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2020 FIAT 500X: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 FIAT 500X is the new Sport trim, which adds a more athletic look but no extra power. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with a newly offered black-painted roof and several 2019 special editions gone.
About the 2020 FIAT 500X
1st generation (2016-2023 U.S. market), after the 2019 refresh; 2020 is the follow-up year that adds the Sport trim.
FIAT positioned the 500X as a small crossover with more personality than a typical subcompact SUV. Its core appeal was Italian styling, standard all-wheel drive, a turbocharged engine, and city-friendly size, while still giving buyers seating for five and useful cargo flexibility. Compared with more anonymous rivals, the 500X stood out on design, cabin character, and bad-weather traction more than outright cargo space or value.
Every 2020 500X has a 177-hp turbo engine, a nine-speed automatic, standard all-wheel drive, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new Sport stands out with unique bumpers, dark trim, special front seats, and paddle shifters, while Trekking Plus emphasizes comfort with leather seats, navigation, and front and rear parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new Sport trim joined the lineup with unique front and rear bumpers, dark exterior accents, body-color side moldings, special front seats, a suede-like steering-wheel finish, and paddle shifters. A black-painted roof was offered across the range. The 120th Anniversary Edition, Pop Blue Sky Edition, and Urbana Edition were dropped.
2020 FIAT 500X specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 FIAT 500X?
The biggest change is the addition of the Sport trim. It brings sharper-looking bumpers, dark exterior details, special seats, a unique steering wheel, and paddle shifters.
Does the 2020 FIAT 500X Sport have more power than the other trims?
No. The 2020 500X Sport uses the same 177-hp 1.3-liter turbo engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive as the rest of the lineup. Its differences are mainly styling and cabin details.
Did the 2020 FIAT 500X get a new engine or touchscreen system?
No. The 2020 model carries over the 177-hp turbo engine and 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto introduced for the refreshed 2019 lineup.
Is every 2020 FIAT 500X all-wheel drive?
Yes. Every 2020 FIAT 500X trim has standard all-wheel drive, paired with a 1.3-liter turbo engine and nine-speed automatic transmission.
Which FIAT 500X editions were dropped for 2020?
The 120th Anniversary Edition, Pop Blue Sky Edition, and Urbana Edition were dropped for 2020. The regular Pop, Trekking, and Trekking Plus trims continued, and the new Sport joined them.
2020 FIAT 500X Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 FIAT 500X.
4.0
2020 FIAT 500X
(24 reviews)
“The car is under rated and shows value that more expensive cars like Cadillac, Lincoln, Mazda can not touch at that price.”
“My Fiat has been in the Service department more days than I have driven it. Driven loaner car 3 months and 6 days.”