Nello
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What not comments yet! https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/fiat/500/104448/fiat-500x-refreshed-with-new-engines-and-tech
I like the Back to the Future Ad to go with it!
I like the Back to the Future Ad to go with it!
As I understand it the early MA engines could be problematic - I had to replace my MA actuator on my Delta 3 but the issues with porting were solved by the later units and MA 2 etc. I really do not understand the panic over the modern Diesel units - they have been judged by older engines. Our 1.6 MJ is only 109g/km so way cleaner than the Petrol cars (and I do not normally 'do' Oil-burners.)
It's all about Nox emissions at the minute and disels produce far more then petrol carsI feel somewhat similar about my 2.0 MJ. Emissions were fine at MOT and the consumption is so much better than a petrol engine that I wonder if we're being played and made yo feel guilty. Are the emissions really that much worse PER MILE? And having followed a filthy French car belching black smoke every time it accelerated, the dpf does its job well
It's all about Nox emissions at the minute and disels produce far more then petrol cars
Sure in a few years it will be something else that is really bad
Did I miss something in those videos? I remember the announcement on the new petrol engines, but can't recall any statement that there would be no deisel option. Could have had a senior moment though!
Ah, I hadn't actually looked at the configurator!
Several manufacturers have deleted diesels now, we'll see if one appears in due course.
From looking at the new range, when the time comes to replace my 1.4 Lounge, I'll get something else as they seem to have removed several of the features that appeal on my car.
Had a brief play with the configurator, LED lights now available, which is good. Many of the earlier options are still available, or available again. I don't see any 4x4 option available in the new range and I really do worry about the longevity of small, highly tuned engines. I accept that diesel owners like me are the lowest of the low, but is a small, screaming petrol engine the answer, or will they prove to be fragile?
Couple of times I had a Peugeot courtesy car with a three cylinder engine. As I was driving home I thought there was something wrong with the car, lumpy and no power whatsoever .Rough as old boots. Brand new car with less than 500 miles on it. I looked under the bonnet then realised it was a three pot engine. Had another one about 6 months later....that was exactly the same! Awful engine although car was quite nice. Wouldn’t want an engine like that in a 500x.