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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 500X, so we've included reviews for other years of the 500X since its last redesign.
Well made, enjoyable to drive
Ron Lakes, 10/04/2017
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
My wife and I really love our 500X. It's our second Fiat (we continue to own a 2014 500L). Needless to say, if we've bought a second one, then we must be pretty pleased with our first one (we are!). We purchased our 500X with all the bells and whistles (AWD, safety suite (lane departure warning, lane keep assist, auto emergency braking, back up camera and park assist), leather interior). Our 500X feels very solid over bumps, dips and road imperfections, no squeaks or rattles whatsoever. The 9 Speed transmission is often criticized, but for the most part we're fine with it. It tries to get up into the tallest gear as soon as it can when in normal (when mode selector is in default "Auto" mode). I wish it had a 4th mode where it still wanted to shift up to as high a gear as possible for fuel economy, but was more willing to downshift without having to really stop on the accelerator (as is the case in the "Auto" mode)- a mode somewhere between "Auto" and "Sport". The 3rd mode is "Traction+", which has you pulling away from a stop in 2nd rather than 1st, plus it engages AWD regardless of whether a wheel is slipping or not, as well as a less aggressive accelerator pedal programming. So far no problems, though our 500L has become my commuter car so the 500X doesn't get driven so much. The suspension provides for a very good ride on the whole, though I'd say I slightly prefer the ride of our 500L a bit (it's wheel base is nearly 2 inches longer, and the lower ground clearance makes for a little bit less bouncy-ness due to less suspension travel). The fuel economy could be better- I hope FCA is working on a direct injection version of the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder, or perhaps a new engine entirely. Personally I think the 1.4 liter turbo is the superior engine, but to opt for that in the 500X requires that you accept shifting your own gears via 6 speed manual transmission. I will say the 2.4 liter does well enough in suburban driving, especially if you're lucky on the signal lights, as I've seen better than 35 mpg on occasion. I notice that sales figures have the Jeep Renegade outselling the 500X by about 10:1, but I much prefer the X over the Jeep- how it looks and how it drives, even though they are on essentially the same platform. Finally, the 2018's will have Apple Car Play and Android Auto with FCA's latest Uconnect entertainment suite.
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The Fiat that could
DaveA, 03/30/2016
updated 03/30/2017
2016 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
got this fiat 500x on Feb 24 2016 it seams to be a good little SUV . so far NO problems. have about 2500 miles on it now. it rides good , easy to get in and out since it doesn't sit low . I liked the style of it have been asked several times about it when getting gas and things. I was used to a subura crosstrak but after a wreck couldnt afford another subura . this is almost the same . I traded the car in Aug2016 got other crosstrak as I do miss the fiat . I didn't have problems with the car , the value wasn't there . yes I would say get one but yet again its up the person. I like suburas . Sorry Fiat . dealership is closer and where I go theres subura dealerships in MT .
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Quirky but...
Jeff, 11/10/2022
2017 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love the way this car handles! But the gas milage is poor! Not a lot of space in the rear and there is NO spare tire! The nearest Fiat dealer from where I live is 30 miles away. Chrysler can do basic work, fluid changes, ac work but anything beyond that I have to drive to the dealer. If the car needs to stay overnight I'm looking at a rental. Locally they shuttle you home. It is tight seating in the rear but that's no surprise. Overall if the gas milage was much better I would give it 5 stars.
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Don’t do it!
Tb0325, 02/07/2020
2016 FIAT 500X Easy 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was the newest vehicle I’d ever purchased(purchased 2017). When I test drove it, I was concerned about the obvious lag when shifting from 1st to 2nd(it’s an automatic but can manually shift if driver chooses). The dealer convinced me it was because I was used to a 6 cylinder(Chevy impala) and the Fiat was a 4. So I rush purchased...only to be disappointed! Turns out the lag is because it’s a 9 speed. I still can’t stand the lag when shifting gears. But there was MORE to come. Within a few months the plastic, poorly manufactured drivers door handle snapped OFF, causing me to have to enter through the passenger side AND half of the gas tank entry(idk what it’s called) snapped off as well. Luckily those were covered by my 1 year warranty. Following that, I’ve had nothing but problems that I’m assuming are electrical or a problem w transmission. I’d have to downshift going uphill in order for the rpms to catch(I’m not a car expert so I hope that makes sense). That happened SEVERAL times after being fixed several times. I’d also get alerts “drive mode unavailable” continuously which terrified me while going 80 on the highway! But the car continued to drive. It IS a tiny vehicle, although aesthetically pleasing(I don’t think so but I’ve had a lot of compliments). And I do HAVE to say after all my complaints, it’s a beast in the snow with its AWD. Never got stuck even when there was a foot of snow. Not so much as a slide. Personally I’d consider an American model of vehicle, which I’m in the process of hunting now. The dealer convinced me that the Fiat is American since Chrysler makes it but I had to drive 1.5 hours away to get serviced? It’s possible I just got a lemon and these vehicles are great but buyer beware!
Trouble from the beginning
Ambra Patrick, 05/22/2017
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
First of all it's had like 3 recalls since I bought the car. It started in November I had a situation where I was making a left turn in traffic and the car said low oil pressure and cut off, it was a stoplight downtown Wilmington I had my nieces with me and car took a few minutes to crank. We then had received a recall notification on the car so we figured it was related to that we took fiat to dealership to be serviced. Had the car and it since has been doing it again and putting me in danger as well as my 2 year old baby. The tires blew out after 4 months of having the fiat, there is no spare with the car so it had to be towed. Next we had oil changed and was told we have a leak, he said oil levels shouldn't be so low after a recent oil change. The parking light has also went out, Took car back to dealership to look at oil they kept car and said levels were low but couldn't determine why, drive car for 1000 miles and bring back for another test, meanwhile this morning as I'm heading out in the rain holding my baby the car door wouldn't open with the keyless remote and the car wouldn't unlock, I then pulled out the key to use and unlocked the car the alarm goes of and the car wouldn't crank and the back doors wouldn't open. I then had To run back in house with my baby and grab my spare keys and they started the car. As well as gas I was told this car would be great for my long commute and it isn't it's getting like 24 mpg. I've had nothing but trouble with this car and I'm highly disappointed I was so excited to buy the 500x and now I'm regretful. I hope fiat resolves this problem with integrity.
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