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Test Drive: 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition in Midnight Black Metallic

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition

Miles driven: 595

Fuel used: 56.4 gallons

CG Report Card


Room and Comfort	C
Power and Performance	B+
Fit and Finish	A
Fuel Economy	D
Value	C

Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup.

Big & Tall Comfort

Big Guy	B-
Tall Guy	B

Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester.

Drivetrain
Engine Specs	381-hp 5.7L
Engine Type	V8
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Drive Wheels	4WD

Real-world fuel economy: 13.4 mpg

Driving mix: 20% city, 80% highway

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 13/17/14 (city, highway, combined)

Fuel type: Premium gas recommended

Base price: $87,845 (not including $1365 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: None

Price as tested: $89,210

Quick Hits

The great: Build quality, classy interior materials

The good: Smooth power from naturally aspirated V8, sterling reputation for durability and reliability

The not so good: Poor fuel economy, limited cabin space versus class competitors, on-road driving manners can be ponderous

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John Biel

Ah, the “Heritage Edition.” It’s a badge that automakers have been known to slap on a well-worn nameplate as a marketing device now and again. Sometimes it’s an anniversary present, a recognition of a significant number of years on the market. Other times, though, it is the figurative gold watch that a vehicle gets right before it is retired.

The Land Cruiser is the priciest–and oldest–vehicle that Toyota sells in the United States. It’s scheduled to be dropped (at least for a while) after the 2021 model year, but the similar Lexus LX 570 will remain available. Toyota has hinted that a new-generation Land Cruiser could be introduced on our shores at some point in the future.

The Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition could be both. This version of the V8-powered body-on-frame premium SUV appeared for 2020 ostensibly to mark 60 years on the U.S. market (though the first sale of a Toyota vehicle named Land Cruiser took place in 1958). However, as the ’21 model year was starting, the Internet was buzzing with an “insider” rumor that the Cruiser would not return to the U.S. for 2022.

As it turns out, the rumor is true… Toyota recently confirmed that the Land Cruiser will be discontinued in America after the 2021 model year, though we wouldn’t be surprised to see a new-generation model appear at some point in the future. And for the time being, the current-generation Land Cruiser is still here in all its hardy and high-riding glory, and the Heritage Edition is still around to celebrate the vehicle’s history.

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The Land Cruiser’s instrument panel is understated and much more traditional than newer-design rivals, which is a plus for some shoppers. The classy materials and excellent assembly quality also impress.

The 2021 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition costs $89,210 with delivery. The only option for it is a third-row seat—a three-passenger 50/50-split bench with halves that fold up against the sidewalls—that Consumer Guide’s test vehicle did not have. (A rear-seat entertainment system optional for the base model is not available to the Heritage.) The Heritage sells for $2330 more than the standard Land Cruiser, a fee that buys:

distinct grille design
dark-chrome finish for the grille and other exterior trim
bronze-colored 18-inch BBS alloy wheels
retro-look “TOYOTA Land Cruiser” C-pillar badges
Yakima MegaWarrior roof rack
perforated-leather upholstery
black headliner and bronze contrast stitching on seats, steering wheel, center stack, console box, and door panels
cargo-area cover
all-weather floor and cargo mats

Curiously, the Heritage Edition does without a few things that are standard on the base job. Perhaps as a result of not automatically coming with a third-row seat, the Heritage lacks cup holders and LED lighting in the rearmost portion of the truck; the bi-level covered console box does not come with a drink cooler; and there are no running boards.

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The off-road-setting controls are clustered around the shift lever in the center console, and a wireless charging pad is located behind a swing-down door in the center stack of the dashboard. The dual cupholders are on the shallow side.

Otherwise, this dressed-up elder of Toyota showrooms (the current Land Cruiser fundamentally dates to 2007) comes pretty well equipped—as it should for almost 90-large. Seats are heated and ventilated in front and heated in the second row. The driver occupies a 10-way power-adjustable seat with memory settings. Four-zone automatic climate control, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, power sunroof, Qi wireless charging, rain-sensing windshield wipers, push-button starting, front and rear parking assist, blind-spot monitor, and rear cross-traffic alert are other comforts and conveniences. The Toyota Safety Sense tech bundle adds pre-collision braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and mitigation, and adaptive cruise control. The audio system is a 14-speaker JBL unit. A 9-inch touchscreen shows audio (including satellite radio), climate, and navigation displays.

The drivetrain starts with a 5.7-liter V8 that’s hooked to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 4-wheel drive is full time with a 2-speed transfer case and locking center differential. Electronic drive settings keyed to the underlying terrain, crawl control, and trailer sway control are built in.

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The Land Cruiser’s sole engine is a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V8 paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The Heritage Edition comes standard with these bronze-finish, 18-inch BBS-brand wheels.

The 381-horsepower engine is strong and quiet, and its 401 lb-ft of torque help make it capable of an 8100-pound towing capacity. None of that comes cheaply, though. EPA gas-mileage estimates are just 13 mpg in the city, 17 on the highway, and 14 combined. This driver averaged 15.9 mpg from a 64-mile stint with 39 percent city-style driving, but another editor was alarmed to see instantaneous readings that slid below 11 mpg during a long highway drive into the teeth of high winds. This high-riding old-school SUV can seem a little tippy in corners or when braking aggressively. However, bump absorption on well-broken-in urban streets and expressways is pleasingly compliant.

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Retro-look roof-pillar badges and an adventurous-looking Yakima roof rack are standard on the Heritage Edition.

Minus the running boards, step-in posed a bit of a challenge. Once in, however, both rows of the test vehicle were bestowed with comfortable seating and good headroom and legroom. Soft-touch materials were in evidence on much of the dashboard and door panels. Audio inputs were easy to make on the screen, and benefitted from external volume and tuning knobs. Climate controls were more complicated, with repetitive-push temperature settings. Fan speed must be set through the touchscreen.

In addition to the console box previously mentioned, personal-item storage is handled by a large 2-tiered glove box, door pockets with bottle holders, a deep covered bin with power point at the front of the console, and net pouches on the backs of the front seats. Twin covered cup holders are in the console and two more pop out of the pull-down storage armrest in the center of the second-row seats. The Land Cruiser tailgate is in two pieces: a transom-like liftgate and a pull-down tailgate. One benefit to not having the third-row seat is a gain in cargo space because even when folded the seat sections intrude somewhat on the load area. The 60/40 second-row seats rest flat when folded, but leave gaps in the floor.

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Heritage Edition Land Cruisers wear a slightly different grille design than other models. All Land Cruisers have a split-gate design–below the chrome trim is a bottom-hinged tailgate, and above is a top-hinged liftgate.

With its size, fuel consumption, and interior-space limitations, the Land Cruiser really is the kind of nostalgia piece that the Heritage Edition winks at. The Land Cruiser is riding off into the sunset, but Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus makes the LX 570 that’s basically a plusher—and not terribly more expensive—variant of the same vehicle. The company must feel that if you’re going to spend Lexus money then you ought to actually own a Lexus.

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Toyota’s long-running luxury SUV is something of a status symbol for its excellent build quality, outstanding off-road capabilities and old-school swagger, but its high price tag, subpar fuel economy, and cumbersome on-road driving manners restrict its appeal for average premium-SUV shoppers who don’t need the Cruiser’s all-terrain capabilities.

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Written by: The Daily Drive staff on December 29, 2020.

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Test Drive: 2020 Kia Forte GT

2020 Kia Forte GT in Fire Orange

2020 Kia Forte GT

Class: Compact Car

Miles driven: 177

Fuel used: 5.8 gallons

Real-world fuel economy: 30.5 mpg

CG Report Card


Room and Comfort	B
Power and Performance	A-
Fit and Finish	B
Fuel Economy	B
Value	A-

Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup.

Big & Tall Comfort

Big Guy	B+
Tall Guy	B

Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester.

Drivetrain
Engine Specs	201-hp 1.6L
Engine Type	4-cyl
Transmission	7-speed automatic
Drive Wheels	Front-wheel drive

Driving mix: 60% city, 40% highway

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 27/35/30 (city, highway, combined)

Fuel type: Regular gas

Base price: $22,290 (not including $925 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: Automatic Climate Control Package ($200), GT2 Package ($2200), GT 18-inch summer tires ($200), cargo mat ($95), carpeted floor mats ($135), cargo net ($50), auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink and compass ($350)

Price as tested: $26,445

Quick Hits

The great: Zippy acceleration from turbocharged engine; nicely balanced ride and handling; excellent level of performance and features for the money

The good: Decently spacious, nicely finished interior

The not so good: Occasionally quirky behavior from dual-clutch automatic transmission; folded rear seatbacks rest above trunk floor, which can complicate the loading of large items

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John Biel

So now everyone at Kia is a hot-rodder all of a sudden? The folks behind the ballyhooed Stinger from a few years ago targeted the 2021 model year for a new midsize K5 sedan including a GT model. Before that happened, though, even the inexpensive Forte was gifted with a sports model.

A year after the compact sedan was fully redesigned, it adds a GT version as a 2020 line extender. It has a multi-link rear suspension and a 201-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder paired with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. At $23,215 with delivery to start, the GT is priced up in “luxury” Forte EX territory. Throw in a set of high-performance summer tires, a tech and audio package, and a few other stand-alone goodies and you’ll wind up with a $26,445 job like the one that Consumer Guide tested.

The sporty GT model is a new addition to the Forte lineup for 2020–it comes standard with a turbocharged engine, fully independent rear suspension, larger front brakes, and dual exhaust tips.

The GT should not be confused with the GT-Line, another new-for-’20 Forte. The latter appropriates some of the GT’s interior and exterior cosmetic touches but sticks with the 147-horse 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine found in all other Fortes, and its automatic-trans option is a continuously variable unit without stepped gears. In addition to its engine, 7-speed autobox, and rear suspension, the GT also has a distinct sport-tuned dual-exhaust system (that terminates in bright tips), slightly bigger front brakes, and 18-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish. LED projection headlights with high-beam assist, an interior with ambient lighting and red accent stitching, and Kia’s UVO eServices telematics are other GT standard features. Note that the costlier manual-transmission GT includes a few more standard items, some of which were contained in the $2200 GT2 option package that was applied to the 7-speed car CG tested.

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The Forte’s dashboard layout is excellent, and the GT gets a number of trim features, such as a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel and contrast-stitching accents, that lend a sportier ambiance. A wireless charging pad is included in the extensive GT2 Package, which also adds a Harmon Kardon audio system and several active safety features.

Thanks to its 201 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at a fairly immediate 1500 rpm, the Forte GT likes to get away with some spring in its step, even if it won’t throw you back in your seat. The ostensibly sportier exhaust setup does not raise an objectionable racket. The dual-clutch automatic, which can be shifted manually via steering-wheel paddle shifters, knocked out prompt downshifts for merging and passing on the highway—but getting off said roadway in “Sport” driving mode induced slurred downshifts as the car adjusted to slower surface-street speeds. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the GT automatic’s powerteam are 27 mpg in city use, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 combined. When this driver went 66 miles, with 50 percent of that in city conditions, he logged 28.9 mpg.

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Also included in the GT2 Package are heated and ventilated front seats (the driver’s side is power adjustable) and “SOFINO” premium leatherette seat trim. The Forte’s rear-seat space is respectable for the compact-car class.

With a rear suspension that’s more sophisticated than the torsion-beam axle found on other Fortes, the GT provides a good balance of ride and handling characteristics. While the 18-inch wheels are the largest available and the 225/40R18 tires have the lowest profile in the vehicle line, ride comfort wasn’t dramatically different from what we saw from a 2019 Forte EX with a 17-inch wheel/tire package. Steering is easier than it is precise but roll control in turns is perhaps a little better than you might assume for a mass-market car. The 12-inch-diameter front brake rotors are one inch bigger than the discs used on other Fortes. Braking is responsive and predictable.

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There’s 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the Forte’s trunk–on par with most class rivals. Pull handles at the top edge of the trunk release the seat backs.

GT and GT-Line cars share a distinct leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel and standard cloth-and-leatherette seats (though the test car had optional full-leatherette upholstery), but are much like any other Forte from a passenger’s perspective. Good rear-seat legroom is one of its bonuses, and a minimal floor hump makes possible three-adult occupancy of the back seat. Even the optional sunroof doesn’t detract too much from the fine headroom in both rows. Soft surfaces are distributed on the upper half of the instrument panel, the tops and centers of the front doors, the console lid, and all armrests.

Controls, be they for driving or operating comfort features, are legible and accessible. We like that the 8-inch touchscreen is accompanied by external tuning and volume knobs for the audio system, even with the Harman Kardon premium outfit that was added to the tester. Both the manual single-zone and automatic dual-zone climate units use handy rotating dials to make temperature settings, and the simpler unit also has dials for fan speed and mode.

There’s useful space to the glove box but the console cubby box is on the small side, and some of its space is given to a USB port. An open area ahead of the console contains USB, auxiliary, and power outlets on a bottom level, with a top level available for the optional wireless device charger. Front-door pockets each house a bottle holder, and two open cup holders are found in the console. Rear storage consists of a net pouch on the back of the front-passenger seat, bottle holders in the doors, and cup holders in the pull-down center armrest.

The trunk holds 15.3 cubic feet of cargo, and it’s useful space on a well-shaped, flat-floored load area. A little additional space resides around the spare tire under the trunk floor. For more capacity, the 60/40-split rear seats fold almost flat, but they rest a little above the level of the trunk floor, which may complicate loading. Also, a bulkhead between the trunk and cabin slightly limits the size of items that can be loaded onto the folded seats.

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The Forte GT’s turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder puts out 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Eighteen-inch machine-finished alloy wheels are standard; Michelin Pilot Sport summer performance tires are a $200 option.

Additional standard features that help round out the Forte GT are “smart key” entry and push-button starting, forward-collision warning and mitigation, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, driver-attention warning, satellite radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, a rearview camera with dynamic parking guidance, and LED daytime running lights and taillights. As such, Kia provides a decently equipped and competitively priced car while it scratches a sporty-car itch that it hopes you have, too.

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The GT is the priciest model in the Kia Forte lineup, but it still counts as a solid value among similarly powerful class rivals–if you’re looking for a daily-driver compact sedan with some extra spice, it’s well worth a test drive.

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Written by: The Daily Drive staff on December 2, 2020.

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Test Drive: 2020 Fiat 500X Sport

2020 Fiat 500X Sport AWD in Grigio Moda (Graphite Gray Metallic)

2020 Fiat 500X Sport AWD

Miles driven: 228

Fuel used: 10.2 gallons

Real-world fuel economy: 23.2 mpg

Driving mix: 55% city, 45% highway

CG Report Card


Room and Comfort	B
Power and Performance	C+
Fit and Finish	C+
Fuel Economy	B-
Value	C

Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup.

Big & Tall Comfort

Big Guy	B+
Tall Guy	B+

Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. “Big” rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, “Tall” rating based on 6’6″-tall male tester.

Drivetrain
Engine Specs	177-hp 1.3-liter
Engine Type	4-cylinder
Transmission	9-speed automatic
Drive Wheels	AWD

EPA-estimated fuel economy: 24/30/26 (mpg city/highway/combined)

Fuel type: Premium gas recommended

Base price: $26,895 (not including $1495 destination charge)

Options on test vehicle: sport leather-trimmed bucket seats ($995), Premium Grooup ($1695), Cold Weather Group ($295), Comfort Group ($795), Advanced Driver Assistance Group ($1395), Driver Assistance Group ($895), black-painted accent roof ($445), compact spare tire ($295), Uconnect 4 navigation system with 7-inch display ($695)

Price as tested: $35,895

Quick Hits

The great: All-wheel drive comes standard; one-of-a-kind Eurocentric styling inside and out

The good: Decent passenger room for the class; outward visibility

The not so good: Firm ride; so-so observed fuel economy, and premium gas is recommended; driver-assistance warning chimes are unpleasantly loud; occasionally balky behavior from 9-speed transmission

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John Biel

With the 500X, Fiat’s subcompact crossover since 2016, models tend to come and go. (Lounge, we hardly knew ye.) There’s a new one in the shuffled 2020 deck. They call it Sport, and Consumer Guide got to sample one that was optioned up to $35,895 from a starting price of $28,390 with delivery.

A new model for 2020, the Sport gets unique front and rear fasciae, dark-finish exterior trim, and body-color side moldings. A black-painted roof ($445) is a new option for 2020.

Sport is more a state of mind than a state of being with the 500X. Powertrain and suspension are the same in all four models. (Sport moves in at second from the top, between the Trekking and Trekking Plus versions.) The newcomer’s external standard-equipment distinctions include a specific lower front fascia in body color, dark-gray exterior accents, and dual bright exhaust tips. Inside are a steering wheel with beefier handgrips, paddle shifters, bright-trimmed pedals, a light-gray dashboard face, matte-black dash and steering-wheel trim, Sport floor mats, and dark headliner and pillar trim. On the test vehicle, the standard cloth seats with a model-specific surface pattern and 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55R18 all-season performance tires were replaced by optional leather upholstery and 19-inch wheels in 225/45R19 rubber.

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The Sport model’s interior gets a new “techno-leather” steering wheel with Alcantera inserts and paddle shifters, among other unique trim items. Simple dial climate controls are located just above dual USB charging ports and buttons for the heated front seats (included in the $295 Cold Weather Group, along with a windshield wiper de-icer).

All of that comes in addition to things like a Uconnect 4 infotainment system with 7-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone compatibility, tilt/telescoping steering column, leather-wrapped shifter knob, fog and cornering lamps, and keyless entry and starting. Options—either in groups or singly—added things like an upgraded Beats audio system, navigation, dual-pane sunroof, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, full-speed forward-collision warning, blind-spot and rear cross-traffic detection, lane-departure warning, LED headlights, and front and rear parking sensors. Sports are restricted to a choice of five exterior hues, all considered standard colors. However, CG’s Grigio Moda (dark gray metallic) test vehicle was topped by black roof paint that costs $445 to apply.

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There’s decent-for-the-class space in both the front and rear seats. Sports get exclusive sport front seats, and our tester was equipped with a $995 option that added leather upholstery, vinyl door trim, and a driver seat back pocket.

The 500X is powered by a 1.3-liter turbocharged “MultiAir” 4-cylinder engine that puts out 177 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 210 lb-ft of torque at 2200 rpm. It’s just enough power for alert acceleration with acceptable quiet. The only problem is that this powerplant is hitched to a 9-speed automatic that often behaves as if it’s in the wrong place at the wrong time. Launches from a stop often come with a forceful kick in the backside; kickdown for passing can be a little slow to kick in.

A fairly unobtrusive stop/start feature is included (but can be switched off). EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg in city driving, 30 mpg in highway operation, and 26 in mixed use. However, this reviewer clocked just 20.1 mpg after a stint of 86 miles that featured 55 percent city-style driving. Oh, and premium-grade gasoline is “recommended,” the manufacturer says.

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The 500X’s cargo area is on the smaller side of the subcompact crossover class. There’s 14.1 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, which grows to 39.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down to create a flat load floor.

As the “X” in the name implies, this Cinquecento has all-wheel drive. Suspension is independent strut (MacPherson in front, Chapman in back) with coil springs and adjustable KONI “Frequency Selective Damping.” A menu of traction modes that can be selected via a console dial include default “Auto,” “Sport,” and “Traction+” for slippery surfaces. In any setting, ride is decidedly firm, maybe even a little brittle. Clicking into Sport firms up steering resistance to a nice extra degree.

The 500X delivers pretty good small-vehicle head- and legroom in front, but headroom is less generous in back under the sunroof. Two average-sized adults will be able to fit in back. The rear cargo area isn’t overly big—just 14.1 cubic feet behind the second-row seats—but this is a subcompact. It will carry groceries for two or maybe two or three overnight bags with ease. Rear 60/40-split seats fold flat and flush with the cargo floor; when they do, 39.8 cubic feet of space are at your disposal.

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The 500X’s sole powertrain is a 177-hp turbocharged 1.3-liter 4-cylinder that is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The 19-inch aluminum wheels 0n our test vehicle replace the standard 18s; they’re included in the $1695 Premium Group, which also adds a Beats audio system and a dual-pane power sunroof.

There’s an undeniable European stylishness to the exterior, but the vita doesn’t come across as so dolce inside. Spongy material is extant on much of the dash around the glossy fascia panel, but the tops of all doors are plastic with no underlying give—though the grain visually complements the dash appearance. Door centers and armrests are covered in soft surfaces, though the vinyl door centers are an element of the leather-seat package. Bright-metal accents (around air vents, on the steering wheel, etc.) found on other 500Xs are sacrificed for the blackout trim peculiar to the Sport.

Cabin storage is modest. There are upper and lower glove boxes, but the bottom one rests very low in the dash. The console box under a sliding-top armrest is very small. The only reason there were net pouches behind both front seats is because the optional leather buckets add one to the driver’s seat. Pockets in all doors include bottle holders, but there are no cup holders for rear occupants.

Settings for the audio system are easy to program and use. The dual-zone climate system that was in CG’s tester has three big, convenient dials for temperature and fan-speed settings. Various safety and parking minders included in option packages brought a lot of beeping and chiming to the driving experience, but man, are those driver-assistance warning tones ever loud!

The 500X delivers a nice dollop of driving character, and at not too bad a starting price for the Sport that was tested. It is a little bothersome, though, that any and all mainstream electronic safety features like blind-spot and cross-traffic detection cost extra.

Will the Sport stick as a 500X? We’ll let you know next year.

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The new-for-2020 Sport model’s unique trim elements give the Fiat 500X a sportier attitude inside and out. The starting price of around $27K isn’t bad, but the long options list on our test vehicle helped bump up the bottom line to almost $36,000… not a compelling value against most subcompact SUV class rivals.

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Written by: The Daily Drive staff on August 11, 2020.