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The 500X isn’t merely the European take on the Jeep Renegade. It is a goldmine for the Fiat brand, building on the success of the 500 city car. Unveiled in 2014 and with demand on the rise, the Italian manufacturer thought that 2017 would be the year to bring a handful of updates to its high-riding model.
In the U.S., the 2017 model year sees the 500X lineup was simplified to three models: Pop, Trekking, and Lounge. 11 exterior colors and countless personalization options are on the menu, as are two engines: the 1.4-liter MultiAir with 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet (250 Nm) of torque, plus the 2.4-liter Tigershark with MultiAir2 technology, 180 ponies and 175 lb-ft (237 Nm) of oomph.
In Europe, the Fiat 500X is kitted out with updated equipment that includes 17-inch lightweight alloy wheels on the Lounge version. Three new body colors are also available: Cappuccino Beige, Blue Jeans, and Donatello Bronze. Inside, the cabin is beautified by a new finish for the central tunnel, as well as a new type of seat fabric for the Pop and Popstar trims.
Further updates include an ivory upholstery option for the Popstar, plus redesigned tobacco and black leather upholstery on select models. These being said, the 2017 Fiat 500X doesn’t have any other trick up its sleeve. As ever, the engine range starts with a 1.6-liter N/A four-cylinder with 110 horsepower, a manual transmission, and front-wheel-drive, while the top-of-the-range mill comes in the form of a 170 horsepower 1.4-liter turbo paired to a 9-speed transmission, which sends the goods to all four wheels.
On the turbo diesel front, 1.3-, 1.6-, and 2.0-liter units are available with outputs ranging from 95 to 140 horsepower. Safety-wise, the 500X can be equipped with likes of Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Brake Control, and Rear Cross Path Detection. Mind you, the Euro NCAP awarded the 500X only four starts. The rating comes as a result the Euro NCAP didn’t include the optional autonomous braking system in their scoring sheet.
In Europe, the Fiat 500X is kitted out with updated equipment that includes 17-inch lightweight alloy wheels on the Lounge version. Three new body colors are also available: Cappuccino Beige, Blue Jeans, and Donatello Bronze. Inside, the cabin is beautified by a new finish for the central tunnel, as well as a new type of seat fabric for the Pop and Popstar trims.
Further updates include an ivory upholstery option for the Popstar, plus redesigned tobacco and black leather upholstery on select models. These being said, the 2017 Fiat 500X doesn’t have any other trick up its sleeve. As ever, the engine range starts with a 1.6-liter N/A four-cylinder with 110 horsepower, a manual transmission, and front-wheel-drive, while the top-of-the-range mill comes in the form of a 170 horsepower 1.4-liter turbo paired to a 9-speed transmission, which sends the goods to all four wheels.
On the turbo diesel front, 1.3-, 1.6-, and 2.0-liter units are available with outputs ranging from 95 to 140 horsepower. Safety-wise, the 500X can be equipped with likes of Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Brake Control, and Rear Cross Path Detection. Mind you, the Euro NCAP awarded the 500X only four starts. The rating comes as a result the Euro NCAP didn’t include the optional autonomous braking system in their scoring sheet.
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