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After receiving a facelift for the 2019 model year, the 500X is now available with the S-Design package. Described as a special edition for whatever reason, the 500X S-Design features Myron, burnished, and black accents.
“Dedicated to young customers looking for a bold, sporty style with plenty of care of details and focus on driving comfort,” this crossover comes with a textured matte-black dashboard and copper-colored 500 badging. In order to bring out the full-LED headlights that come standard on the Cross trim level, the Alpi Green matte paint is a must-have.
Customers can also choose between Gelato White, Cinema Black, and Moda Grey, and regardless of color, the roof bars come in black. Tinted windows, bronze-colored side moldings, and a skid plate up front are included.
In addition to the black anodized aluminum central tunnel moldings, door panels, and eco-leather inserts, the steering wheel is wrapped in Techno leather. Two USB ports, 3.5-inch TFT instrument cluster display, cruise control, an electronic parking brake, and 60/40 split for the rear seats are a few other highlights worth mentioning.
On the S-Design based on the 500X Cross, customers are treated to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by the 7.0-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system. Driving assistance includes Traffic Sign Recognition, Speed Advisor, and Lane Assist.
When it comes down to suck-squeeze-bang-blow, Fiat offers three gasoline and three diesel options. Paired to a manual or automatic transmission, front- or all-wheel-drive, the 500X with the 1.0-liter FireFly Turbo outputs 120 horsepower. The 1.3 FireFly Turbo levels up to 150 horsepower while the 1.6-liter E-torq makes do with 110 horsepower.
The MultiJet range starts with the 1.3-liter that outputs 95 horsepower. The 1.6-liter develops 120 horsepower, and the pick of the bunch is the 2.0-liter with 150 horsepower and the nine-speed automatic transmission that Jeep uses in the Renegade, Compass, and Cherokee.
Even though the ZF 9HP-based transmission had its fair share of problems in previous model years, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles pushed update after update. To this effect, the TorqueFlite 948TE shouldn’t pose a problem. This transmission is also used by the first generation of Acura's TLX with the 3.5-liter V6 and Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Customers can also choose between Gelato White, Cinema Black, and Moda Grey, and regardless of color, the roof bars come in black. Tinted windows, bronze-colored side moldings, and a skid plate up front are included.
In addition to the black anodized aluminum central tunnel moldings, door panels, and eco-leather inserts, the steering wheel is wrapped in Techno leather. Two USB ports, 3.5-inch TFT instrument cluster display, cruise control, an electronic parking brake, and 60/40 split for the rear seats are a few other highlights worth mentioning.
On the S-Design based on the 500X Cross, customers are treated to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by the 7.0-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system. Driving assistance includes Traffic Sign Recognition, Speed Advisor, and Lane Assist.
When it comes down to suck-squeeze-bang-blow, Fiat offers three gasoline and three diesel options. Paired to a manual or automatic transmission, front- or all-wheel-drive, the 500X with the 1.0-liter FireFly Turbo outputs 120 horsepower. The 1.3 FireFly Turbo levels up to 150 horsepower while the 1.6-liter E-torq makes do with 110 horsepower.
The MultiJet range starts with the 1.3-liter that outputs 95 horsepower. The 1.6-liter develops 120 horsepower, and the pick of the bunch is the 2.0-liter with 150 horsepower and the nine-speed automatic transmission that Jeep uses in the Renegade, Compass, and Cherokee.
Even though the ZF 9HP-based transmission had its fair share of problems in previous model years, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles pushed update after update. To this effect, the TorqueFlite 948TE shouldn’t pose a problem. This transmission is also used by the first generation of Acura's TLX with the 3.5-liter V6 and Land Rover Discovery Sport.
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