Monday, December 17, 2018

A REVIEW: The 2018 FIAT 500X Is Cool And Has Character



By Darlene Donloe


THE CAR: 2018 FIAT 500X

The cute quotient on the 2018 FIAT 500X in grigio graphite with a black interior is through the roof! All you can say about this mini-car is that it is adorbs and has a lot of character!

Don’t get me wrong, this is NOT a girly car. I repeat this is NOT a girly car. Why do people consider this a girly car? Ok, yes it’s a bit girly, but anyone can drive this car and still have their masculinity intact.

If you have to get from point A to point B, you may as well do it in style. Do it in a 2018 Fiat 500X.  The car attracts attention on the road.  Don’t look too hard, though, because Fiat will probably redesign this car soon.

The interior is nice, including the seats, which are comfortable.  The gauges are upgraded. The window controls on the center panel are easy to reach. Believe it or not, there is a backseat.  At 5’ 10”, there is no way I could get back there!

This car is hella cool!  It’s sporty, looks good and handles well! 


VEHICLE AT A GLANCE: Advanced Multistage front airbags, supplemental front seat side airbags, child seat anchor system – LATCH ready, speed control, keyless entry, electric park brake, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, Cluster 3.5-inch TFT black and white display, electronic roll mitigation, electronic stability control, security alarm, tire pressure monitoring display, rear window defroster, rear window wiper/washer, hill start assist, Apple CarPlay capable, Google Android Auto capable, integrated voice command with Bluetooth 6-speakers, tilt/telescope steering column, manual 6-way driver/passenger seats,, front passenger forward fold flat seat, rear 60/40 folding seat, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, rearview day/night mirror, sun visors with vanity mirror, Uconnec4 with 7-inch display, power mirrors, exterior mirrors with heating element exterior mirrors with turn signals, bright door handles, bright exhaust tip, capless fuel filler.

MSRP: $25,725
FUEL ECONOMY: 25/30
THE DRIVE: Yassssss!


Pricing Announced For Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe

Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz USA today announced pricing for the V8 variants of the highly anticipated new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. The Mercedes- AMG GT 63, powered by a handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo that produces 577 hp and 590 lb-ft peak torque, starts at $136,500. The more powerful Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S produces 630 hp and 664 lb-ft peak torque and starts at $159,000. Additional standard equipment for the GT 63 S includes the AMG Performance Exhaust System, the AMG Dynamic Plus Package including Active Engine Mounts, RACE Mode, Drift Mode, and AMG Drive Unit steering wheel controls. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S will arrive in U.S. dealers in the first half of 2019. Pricing for the GT 53 variant will be announced at a later date.