OREANDA-NEWS. February 06, 2015.  On the heels of the FIAT brand’s return to Super Bowl advertising, today Canadian pricing for the all-new 2016 Fiat 500X has been announced. Arriving in the Canadian market in the second quarter of 2015, the crossover will start at \\$21,495 MSRP.
 
“The Fiat 500X is the next step of FIAT expansion in the North American market,” said Jason Stoicevich, Head of FIAT Brand North America, FCA US LLC.
 
The all-new Fiat 500X combines iconic Italian style with functionality, performance and available all-wheel-drive confidence. The vehicle is available in five trim levels. The Pop, Sport and Lounge models feature the refined Italian style and design of the FIAT brand with a more urban appearance. The Trekking and Trekking Plus models feature a more aggressive and athletic look with unique front and rear fascia designs and satin silver accents. The Sport, Trekking, Lounge and Trekking Plus models are all available with the Fiat 500X’s advanced all-wheel-drive system.  The base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2016 Fiat 500X starts at \\$21,495:
  Pop: \\$21,495  
  Sport: \\$25,995      Sport AWD: \\$29,190
  Trekking: \\$26,995 Trekking AWD: \\$30,690
  Lounge: \\$29,990     Lounge AWD: \\$32,190
  Trekking Plus: \\$30,490      Trekking Plus AWD: \\$32,690

About the 2016 Fiat 500X
In North America, the all-new Fiat 500X is available with the fuel-efficient 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission, with an output of 160 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. The available 2.4-litre Tigershark MultiAir engine produces 180 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque, and is paired exclusively to a nine-speed automatic transmission. 
 
A disconnecting rear axle allows for reduced parasitic loss when available all-wheel-drive capability is not needed, improving fuel efficiency. The Dynamic Selector system allows the driver to choose from three modes (Auto, Sport and Traction +) for the most suitable vehicle configuration for different driving conditions.
 
The 2016 Fiat 500X offers over 65 standard and available safety and security features.  Available features include Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear-Cross Path detection. Electronic stability control (ESC) with Hill-start Assist and electronic roll mitigation is standard on all models, as are seven air bags.
 
Loaded with technology and convenience, the Fiat 500X is available with features like Uconnect 6.5 radio with a 6.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen and navigation, Bluetooth streaming audio, a 3.5-inch colour thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster display, Keyless Enter ‘n Go with remote start, and heated front seats and steering wheel.
 
The all-new Fiat 500X is crafted at the Melfi plant in Italy.

 
About FCA Canada
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, FCA Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2015. FCA Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCA US LLC, a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies.  FCA Canada has approximately 440 dealers and markets Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT brands as well as the SRT performance vehicle designation. The company also distributes the Alfa Romeo 4C model and Mopar products.  In addition to its assembly facilities, which produce the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan (Windsor), Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger (Brampton), FCA Canada operates an aluminum casting plant in Etobicoke, a research and development center in Windsor, and has sales offices and parts distribution centers throughout the country. 
 
FCA, the seventh-largest automaker in the world based on total annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group.  FCA is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FCAU” and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol “FCA.”