2022 FIAT 500X
2022 Fiat 500X Review
- Distinctive Italian styling
- Standard all-wheel drive
- Well-made interior space
- Limited cargo and passenger space
- Small touchscreen can be tough to use
- High starting price
- Several available driving aids, but few work well
- Trekking Plus trim level replaced with Trekking Value Plus package
- Small changes in available features
- Part of the first Fiat 500X generation introduced for 2016
The 2022 Fiat 500X is the only car Fiat still sells in the United States, but the decision to keep it around does make some sense. Sales in the U.S. have swung overwhelmingly in favor of SUVs in the last 10 years, and Fiat is keeping one foot in the American market with this stylish extra-small SUV. It also comes standard with a distinctively styled interior and all-wheel drive.
Unfortunately, the 500X feels underpowered compared to the rest of the competition, and there's a noticeable lack of storage space for a car that claims to be an SUV. Other subcompact SUVs, such as the Honda HR-V and Hyundai Venue, offer more standard features on equivalent trim levels, and the Kia Seltos offers more interior space and more cargo room. Is the 500X's unique style enough to make it worth considering over the competition? Check out our Expert Rating below before making your decision.
2022 FIAT 500X pricing
in Ashburn, VA
Which 500X does Edmunds recommend?
FIAT 500X models
For 2022, the 500X comes in three trim levels: Pop, Trekking and Sport. A turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque is the only engine available across the lineup. It's connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission that sends power to a standard all-wheel-drive system. Feature highlights include:
Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $28,895
- MPG & Fuel
- 24 City / 30 Hwy / 26 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.7 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: all wheel drive
- Transmission: 9-speed automatic
- Engine
- Inline 4 cylinder
- Horsepower: 177 hp @ 5500 rpm
- Torque: 210 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 167.2 in. / Height: 63.7 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 79.7 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 70.7 in.
- Curb Weight: 3305 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 14.1 cu.ft.
Safety
Our experts’ favorite 500X safety features:
- ParkSense Rear Park Assist System
- Sounds an alert as the 500X approaches an object behind the car.
- Lane Departure Warning Plus
- Alerts the driver if the 500X begins drifting out of its lane and no turn signal has been activated.
- Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
- Illuminates a light on the mirror if a vehicle is in the rear blind spot. If the turn signal is activated, an alert will sound.
Fiat 500X vs. the competition
2022 Fiat 500X
2022 Jeep Renegade
Fiat 500X vs. Jeep Renegade
Both the 500X and the Renegade pack plenty of personality into their small footprints. The Fiat struts with a bit more Italian street flair, while the Jeep's charms are more rugged and off-road-capable (surprisingly so in the Trailhawk trim level). Both models are actually mechanically related, but the Jeep offers a bit more value and better performance off the paved road.
Fiat 500X vs. Mini Countryman
The 500X and the Countryman share similar profiles, and both have throwback styling that might have you thinking about the Minis and Fiats of yore. However, the Mini is simply a higher-grade car. It features nicer interior trimmings, way more trims to pick from, and more potent engines. It's more spacious inside and more fun to drive too. The Countryman is priced accordingly, however, with a sticker significantly higher than the Fiat.
Fiat 500X vs. Subaru Crosstrek
What the Crosstrek lacks in visual punch compared to the 500X it makes up for with more rugged capability when the going gets rocky, sandy or muddy. While the 500X Trekking trim stands high enough off the ground to offer basic off-road performance, the Crosstrek still provides better ground clearance. The Subaru also offers more interior and cargo space, gets better fuel economy, and is available as a hybrid.
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FAQ
Is the FIAT 500X a good car?
What's new in the 2022 FIAT 500X?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 FIAT 500X:
- Trekking Plus trim level replaced with Trekking Value Plus package
- Small changes in available features
- Part of the first Fiat 500X generation introduced for 2016
Is the FIAT 500X reliable?
Is the 2022 FIAT 500X a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2022 FIAT 500X?
The least-expensive 2022 FIAT 500X is the 2022 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $27,300.
Other versions include:
- Pop 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $27,300
- Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $28,435
- Sport 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $29,290
- Yacht Club Capri 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $33,280
