This story consists of speculative renderings of the next-gen Fiat 500X created by Jean Francois Hubert/SB-Medien for CarScoops which are neither associated to nor endorsed by Fiat or Stellantis.
Fiat is planning on a brand new mannequin spree using Stellantis’ elements bin with a purpose to broaden to extra segments. Among the many newcomers, we count on an all-new second-gen Fiat 500X that’s rumored to debut in 2024 with a bigger footprint in comparison with its predecessor, positioning it within the common and fairly aggressive compact SUV phase.
The Fiat 500X is among the longest-running fashions within the present Stellantis SUV portfolio, nonetheless based mostly on the outdated FCA Small Vast platform. The truth is, the SUV was launched in 2014 as a sibling to the Jeep Renegade and stays on sale following a lot of styling and mechanical updates with an important being a facelift in 2018. Whereas the design of the 500X has admittedly aged properly, it’s about time for a clean-sheet design after so a few years available in the market.
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Fiat has confirmed it should unveil a brand new supermini and three new crossovers by 2027. It’s rumored {that a} “stylish and concrete” Fiat 600 will likely be amongst these, taking the function of the 500X within the B-SUV phase. As an alternative of disappearing although, the brand new era of the 500X is predicted to develop in measurement, from the present mannequin’s 4,248 mm (167.2 inches) to a extra beneficiant 4,400 mm (173.2 inches) serving to it transfer to the C-SUV phase. One thing comparable will probably occur with the equal Jeep Avenger and the bigger next-gen Renegade.
Whereas it’s nonetheless early to speak about styling since we haven’t spied any camouflaged prototypes of the Fiat 500X on the streets, our associates created speculative renderings of the SUV based mostly on the Italian model’s advanced design language. As hinted by the New 500 EV, Fiat will possible hold the retro-flavored strains of the 500X, infused with trendy styling cues within the full-LED lighting models. Fiat lately introduced a simplified trim construction so we don’t know if the corporate will retain the entire totally different variants of the 500X together with the spicy Sport, the adventurous Cross, and the fashionable Cabrio which are at present on supply.
The bigger footrpint could have a constructive impact on cabin area. Thus, the brand new 500X will grow to be extra family-friendly with more room for the rear passengers and a bigger boot for his or her baggage. Commonplace tech from Fiat’s portfolio will likely be included within the gear, with a digital cockpit, the most recent infotainment, and an array of ADAS bringing the 500X on par with the newer members of the competitors.
An Reasonably priced Compact SUV On Stellantis Underpinnings
Whereas the design continues to be saved underneath wraps, it’s straightforward to guess what’s going to occur with the underpinnings of the brand new 500X. All FCA-sourced elements will die with the present era, changed by a extra trendy platform by Stellantis. Probably the most believable situation is that Fiat will use a stretched model of the advanced CMP/eCMP structure, as an alternative of the bigger EMP2. This might make the brand new Fiat 500X a sibling to the Citroen C4 and C4 X compact fashions, permitting it to be extra inexpensive than most rival C-SUVs.
When it comes to powertrains, the brand new 500X will likely be targeted on electrification. There will likely be at the least one mild-hybrid possibility since each Peugeot’s up to date 1.2 PureTech and Fiat’s 1.5 Firefly at the moment are mated to a 48V system for decrease gas consumption and diminished C02 emissions. Prolonged durations with the combustion engine turned off due to the battery will enable EV coasting underneath sure driving eventualities.
Fiat desires to go EV-only by 2030 so it’s protected to imagine there will likely be a fully-electric variant of the brand new 500X. The latter may very well be fitted with Stellantis’ lately upgraded electrical motor producing 154 hp (156 PS / 115 kW) and 260 Nm (191 lb-ft) torque, alongside the 54 kWh battery which is already utilized in an array of fashions.
The all-new Fiat 500X is not going to solely substitute the present mannequin however function an oblique alternative for the growing old Tipo and all of its bodystyle variants, turning into Fiat’s all-rounder proposal within the compact phase. The debut of the mannequin is rumored for 2024 with a market launch in 2025. Manufacturing will possible happen in Kragujevac, Serbia, following Stellatis’ current funding.
