For the 2021 model year, the Fiat 500L and 124 Spider will be gone in the United States. This past year, the original 500, which started the brand's reintroduction in North America was discontinued in the same, including its variants, the 500e, 500c and Abarth. Nevertheless; Fiat will continue on with just one model, the Fiat 500X compact crossover, which shares its underpinnings with the Jeep Renegade. For 2021, the AWD-capable 500X will be available in four models: 500X Pop, 500X Trekking, 500X Sport and 500X Trekking Plus.
Fiat 500X Pop And Trekking
The least expensive 500X is the Pop model, which starts at a manufacturer suggested retail price of $24,480. It features 17-inch silver aluminum wheels, projector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps and tail lamps. Its steering wheel and gear-shift knob are wrapped in leatherette. It comes with the Uconnect 4 system, a security system, remote start and ParkView rear backup camera.
Meanwhile, the Fiat 500X Trekking is available starting at $26,245. Building on the 500X Pop, the 500X Trekking features a rugged front end (black grille and metallic surround) and a metallic-looking rear end. Riding on premium 17-inch silver aluminum wheels, the Trekking comes with deep-tint sunscreen glass and metallic door handles.
Inside the 500X Trekking interior comes with premium cloth seats, leatherette door-trim inserts and a multi-position cargo shelf panel. A 3.5-inch color TFT cluster screen is added.
Fiat 500X Sport And Trekking Plus
With a starting tag of $27,145, the Fiat 500X Sport has a distinct front and rear fascia designs with body-colored side-moldings, and a “Sport” badge on the front fender. It features dark-finish exterior accents on various sections while featuring chrome dual-exhaust tips. It rides on 18-inch aluminum wheels as standard.
Inside, it features a dark-finished headliner and pillars, a techno-leather flat-bottom steering wheel with red stitching and paddle shifters. It also comes with Alcantara-covered cluster brow and Sport-exclusive cluster graphics. The cabin likewise features exclusive Sport seats in black fabric and vinyl inserts (with stitched grey “500” logo).
On the other hand, the Trekking Plus can be availed at a starting MSRP of $29,745. The range-topper comes with more premium content such as 17-inch matte black machined aluminum wheels, advanced LED headlamps and LED fog lamps as well as chromed daylight opening molding. Inside, it features premium eight-way, heated, leather power seats with four-way lumbar support.
Ample Power With Considerable Fuel Economy
All models are powered by a fuel-efficient 1.3-liter turbocharged engine delivering 177 hp of max output and 210 lb.-ft. of torque. Featuring a nine-speed automatic transmission, the Fiat 500X is the only SUV in its class that returns 30 mpg on the highway. All prices exclude destination charges.
Source: FCA North America