This story consists of speculative renderings of the next-gen Fiat 500X created by Jean Francois Hubert/SB-Medien for CarScoops which are neither associated to nor endorsed by Fiat or Stellantis.

Fiat is planning on a brand new mannequin spree using Stellantis’ elements bin with the intention to broaden to extra segments. Among the many newcomers, we count on an all-new second-gen Fiat 500X that’s rumored to debut in 2024 with a bigger footprint in comparison with its predecessor, positioning it within the standard and fairly aggressive compact SUV section.

The Fiat 500X is without doubt one of the longest-running fashions within the present Stellantis SUV portfolio, nonetheless primarily based on the outdated FCA Small Large platform. In reality, the SUV was launched in 2014 as a sibling to the Jeep Renegade and stays on sale following numerous styling and mechanical updates with a very powerful being a facelift in 2018. Whereas the design of the 500X has admittedly aged effectively, it’s about time for a clean-sheet design after so a few years available in the market.

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Fiat has confirmed it would unveil a brand new supermini and three new crossovers by 2027. It’s rumored {that a} “stylish and concrete” Fiat 600 might be amongst these, taking the function of the 500X within the B-SUV section. As a substitute of disappearing although, the brand new technology of the 500X is anticipated to develop in dimension, from the present mannequin’s 4,248 mm (167.2 inches) to a extra beneficiant 4,400 mm (173.2 inches) serving to it transfer to the C-SUV section. One thing comparable will probably occur with the equal Jeep Avenger and the bigger next-gen Renegade.

Whereas it’s nonetheless early to speak about styling since we haven’t spied any camouflaged prototypes of the Fiat 500X on the streets, our associates created speculative renderings of the SUV primarily based on the Italian model’s developed design language. As hinted by the New 500 EV, Fiat will possible hold the retro-flavored strains of the 500X, infused with fashionable styling cues within the full-LED lighting items. Fiat lately introduced a simplified trim construction so we don’t know if the corporate will retain all the completely different variants of the 500X together with the spicy Sport, the adventurous Cross, and the trendy Cabrio which are at the moment on supply.

The bigger footrpint may have a optimistic impact on cabin house. Thus, the brand new 500X will change into extra family-friendly with extra space for the rear passengers and a bigger boot for his or her baggage. Customary tech from Fiat’s portfolio might be included within the gear, with a digital cockpit, the newest infotainment, and an array of ADAS bringing the 500X on par with the newer members of the competitors.

An Inexpensive Compact SUV On Stellantis Underpinnings

Whereas the design remains to be saved below wraps, it’s straightforward to guess what’s going to occur with the underpinnings of the brand new 500X. All FCA-sourced elements will die with the present technology, changed by a extra fashionable platform by Stellantis. Probably the most believable state of affairs is that Fiat will use a stretched model of the developed CMP/eCMP structure, as a substitute of the bigger EMP2. This is able to make the brand new Fiat 500X a sibling to the Citroen C4 and C4 X compact fashions, permitting it to be extra inexpensive than most rival C-SUVs.

When it comes to powertrains, the brand new 500X might be centered on electrification. There might be at the very least one mild-hybrid possibility since each Peugeot’s up to date 1.2 PureTech and Fiat’s 1.5 Firefly at the moment are mated to a 48V system for decrease gas consumption and decreased C02 emissions. Prolonged durations with the combustion engine turned off due to the battery will permit EV coasting below sure driving situations.

Fiat needs to go EV-only by 2030 so it’s secure to imagine there might be a fully-electric variant of the brand new 500X. The latter might be fitted with Stellantis’ lately upgraded electrical motor producing 154 hp (156 PS / 115 kW) and 260 Nm (191 lb-ft) torque, alongside the 54 kWh battery which is already utilized in an array of fashions.

The all-new Fiat 500X won’t solely exchange the present mannequin however function an oblique substitute for the ageing Tipo and all of its bodystyle variants, changing into Fiat’s all-rounder proposal within the compact section. The debut of the mannequin is rumored for 2024 with a market launch in 2025. Manufacturing will possible happen in Kragujevac, Serbia, following Stellatis’ current funding.