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TEST REVIEW FIAT

Fiat 500X 1.4T Connect

I performance and excellent overtaking ability competitive within the segment.
must confess to having a soft spot for the
It’s a peppy engine that provides good
Fiat brand. My family owned a Fiat during
The 500 has style and charm in
my school years and I only have good
feel of the steering are good for a medium
memories of that car. as the turbo kicks in. Roadholding and the bucketloads, but the final question is
whether big brother adds the X-factor to the
The 500X is an interesting vehicle. In SUV but you always must remember what recipe. I would give that a ‘yes’.
the same way that the modern Mini has type of car you are driving. The current price for the 500X Connect is
spawned a number of derivatives right up to One disadvantage of smaller turbo R449 900, and this includes a 3 year/
the medium SUV Countryman, Fiat has done engines is the fact that, although they beg 100 000km service plan. n
the same with the little 500. for a bit of driving exuberance, this does
From the front, the family resemblance affect fuel economy. Our full test of almost Click here to watch our full video review:
is unmistakable. Even the interior has many 600km in all driving conditions resulted https://www.youtube.com/
styling cues taken from the baby brother. in a figure of 7.2l/100km. I consider this a watch?v=zjqL1sQ4Izg
Overall, it creates a stylish and distinctive look fair result for the driving enjoyment and
that cannot be confused with any other brand. performance provided.
The 500X range is powered by the The connectivity spec provides a good
familiar 1.4l turbopetrol engine providing infotainment screen with reverse camera,
103kW and 230Nm to the front wheels inbuilt navigation and Android Auto or
though a slightly clunky but precise 6-speed Apple Carplay. The seats are a leather and
manual gearbox. A 6-speed dual clutch cloth combination that is comfortable.
automatic is also available. The rear seat and boot space are

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