5 Reasons Not To Buy Fiat Urban Cross | MotorBeam 

The biggest question here is "what makes a good car? good ride, handling, breaking, strong build...?" or " touch screen infotainment, rear camera, etc?"

Very Bad review. All these auto reviews in India are against Fiat. Fiat lot better in many features like 140 bhp in Abarth version. 0-100 same as Audi Q3 1. Followme headlights 2. Auto Fuel shut off in event of crash 3. Solid roof rails it can carry 60 -100 kgs 4. Reverse camera option with 2k rupees extra 5. Solid build and very safe car 6. Very good suspension and handle great even with 205 mm Clearance 7. Remote boot open 8. Foldable split rear seats for luggage 9. Onboard Speed limit alarm, Range KMs, Instant Milege 10. Mileage 17.1 kmpl and many more.

Happy to see all Fiat fans in comments. I own a Fiat linea emotion 2010....its awesome. I don't need anything

your review is really enough to buy a fiat urban cross.. all we need is safety,comfort and a good engine in this price range.. thats what a fiat car has.. please dont degrade such a good car.

Mileage for diesel what I get with is more than 16kmpl city and more than 20kmpl highway... Most owners would agree with me... Why do you review vehicles with some pre mind set...

@Motorbeam- seriously, which other car in its segment offers a 140BHP/210NM engine performance ? Or a 205mm ground clearance ? I would take that over a snazzy touchscreen, which can be distracting and dangerous on Indian roads, btw, as well as silly useless things like key-less stop-start. I have one car with this feature and one without, and it doesnt make a heck of a difference to me! And I am not even getting to the tin-can build quality of some of its rivals who pass off as 'premium' products. If there is ever a criticism, I would have said that Fiat should have provided ESP and all-round airbags and really make it a full-scale euro-spec product.

urban cross will be my third fiat. 1. fiat padmini 2. fiat avventura 3.fiat .....

Fiat has solid built quality which other companies cannot offer with this price range

People like you are always making the same slogan that fiat cars has rubbery gearbox and awkward seating...I didn't feel anything wrong in shifting with the gearbox. One of the good gearbox for highway as well as hairpins. One thing sure that you did't use a fiat car at its best level. Then about the driving position it is mere personal......All over wise people will never give their ears to this type reviews they know what to do........i used swift and polo and i10 from my Experience all the three are far behind the following area... High speed stability, cornering, barking and over all handling....(corner stability of polo is not as good as punto).it gives better confidence and class leading handling at higher speeds.I also TD the Urban cross, i didn't felt a bad feel as you mentioned here.The lagging problem you mentioned is your own make because you didn't use the old avventura if you did it well then you can find that Urban cross Powertech 90HP shows negligible lag . Being a higher GC car we can normally expect a body roll but it is lower as compared to other in the same class.Thanks for the rigid suspension set First you ride the old avventura and the Urban cross then make an unbiased review and make comment on it........We have only 8K to pay but we need a ferrari or something like power and stability, 50kmpl millage, tones of space etc etc Is it possible? Without any doubt I can say that fiat cars giving good ride and handling compared to any brand.....Buying it or hating it is the personal choice.....

Worst review by motor beam. You guys have no proper knowledge about the car and degrade it. Punto engine has 16 valves and not 8 valves. You guys have to value human safety rather than keyless entry. Pity you guys.

Please don`t compare fiat with korean japanese brands... mind it

I drove this car in Australia on my vacation. No problems at all despite some bad roads in the outback. Great fuel economy too. Trunk was a little small for all the gear we brought with us.

tough build quality, ride quality, 16 inch alloy, GC 205mm but you ppl will still say other cars offering a lot more than the Fiat. All that you care for is some electronics in those Tin-cans by those Japanese or South Korean manufacturers. Such a sad story that ppl in India dont predetermined to not like a company and kill it just by rumors....

Hi I bought Urban cross Emotion Diesel variant last week. It is perfect car for our Indian roads - Frugal engine , good ground clearance, superb suspension ,Good interior and sheet metal quality, nice steering feel and handling, service per 15k km and what more is the price - real value for money. I did watch this video before buying the car and all his positives influenced me to buy which is what I was looking in a car. From the review it said awkward driving position - I never felt so and you can hit a right position by adjusting seat Gearbox - it is not that great compared to others but it is not a deal breaker. It shifts nicely without any fuss. With the price tag it really justifies. Body roll- nope it is well contained Music system- can live with it and can be replaced if required but this point should not be the one to stop you from buying. I still respect the views of the reviewer. Please consider vital points while buying and test ride the car before making buying decisions.

Fiat is a good car company

haha you are complaining about the touch screen I mean do people buy cars on the basis of the 4000rs music system installed in it? What kind of joke is this !!!

motorbeam will buy scrap i20 active which is actually copy paste job from Fiat Ottimo from china, Polo Cross..lolz or cheap Toyota scrap Etios Cross.

the touch screen is resistive... not capacitative ... so instead of pressing by skin.. press by your nails.. it will work perfectly.. resistive touchscreens needs to actually "press" instead of just touching by finger.

Ur No negative point is genuine, Fiat steering handling comes at top in all available cars, gear: simple say u want electronic gear, gear get switch like this only, Fiat provide 15 unique safty features that u can get till 25 L price car. Now touch screen: it's good n no complaint in any forum. Now diesel engine: u don't know diesel engine get small lack at 15 km/he, Fiat engine get use in Maruti GM Tata KEM MG Jeep nd other brands too, it's cycle is different than petrol. Why u misguiding people, was compulsory to give negative fake points

Title is very misleading

FIAT cars are built like a Tank, i will would need feeling of Safety while driving which can be given only by European cars. FIAT has now opened it's own dealerships and service centres all over India, it's sales is slowly growing, JEEP Compass is surely going to be hit in the Indian market.

Turbo lag is not because of bad engine refinement, it's because of bad drivers. I LOVE FIAT

The negatives mentioned are wrong, gear box is great and the emotion model engine is real good. You obviously have to adjust the seat.

A refreshing change to the video style! Enjoyed watching it :)

Excellent review, this is what one needs to know about this car since it is nothing but a slightly tinkered punto evo and avventura. Thanks for covering the vital points. A new buyer should find this review of 5 minutes very useful.

I would be very glad if you still have your job as a car expert.

I have fiat urban cross petrol . its a fantastic car . it drives vary well compared with other cars like swift ,I 20. built quality of this car is vary strong suspension quality feel of the car is good.

just drive urban cross and then u will understand why fiat is fiat

second hand fiat. more than 1.3 lac kms done. and still going on and on and on. heavy as hell. safest place to be in while driving on indian roads even without abs or airbags. awesome average. 16to18 local. and more then 23 on highway. a bit old school. but feels like a muscle car in hatchback segment. truly made for driving. and yes i am in love with this car from the vary moment i stepped into this car. its my first car ever. i learned driving on this beautiful beast. ps. if u really knw how and when to shift and to keep the rpm in control u can out run any car of this segment.

Motor Beam, what's the service cost for every oil change/15k km? Either on the punto or linea?

Have been driving Fiat ..from year 2000 ..1st was Uno ..then a Punto emotion...now a Linea ..it's all solid cars ..great engine .. beautifully designed.. tough build quality ..even once had a head on crash on my Punto emotion ..with a Maruti ..really nothing much happened to it's front except the radiator and colling coil and headlights and the bonnet needed to change ..i,m alive today ..after that bought a Linea ..now thinking to buy an used Punto urban cross .. He who knows a bit about automobiles ..always cherish A Fiat for its strong build quality..and styles.. Wonder how and why a few new generation auto journalist..find or write biased or vague reviews ..

Proud owner of Abarth Urban Cross...... The more older it gets the more you fall in love with this car.... Just too awesome and really unbelievable.... Also I am lucky that I got one during a stock clearance sale when Fiat was leaving India.... I got a steal deal at a price of 7.2 Lakhs for a brand new Abarth Urban Cross...... No one can imagine this kind of car in this low amount 😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

You crazy man? Diesel engine laggy? Man my diesel Fiat always felt powerful. I don't know what problem do you have in appreciating the original I'm never gonna watch MotorBeam again!

Hi bro, I am getting a 2017 diesal model. I don't need features. But I always liked it. My daily run would be 50 km daily. Should I buy it.?

Know what your driving before saying shit

I have a 2015 1.4 Petrol Punto Evo, and I'm planning to exchange it with a diesel variant of Urban Cross> Any advice?

It's really hard to settle in other cars available in india with satisfaction if you own a fiat. I love my fiat and the confidence it gives me is incredible, i drove it to almost every terrain in india without any problem from ladakh to Kerala from desert to mountains from city to 1500 a day on highway with only a tea break, it's reliability is unmatched. Only problem is it's discontinued and service network is shrinking too fast.

Guys my punto 2009 emotion diesel 1.3 is about to complete 10 years is the rule still there that diesel cars decade old will be impounded. ????????

I have fiat punto 76ps/197 nm 1.3MJD and i never find any problem with gear shifting. There are no mis-shifts , gear shifting feels rubbery for second gear but it always engages perfectly. About 0-100 of 75bhp diesel version i think it is 14-16 seconds. Dear Motorbeam please find acceleration time of fiat punto 1.3 mjd 75 bhp version

2018 Fiat URBAN CROSS EMOTION MULTIJET 1.3 for about 5.5 - would this make sense in 2022 as a second car in the family - Diesel?

hi I am driving Fiat Punto since two months and I can say it's best in the 8-10 lakh segment, lovely car, fantastic road presence, appealing design, evergreen smart look. it's Multijet engine is gem. it gives confidence on road, it has good sound insulation. it has best Ac. everything is good. thanks Punto. the turbo in rev can may be kept 1200 if possible.

Nothing came close to Fiat Cars is for driving not for techs

For all 1.3 multi-jet 90 hp engines, please start mentioning that FIAT recommends changing the timing belt every 60k kms. The service bill varies between 25-35 k for 60k kms for these 90hp engines.

I love fiat , fiat only make reall car . And fiat is godfather of automobiles.

Nice review, a shootout between all petrol cross is much needed as Aventuarra lost 30kgs now!

God Knows, why the good products does not survived in India.

For Maruti how much did you receive ?

Nice review... very helpful

without air bag, is it good to buy dynamic model?

Fiat cars has more safer and powerful than the other cars the touch screen and other interior decoration may not change safety and the body weight 1210 kg is bad and 800 kg cars are good plz give review to good cars

I feel always safe when driving this car, engine is Lagging? because of the Heavy weight 1210 kgs equal to the weight of swift car with 5 persons, if the driver skills are good 600cc Nano car also enough to race, I own a Fiat Urban Cross and I'm very Happy that I got this beast, car size is amazing not too heavy not too small at any situations I will enter into the traffic and leave the traffic behind in cities or on Highway, No other car in this segment can win the race with Audi or BMW. This is my honest review with 3 years experience. Infotainment not a problem, I have a decent mobile for Infotainment.

@Motobeam: Considering all the pros and cons what is best car under 9 Lakhs which I want to keep it with me for next 10 years and with less maintenance/running cost.

Sir can u test new ford figo AT hatchback's safety features like ABS, EBD, ESP, TCS, HLA. How does ford provide these hi-tech safety features in a budget hatch. Are these features really working in figo or are just gimmicks. Please test theses safety features in Figo AT. Is the new Figo AT the safest hatch under 10L in India? It has got 5 star in euro ncap. I want to buy a safe automatic hatch, should i go for Figo AT?

Which one is good choice between Polo highline petrol or Urban cross dynamic?

urban cross is very good stylish car, good build and ride quality,none of the cars beat fiat in the same segment

was that prayer like sound necessary in a car video?

Better don review any Fiat's anymore! FIAT for life💪

Dear Motorbeam, you are a CAR reviewing website, not car infotainment reviewer. If safety,stability and sheer driving pleasure doesn't make a car and lazy gadgets like keyless entry do, you are not fit to review a car. I bet you own an i20. Cars are boys' toys. They are not meant to be shown off for their touch screens, show off some burnt rubber instead. Saw your video, you have some good driving skills, who better than a FIAT to thrill you,buddy? And, though the gear box is a let down for most, it's not a deal breaker. It's just time spent on understanding the machine that makes the difference with a FIAT. You take time, you will enjoy it every time you go out.

Nothing can be compared with the tank... Proud owner of 2 tanks.. Aka fiat cars

you don't need them fog lamps on during the day. indeed one of the finest cars

सर शोरूम से 2017 का अर्बन क्रॉस dinamic मॉडेल (एअरबग नाही है) कितने में खरिदना चाहिए? वो 700000 लाख ऑफर दे रहे हैं.नाशिक on road price 848000 hai.आज ऑगस्ट 2018 हैं.in डिझेल.

The car is one of the most beautiful small cars on the road with robust build quality. Drawbacks are 1) very poor mileage 2) not so confidence inspiring handling particularly at very high speeds due to its increased ride height 3) clutch play is too long and difficult to drive in traffics and on hills 4) lack of storage space for nick knacks on the inside

I have a Fiat Linea 2011 model and I can vouch it is the safest car in this budget. Highway driving is pleasure, As far as City driving goes, City driving in India is always nightmare. The quality of construction, handling is much much better than any Korean or Japanese car. I had once an accident at 90-100 Km/h , where I jumped a road divider head on that was atleast 3 feet tall. I escaped with a minor scratch on my lips. The side passenger was left without any scratch. So I know what I am talking about here.

which f*** car offers you more? I am still using palio GTX for reason that it is still the best. there is zero alternative to fiat car esp when it comes to performance or for touring. if you are kind of guy who likes to park car for months then go for any other car. if you love to drive then fiat is the best. also, brakes are the best in abart, performance are the best. tire sizes are the best. safety is the best, hydraulic steering is only on BMW m5 or you can get fiat.! sound is the best. paint job is better than BMWs.! what else you want? of the pice is not through the roof? gotcha.! huh.! all jokers reviewers busy killing all the passions. as such indians don't have any passion and whatever little is offered is killed by joke reviews.

Dear motorbeam, why not u tell fiat have 6 for ur help n 17 plus features towards safty n that no brands in India have except Mercedes BMW.

nice to see you again Faisal, Fiat is not my personal choice actually, I love Honda Chevy

the only big problems i see in this car --- 1) long clutch travel 2) this is the biggest problem i am facing right now. after driving for more than 2 hours i start having pain in my back and hands. i think the driving position of this car is somewhat awkward. 3) and yes, the gear shift is not smooth at all, but u can get used to it and manage it easily. otherwise this car always fly like an armoured tank in battlefield, unstoppable and fearless.

dead position in the centre? do u mean dead centre position is numb? also its pronounced fee-aat not fee-et.

need a petrol car.. budget 7 lakhs .. can someone please suggest any car?

I think i hated the song more which played on 2.30 😂😂😂😂

Similar fools critics compare Jeep with Creta n XUV n harior. Jeep get compare with Audi Q3 n Mercedes SUV by 50 plus safty n 22 pioneer n 20 plus premium features where one of those don't in India available SUVs. Jeep set price 20L instead 37L for Indian n Indians start to compare with other plastic SUVs

Who give money to channels etc, they tell positive ,here he didn't tell even single hidden features on safety. There limit is till airbags, bcoz don't know more than that, or don't want to tell, else other companies will call channels to hide

Only fiat owners will understand, what does means a cars like fiat Adventure 1.6 or aventura 1.4 Tjet..

I will give you 5 reasons why you should not be a car expert

That is Europe version and this is Indian version remember Europe Fiat never says that thier Fiat is tank they said thier cars are safe Indian version are different because in India we got 1200 kgs Fiat Punto and in Europe you got 1050 kgs so many different in safety in India Fiat is really safe n secure

in that range which car would u prefer

I can understand when you say turbo lag on the diesel. But, refinement ? So which engine is refined according to you ? The Ford TDCI ? I see so many new Figo/Aspires spewing black smoke. or the clattery Honda IDtec or the Super clattery VW TDi ? I have a 75 MJD and it's as Smooth as my Liva petrol. I am yet to see MJD in any car throw out black smoke! About the GB, yep it is a bit rubbery but I have never had a problem shifting, unlike in my Liva where 50% of the time 1st and R doesn't slot.

Motorbeam has been unbiased mostly bt this video looks biased highlighting only the negatives which are trivial

Unless Fiat comes with 1.6 Diesel engine with sleek gear boxes no improvement in sales expected!

A kid reviewing a FIAT

Fiat Urban Cross is way better than all crafted car lovers i drive all crossover Fiat is amazing

Car is good and priced comparatively but no airbags in Diesel I feel a drawback for sales .

What is the mileage of the Abarth? Does it make sense to go for Fiat with all the 5 negatives?

MotorBeam: Kindly be careful of not falling in love with your review or having such ateong beliefs that you feel the compulsove need to justify. Read through your reaponses to people liking the car; invariably you will point to a negative. This is a terrible quality in a reviewer.

No ABS? 1:19 wheel lock while braking?

The reviewer is only showing what people in India want to see, we Indians (most of us) want tick marks in features like bluetooth nfc touchscreen just to show off in our cars, we don't want the joy of riding a car which has excellent handling, strength and reliability and a feeling of safety.

fiat is a very good company.i still love driving old Paleo , cos the Dynamics was so good so settled and cool compared to useless Blockbuster tin swift 2008. but the biggest problem with fiat is they made quite a wrong foot in india, starting from their marketing till service. they have been struggling hard since early 2000. come on man is italy playing with India . why don't Italians come up with a robust plan with fiat sales and new launches, services like Germans did. thank God we have vw to satisfy some driving enthus or else Indians would not have tasted good cars. they would be buying Honda hyndais and Suzuki imagining Ferraris and porches of themselves. fiat should take India seriously and make us happy...

Why not just give a 1.8lt engine & 6speed?

PPL search issues in CUV at 9L too by neglcting all inbuilt safety electronic features n एक्वीलरेशन n high speed where other cars surrender ,that PPL don't get in 30L rs cars too, all diesel hav lag but tagging on name of Fiat.

urban cross powered by abarth is same as abarth punto in real world conditions

🙄 Aventura has different interior loaded with amount of body roll angle all such in Urban cross we don't all such

I have a question for you. Actually help. Which car should I buy within 10 lacs, which has ABS, EBD, Airbags, high GC, Solid build(not less than 1050KGS), Skid plate, engine under body protection(because I travel a lot) and Diesel atleast with 200 Nm of torque and not less than 80 horses?

4:52 what kind of music is this?🤣

All Turbos esp. diesel will have a lag before you get the surge of power. Regarding the body roll(?) compare it with other 'successful" cars of the segment before you nit-pick. And what about the safety features? Doesn't the lack of it along with the poor structural strength of the popular cars of the segment "reeaally" bother you? Actually, the worst enemy of the Fiat cars is the company itself who sold a beautiful engine to all their adversaries(.....including the 1.6L engine which they have not yet introduced into their(fiat) cars in the Indian market). Add a poor and less than friendly dealer/service network. No wonder the company is doing "so well"

you are more stressing on the cons than Pro's. it's a vfm car.

Best products have no demand in india

Please change the title like advantages and disadvantages

Punto's brother!

Bad review for an excellent car

another con ..spending more than 8.5l otr and no airbags in the diesel varient and no top end diesel available