Fiat 500x Platform

The fiat 500x sits on the same gm fiat small wide 4x4 platform that underpins the jeep renegade although the jeep is known to be more capable off road.

Fiat 500x platform. But there are always a few exceptions to the rule and one of them is the fiat 500x. Built on the same platform as the 500x and using the same 13 liter turbocharged four cylinder engine the jeep renegade provides a style alternative to the fiat. At its heart the 500x shares a platform and mechanical hardware with its cousin the jeep renegade. The 2020 model will gain subtle changes only.

And while both models were introduced 2015 only the fiat can lay claim to the platform since it descended from a joint venture between the italian company and general motors in 2006. The fiat 500x is a compact crossover extension of the 500 family thats aiming to take the fight to the nissan juke peugeot 2008 renault captur vauxhall mokka and retro compadre the mini countryman. The fiat 500x is a subcompact crossover suv manufactured and marketed by fiat chrysler automobiles since its debut at the 2014 paris motor show. The 500x is based on the small wide 44 architecture a platform evolved from the gm fiat small platform used for the fiat grande punto and fiat 500l.

This architecture is present since 2005. However this model is closer to the hatchback. Its built in melfi italy alongside its platform mate the fiat 500x. As fiats second four door hatchback following the 500l the 500x is closely related to the jeep renegade.

Thanks to extra ground clearance this model is classified as a crossover. As we already wrote the 500x model is a subcompact crossover. Although it looks like a fiat 500 city car that has eaten a few too many pies it retains enough of its little. Both are manufactured at fcas sata plant in melfi italy.

Interestingly fiat 500x will ride on the existing platform.