► Month five with the Fiat 500X
► It’s time to discuss the niggles
► Rear screen washer jet hits 10% of the glass
The 500X and I are into a nice little routine – which means now’s the time to notice its foibles. Like the cruise control, which self-cancels when you change gear (my old Mini didn’t do that). And which can’t count either. Example: the speed increases as you press a button on the steering wheel, yet the display registers 48, 50, 50, 51, 52… That, and the washer jet for the rear screen targets a mere 10% of the glass. But given that’s the extent of my grumbles, life is good.
Logbook: Fiat 500X 1.6 MultiJet Cross
Engine: 1598cc 16v turbodiesel 4-cyl, 118bhp @ 3750rpm, 236lb ft @ 1750rpm
Transmission: 6-spd manual, fwd Stats 10.5sec 0-62mph, 115mph, 109g/km
Price: £20,095
As tested: £24,320
Miles this month: 423
Total miles: 5001
Our mpg: 47.5
Official mpg: 68.9
Fuel this month: £45.74
Extra costs: £0