Fiat’s most enticing model receives a new engine this year in addition to an urban-inspired trim called the Urbana Edition. But does this all-wheel drive subcompact crossover still have what it takes to win over new shoppers? Fiat’s U.S. return has been nothing short of a disaster. Sales are down 54% this year, dealers are bailing, and the car that heralded the comeback and is currently their best-seller, the 500, …
Another flavor of the iconic 500 is now being offered by Fiat. The first all-wheel drive variant, called the 500X, is built upon the company’s subcompact crossover platform that also underpins the new Jeep Renegade. Dimensionally similar to the 500L and priced from about $20,000, the 2016 500X offers seating for 5 and available all-wheel drive with a disconnecting rear axle for improved efficiency. There’s a choice of 3 powertrain …
Head over to your local Fiat dealer, also known as a studio, and you’ll find 6 different flavors of the 500 or Cinquecento in Italian. But it’s this all-new crossover variant known as the 2016 500X that distinguishes itself in a couple of areas. For one, it’s the only Fiat model sold here actually built in Italy and second, it’s the first 500 with available all-wheel drive. Think of it …