Top 10 Worst-Selling Vehicles in Canada in 2022
Top 10
March 15, 2023
Fiat 500X
To round out the North-American branch of the Fiat family, the Italian manufacturer came up with an all-wheel-drive crossover. Buyers have no shortage of choices when it comes to engines and trim levels: the most affordable variants are powered by a 160-horsepower, 1.4-litre turbo four with a six-speed manual transmission. The optional nine-speed automatic comes standard on versions equipped with the 180-horsepower, 2.4-litre four-cylinder.
Is Buying a Used Fiat Really a Bad Idea?
Pre-owned vehicles
Fiat's return to North America about a decade ago didn't turn out to be the be the success story everyone was hoping for. The little 500 rode a wave of popularity when it arrived here, but the honeymoon quickly ended. The brand added a larger version, the 500L , and …January 12, 2022
2016 Fiat 500X: Priced Out of Contention
Test Drives
With a rather small product lineup in North America, Fiat needed a winner. A bread-and-butter model that would bring in some much-need traffic on its showroom floors. The 500X crossover was to be that model. After all, chic compact SUVs are extremely popular right now, so it was written in …December 21, 2016
2016 Fiat 500X vs. 2016 Jeep Renegade: Two Peas, Different Pods
Comparative Tests
As hard as it may be to believe, the Fiat 500X and the Jeep Renegade are almost identical from a mechanical standpoint. In fact, they even share the same platform, among other things. Unfamiliar with the concept of an automobile platform? Allow me to enlighten you. To reduce costs and …May 3, 2016
2016 Fiat 500X: Can I See Some ID?
Test Drives
With a few notable exceptions (Terminator 2, anyone?), sequels rarely have the same impact as the original on which they are based. The same can be said in the automotive world, where platform-sharing can lead to several vehicles built on the same bones, with varying degrees of success. Fiat has …December 4, 2015
The Fiat Lineup And Its Fate
Blog
In today’s world, if an automaker wants to survive, it needs to appeal to as many customers as possible. Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Bentley—they’ve all stepped up production in an attempt to stay afloat. The same is true for less elitist brands, too. Hyundai and Kia, for example, now make cars …April 28, 2015
2016 Fiat 500X: Generation X
First Drives
If you were born between 1961 and 1980, you’re part of Generation X. That puts you in the 35 to 53 age group, which tends to have a little extra spending cash. Automakers love gen-Xers and want to treat them to all kinds of little pleasures. Maybe that’s why there …April 21, 2015
2016 Fiat 500X: We're Driving It This Week
Spotlight on
The sub-compact SUV segment is booming. The Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V and Jeep Renegade recently joined the category, which was already populated by the MINI Countryman, Nissan Juke, Kia Soul, Subaru XV Crosstrek and Chevrolet Trax. This week, the Car Guide will be testing the Fiat 500X, the most recent …April 17, 2015
Scores of Jeeps, Fiats and Alfa Romeos Recalled to Fix Airbag Issue
Recalls
Stellantis has just announced a recall on more than 340,000 vehicles in North America, including 8,387 in Canada, due to a problem with the driver’s front airbag. In some cases, the connector for the driver's seat belt buckle sensor could fail and cause the airbag to deploy with too much …July 11, 2024
2020 Fiat 500X Lineup Bolstered with a New Sport Model
News
The Fiat 500 may be on its way out of North America , but FCA is not done yet with the 500X sub-compact crossover. Following the addition of a 1.3-litre turbo engine and other features for 2019, plus a lifestyle-oriented Urbana Edition earlier this year, the company is announcing a …November 14, 2019
New Fiat 500X Urbana Edition Adds a Little More Style
New Models
For those who want to stand out further in their Fiat 500X , FCA has just introduced a new Urbana Edition for 2019. Based on the 500X Trekking model, this version of the sub-compact crossover sports Miron black-painted mirror caps, door handles, taillamp surrounds, liftgate bezel, fascias and sill mouldings …June 12, 2019
FCA Updates its 2019 Fiat 500X
Los Angeles
Despite very low sales, FCA isn’t ready to pull the plug on the Fiat 500X. The automaker is actually unveiling the 2019 model of its all-wheel-drive subcompact SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which once again competes with the Mazda CX-3, the Honda HR-V and the Buick Encore. From …November 28, 2018
A Recall for ZF
Recalls
What has nine speeds and must be recalled? Around half-a-million vehicles equipped with a ZF gearbox! Previously, only some Fiat Chrysler Automobiles models were involved; now, the recall has been expanded to cover a large array of vehicles fitted with this transmission. According to the German parts manufacturer, vehicles from …August 16, 2016
AJAC’s 2016 Canadian Car of The Year Awards: Testing Begins This Week
News
The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …October 26, 2015
How Much For A Fiat 500X?
News
First presented a few months ago, the Fiat 500X is already making waves in the automotive world. The compact SUV, which is based on the new small-wide archictecture (also used by the Jeep Renegade) will enter the arena against a slew of new models, like the Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade …February 6, 2015
2016 Montreal International Auto Show : Porsche, Lamborghini and Fiat Unveilings
Montreal
2016 Montreal International Auto Show : Porsche, Lamborghini and Fiat Unveilings …
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Revealed in L.A.
Los Angeles
2017 Fiat 124 Spider Revealed in L.A. Yet another classic nameplate has been revived, and this time, it’s on a new roadster that will turn up in Fiat studios in the summer of 2016. More on http://www.guideautoweb.com/en/articles/36189/ …
2015 Fiat 500L
Video Reviews
With the 500L, Fiat tried to take the styling cues that made its 500 such a success, and adapt them to a car that can fit 5 peoples and their luggage. The result might not be everybody's cup of tea, but it has the merit of being different. More on …
Review - Fiat 500L
Motoring TV
This week on test drive, Graeme takes a closer look at the new bigger Fiat, the 500L Motoring 2014 Episode 8 …
2014 FIAT 500L Driving Scenes
Clips
See the all-new mini MPV by FIAT. Unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the 2014 Fiat 500L is now debuting in the U.S.
2014 Fiat 500L Trekking
Clips
See the all-new FIAT 500L as it makes it' debut in the U.S. market.
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
Video Reviews
Our review of the 2013 Fiat Abarth 
Super Bowl 2013: Fiat 500L Sisters
Super Bowl
Super Bowl 2013: Fiat 500L Sisters
