[54ell]

Turning it into an Abarth is something that was discussed in the past, but it seems that time has not helped the execs reach a decision regarding it.

Last time I heard anything about this, it was Roberto Gioliot, the boss of Fiat design in Europe, who confirmed it is being examined as a possibility, but this time it’s the Euro CEO, Alfredo Altavilla.

Autocar quotes him as saying “besides the 124 and 500, we are thinking about an all-new addition to the line-up. The 500X is one of the options being considered.”

Apparently, if it is chosen to become an official Abarth, practicality will be sacrificed in the name of sportiness, with it being family-friendly taking a back seat.

Would you like to see Fiat make something from the 500x with Abarth? Would you buy one?

 

[Dave]

Well Nissan sell a Juke Nismo I think don't they? I guess if that does well then we should see Fiat doing a performance version too.

 

[cemmy074]

Fiat 500x still has 2.4l engine in usa but they ll make abarth spec in 2017 .

 

[hewesy]

I was going to say the Jeep Renegade has the Tigershark engine in it, so it would make sense to make that the hot version in the EU countries. Don't know what the US market would end up with though.

Failing that it'd only end up with cosmetic overhauls and perhaps a different ECU Map to increase performance. I do like the subtle mock up above though the lower ground clearance would defeat my reason for buying the car.

 

[cemmy074]

ENGINE: 2.4-LITER MULTIAIR2 TIGERSHARK
Availability Standard: Easy, Trekking, Lounge, Trekking Plus
Available: Pop
Type and Description: In-line four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement: 144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke: 3.46 X 3.82 (88 X 97)
Valve System: SOHC, four valves per cylinder
Fuel Injection: Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction: Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Power: (SAE net) 180 hp (134 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque: (SAE net) 175 lb.-ft. (237 N•m) @ 3,900 rpm
Max. Engine Speed: 6,400 rpm
Fuel Requirement: Unleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity: 5.5 qt. (5.2 liter) (total)
Coolant Capacity: 6.8 qt. (6.45 liter)
Emission Controls: Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream
and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor
Grams CO2 per mile:
361 grams CO2 per mile.
Fuel Economy:
2WD:
2.4 L, auto 9-speed: 22 mpg City/ 31 mpg Highway/ 25 mpg Combined
4WD:
21 mpg City/ 30 mpg Highway/ 24 mpg Combined
Towing Not recommended
Engine Assembly: Plant Dundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich
i think 500x abarth will come out 2017. But i think first they need to sort some problem/s ..
you can see for more info on this
link http://www.fiat500usa.com/search/label/Fiat 500X

 

[hewesy]

Towing not recommended? Really?!

 

[54ell]

According to Auto Express, it's coming next year: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/89189/best-new-cars-for-2016

Price £22,000 (est), On sale Winter 2016

Fiat’s cheeky ad saw a 500 grow into a crossover after ‘swallowing’ a little blue pill. Well, now tuning arm Abarth is set to pump the 500X up further, creating a 200bhp rival to the Nissan Juke Nismo RS and MINI Countryman JCW, and our exclusive image shows how it could look.

Yet the Abarth 500X would get far more than just a flash bodykit, as it’s likely to use the Alfa Romeo 4C’s 1.75-litre turbo. That would mean 0-62mph in less than seven seconds with an extremely fruity soundtrack to match.

 

[hewesy]

The 4-C lump?! Hmm is it acceptable to have a Pop Star 1.4 AND and Abarth?!

 

[cemmy074]

According to Auto Express, it's coming next year: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars/89189/best-new-cars-for-2016

Price £22,000 (est), On sale Winter 2016

Fiat’s cheeky ad saw a 500 grow into a crossover after ‘swallowing’ a little blue pill. Well, now tuning arm Abarth is set to pump the 500X up further, creating a 200bhp rival to the Nissan Juke Nismo RS and MINI Countryman JCW, and our exclusive image shows how it could look.

Yet the Abarth 500X would get far more than just a flash bodykit, as it’s likely to use the Alfa Romeo 4C’s 1.75-litre turbo. That would mean 0-62mph in less than seven seconds with an extremely fruity soundtrack to match.

They must becareful because blue pill working not long. like my 500x lots of problem and dealer/fiatuk/fiat care/ fiat italy still didn't fix the problems.

 

[54ell]

The 4-C lump?! Hmm is it acceptable to have a Pop Star 1.4 AND and Abarth?!

I'm sure they'll offer you a nice trade in! >