After a worldwide introduction a month ago at the 2014 Paris Auto Show, Fiat‘s new 500x hybrid has now made its debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show and will soon be en route to dealerships the nation over. Estimating is yet to be uncovered however we think it will begin around $20k, making other subcompact hybrids like the Chevrolet Trax and Nissan’s Juke prime targets. An alternate adversary will be Mazda’s CX-3, which additionally made its presentation this previous week in L.a.
The 500x is really twinned by the Jeep Renegade, which is charged as the all the more go dirt road romping proficient choice, with both vehicles gathered on the same line at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ Melfi plant in Italy. Obviously, their powertrain offerings are comparative.
The 500x touches base as an issue display and will offer purchasers the decision of two motors, two transmissions, and front- or all-wheel drive. Yes, this will be the first Fiat in the U.s. accessible with all-wheel drive. The framework offers a disengaging back pivot that serves to spare fuel by making the vehicle a front-driver when additional footing isn’t required. The driver likewise has the decision of Auto, Sport and Traction + modes.
The base motor in the 2016 500x is a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-chamber useful for 160 drive and 184 pound-feet of torque, and comes combined with a six-rate manual transmission. The all the more compelling unit is a 2.4-liter four-chamber with 180 hp and 175 lb-ft on tap. This model comes only with a nine-velocity programmed sourced from ZF.
The inner part is to a degree more sleek than that of the normal hybrid, with a gage group made out of three instrument binnacles, a level base controlling wheel, and some intriguing trim-color alternatives. A few peculiarities, either accessible or standard, incorporate an opposite cam and other electronic driving supports, FCA’s Uconnect infotainment framework, keyless entrance, and warmed front seats and guiding wheel.
The 2016 500x is accessible in five trim levels: Pop, Easy, Lounge, and for a more tough look, Trekking and Trekking Plus. The Trekking and Trekking Plus models characteristic one of a kind front and back sash plans and some silver stresses around the model.
