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.
Undervalued, Underappreciated, but Great!!
Greg Carroll, 06/09/2018
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2016 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Fiat 500X is a joy to drive and will put a smile on your face every time. It has plenty of power, although you won't win many races with it. It is very sure-footed as it has excellent grip and road manners, especially in the frozen stuff with the AWD system. And it is a safe car! I wrecked mine and it literally saved my life. You will enjoy the uniqueness of being one of very few on the road, but don't be concerned. The mechanicals are the same as the Jeep Renegade, so dealer maintenance will always be close by. In 2018 I totaled my 500X in a rather violent accident. The car saved my bacon!! I'm alive today because of how safe it was. One year later I bought another 500X and couldn't be happier with it. Nearly three years into my second 500X now and I still love driving it. I'll have it until it quits, which won't be for a very long time?
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2016 500x bought feb. 2020
Bbrink24, 03/12/2020
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Disclaimer I've only had this car for 1 month. This review will get monthy updates on cost to own. As in gas and repairs, of any sort. It is a 2016 with 41,000 miles and no wrecks listed on car fax. Also coming from a 32 year old who's single. Bought for $12,000 dollars. So far I love this car. It's the trekking model. With a lot of the upgrades like, heated steering wheel and remote start, cornering lamps, rear blind spot monitoring. Plus my favorite the beats by Dre subwoofer sound system. Which is plenty good enough to last me a couple months to a year to install a set of 12' subwoofers ( if you listen to rap or hard rock music). Otherwise I don't recommend. Positives Plenty of space for what I need. Can fit $200 bucks of groceries in the back. But your not fitting your girlfriends big wooden dresser even with back seats folded down. My nieces and nephews can ride 5 deep in it. I'd say front seats 6'2 and smaller plenty of room. And back seats 6'0 and down. I get looks and questions all the time. I live in Western PA so no one has this car. I literally haven't seen one since I bought it. I've started conversations with women over this car. A current girl I'm dating. So ya positive. My comfort level inside is definitely 5 of 5. My first week of driving it. We had a snow storm. It dashed right through 4" of snow no problem. It is all wheel drive tho. With a traction, eco and sports modes. The exterior and interior. Look and feel great. For the price it's hard to find all the luxuries you can get on this car. Considering all the negative marks the so called experts gave. It's power and handling are quite a bit better the I thought it would be. At 185 hp it has peep. And no problems driving 90 on a highway. Or getting up to higher speeds I've had no issue. Flaws(so far) Of which I can only say two. The cvt 9 speed transmission. Is a bit jerky in low gears. I've never had a cvt before. But it's different to get used to. I'm guessing it's about fuel economy. It has slap shift and a sports mode. That make it a lot more fun to drive. In this category of car. It's on the lower end of mpg. On curvy back roads and city. I've gotten about 26 mpg. On the highway I've been looking at a better 30 mpg. Overall totally fine for me. But there is better if you fancy that at the top of your list. Overview If your a guy like me. Who fancies looks, sound systems, something unique, and affordable. Don't hesitate to buy this car!! There's a lot said about Fiat. But even Honda and Toyota made crappy cars in past decades. And until this car proves me wrong. I'm going to be plenty Happy with this transaction! Like I said updates incoming hopefully monthly
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X Marks the Spot!
MG Brown, 10/14/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Let me start by stating that this is my 4th FIAT purchase consecutively. I have owned 3 cabrio 500's including the Abarth! In my opinion, you don't purchase a FIAT because it's more dependable than a Honda or because it has a better resale value than a Toyota. FIAT ownership is about discernment for a stylish automobile. It's about passion. Driving with pride of ownership -- as opposed to those who buy a car to get them "from point 'A' to point 'B'". The FIAT 500x is a vehicle that you WANT to drive. I wait anxiously for the end of my work day so I can get to the reward... driving my Italian automobile.
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Feel very happy about this purchase!
Raymond, 10/20/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
The 500x wasn't my first choice. After carefully reading all the reviews about all the cars, I was torn between the Subaru Crosstrek and the 500x. It wasn't until I went for a test drive that pushed me over the edge. Sitting inside the 500x felt solid, comfortable, designed, and well thought out. Sitting inside the Crosstrek felt cheap and unrefined. This is with regards to the interior design. The drivability of the Subaru Crosstrek admittedly felt better. The gear system on the Subaru was smoother and lighter. Suspension felt supple. The 500x I test drove was a bit stiff, steering felt tight, but didn't hear the exaggerated loud cabin everyone complained about. I also didn't sense the jerky transmission. Perhaps it had been reprogrammed already. I purchased the car in Sep. 2016 and those issues have been addressed. My previous cars have been a 1998 VW Jetta, 2003 Audi A4, 2006 Honda Element, and most recently the 2013 Fiat 500e. I chose the 500x due to the extra incentive for being a return Fiat customer. Plus, the rebate, plus the dealer discount for end-of-year sale. The savings added up and it became a no-brainer to go with the 500x. The reviews had been so bad, that I really felt I made a compromise for the money saved. But so far, things have been great and all the claims had been unfounded. I find the handling of the 500x to be amazing. After I drop the kids off at school I take a longer drive through the hills of Los Gatos because the car is so fun to drive. I have also driven up steep hills and pushed the limits around corners and have yet to feel out of control. The acceleration is average, not as responsive as the electric 500e or the Audi 1.8T. I suppose that's comparing apples to oranges. I sat in the back of both Crosstrek and 500x and the differences were unnoticeable. They were both pretty snug with just enough leg room for somebody 5'8". I do think that the 500x has a smaller trunk than the Crosstrek. Long story short, I don't feel I compromised just to get the better price. Side by side, if the prices were the same for the Crosstrek and the 500x, I'd still choose the 500x. It just has more personality and much nicer to look at. We'll have to see what the long term reliability holds up. But I'm comforted with a 48k/ 5 year bumper to bumper warranty.
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Best Car I've Ever Owned....
JT, 02/22/2018
2017 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've been extremely happy with this car. Ride is excellent. Quite and smooth. Great gas mileage!!! Great power!!! Fantastic Handling!!! I feel like I'm driving a sports car. I'm glad the computer has a setting to notify you regarding your speed. I have mine set for 10 miles above the limit and it is always notifying me as you don't realize how fast you are going. You can't feel it shifting except when you first start out as it is a little hesitant. The interior rivals cars that are much costlier. The materials used and fit and finish are excellent. My biggest gripe is Fiat needs to market this car through their Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler dealers and service them their as well or at worst case scenario require Alfa/Maserati dealers to service at least under warranty. I live in a fairly large metropolitan city and I have to drive 60 to 75 miles to the closet dealer for warranty work. I only wish I drove more but I work out of my house......
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