2013 Fiat 500X SUV

Off-road versions of popular small and compact cars are no longer uncommon for a long time and have an irresistible charm. Whether or Mini Countryman BMW X1 compact SUVs are the darlings of a stylish and trendy young and affluent clientele. This will be more pleased when she hears the news of the planned Fiat 500 SUV. Here are potentiated the lifestyle factor, since the Fiat 500 is already in the normal version of a smart mobile trend with cult potential.

Apparently it has been learned in the development offices of some of the competitors Fiat Sun Mini, for, as there are now attempts in Italy around the best-selling 500 is a small family of descendants of the original model building. Until now appeared next to a convertible sedan and a minivan, the end of the year 2013, then followed the 2013 Fiat 500X SUV and capture the hearts of sports enthusiasts and trend-conscious motorists in the storm.

Much is the latest addition to the 500 families still not known: Youtube video and leave a few pictures guess what the automotive world awaits the end of next year from Italy:

What can be seen there, however, immediately makes you want more, and shows that to build the implementation of the idea, an off-roader of the Fiat 500X, could well rise. The familiar look of chubby Italian speedster hits bulky SUV design, which seems to be working, according to the first few images amazingly well. Particularly striking are the typical Kunststoffbeplankungen and increased ground clearance. Different from the Fiat 500L is the very sporty SUV with dynamic lines and the unmistakable face of the Fiat 500X.

Which engines in the Fiat 500X will be used off-roader, is still entirely in the stars. Here we had officially announce anything yet, but it would probably involve known units of the modular group. The price of the 500X SUV is also still secret thing, even though some have certainly been reserved for the emergence of the first images of a place in her garage for the youngest family member of the 500 clan.

Abarth Punto Supersport

Sport version of the small car will be held from 180 hp up to speed.
Fiat "tuner house" Abarth has released a new version of the Punto. As previously reported, the Italian small car was lifted earlier this year easily. Now the sporty version will benefit from some improvements.

abarth punto supersport

180 hp provide fun
The short racer goes by the long name is Abarth Punto SuperSport and (the intake side camshaft is replaced by an electro-hydraulic system) of a 1.4-liter turbo gasoline engine with Multiair technology driven. The small power plant mobilized impressive 180 hp. Thus equipped, the Abarth sprints in 7.5 seconds from zero to 100, a top speed of 216 km h ordinary / For a very short transmission-ratio six-speed sports transmission is responsible. There is no automatic version of it.

Historic paint color
According to the developers to design reminiscent of a new comers to the touring car racing successes of Turin in the 1960s: How were already the Abarth 595 and the Abarth 1000 TC painted in body color "Campovolo Grigio". This is also the new Abarth Punto SuperSport extremely well. Matt black painted racing stripes on the hood and rounded roof, super sports lettering (door sills and tailgate), red-painted front brake calipers and black caps of the mirrors from the harmonious appearance. Of course, should also be bold 17-inch model with the typical "scorpion" design, reminiscent of the Abarth logo are not missing.

New Abarth 695 Maserati Edition

As part of the Mille Miglia, the 695 Abarth has presented Maserati Edition, whose quantity is strictly limited.

After the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, the Italian brand is now bringing the Abarth 695 Maserati Edition  on the market, connect to the sportiness and elegance.

abarth 695 maserati edition

This limited edition of 499 pieces Special Edition is in comparison to the whole sport on Tributo Ferrari trimmed not only very strong but also very elegant.

Is driven, the little Fiat-clone of a 1.4 Turbo T-Jet engine's power increased to 180 hp. Shifting in the Abarth Abarth Competizione on the transmission, which is operated via shift paddles behind the steering wheel and through reduced response times to shine.

The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h, the small Abarth finished in 6.95 seconds, top speed is 225 km / h

Besides the performance was especially luxurious facilities in heart of development. The Abarth 695 Maserati Edition  has a complicated three-layer coating in Ponte Vecchio Bordeaux, which reflects light and provides special low gloss. The electrically operated roof of the little Abarth convertible is made ​​of gray cloth.

The new special model also features bi-xenon headlights, sports-related in sand beige leather seats with integrated headrests and stamped the number "695", door panels in gray color "flock" effect and an instrument panel in matte carbon.

Even more luxury bring prodzierten Jaeger instrument clusters, a black leather steering wheel with beige leather inserts, door sills made ​​of carbon with the word "Abarth 695  Maserati Edition " and a JBL hi-fi audio system with nine speakers and 400 watts total power in the limited edition Abarth.
Abarth has not announced prices, which are 499 pieces can be sold quickly, but in any case.

Fiat 500 Reviews and Price 2012

The Fiat 500 is a show star. Points, he can, especially with its cute looks and lovely details that take up the style of the legendary Cinquecento in 1957. Behind the beautiful facade hides a more conventional compact car that uses the technique of brother Panda brand. Unlike the cheaper five-door model is offered with three doors 500 closely and not very variable. Even sitting on the front Large Grown small little stalls comfy, adults in the rear have no more room, and the installation of child seats is difficult. Thanks to the split fold down rear seat of the small trunk can be expanded to shopping suitable size. The bottom line is the Fiat Sun primarily a single-car for the short - but an extremely lovable. Especially as a convertible with roll roofing.

Engine and chassis
For use in urban traffic is already enough of the 1.2-liter entry-level petrol engine with 51 kW/69 HP. Since this is a four-cylinder, the noise level is acceptable in a convertible. Who has higher performance requirements, can choose between two 1.4-liter petrol engines with 74 kW/100 hp and 99 kW/135 hp, which are the same but more expensive. The alternative offered 1.3-liter diesel with 70 kW/95 hp would usually come from the grueling application as a service or courier vehicles and should therefore be treated with caution. If you really want to be as efficient as possible on the way, should rather be looking for the end of 2010 introduced 0.9-liter two-cylinder gasoline engine with 63 kW/85 hp. The offer is still low.

The chassis itself is hoppelig and stuckerig. That is not even in a small car to be the case, shows the Ford Ka, which is built on the same basis as the Fiat, but has upgraded the suspension technology. In addition, the annoying large turning circle of 500, which is almost twelve feet. When it comes to longevity can not convince the technology. The TÜV complains a high defect rate on the front axle and steering - and this even at the first three years after HU. In addition, damage to wheel bearings are among the known issues.

The Fiat 500 Car of the Year in 2008 - not least because the jury was persuaded by the great safety features of the small cars. Five stars in the EuroNCAP crash test, and seven airbags are standard equipment for a small car quite respectable. Not all will go great with it, that the stability control only for the 1.4-liter petrol engine was available. The rest of the equipment on the other hand is fine, even the basic version of "Pop" offers up everything you need on the air conditioning.

Quality
Charmer and a pretty boy is often accused of lack of solidity. And the Fiat 500 could not deny such comments completely. In addition to the chassis as the alternator is considered vulnerable, and the exhaust system is not a paragon of durability. Known issue is also a tendency to piston seizure. When buying a used car is therefore made to the regular oil changes must be ensured.

Conclusion
The cute Fiat 500, one may see one or the other weakness. Too large but the tolerance should not be, since the micro-car is also sold as Used are to be fairly high prices. From $22,000 up should be invested for at least the closed version, preferably in a well-kept specimen with low mileage.