Fiat 500X
The Fiat 500X is a subcompact crossover SUV with Italian style. From 2016 through 2017 it was available with either a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine available in the base trim with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive or a 2.4-liter engine paired with a nine-speed automatic and available all-wheel drive in higher trims. Starting in 2019, the only available engine was a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. The 500X offers seating for up to five passengers in two rows and is generally one of the most affordable subcompact SUVs on the market.
Explore the evolution of the Fiat 500X
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First generation Fiat 500X
The Fiat 500X was offered in up to six different trim levels. Generally speaking, the Pop trim was available with a manual transmission and the smaller engine, while the other trims offer more luxury or off-pavement personality. If you want a functional SUV for urban life, the Lounge trim provides features like a windshield wiper de-icer, remote ignition, a power driver's seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, a rearview camera, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen with navigation.
The Trekking and Trekking Plus trims add body cladding, larger wheels, available leather upholstery, blind-spot monitoring, and foglights. The Pop and Easy trims deliver a basic subcompact SUV experience. The Fiat 500X was refreshed for the 2019 model year, offering a more powerful base engine and standard all-wheel drive.
Model highlights
1.3-liter four-cylinder (2019-2023)
1.4-liter or 2.4-liter engine (2016-2018)
Manual or automatic transmission
Front-wheel or all-wheel drive
Up to five trim levels
Many modern features
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2016 - 2023
2023 Fiat 500X
2022 Fiat 500X
2021 Fiat 500X
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New Sport Value package added available sunroof and LED headlights
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2020 Fiat 500X
2019 Fiat 500X
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New 1.3-liter turbocharged engine replaces both previous options
New nine-speed automatic transmission
AWD became standard on all trims
Updated exterior styling
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2018 Fiat 500X
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Standard seven-inch display including a rearview camera, plus Apple® and Android™ phone support
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2017 Fiat 500X
Highlights
Trim level count reduced from five to three: Pop, Trekking, and Lounge
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2016 Fiat 500X
Reliability
RepairPal gave the Fiat 500X an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Fiat 500X 6th out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Fiat 500X is $435, compared to an average of $442 for Subcompact SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Fiat 500X owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.0 times per year, compared to an average of 0.7 times for Subcompact SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 10% for the Fiat 500X, compared to an average of 12% for Subcompact SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Jeff Zurschmeide has been an automotive journalist for more than 20 years, covering the new car business as well as motorsports and industry news. He lives in Tillamook, Oregon, at the confluence of great roads, nice weather, and plenty of space for a collection of strange old automobiles.
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