Power must provide precision and perfect balance, and in the
automotive field this means greater precision and driving comfort.
This is why we have acted even more radically with the most
powerful engine in the range: a high performing 1.3 FireFly Turbo
150 HP, combined with a DCT automatic transmission. For example,
the steering system calibration has been adjusted to return a more
precise and reactive feedback to the driver. As well as this,
specific adjustments of the shock absorbers and the front and rear
suspensions - using FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology -
mean that the 150 HP Sport 500X guarantees greater road holding,
even at high speeds, as well as extraordinary manoeuvrability and
total safety... all without compromising comfort. Thanks to all
these technical features and its 19" sports tires, the gritty 500X
Sport 1.3 FireFly 150 HP DCT generates an 8% increase in lateral
acceleration - compared to the 500X Cross with equal engine and 18"
tires - and this translates into a significant improvement in road
holding and a substantial increase in active safety. The new
suspension tuning greatly enhances responsiveness at curve entry,
reducing understeer by 26%, and oversteer, in extreme conditions,
by 17%. In short, so armed, the new Fiat 500X Sport fears no
comparisons in its segment, and generates dynamic emotion in
driving.
Fiat 500X, like the iconic 500, brings with it all the Italian
beauty that, in terms of style and elegance, has always fascinated
the world. Likewise, the thrilling play of the Italian national
football team keeps millions of spectators glued to the screens
every time it takes the field. And as the national team's blue
jersey belongs to the collective imagination of Italy, so the 500X
Sport "pulls on" its new Red Seduction livery - exclusive to this
version - highlighting the car's dynamic lines. The special red
"team kit" is then embellished with a long series of titanium grey
details on the handles, the specially designed inserts on the front
bumper, the front moulding, the rear-view mirror caps and the door
handle with the "500" logo in a refined Myron treatment. The marked
assertiveness of the exterior is achieved through the many sporting
elements offered as standard: these include the side skirts and the
arches over the body-coloured wheels; the diffuser-style rear
bumper; the dual chrome exhaust - designed exclusively for this
Fiat model - and the Full LED lighting systems that provide 160%
more power than halogens but with reduced energy consumption. The
Full LED headlights are coupled with LED fog lamps, creating a
homogeneous and sporty light signature. All "certified" by the
Sport badge on the front fender. And for those who want to further
boost the power look, on request it's possible to fit special Sport
tires with 19" alloy wheels and glossy black hubcap (the special
18" rims are standard). In addition to the exclusive Red Seduction
colour, other livery options include Gelato White, Moda Grey and
Italian Blue (all of which can be combined with a black roof for a
suggestive two-tone exterior), plus Cinema Black.
By the end of the year, new 19-inch wheels will be available,
with a sporty look developed by Mopar, the brand dedicated to
assistance, spare parts and customer support for FCA vehicles. They
are distinguished by their personalisation possibilities: each
wheel, for instance, can accommodate a set of 5 possible inserts -
in the colours Matte Bronze, Miron, Dark Miron, Copper and
Titanium. These can also be mounted by the customer or by the
dealer thanks to a simple clip (a visit to the dealer is only
required for disassembly). The novelty will enrich the already
ample collection of Authentic Accessories supplied by Mopar
specially for the Fiat 500X Sport.
The same sporty and elegant style of the exterior is also found
in the interior of this new top-of-the-range version. This is
demonstrated by the dark shade for the imperial and the front
uprights; the specific TFT graphics of the instrument panel and its
red elements; the aluminium gear-knob; the techno-leather sports
steering wheel, cut underneath; the dashboard in titanium grey; and
the detailing in Myron with finishing in Red Seduction. On request,
you can equip your 500X Sport with a precious Alcantara covering
for the sporty silhouetted steering wheel and the instrument panel
cover, a touch of sporting elegance unique in this segment,
featuring hand-crafted red stitching. The interior is completed by
new exclusive seats in black fabric with vinyl inserts and a grey
"500" logo, the black vinyl bezel and special stitching in grey and
red. On request, however, you can have the seats upholstered in
black leather with titanium grey finishing, in addition to the
sporty aluminium pedals and the front mats with personalised
stitching.
As well as being outstandingly sporty, the new 500X boasts a
rich technological assortment that offers highly innovative driving
assistance systems as standard, including "Traffic Sign
Recognition", "Speed Advisor" and "Lane Assist", the automatic lane
maintenance system. And to make any journey more comfortable, also
standard are the Uconnect 7" system, with satellite navigator,
predisposed for Apple CarPlay and with Android Auto compatibility;
as does automatic climate control, Cruise Control with speed
limiter. Completing the equipment are the rear parking sensors and
the electric parking brake.
Finally, to meet any mobility need, the new Fiat 500X Sport can
be equipped with all the engines in the range, combined with
front-wheel drive. In more detail, two FireFly Turbo petrol engines
are available: a 1.0 with 120 HP and six-speed manual gearbox, and
a 1.3 with 150 HP and six-speed DCT dual-clutch automatic
transmission (plus steering wheel controls on request). Also
available are two Multijet turbo-diesels: a 1.3 with 95 HP combined
with a five-speed manual transmission and a 1.6 with 120 HP and
six-speed manual transmission or an automatic dual-clutch DCT
six-speed gearbox (steering wheel controls on request).
The entire new 500X range enters the playing field as a
star player
Hand in hand with the new Fiat 500X Sport, the new 500X Lounge
also makes its debut: a refined version rich in content, unlikely
to pass unnoticed on city streets. On the outside, it features
body-coloured mirror caps and 16" alloy wheels, as well as DRL
daytime running lights and LED rear lights. It's especially refined
inside, as can be seen in the techno-leather steering wheel and the
front armrest. Sophisticated and metropolitan, therefore, the 500X
Lounge is also highly comfortable thanks to its rich standard
equipment including the innovative 7" HD LIVE touchscreen Uconnect
system with DAB digital radio, Apple CarPlay integration and
Android AutoTM compatibility. The standard equipment is completed
by front and rear parking sensors, invaluable for protecting the
bumpers during parking, and the rain and twilight sensors which
provide an additional driving aid. Novelties also for the 500X
Cross, the first car in its segment to offer 19" wheels with "tall
and narrow" tires that ensure improved aerodynamics and a
consequent reduction in fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and noise.
The City Cross and Urban versions complete the range: the first is
the ideal solution for anyone looking for a car with a cross
appearance; the second enables them to immediately start driving
the Fiat crossover, at an affordable price.
