Currently, the only Fiat model sold on US soil is the version, which isn’t getting too much attention from buyers. This despite the brand trying to embellish it. What will be his fate? Let’s take a look at what the model offers, take a look at its history, find out what the model name stands for, and then see if we’ll continue to see this crossover for years to come.
The history of the name Fiat 500X
The Fiat 500X is part of the 500 series family of vehicles that the brand has been producing for some time. It all started with the 1957 Fiat Cinquecento, designed to be a city car when affordability was important for Italians trying to recover from the war.
It has two generations of crossovers. The first ran from 2015 to 2018 and was powered by different engine options. You could choose a 1.4-litre mated to a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. A 1.4-litre turbocharged engine was also available. All three of these produced 140 horsepower. The last unit was a 1.6-litre mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.
There were also some diesel options, which were combined with a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic gearbox. The base model came with the 1.4-litre, which allowed the vehicle to go from 0-60mph in 9.8 seconds. For the interior, you get a 5- or 6.5-inch infotainment screen with DAB radio, satellite navigation and voice guidance, according to .
The second generation Fiat 500X comes with the choice of a 1.0- or 1.3-litre three-cylinder engine. It also has a 1.6 liter option, which is an e-TorQ engine. You’ll find it mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.0-litre has a six-speed manual gearbox.
The 1.3-litre is combined with a six-speed automatic transmission. There are also a handful of diesel engine options. As for acceleration time, you can expect to get around 10.9 seconds on a 0-60mph run with the 1.0-litre engine. The maximum speed for the Fiat 500X is 180 km/h.
How well did the crossover perform and will it stay?
The Fiat 500X had its 500,000th unit produced in 2019, which it celebrated by creating a special edition of its model. According to , that unique model was also made in response to the brand’s 120th anniversary.
This version comes with a two-tone painted exterior representing a tuxedo with a white hue combined with black accents. Under the hood is a 1.3-litre turbocharged engine mated to a dual-clutch automatic transmission. There is also a , released in 2022.
As for the future, the Fiat 500X will not stop. reports that this crossover is expected to be discontinued for the 2024 model year. Instead, it will rejoin the EV market.
