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2022 FIAT 500X: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 FIAT 500X is the addition of the Yacht Club Capri special edition. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with new cabin air filtration and revised seat fabrics but no powertrain changes.
About the 2022 FIAT 500X
First generation (2016-2023 in the U.S.), late-run year after the 2019 update.
FIAT positions the 500X as a small crossover that mixes 500-family Italian style with everyday SUV usefulness. Its core draw is that it looks more expressive than most subcompact SUVs while still giving buyers four doors, a hatchback cargo area, room for five, and standard AWD. For most shoppers, the 500X is the choice for personality and all-weather traction in a city-friendly size rather than maximum cargo room or heavy-duty utility.
The 2022 500X lineup ranges from the straightforward Pop to the leather-lined Trekking Plus, which adds heated front seats, navigation, and parking sensors. Sport has a sharper look and paddle shifters, while the new Yacht Club Capri turns that trim into a yacht-inspired special edition with a sliding fabric roof, leather seats, and woodgrain cabin trim.
What changed, by category
Styling
The Yacht Club Capri special edition joins the lineup with a sliding fabric roof, leather upholstery, woodgrain cabin trim, satin exterior details, and exclusive 18-inch wheels. Pop and Trekking also receive new cloth seat fabrics.
Tech
A new cabin air filtration system becomes standard across the 500X lineup.
2022 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 | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp | 177 hp |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft | 210 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 39.8 cu-ft | 39.8 cu-ft | 39.8 cu-ft | 39.8 cu-ft | 39.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Automatic Headlights | |||||
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| 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 | |||||
| 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 2022 FIAT 500X?
The biggest change is the new Yacht Club Capri special edition. Based on the Sport trim, it adds a sliding fabric roof, leather seats, woodgrain interior trim, satin exterior details, and exclusive 18-inch wheels.
Was the 2022 FIAT 500X redesigned?
No, the 2022 FIAT 500X was not redesigned. It is a light-update model in the first generation, with a new special edition and a few equipment changes.
Did the 2022 FIAT 500X get a new engine or transmission?
No, the powertrain carries over unchanged. Every trim has a 177-horsepower 1.3-liter turbo engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive.
What interior features changed for the 2022 FIAT 500X?
Every 2022 500X gains a standard cabin air filtration system, while Pop and Trekking receive new cloth seat fabrics. The new Yacht Club Capri also adds leather seats with contrast piping and woodgrain trim.
Is the 2022 FIAT 500X Yacht Club Capri based on the Sport trim?
Yes, the Yacht Club Capri is based on the Sport trim. It shifts the focus toward open-air style and upscale cabin details with a sliding fabric roof, leather upholstery, and yacht-inspired woodgrain trim.
2022 FIAT 500X Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 FIAT 500X.
4.0
2022 FIAT 500X
(10 reviews)
“This is the most fun to drive. I get stopped all the time with people asking me questions or just wanting to look at it! It's amazing, and fun to drive.”
“My Fiat 500X has been one of the best purchases I have ever made. It drives smooth and easy to handle. It has excellent ground clearance. I currently get 34 mpg in town. I feel safe driving my car especially with the various safety features.”