Tomorrow Takes Shape
New LED headlights, Daytime Running Lights and LED rear light clusters. Front and rear bumpers are redesigned to enhance style and command presence on the road. Refreshed interiors for top-notch elegance and exclusive comfort. This is the shape of the new Fiat 500X – as bold, stylish and unique as ever.
Designed at the Centro Stile Fiat the Fiat 500X has clear links to the iconic Fiat 500 with its circular headlamps, clamshell bonnet and chrome detailing. In terms of overall dimensions 500X measures 4.25m (4,27m Off-Road look) in length, 1.8m in width and 1.6m in height (1,61m Off-Road look). These compact exterior dimensions belie the spacious interior which has an extensive use of high quality materials, extensive storage and a capacious 350 luggage compartment. The storage flexibility is increased with the 60:40 split fold rear seat and folding passenger seat.
Depending on the model there is a choice of up to 12 body colours and up to 7 fabric and leather interiors. To further personalise Fiat 500X there is also a choice of 8 different alloy wheels in 16", 17" or 18". The extensive option list includes a full length "Sky Dome" glass sunroof which floods the cabin with natural light.The driver benefits from a new instrument cluster with 3 round elements including a central reconfigurable 3.5" TFT whilst the new steering wheel offers improved grip as well as new audio and vehicle system controls. The innovative new touchscreen U-Connect system is available in either 5.0" or 6.5" and hosts a variety of exciting new features including apps such as Facebook, live services such as traffic info, safety camera and weather information all accessed through integration with the customers smartphone.
Fiat 500X is also the latest Fiat model to feature the premium BeatsAudioTM system, developed in collaboration with Beats by Dr. Dre as an option. The premium hi-fi system boasts a 560W, eight-channel digital amplifier which integrates an advanced equalisation algorithm designed to recreate the entire sound spectrum that an artist experiences during their sound recordings.Fiat 500X boasts the latest safety systems including ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and (Dynamic Stability Control) to improve driving safety and handling. These features along with Hill Start Assist, ASR (Traction control), MSR (gearshift engine torque management), electronic parking brake, TPMS (Tyre pressure monitoring system), and six airbags are all standard as part of the Fiat 500X’s comprehensive safety package.
Advanced safety options include ACC (adaptive cruise control) available in H2 2015, lane departure warning, blind spot assistance, reversing camera and city brake control. Even the driver experience can be personalised on Fiat 500X with the "Drive Mode Selector" (available on all versions except Pop) which has three different modes – Auto, Sport and All-Weather. On the more rugged Fiat 500X Cross and Cross Plus versions All-Weather mode is replaced by the Traction function.