FIAT 500X

The 500X is a subcompact crossover SUV with room for up to five people. It’s currently the only model in Fiat’s U.S. lineup. The 500X shares a platform and some components with the Jeep Renegade, which is built by Fiat’s sister company under the Stellantis group of automotive brands.

Fiat has sold the 500X in a variety of trims, including the entry-level Pop, the upgraded Easy, the mid-range Trekking, the performance-themed Sport, the well-equipped Lounge, and the range-topping Trekking Plus. The base trim (Pop) offers mostly basic features, such as cloth seats, air conditioning, and cruise control, but it did gain a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration starting in 2018. For additional premium features, buyers must step up to higher trims, which can be fitted with heated front seats, leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and navigation. Most safety tech, including blind-spot warning, forward collision mitigation, and adaptive cruise control (first offered in 2019), is optional on the 500X.

Fiat offered the 500X with two different engines at its 2016 launch. The base-level Pop came with a 160-horsepower 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated a six-speed manual transmission, while other trims offered a 180-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive was standard, with all-wheel drive available as an option on all versions other than the Pop. In 2019, a new 1.3-liter turbo four-cylinder became the sole available engine. Backed by a nine-speed automatic, it offers 177 ponies and comes standard with all-wheel drive. No hybrid or electric versions of the 500X have been sold.