The Fiat 124 Spider and 500L will be phased out in 2021 to make way for the new 500X.

The 500X will arrive in 2021 with a few minor updates and is the last Fiat standing in the US.

If you're thinking about buying a Fiat 500X, congratulations, you're one of the drivers whose latest model will be in the American automaker's portfolio. If you're wondering why, the answer is: after last Wednesday's announcement. , Fiat will stop production of the 124 Spider and 500L crossover.

“The Fiat 124 Spider and Fiat 500L will be discontinued after the 2020 model year,” the company said in a statement.

The Fiat 124 Spider, or Fiata as it is also called, will be remembered as a true roadster as it shared most of its underpinnings with the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The Fiat variant featured unique front and rear fascias and was powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. In October this year, Fiat sold just 1,385 124 Spiders, while selling just over 7,500 Miatas.

As for the Fiat 500L, it never really made much sense after the all-wheel drive 500X was released. The tall hatchback had a lot of room inside, but it was awkward to drive, not to mention its not very beautiful appearance. The 500L was Fiat's best-selling model, with fewer than 400 units sold in the first three quarters of the 2020.

As for the 500X, Fiat on Wednesday announced a slew of updates to the compact crossover, including a new Sport Value Package that includes a sunroof, Beats audio system, 19-inch wheels, LED headlights, parking sensors, navigation, headlights with heated seats and more. says the 500X Sport Value Package "includes $3,400 worth of content for just $700."

The 500 Fiat 2021X starts at $26,335 to $1,495, including $1,130 destination. But considering that only these crossovers have been sold this year, who knows how long they will last.

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