.S. market from Italian automaker.
'16 Fiat 500X borrows styling cues from 500 stablemate.
Fiat 500X retains "mustache and logo" on front fascia.
Uconnect infotainment system one of best in industry.
'16 Fiat 500X allows selection of different drive modes.
Gauges on Fiat 500X within direct line of sight.
'16 Fiat 500X handles well, but not as good as 500 sibling.
'16 Fiat 500X offers plenty of head and leg room.
Rear of 500X largely resembles stablemates.
Rear of 500X largely resembles stablemates.
Fiat hopes the 500X will appeal to U.S. consumers after previous vehicle entries have failed to generate large sales volumes. (See related story: [email protected]
’16 Fiat 500X
Vehicle type | 5-seat, 4-door Small CUV |
|---|---|
Engine | 2.4L I-4 |
Power (SAE net) | 180 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
Torque | 175 lb.-ft. (237 Nm) @ 3,900 rpm |
Bore x stroke (mm) | 88 x 97 |
Compression ratio | 10.1:1 |
Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
Wheelbase | 101.2 ins. (2,570 mm) |
Overall length | 167.2 ins. (4,248 mm) |
Overall width | 75.5 ins. (1,796 mm) |
Overall height | 63.1 ins. (1,602 mm) |
Curb weight | 2,967 lbs. (1,346 kg) |
Base price | $22,300 |
Fuel economy | 22.0-31.0 mpg city/highway (10.6-7.5 L/100 km) |
Competition | Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V, Nissan Juke, Mini Countryman |
Pros | Cons |
Fiat 500 styling cues | European flair lost |
Available 1.4L turbocharged I-4 | A bit underpowered |
Terrific infotainment system | Does not offer differentiating features |
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