Fiat News: Fiat Announces Pricing For 2016 500X Crossover

[William Maley]

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Today, Fiat announced pricing for their latest member of the U.S. lineup. The 500X crossover when it arrives at dealers in the second quarter of 2015 will have a price of $20,900 (includes destination) for the base Pop model. The rest of 500X lineup pricing follows,

• Easy: $23,200
  
• Trekking: $24,000
  
• Lounge: $25,750
  
• Trekking Plus: $28,000
  

Engines for the 500X include the turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder with 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque or a 2.4L four-cylinder with 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is available on the Easy through Trekking Plus models for an additional $1,900.

Source: Fiat

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Customers Can Now Configure Their All-new Fiat 500X Crossover, Starting at $20,000 MSRP

• U.S. customers can now configure their 2016 Fiat 500X
  
• Pricing for the all-new crossover begins at $20,000 MSRP
  
• The latest addition to the FIAT lineup, the Fiat 500X offers an available advanced all-wheel-drive system, functionality and an array of comfort, convenience, and safety and security features
  
• The 2016 Fiat 500X will arrive in FIAT studios in the second quarter of 2015
  

February 1, 2015 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - On the heels of the FIAT brand’s return to Super Bowl advertising, FIAT fans can now configure the 2016 Fiat 500X at www.fiatusa.com. Pricing for the all-new crossover, which will arrive in the U.S. market in the second quarter of 2015, starts at $20,000 MSRP.

“The Fiat 500X is the next step of FIAT expansion in the North American market,” said Jason Stoicevich, Head of FIAT Brand North America, FCA US LLC. “Personalization is a big part of who we are as a brand, so we are giving our customers a chance to jump-start the process and customize a Fiat 500X that fits their own needs and personality. Also, FIAT fans can now visit a studio to reserve a vehicle and be one of the first to own the Italian-made Fiat 500X.”

The all-new Fiat 500X combines iconic Italian style with functionality, performance and available all-wheel-drive confidence. The vehicle is available in five trim levels. The Street series models, including the Pop, Easy and Lounge, feature the refined Italian style and design of the FIAT brand with a more urban appearance. The Trekking and Trekking Plus models feature a more aggressive and athletic look with unique front and rear fascia designs and satin silver accents. The base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2016 Fiat 500X starts at $20,000 (excluding a destination charge of $900, taxes, title and registration fees):

Pop: $20,000

Easy: $22,300

Trekking: $23,100

Lounge: $24,850

Trekking Plus: $27,100

The Easy, Trekking, Lounge and Trekking Plus models are all available with the Fiat 500X’s advanced all-wheel-drive system for an additional $1,900.

About the 2016 Fiat 500X

In the United States, the all-new Fiat 500X is available with the fuel-efficient 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, with an output of 160 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. The available 2.4-liter Tigershark MultiAir2 engine produces 180 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque, and is paired exclusively to a nine-speed automatic transmission on all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive models.

A disconnecting rear axle allows for reduced parasitic loss when available all-wheel-drive capability is not needed, improving fuel efficiency. The Dynamic Selector system allows the driver to choose from three modes (Auto, Sport and Traction +) for the most suitable vehicle configuration for different driving conditions.

The 2016 Fiat 500X offers up to 70 standard and available safety and security features. Available features include Forward Collision Warning-Plus with full stop, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning-Plus, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection. Electronic stability control (ESC) with Hill-start Assist and electronic roll mitigation is standard on all models, as are seven air bags.

Loaded with technology and convenience, the Fiat 500X is available with features like Uconnect 6.5 radio with a 6.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen and navigation, Bluetooth streaming audio, Uconnect Access Via Mobile, a 3.5-inch color thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster display, Keyless Enter ‘n Go with remote start, and heated front seats and steering wheel.

The all-new Fiat 500X is crafted at the Melfi plant in Italy.

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[Drew Dowdell]

Fairly inexpensive up charge for AWD. Is it the same AWD unit used in the 200 and Cherokee?

[G. David Felt]

Interesting, have to watch how this sells against the Chevy Trax. I agree pretty cheap AWD upgrade but the upgraded engine is a joke. Better to stay with the smaller engine which has better Torque.

 

Wonder how good of an AWD system it is and can it go 100% front to 100% RWD to 50/50? Seems the cheaper AWD's usually have limitations on just how good of an AWD they are.

[kestas57]

Doesn't look as bad as the fiat 500L thing but I have to say that it isn't exactly beautiful.

[aurora97]

Loved the Fiat commercial during the Super Bowl.

[G. David Felt]

Loved the Fiat commercial during the Super Bowl.

Yes that is the best part of Fiat products was the Superbowl commercial.

[regfootball]

i like the 500L despite its terrible reliability but this one is mainstream and much more palatable.  I would consider one, most certainly.

[timelord731]

I personally enjoyed the mini-cooper kinda look of the original Fiat and not this new edition. 

[mikka254]

Those are fairly competitive prices. I'm sure this will stir up some more interesting decisions in terms of pricing in the US market. These crossovers are slowly taking over our roads.