Fiat 500X Teased ahead of Paris Motor Show

Modified On Sep 08, 2014 07:02 PM By Sourabh

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Fiat, the Italian manufacturer has teased its 500X crossover on the online platform. The company will showcase this new vehicle in the 2014 Paris Motor Show. With the introduction of 500X, the carmaker tends to expand its 500 family. The SUV will be put against the likes of Nissan Juke, Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 2008 in the international markets.

Fiat 500X

The mechanical and engine specification are yet to be confirmed by the company but it seems like that 500X will be powered by company’s trusted MultiJet diesel along with an option of TwinAir petrol engines. The car may also carry 1.4, 1.6 and 2.4-litre four-cylinder engines that does duty in Jeep Renegade. It is expected that in order to tap the offroading segment, the carmaker may also bring the option of all-wheel drive transmission.

Fiat 500X is built on the same platform of its bigger sibling Jeep Renegade and also shares its styling cues with the rugged SUV. The SUV will be manufactured in the same Melfi factory in Italy where Jeep Renegade is produced.

The SUV looks quite similar to Fiat 500 micro-car range with large distinctive rounded headlamps and rear reminding of Mini Countryman. If media reports are to be believed, the SUV will feature a wheelbase of 4200mm making it the longest in the Fiat 500 family.

Moreover, in the Indian auto sector, Fiat introduced the all new Punto Evo at INR 4.55 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi) while the diesel model comes in the range of Rs 5.27 lakh to Rs 7.19 lakh. The hatch embraces, Automatic Climate Control, Blue and Me technology, well-equipped music system with USB, Aux-In, Bluetooth and voice recognition, dual-tone (black and beige) interiors and all-black premium interiors in Fiat Punto 90 model.

Also see the spied image of Fiat 500X. 

Spied Fiat 500X

Image Source: World Car Fans

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