2018 FIAT 500X

Price Range: $12,599 - $15,990

FIAT 500X Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.7
93 reviews
5(45%)
4(25%)
3(5%)
2(3%)
1(22%)
See all 93 reviews of the FIAT 500X
Write a vehicle review

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Hot
PaulW, 04/21/2018
2018 FIAT 500X Urbana Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
What I love. Well just look at the car! So stylish. I had been driving a 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. I love that this is even a little more compact and that there are so few on the road. Performance probably not as good. Subaru AWD can't be beat, and the Subaru flat 4 has a lower center of gravity. Ground clearance on the 500X is same as Crosstrek, very good. Seats ride higher on the 500X … even though the heights of the vehicles are the same, so better road visibility. 5'11" or taller is a problem in the back if you have the moonroof. Acceleration is about the same (Fiat has more HP but more weight). Gas mileage (25 combined) is one less than the Crosstrek. Cabin noise is much better in the 500X. Rear visibility better in the 500X (I had to remove the rear headrests in the Crosstrek). Professional reviews complain about the 9-speed struggling to find the right gear, I haven't noticed a thing. Most importantly, did I mention how hot this thing is? Ow! Love it! (Cons: no cargo cover (though it's only a small gap between the back seats and the trunk), auto dim mirror on top model only, limited Fiat accessories, gas mileage should be better.)
Weeks of research led me to this great decision
Lars, 07/13/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking Plus 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
After my wife and I (and eventually our two teenagers) shared a VW Beetle for 12 years, we wanted to get a new car. I researched the VW Beetle turbo, which I loved but my wife wanted a four door. Drove the VW GTI which I also loved but that's a cramped racer, we needed more room. Seriously considered a Nissan Juke AWD (turbo) -- the Nissan has excellent power but it's got small cargo … capacity and most of all the Nissan has a loud cabin at highway speeds. Tried out a Subaru XV (good cargo capacity but lousy power) and a Subaru Forester (so ugly, and too large), and VW GTI. I kept coming back to the Fiat 500x, test drove one on three different occasions. Here's why I chose the Fiat, and what I think of the car after driving it for just three days. You get a quiet ride with the 500x, at 80 MPH the car just floats along like a luxury car. Quieter than the Subaru XV, the 500x also holds the road like a substantial vehicle whereas the XV seems more like a lightweight. The 500x is so much quieter than the Juke, you can hardly compare them (though the Juke has turbo and pulls with greater power). Styling of the 500x (Trekking) is superior, and it grows on you. Every time I look at the 500x I like it more! Seats are comfortable on long distance drives. I made one 500 mile trip the day after purchase, and I fit right in to the seats. My 500x has manual, non-heated, fabric seats. I like the brown leather upgraded seats offered, but didn't want to pay the high price for the options package that includes them. I have also tested the AWD function, as we had a freak rain storm yesterday. You turn the dial to traction mode and it really works. You can view the wheel spin percentages for each wheel on your dash, but choosing that option with the steering wheel controls. I don't know how this technology has been developed but it seems very sophisticated. All of this for a brand new car I bought for about $23,000. What a great value. Thank you Fiat. Update January 2018 — 32,000 miles on the car and it still looks and drIves great. Zero problems. Update January 2020 — 68,000 miles. I did have a mechanical issue with the coolant system. It required a new part. Other than that, no problems. Interior still looks good. I like the quality of the seats. Paint looks new. At idle in gear the car shakes a bit more than you’d think is normal. Very pleased with the purchase. January 2021: 84k mi. Car still looking great. Have used the AWD system in snow. Works well. Front driver seat showing a crack. Mysterious rattle. Runs great. The transmission shifts less smoothly. Very low maintenance. July 2022: 95k mi. Car runs like a champ. Did need to have motor mounts changed which sounds drastic but the local dealer did it under our extended warranty and it wouldn't have been that expensive anyway. I think the 2016 model year had poor motor mounts, so the car was making a noise at idle. New motor mounts fixed it. Other than that we have replaced the brakes and are on third set of tires. We are still happy with our 500X.
I traded my Miata for this!
John, 10/26/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking Plus 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
After owning my 500x Trekking Plus for over a year now I can say I love it even more. Its served us well , we’ve gone on several road trips and even started a new biz with her. ( Online Antiques and a booth in Vero Beach ) Fiat is a great value.. and gets a bad rap, its connection to Mopar doesnt help. In a year of owning the car the only thing to fail was a Chrysler sourced MOPAR … design fan assembly that Fiat ( FCA ) took care of immediately. Mopar fans have a long history of failures in many Dodge- Chrysler vehicles. But FCA is great. They told me it was imperative I get the car back into the dealer and they had the car for three weeks ( parts delay ) but they rented another car for me and I paid nothing . My dealers customer service was above par. So see my experience with my Fiat is that it’s been 100% reliable except for the American part that failed. But she is back running better than ever and I have no complaints . My original review contnues now.. Due to an unknown injury I came down with severe sciatica in my left leg and hip. My doctor said it was probably exaserbated by twisting in and out of my low to the ground 2013 Mazda MX5. So I was on the hunt for something that was easy to get into. By far, and I have owned 25 cars now in my lifetime as a 55-year-old man, the Fiat 500 X is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. Plus after even after having Mercedes and BMWs I find it's electronics , infotainment system and build quality, superior. Fiat is right up there with Mazda in their top-of-the-line cars giving consumers the most bang for the buck you can possibly get for under 30,000. Even a stripper Fiat comes with creature comfort's that you don't see another cars like fully automatic headlamps. Such a minor thing but a nicety none the less . My Fiat 500 X Trekking Plus is top-of-the-line and is only missing one option , the all-wheel-drive feature and the only reason I don't have it is because it's next to impossible to get in Florida for some reason. None of the dealers are ordering it. But never mind, my car comforts me with the heated seats ,the leather, cornering lamps (by the way the cornering lambs are amazing, like personal luxury cars of yesteryear) the dual pane panoramic sunroof, Beats stereo , navigation, back up cam, crash sonar, ...omg the list goes on...it's gonna probably take me two weeks to figure out how to operate every single feature this car has. And with all the geegaws comes a glass smooth ride with none of that herky-jerky transmission stuff that other people talk about, and the solid feel that you get when you shut a BMW door..that wonderful muffled thunk. Plus, my dealer extends the warranty to 10 years 100'000 miles ! I think that Fiat is undervalued and this car is a game changer for the Fiat brand in America. I want to address some of the bad reviews this car gets. In reading them, I find the people who write negative comments about the cars transmission, hesitation, etc are probably bad drivers, or have expectations that could not be met by a crossover. In owning my car and having driven several others in its class , the Fiat 500x offers the best value. For instance , the 500x Trekking Plus has a power seat, the Mazda CX3 doesn't. It's not available. The CX3 gets praise from auto journalists, but it's based on the old Mazda 2 which was a dog and sold poorly. So much for objectivity, the Mazda 2 has been dropped. . Also ,to write a review based on simply driving a rental, should not be alllowed! Rental cars get beat to Hades and back. The 500x takes getting used to. I had to learn how the electric parking brake works, it's not the most intuitive thing. But the 500x truly is a fun, well built rig.
E in Everett loves this baby SUV!
E in Everett, 05/28/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
After test driving everything in this class, and I mean everything, nothing compared to the 500X. Excellent quality, great value, and it fits like a glove. I read the reviews about it being crammed and the whining about the way it shifts. I'm 5' nothing so I have no issues with room. Power delivery is very smooth and more than enough for this class. Very comfortable both in town and on … the freeway. I'm not worried about reliability. I also own a 500C and have never had any issues with it. Fiat may not be popular and that's fine with me. I get to drive something I love and not see 20 of them in the parking lot everywhere I go. I'm also getting great mileage to boot :)
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 FIAT 500X, so we've included reviews for other years of the 500X since its last redesign.

Helpful shopping links

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example
See pricing history

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 is active.
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.

FAQ

Is the FIAT 500X a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2018 500X both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2018 500X gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 93 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the 500X has 12.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a FIAT 500X. Learn more

Is the FIAT 500X reliable?

To determine whether the FIAT 500X is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the 500X. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the 500X's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2018 FIAT 500X a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2018 FIAT 500X is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2018 500X gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 93 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2018 500X is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2018 FIAT 500X?

The least-expensive 2018 FIAT 500X is the 2018 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $19,995.

Other versions include:

  • Pop 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $19,995
  • Trekking 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $23,685
  • Pop 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $23,890
  • Urbana Edition 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $24,530
  • Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $25,515
  • Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $25,585
  • Urbana Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $26,430
  • Lounge 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A) which starts at $27,415
Learn more

What are the different models of FIAT 500X?

If you're interested in the FIAT 500X, the next question is, which 500X model is right for you? 500X variants include Pop 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M), Trekking 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A), Pop 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A), and Urbana Edition 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A). For a full list of 500X models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
Back to Top

Join Edmunds

Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more!

Back to Top