Fiat 500X 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Test – Road Test
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Fiat 500X 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Test – Road Test
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Fiat 500X completes the 500 family and makes it stylish: good design, sophisticated finish and great versatility. The ground clearance is not excessive for the crossover, and for this reason it behaves noticeably on the road.
It has grown in size, but has not lost its appeal: Fiat 500X was created to seduce those who appreciate the Cinquecento style, not to mention that you can choose between a more urban option, as we tried, or that off-road with bumper pads, underbody protection and 20 mm higher ground clearance. Our version road test install engine 1.4 MultiAir from 140 hp it is lively, but not particularly economical.
city
As we saw at the presentation of the 500X, the compact size and elevated driving position make the Turin crossover a versatile vehicle in all conditions, including the urban jungle. Despite the rounded shape of the case, visibility is by no means bad and the perception of dimensions does not create any particular problems, even if the rear camera - which is on a rich Hall arrangement However, it needs to be added separately - it is almost mandatory for those who live in the city. Wide range of uses1.4 MultiAir this limits the use of the gearbox: the engine does not "suffer" at low revs, even if the thrust becomes significant around 2.500 rpm.
Outside the city
If we were in the sixties, we would present it there 500 times the protagonist of a commercial with a family on board, who, having driven several bends of a hilly road, stops in the middle of a flowering meadow and spreads out a blanket for a picnic. The advertising video talking about the driven machine is spacious and versatile enough. In a word, "multitasking" if you go back to the XNUMX years. Solid tuning and lively engine 500X 1.4 MultiAir contribute to the enjoyment of driving – provided you drive Crossovers, so the center of gravity is not the lowest - and generally also comfortable, because the damping of bumps remains effective, despite the not so soft position. Prompt response in sports driving mode, which can be activated via Mood selector, which, however, significantly increases consumption.
шосе
"Nash" feels good even on long trips. 500 times with a supercharged gasoline engine. An engine that has, among its internal defects, that it thirsts more than a diesel engine of the same power, yet reciprocates with a higher operating noise. Obviously, this is not a suitable version for those who drive miles on the motorways every day, precisely because of transportation costs, but in terms of performance and ride comfort, it does not suffer from any inferiority complex compared to the diesel versions. According to the on-board computerautonomy The offered full tank of 48 liters allows to travel more than 530 km.
Life on board
Given the length of 4,25 meters, 500 times You travel in comfort for four, and even more so for five. The rounded shape of the roof suggests limited space for rear passengers, but on board it's not bad at all if you're not particularly tall. On the other hand, the front seats accommodate people of all sizes very well thanks to the wide seat adjustment. The quality of the dashboard is one of the strengths of this one. compact crossover: Satisfactory look and feel, all controls are in the right place, and the optional tobacco skin is the icing on the cake. Infotainment display uConnect present as standard and measures only 5 inches; to get 6,5 inch you need to draw a list of accessories.
Price and costs
It's about 24.400 euros per Fiat 500X 1.4 MultiAir in the rich - but not quite complete - Hall arrangementone that is desirable to focus on in order to improve its appearance and have respectable equipment that includes, among others, a dual-zone climate, GPS navigator, electronic access key, cruise control, bi-xenon headlights, leather steering wheel, alloy wheels and nice safety equipment ... Be able to draw on a list optional we would not miss Packaging safety и Navi Pack offered at 600 and 700 euros, respectively.
Its timeless lines and successful commercial debut raise no residual value or revision concerns, even if from this point of view version 1.6 Multijet – which has a price difference of 850 euros compared to the 1.4 MultiAir – it certainly has an advantage.
safety
There are 6 airbags as standard, lane departure warning and start assist; with Packaging safety added rear camera, automatic braking system and lane change assist.
La 500 times it is safe even in road behavior, predictability and simplicity in all situations, powerful braking and an effective but non-invasive anti-skid system.
Our findings
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 4,25m |
| width | 1,80m |
| height | 1,60m |
| Trunk | 350 liters |
ENGINE
| bias | 2200 tsp |
| Source of power | Petrol |
| Potenza | 140 CV and 5.000 weights |
| couple | From 230 Nm to 1.750 inputs |
| broadcast | 6-speed manual |
| Traction | front |
WORKING
| Velocità Massima | 190 km / h |
| Acceleration 0-100 km / h | 9,8 seconds |
| Average consumption | 16,7 km / l |
| CO2 emissions | 139 g / km |
