Fiat’s 500X aims at booming SUV market

The new 500X subcompact crossover is Fiat’s first model designed with the U.S. market in mind. Small and mid-sized sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are currently among the hottest-selling vehicles worldwide
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Storage: 350 litres or 1,000 litres with rear seat folded

Engines: Choice of four petrol and three diesel. 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel gives 119.6PS @ 3750rpm

Drivetrains: Two-wheel, four-wheel, or front-wheel drive with Traction Plus

Wheelbase: 2,570 mm
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U.S. sales of small SUVs: 2.96 million(2014, est.)

SUV 36.5%

Sedan 35.4%

Pickup 13.1%

Hatchback 5.5%

Other 9.5%

Drive modes: Auto, Sport and All Weather. Up to 70 safety and security features available  

Uconnect Live: Integrates smartphone with touchscreen, mirroring apps, streaming music or live news updates 

Heated steering wheel

Gearboxes: Five or six-speed manual, six or nine-speed automatic
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Source: Fiat Chrysler, IHS Automotive

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