A Fiat That's Going Where No Fiat Has Gone Before — 200+ Of The BEST Pictures From The Fiat 500X Launch

One of the biggest struggles for an auto manufacturer that specializes in building small autos for urban environments is expanding its product lineup. These brands tend to develop vehicles as if they're fashion accessories.

And, like fashion, they come and go like the seasons.

Fiat 500X

So, what was Fiat to do in the U.S. market after its initial 500 launched? It didn't take long to realize that the brand could scale its product portfolio to accommodate American buyers' needs. Soon we were introduced to the 500L that had more space for those with a family. But, what else?

This is where the 500X comes into play.

As a compact crossover, it will be playing in a crowded field of competitors. With the likes of the MINI Cooper Countryman, Toyota RAV4, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade and Nissan Juke, there's plenty of spunk to go around. But, I wager that few can do it just like the Italians.

To get a better idea of what we're talking about, scope out the very first photos coming to you LIVE from the Los Angeles-based launch of the all-new Fiat 500X.

As of now we cannot provide you with driving impressions, only pictures. Hang in there!


Fiat 500X

MDarringer - 4/15/2015 12:08:28 AM

+4 Boost

Why do we need 200+ pictures? The "spies" are notoriously bad for taking too many identical pictures and posting them all. Competent photographers are judicious with what they release because they have discernment to choose 2-5 to tell the story. The image vomit shows lack of common sense.

Agent00R - 4/15/2015 1:13:56 AM

-2 Boost

@MDarringer

I heard this today:

"You know, I may walk into a bathroom and though I disagree with what's written on the walls, I still use the urinal."

I know you probably don't have the capability of thinking outside of yourself, but let me try to enlighten you. People, especially in-market consumers making the second largest household purchase, want to do in-depth research into the product(s) they're looking to acquire. That means watching as many videos as they need to and seeing the vehicle photographed inside/out so they can inspect every nook and cranny WITHOUT having a salesperson on their back trying to close.

You clearly have no understanding of the modern, well-researched consumer and their respective needs. For every one of "you" there's 1000 other people silently enjoying all the photos and information we post.

TomM - 4/15/2015 7:33:59 AM

+1 Boost

The problem with the Fiat is twofold
1 - The car is simply too small for the average american taste. If I were choosing a car to come into a market with - I would not choose a car that has very limited appeal and market.
2 - In person - the car also looks OLD and DATED.

Those of us who remember the reliability problems Fiat had in this market years ago are probably too old to make much of a difference. But FIAT does not have a car that would fit into the American Market right now - and the 500 level is a niche market at best - and it is by NO means a leader in that one.

nguyenvuminh - 4/15/2015 2:07:12 PM

+1 Boost

Is it just me or is Fiat using the same playbook as Mini, i.e. a proliferation of derivative/sub-market of their main car and hoping that 10 different people will buy 10 slightly different models? I realize the past is not a predictor of the future but in the end, the unique characters of the original car get undermined by all of the changes and then come the dreaded "choose not to continue offer these underperforming models" decision 3 years down the road.

mini22 - 4/17/2015 9:47:31 AM

+1 Boost

Both speculative and personal opinions. The bottom line is branding and making sales. The 500X is larger than the current Mini Countryman and in my eyes a lot prettier. We also know it will be a lot less expensive to buy. Sure lots of Americans love SUV's the size of Texas. However not all feel this way. When you live in areas where space is more at a premium and where parking spaces seem to get smaller and smaller this is the right size SUV/CUV. Is it the best one out there-probably not. But there is clearly a market for this size. Just observe the Chevy Trax, the Mazda CX3, the Honda HRV, the Nissan Juke etc. The 500X is certainly the best looking of all of them. Hopefully it drives half decent and maintains acceptable reliability.