The Fiat 500X represents a lot of milestones for Fiat.->ke30 It’s the largest Fiat 500-based model and it’s the first compact crossover->ke288 Fiat has built, which is remarkable considering that the car it’s based on isn’t exactly known for its spacious design. To commemorate the arrival of the 500X, Fiat’s taking a page from Mercedes-Benz’s->ke187 handbook by releasing a limited number of 500X Opening Edition models that will hit a selected number of European markets.

The 500X Opening Edition will actually come in three different versions, giving potential customers the chance to pick which one suits them best. Two front-wheel-drive options come with either a 1.4-liter Turbo MultiAir II engine that produces 140 horsepower or a 1.6-liter MultiJet II that pumps out 120 horsepower. If those don’t suit you, you can opt for the all-wheel-drive model with a 2.0-liter MultiJet II that also develops 140 ponies.

It’s unlikely that the 500X Opening Edition will find its way to U.S. shores anytime soon, but if you happen to live in Europe, specifically Germany, France, Italy, Spain or Switzerland, you have an opportunity to avail this special-edition 500X. For a first time model, the 500X Opening Edition could turn a lot of heads.

Fiat’s price for the 500X Opening Edition models begins at €21,900 ($27,700 as of 10/14/2014) and goes all the way up to €30,650 ($38,800) for the top-of-the-range 4x4 model.

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Fiat 500X Opening Edition in detail

The 500X Opening Edition with the front-wheel-drive system gets a saucy Pastel Art Grey livery, which probably looks a lot better in person than it does in this photo. If you’re not a fan of the color, you can at least take comfort knowing that the model comes with a bevy of new equipment, including automatic climate control, the Keyless Entry & Keyless Go system, tinted rear windows, an Opening Edition badge, and a set of 18-inch alloy wheels.

The model also gets Fiat’s Safety Pack, which features safety goodies like anti-collision, lane-change assistance, lane-departure warning, and a rearview camera. Likewise, a Comfort Pack is also offered with this version of the 500X Opening Edition.

The top-of-the-range version of the 500X Opening Edition is dressed in an exclusive tricot Amore Red finish. Not that it’s obvious, but this model does have a little more flashiness to it compared to the other version of the 500X. On top of that, it also gets a red-and-black leather interior, to go with a Navigation Pack that includes a 6.5-inch Uconnect navi system with an additional USB port in the front armrest compartment.

Power-folding door mirrors are also part of this package, as are the electrochromic rearview mirror, steering wheel gear controls, and of course, the exclusive Opening Edition badge.

Fiat 500X

The Fiat 500X made its long-awaited debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The arrival of the 500X is a significant step in the automaker’s plan to diversifying its lineup. Finally, it has a compact crossover to call its own, even though the 500X does share a lot with the Jeep Renegade.

But don’t sleep on the 500X because it does have a lot of redeeming qualities, beginning with an aggressive design that in my eyes is the best of all the Fiat 500-based models. On top of that, the 500X also gets an upscale interior to go with a plethora of engine options for customers can choose from.

All in all, there are six different powertrain options for the 500X, beginning with the 1.3-liter, MultiJet II, turbo-diesel engine that produces 95 horsepower and moving up to the 2.4-liter Tigershark engine that pumps out an impressive 184 horsepower.

Fiat hasn’t released pricing details for the 500X in the US, but I estimate it'll start at $23,000 and peak at around $33,000.