Press Kit: 2016 Fiat 500X

All-new 2016 Fiat 500X Offers Advanced Technology Features Once Limited to Premium Vehicles

  • Uconnect systems provide a range of available handsfree communication, entertainment and navigation features
  • Other options include BeatsAudio premium sound system, Keyless Enter ‘n Go and ambient interior lighting
Auburn Hills, Mich. November 20, 2014 - The all-new 2016 Fiat 500X offers a range of communication, entertainment and navigation features, making a host of features once found only in premium vehicles available in the small crossover segment.
 
The Fiat 500X includes a standard monochrome and available color 3.5-inch thin-film transistor (TFT) cluster display, which allows drivers to customize and monitor information like fuel economy, outside temperature and driving range.
 
Also available is a full array of technologies that provide additional comfort and convenience, including a space-saving electric park brake, cap-less fuel filler door, standard Tire-pressure Monitoring system with tire-specific display, Keyless Enter ‘n Go with valet key, heated front seats and steering wheel, ambient lighting and heated side mirrors with turn signals.
 
Uconnect systems
The all-new Fiat 500X showcases Uconnect’s award-winning in-vehicle handsfree communication, entertainment and navigation. The Uconnect 5.0 system (standard on Easy and Trekking) features a 5-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth handsfree calling, voice-command control of AM/FM radio and streaming audio, and SiriusXM Radio (including a one-year subscription).
 
The Uconnect 6.5 system (standard on Lounge and Trekking Plus, available on Easy and Trekking) includes all of the features on the Uconnect 5.0 system, but adds a 6.5-inch touchscreen, GPS navigation, HD radio, SiriusXM Travel Link (including a five-year subscription) and SiriusXM Traffic (including a five-year subscription).
 
SiriusXM Travel Link can be operated via voice and provides premium data services and information, including weather, fuel prices, sports and movie listings. SiriusXM Traffic works with the vehicle’s navigation system to display traffic speed and flow information, along with accident information to assist drivers in routing around congested areas.
 
Also available is the BeatsAudio premium sound system, which includes a subwoofer and eight speakers for studio-quality sound.


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Office: (248) 944-0641
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