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2021 FIAT 500X: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 FIAT 500X is mostly unchanged. Its main update is new seat fabric and a revised dash insert for the Pop and Trekking trims.
About the 2021 FIAT 500X
1st generation (2016-2023 US), third year after the 2019 refresh
FIAT positions the 500X as a style-first subcompact SUV that mixes Italian design with real all-weather usability. Its main draw is that it does not feel anonymous: rounded 500-inspired styling, a playful cabin, standard AWD, and a turbo engine give it more personality than many rivals in this class. For most buyers, it is a city-friendly small SUV for commuting and daily errands that still feels distinctive and a little upscale in the way it looks and drives.
Every 2021 500X has a 177-hp turbo engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, AWD, and a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Sport emphasizes athletic-looking bodywork and a darker cabin, while Trekking has a more rugged look and Trekking Plus adds leather seats, navigation, LED headlights, and parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Styling
Pop and Trekking receive new seat fabrics and revised dash inserts. There are no meaningful exterior styling changes.
2021 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 | 14.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 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 changed on the 2021 FIAT 500X compared with the 2020 model?
The 2021 FIAT 500X gets minor interior updates on two trims. Pop and Trekking have new seat fabrics and revised dash inserts, while the rest of the vehicle largely carries over.
Was the 2021 FIAT 500X redesigned?
No, the 2021 FIAT 500X was not redesigned. It remains part of the first generation and follows the more substantial 2019 refresh.
Did the 2021 FIAT 500X get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2021 FIAT 500X keeps the same 177-hp 1.3-liter turbo engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and standard AWD on every trim.
Which 2021 FIAT 500X trims received the interior updates?
The Pop and Trekking trims received the 2021 interior updates. Both gained new seat fabric and a revised dash insert; no comparable update is identified for Sport or Trekking Plus.
Did the 2021 FIAT 500X receive major safety or touchscreen upgrades?
No, the 2021 FIAT 500X received no major lineup-wide safety or touchscreen upgrade. The 7-inch touchscreen system carries over.
2021 FIAT 500X Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 FIAT 500X.
4.2
2021 FIAT 500X
(26 reviews)
“Ride height is excellent - Pick-up/power is very good - Front interior room is outstanding - Cargo area is perfectly sized”
“Love the interior roominess. Exterior is compact. Great clearance off the ground. Engine is somewhat underpowered but satisfactory for my use.”