Filed under: Spy Photos, Crossovers/CUVs, FIAT
Spy Shots: Facelifted Fiat Sedici spotted
by Jonathon Ramsey on Dec 30th 2008 at 9:31AM 
The Fiat Sedici is up for a refresh that is so subtle you probably wouldn't notice it unless you were a member of a Sedici enthusiast site, which is where these photos came from. Fiat's version of the Suzuki SX4 crossover, gets a new grille to fall in line with Fiat's design language and a front bumper treatment that turns the door cladding into one continuous swoop around the car. Inside, it gets an updated center console and dual-zone climate control.
The CUV will also feature rear disc brakes for the first time. Transmission choices should remain the same, with five-speed and six-speed manuals. Engine offerings are expected to include a 2.0-liter diesel and the 120 hp 1.4-liter T-Jet found in other Fiat offerings like the Grand Punto Sporting.
[Source: Autoblog.it via Carscoop]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
thebengine 9:49AM (12/30/2008)
There's a Sedici enthusiast club?
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Rick 9:56AM (12/30/2008)
There's an enthusiast club out there for every other commercially mundane, mass produced car out there like a *fill in the blank*. So why not?
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dkw 9:59AM (12/30/2008)
Why are all the cool cars over in Europe?
BRING IT TO THE US!
(please note OBVIOUS sarcasm)
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Conundrum 10:03AM (12/30/2008)
It seems to me that all of the bright finish on the center stack could be very distrbing on a bright sunny day.
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Gregg 10:24AM (12/30/2008)
Actually, it is not a problem at all. I have the same center stack trim on my Susuki SX4 Crossover (same badge-engineered car).
G-Meister 11:40AM (12/30/2008)
Since I'm over here in the corner huffing diesel fumes:
Too bad we can't get the FX4 with that diesel here (I know all the dumb reasons). Would make a nice little hauler.
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bosnash 12:01PM (12/30/2008)
wow. does anyone at all care about this story?
a slight update on a badge-engineered, low-end utility car?
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Brian 11:36AM (12/31/2008)
Yes, I do.
ebm14 12:22PM (12/30/2008)
Can anyone tell me if they had problems with their Sx4 or with their dealership?
I might look at one(again).
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Brian 11:37AM (12/31/2008)
No problems. Mine has been worry free.
www.AUTITO.tk 2:26PM (12/30/2008)
2.0 liters for this car is ridiculous. The 120PS 1.6L diesel is enough.
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MD Drew 3:48PM (12/30/2008)
?Facelifted?
By what, a smack in the face with the ugly stick?
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Jake 6:38PM (12/30/2008)
Cool that you guys also write about small cars from europe! Because I think this site has a lot of European readers! :-)
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pheer6224 4:08AM (12/31/2008)
Right there with you, all the compact haters haven't lived in the countries they steal gas from.
ebm14 2:38PM (12/31/2008)
@ Brian
Thanks. What are a few things you don't like about your SX4 and somethings that you do. Thanks.
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Patrick S. 8:31PM (1/02/2009)
I'm glad we got the SX4 here in the states. Not really digging the differences between the Sedici and my car...
@ebm14 - you may be well served visiting sx4club.com. Great insights there as to the pros and cons with the SX4 and a lot of user experience to read as well. I personally like the awd, power is good, it's pretty darn comfortable, gas mileage is good enough, I can fit my drumset in there or strap a couple mountain bikes on the back and pack up for a weekend trip, and the price was right.
cons: it's a little loud and a bearing was "noisy" (repaired fast under warranty - that's a plus).