Used 2018 FIAT 500X Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 500X, so we've included reviews for other years of the 500X since its last redesign.
Finally a car I can hang on to!!
David, 05/18/2019
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
To start off, I'm 33 years old and have owned around 20 cars. The longest I've kept one is about a year and a half even when it was a brand or model I was really into. I started doing research on the 500x and decided I really wanted one as it offered everything I desired in a car for not a ton of money and it was packed full of character. I was a little concerned due to the reviews of the 9 speed transmission and the overall stigma surrounding Fiat. My experience has been nothing but positive. In one year of ownership I've put over 17k miles on this car and it hasn't given me any issues. I have the Trekking AWD with every option available including the active safety features. The forward crash mitigation has saved my bacon twice and everything else seems to work pretty well. I've taken the car off road, dealt with stop and go traffic in the dead of summer and long highway commutes and this car stays strong, remains comfortable and does exactly what I need it to without hesitation. The AWD system performs well off road and in the snow. PROS: Far more reliable than people will lead you to believe, comfortable, decent stereo, PACKED full of fun and personality, great interior material quality. CONS: Some build quality issues (feels kind of 'snapped' together instead of one cohesive piece like Japanese cars have), there's occasionally a bit too much vibration at idle, The armrest on the driver's door is too low to comfortably use when driving, infotainment occasionally freezes but is easily reset, MPG should be better but I am getting better than the sticker claims. All in all, I would recommend this car to anyone, I *adore* it. I'm constantly amazing that companies like Land Rover, VW and Ford can pump out cars that are known to be reliability nightmares but people will go in droves to buy them but Fiat has a bad reputation when it seems they're no worse than a typical car.
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Great balance of luxury, safety and style
Ed the Fiat owner, 09/06/2018
updated 09/21/2020
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking Plus 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Small crossovers are hot these days—they are easy to park, affordable, and packed with safety features including all-wheel-drive. To that combo, my Fiat 500x adds style and luxury touches. It's less popular than its Jeep Renegade twin, probably because Fiats are sold with other FCA brands. 2016 Trekking Plus models have slightly more aggressive styling with a satin chrome finish, and are fully loaded with excellent heated front seats (power on the driver's side), heated steering wheel, automatic A/C, fog + cornering lamps, UConnect infotainment with navigation and passive entry/pushbutton start. I am very pleased with the automatic headlights, speed sensitive wipers, dual-pane sunroof and safety equipment that came with the Tracking Plus Collection 2 package of options. The drivetrain is smooth and responsive. Parking is easy, thanks to the compact size and backup camera. The adjustable cargo floor is handy, though I prefer it in the upper position with some hidden storage underneath. Dislikes? It's a bit of a step to get in. Back seat legroom can be tight if front seats are pushed back for tall drivers. Gas mileage is merely average, but refueling is easy—no gas cap to remove. I rarely use remote start. Plastic door trim on all Fiats are easily scuffed. And the various safety alerts can be pretty loud. Annoyances aside, if you're not paying the depreciation, the 500x is a great choice for its standard features, practical size and attractive styling. Note that the 2019 tweaks removed out some options, so Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are in, and the heated steering wheel is out.
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Stylish - great ride - lots of equipment
Isuzuguy, 01/11/2020
2018 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my 2018 Fiat 500x Lounge ! Great ride - very maneuverable - tight turning - panoramic sunroof - Beats system - great car perforated leather - 18” tires and aluminum wheels - really nice ride !
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Update after 7 years of ownership
Ronbo10, 01/09/2024
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2017 500x Trekking Plus in early 2017, it's our second modern Fiat (still have our 2014 500L Trekking DDCT). Our 500X wouldn't qualify as a high mileage car despite its age, we've put approximately 35,000 miles on the car to date (1/2024), so about 5,000 miles per year on average. I've always felt our 500X has been a decent car, as its never given us any problems, but in the past maybe I wasn't as enthusiastic about the driving experience as I have been in the case of our 500L.However, over time, I've come to like the car more and more. It seems that the initial ride stiffness has lessened to the point that now it feels comfortable, still buttoned down, but it doesn't feel as stiff over the smaller bumps as it used to, and feels really good over the larger stuff. Also, the fuel economy seems to have improved, getting a solid 28 mpg now, which I know isn't record setting for the segment, but its decent, and it does it on 87 octane gas. I've had the check done for oil usage per a recall (they checked it after 1500 miles following an oil change and it's barely used a drop), so that's good to know. Also, I may be the only one here, but I've learned to appreciate the ZF 9-speed automatic transmission. It seems to shift more smoothly than ever, I do believe it had a re-flash of the module that manages the shifting programs early on, but in any case, it shifts well overall, with the occasional slight lunging effect when shifting from 4th to 5th (for any owners of cars that have this transmission, you might find it worthwhile to review some YouTube videos on it, it's a unique design that uses "dog clutches" for 5th and 8th gears, which makes for a bit slower shifting into those gears due to the precision required for those clutches to work properly). And due to this design feature, it's probably not the best transmission for people who like to drive in a sporty manner, though it does offer a "Sport Mode" shift program selectable by a knob located on the center console, along with a normal mode (called "Auto") and a low traction mode. I mostly use "Auto" because it gives the best fuel economy. It's been a learning experience for me to learn subtle techniques using the accelerator pedal to coax it to shift in a way I'm like it to based on the situation (I might be a little more engaged in my normal driving than most, so probably most folks wouldn't even notice any of these things, or care, but it's something you can experiment with to make the driving experience a little more rewarding). The car continues to feel very solid, with no squeaks or rattles, the doors shut with a nice thunk, though the hatch not so much- that's been remedied in later models, maybe from MY2018 and up. It's not that mine makes a horrible noise, it just doesn't give you a sound that indicates it's fully closed, so I'll often double check by looking- not necessary if you use substantial force. It's always been like this (some reviewers mentioned it back in 2016/17), but it's always functioned fine. One last thing- about 3 years back I replaced the factory 18 inch wheels that require 55 series tires- I had gotten several sidewall pinches from PA potholes, so I went "minus 1" down to 17 inch wheels and tires, and notice no difference in handling, but an improvement in the ride quality and some insurance against flats due to road hazards. No problems since then, and they look pretty cool. Seems to make for a little less unsprung weight too, so the suspension can react a little more quickly to road imperfections. My wife and I plan to hold on to this thing for a long time, it's been an excellent car for us.
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The more-than-adequate compact crossover from Fiat
D. Winkler, 11/02/2015
updated 11/06/2020
2016 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is a compact version of your average small American crossover, with enough horsepower, traction and capability to do almost everything you need it to do, and not a bit extra. It won't tow your heavy equipment or move much of your furniture, but in Pop form, with the turbocharged multi-air four and six speed manual, it will get down the road nicely. Put some good snow tires on its steel wheels and you will get where you are going through considerable snowfall. The seats are comfortable, but rear seat passengers will be crowded. Handling is really quite good, though my Fiat 500 Pop would run circles around it, and the 500X could easily be called "quick," but not fast. Note that the six speed manual makes all the difference in this model Fiat, though the option sacrifices you will have to make to row your own gears are substantial. It seems that Fiat jumped on the manual-because-we-must bandwagon and the 1.4L 6MT is basic in most areas. They saved the really good stuff for the Easy and Trekking versions. No matter, the Pop 1.4L 6MT is a hoot to drive, has good road manners, decent acceleration with the turbocharger and a healthy lack of infotainment bells and whistles. I do wish accessories were more reasonably priced and the 1.4L multi-air engine didn't eat premium gas, but there is much to like and no complaints so far. Still no complaints after 4750 miles. Dealership fixed a cruise control issue under warranty, and while it did take a while, they gave me a loaner (500L). Did my own oil change recently and it's much easier than my Fiat 500 Pop. Still like the car after six months! UPDATE: After nine months of ownership the Fiat 500X was involved in a car/deer collision, sustained substantial damage to the front, and was a total loss. The airbags worked as designed, though the knee airbag left a palm sized bruise on my right leg and the passenger airbag (seat was unoccupied) broke the windshield. Lost substantial money to depreciation, though my insurance company was completely transparent and efficient throughout. I replaced the Fiat 500X with a 2014 Ford C-Max Energi that I like very much. UPDATE: After four years of ownership I traded my Fiat 500 in on the Ford C-Max above and now have zero Fiats in my garage. I am living happily ever after. Would I buy another Fiat? No. FCA will always be the quirky Italian cousin everyone talks about, but nobody takes seriously. That is a shame. UPDATE: I am still Fiat free and a used Fiat 500 Pop 6M is a rare vehicle indeed. Still doesn't command much of a price on the used market, but is very difficult to find. No plans to add a Fiat to my garage, but coveting a new Ford Ranger or Bronco. UPDATE: The algorithm does not understand why I have not updated my review of a car(s) I have not owned in years, so this is an "update" of sorts. Fiat 500X in the manual configuration has become a unicorn in the used car market and just about impossible to find. Fiat's days in the USA are numbered, I'm afraid, but there is nothing to be done about that in an insane locked down world, where the inmates are running the asylum. Fasten your seat belt, it's going to get rough out there.. UPDATE: Fall 2020. The algorithm still does not know that I no longer own any Fiats and even the Ford CMax has been sold to a Ford dealer (for trade-in value). The state decided PHEVs were not paying enough gas tax and bumped the tag fee much higher, so I got inspired and no longer own the CMax PHEV. I am pleased with my Ford Focus, 6M ecoboost three cylinder sedan, though the 2020 Ford Edge Titanium 2.0L may replace it next summer, because its 8-speed automatic and larger size are attractive..
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