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PaulW, 04/21/2018
2018 FIAT 500X Urbana Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
38 of 38 people found this review helpful
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.)
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Fantastico!
Terry M, 05/23/2019
2019 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Rented a Fiat 500X for a two week vacation in Europe and was awed by its performance. My wife and I were also impressed with the automobile's comfort, maneuverability, peppiness and display gadgets such as "driver assist" which posted the speed limit on rural roads along with many other features. I am not sure what are mpg was using diesel fuel, but the car's consumption seemed average for an automatic transmission. My American preconceived perception of Fiat has totally changed..I am impressed.
If you are tired of the same old same old....
Robert DiGia, 06/26/2017
updated 12/28/2020
2017 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I have owned over 65 vehicle in my lifetime, and this 500X hits a sweet spot between form and function. It has that either love it or hate it styling ..which I love...the driving experience with the manual 6 speed and turbo 1.4 gives that sense of control and feel for the road that seems missing in most of the made for the masses CUV's out there...its refreshing to be engaged with the driving experience instead being a slave to the computer controlled automatic transmissions that make a mad dash for the highest ratio gearing no matter what speed you are driving. I guess I am one of the 4% ers that still like to row their own gears in this style of vehicle. The great part of this vehicle is that it has a 4 year/50K bumper to bumper warranty for a car that is priced with incentives at $15K . Add to that fact, that the car is well executed in its fit and finish with better quality materials than what would be found on higher grade trim levels from other manufacturers you can drive away from the dealership confident that you are not feeling car poor and still are driving a car that might arouse some envy from onlookers. ......time will tell if the thrill of commanding a fun to drive stylish CUV will fade, but I suspect given the choice of driving my RAV4 limited or the 500X in my driveway I will grab the keys to the FIAT....she is just so much more fun! I have had the car a year now.... still love driving it. The 4cyl Turbo with the 6 speed is in my opinion the better of the two drivetrains. Unfortunately a buyer cannot option the AWD system with this drivetrain arrangement. FIAT only offers a 4wd with their Jeep Renegade that uses the same platform as the 500x with the turbo and manual setup. I knew that when I bought the car and looked at the Jeep... but the suspension tuning and styling pushed me to the 500x ... I have an AWD vehicle so it wasn’t a big deal to forego the option in the FIAT... so far very pleased... lots of compliments on the car from onlookers at gas stations and parking lots...
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Impressive SUV! Worth every penny.
Shawn J, 03/04/2017
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I moved into the 500x Trekking AWD from my 2013 FIAT Abarth. I really really liked my Abarth but absolutely love my new 500x! I have some physical disabilities and the Abarth was while very fun to drive also hard for me to drive and was starting to find that people just do not see you in that small of a vehicle. Looking for comfort, and size over the Abarth and the high quality of a precision Italian SUV boy did I find it! The new interior of the 500x Trekking is amazing and the technology in the features blew me away! It may take me a month to learn how to use everything this SUV has to offer. Styling is great and the optional 18" wheel package and AWD I got adds even more tremendous styling. Acceleration is so so but then again I'm coming from the Abarth. Fuel economy is also not real fantastic but still pretty reasonable. Overall I have zero complaints on this SUV. The one serious recommendation I have though is, get either the Trekking AWD or Lounge AWD model. I test drove the Pop and Easy FWD models and they do not even compare. All the bells and whistles with the two higher models are 100% worth it!
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500xcellent! Even better after one year.
motoraway, 02/05/2017
updated 02/07/2018
2017 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I'm a little biased to the Fiat brand having owned a 128 Sport Coupe in the 70's and currently a 2012 500 Abarth. The 500x was something I wanted but had to do a little arm twisting to get my wife on board. We traded her Jeep Wrangler Sport in and I believe we were both happy to say goodbye to what was probably the most uncomfortable vehicle we've owned. We've sacrificed a little space moving into the 500x but aside from that we really love this vehicle. The ride is really comfortable, handling is precise, acceleration is adequate and it's a treat to drive. That's one thing about my Fiats that set them apart from all the other vehicles we've owned. Plain and simple, they are fun to drive! 02/06/2018 - Like a fine wine, this vehicle gets better with age. Still enjoy all aspects of the vehicle very much.
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Great four season Commuter Car so far
A Hoopes, 04/27/2020
2019 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car to get back and forth from work and to run errands with and this car fits the bill. Since we are now empty nesters, I don't need a large car to transport my son's teams hockey equipment anymore so my needs were a 4 cylinder (Turbo's a plus) car with a high clearance and all wheel drive. Since the 500x is built on the Jeep Renegade frame and possessed those features, we decided to test drive the Trekking model. I'm 6 feet tall and had no problem fitting behind the wheel but the second row is a tight fit for long drives. When you drop the second seats down, you have plenty of room for cargo. The dash layout is ergonomic and not too complicated and although the touch screen is a little on the small side, I am adjusting to it over time. The motor is a 177hp, 4 cylinder turbo that is the largest in it's class so it has more than enough acceleration to handle commuting traffic. So far the drawbacks I've noticed have been the gas tank capacity (<13 gallons) and the high octane recommended although I've just lately have been filling up with 89 octane and so far haven't noticed any lag. Another issue is the bells and beeps the driver assist throws at you. I'm working on the default settings to see if I can tone them down. So... all and all I've been very happy with the selection we've made. I'll try to update this review as we more into the hot then colder (snowy) seasons.
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not too bad for the price
Robert Caswell, 08/16/2018
updated 02/24/2020
2017 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
bought our car dec’17 . had 35 miles on it . the thing drives like a dream . we had a historic snow storm here and this little car , which i did not think would do as good . i was going past full size 4wd trucks and suv’s like nothing . it was a tank . now roughly 9 months later has about 5700 miles now . had the car into the dealer roughly 5 x for key fob problems . replaced fobs and later entire system and have done others things to make it work proper . still have problems bit kinda gave up on it . the button pads on steering wheel are pretty loose . have little problems here and there but getting fixed . the ride is great . very smooth on virtually any type road . steering is responsive . cannot mash the gas and expect to get moving quick . yes it does have a bit of engine and tranny noises but this is expected as well for this class of car . seats are actually not bad . stiff but cushy at same time . back seat is big enough for a hundred pound dog . and she loves it . good amount of cargo room . if you look at the car it seems small but really it is bigger on the inside . milage is about 22mpg around 29mpg hiway . for the price of our fiat it is pretty good overall . the big problems are the electronics . the style is real nice inside and outside . if i was asked to get another fiat , well about 50/50 . my wife loves it . we are in the city . which is great . it is zippy and that is great for city driving .
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Turbo with 6 speed Manual = Abarth motor
St. John, 02/13/2019
updated 02/27/2023
2017 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This 2017 500x is a great vehicle, my second Fiat. I wanted a 6 speed manual with turbo (limited to less than 5% of all 500x cars imported to US). It is a practical Italian sports car that has a strong engine, fantastic handling and great ride quality. Highway mileage is 33 mpg and city is 25 mpg. Unfortunately, all options were not available with this Pop configuration, ie sunroof and leather interior, but did include back-up camera, Sirius radio, bluetooth, touch screen, etc. The combination of the Abarth motor together with the 6 speed make this car very enjoyable to drive for short commutes or long distance travel. Incentives made it an even better value. Full 50,000 mile or 4 year warranty is excellent. Don’t hesitate to purchase a Fiat, they offer outstanding reliability, and a very connected driver experience you won’t get with the competition. Update 8/20/20: I now have nearly 28k on the odometer and my review of this incredible vehicle has not changed. It is one of the best cars I have owned and I have owned many. I put on 17" Sparco rims with larger profile Continental tires for a little more height. Still handles perfectly. I also installed an Ulter performance exhaust and K & N air filter. I use this vehicle daily in addition to a CL55 AMG that I have. With the back seat down, the available storage is huge. The front passenger seat folds forward for extra long items. No service issues whatsoever. Manual shift is no longer available in the US. Great, great vehicle and value. Sorry for Fiat that sales are weak in America. World sales have been leading the market segment. 2/21 Update: Still enjoying the 500X Fiat. No issues, 2/23 Sold this fine car after 4 years of happy and trouble-free ownership. I wish I had kept it.
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Service rip off
Kevin Mcskelly , 03/29/2021
2018 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
You have to take it to a Fiat garage for service because the reset is not possible with out a subscription payment by the workshop to carry this out
Very happy with this car.
ChuckFL, 04/24/2020
2019 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have a 2019 500X in the Trekking trim. It is a comfortable car, and the new 1.3 turbo gives you a class leading 210 lb-ft of torque at just 2200 RPM. In normal mode it is peppy enough. Put it in sport mode and it really goes. I have no complaints about the power of this car and the handling. I see a lot of people complain about the transmission. Well, in normal mode it tries to hold down the revs so you achieve better mileage. If your like me, just leave it in sport mode and you get good crisp shifts at higher revs and the car comes alive. People notice it, too. I am often asked how it drives and if I like it and I say I definitely enjoy the ride! I came from a Dodge Challenger when I finally realized I needed the safety of all wheel drive and the cargo space. Is it as fast as a Challenger? Of course not! Buy a hemi if you want acceleration. If you want a fun, peppy, satisfying car to drive everyday, you cannot go wrong with the 500X.
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Best Car I've Ever Owned....
JT, 02/22/2018
2017 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
8 of 9 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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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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Great Car
Eddie , 04/09/2021
2018 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Car is great overall, the trunk space is very limited so a roof rack is essential on any trips. I live in nyc and get decent gas mileage I’d say about 22 mpg in the city and about 30 on highway depending on driving style. I use premium gas (Costco) the interior is modest nothing to brag about but Also modern so you have touch screen and apple and android pass through. The awd is great in the snow and rain. And the car has power not acceleration but it can go fast with great control. Its very conspicuous I’ve had the car 3 years and haven’t been pulled over once, and I do my fair share of speeding. One thing I’ve notice is the head light aren’t very bright and the car is bulb specific, so if you don’t put the correct bulb the dash will say the lights out even though it isn’t. You need the correct bulbs any shop can order them just those auto stores don’t carry them but give you options that will work but that dash light will be on. Great overall car. Will definitely keep.
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What an Unreliable Piece of Junk
Cassandra Jackson, 03/08/2021
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
This cute car is a worthless hunk of junk. For three of the past four weeks, it’s been at the dealership for service. They say they don’t know what’s wrong with it, but it keeps dying. FCA is aware of the issues with this car, but they refuse to do anything.
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The cutest car in the parking lot
Mary G., 03/04/2019
2018 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Easy in and out. Handles superbly. Parks like a dream.
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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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It was fun while it lasted.
Karen, 05/22/2020
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I loved my Fiat 500x Trekking car. I had it for nearly three years but a deer met its fate and totaled the car. This car was fun and zippy. Parking was a breeze, gas mileage was awesome, reliable, and nice ride. The bad part as the car does not hold it’s value. I recently got a new car but not another Fiat. It was fun while it lasted.
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Quirky but...
Jeff, 11/10/2022
2017 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
3 of 3 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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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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Fiat pop
Tony, 08/08/2018
2018 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Initial quality and overall performance of car is excellent. Ride and appeal much better than expected. Truly a fun car to drive and very functional.
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Had the car about a year, already very disappointe
Dissappointed, 03/01/2018
2017 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Decided to lease the vehicle in December of 2016, the car had engine lights come on and had to be towed within 24hrs of getting it home, I was told there was a bad sensor in my side view mirror. About 2 months later, I was driving with my kids on the highway and a “drive mode unavailable” warning came on. I was left stranded on the highway with 2 small children in a new car. They came and towed it, I never got a clear answer for the problem. I told them to check the transmission, which they said was “fine”. They returned the car to me with the warning light off over a week later with the transmission worse than ever. It is not fine, the jerking that occurs from the stop position to first gear is horrible, it is like driving in a manual trasmission car with someone learning how to shift. I have a neck injury, and some days driving this car is like torture. I have owned other Chrysler family vehicles in the past with no issues, I never dreamed I would be this disappointed. I travel for work and drive rental cars three weeks a month, and I don’t see this problem with other manufacturers. Also, don’t expect help from ANY other dealerships in the Chrysler family of you are having troubles, they like to defer you to only Fiat dealerships which are few and far between.
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MY NIGHTMARE
paul A Indelicato, 01/22/2019
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
Make sure when it spends time in the shop (WHICH IS OFTEN) the STEALERSHIP gives you the same car to drive not a billboard to advertise for them. I purchased a NEW 2017 FIAT 500x Trekking car on 01/17/2019 from Peake Chrysler in Sodus NY 14551. By 01/21/2019 the FIAT is at the dealership with no heat... They ordered a part for 01/22/2019 replaced it and it’s still not working right, now they tell me they have to order another part which is due in on 01/23/2019 and their not sure that’s going to work. What to do ??? I'm about to take the plates off it and bring back the key and tell them to keep it... The car has 349 miles on it and so far it’s been at the STEALERSHIP as long as I’ve owned it....
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Not bad for the money-it’s great! Dr Tasso Pappas.
Dr Tasso Pappas, 09/19/2018
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We had the pleasure of moving to a metro area. We’ve had many suburbans in Tahoe’s and larger SUVs. Including Jeep grand Cherokee’s. We love those vehicles. But I love the fear. In one of the worst blizzards I’ve seen in the Midwest the Fiat 500 X handled better than anything else I’ve ever driven except a Subaru outback. The interstate was closed 20 minutes after I went down at passing vehicle safely. I’ve never felt more solid in the vehicle. It’s like a cute jellybean with all wheel drive. The front seats are incredibly comfortable and luxurious. However, there’s minimal legroom in the Backseat. The finish is nice and the steering wheel is incredibly comfortable. The motor is a little week for acceleration but does the job in the city. It’s it’s much higher than you think. Compared to its sibling the jeep renegade it’s a much more luxurious and cute car with greater personality. The ride is better due to the difference in suspensions. Because usually get about five to $7000 off the sticker price it’s a great value. I’ll buy another one again once they offer adaptive cruise control
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My little Fiat
Crystal W..., 05/01/2019
2019 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV AWD (1.3L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
7 of 21 people found this review helpful
These vehicles does NOT have good horsepower... My grandmother's car is better.... The transmission lags behind badly... sometimes I have to slow down because it's not shifting gears properly.... The gas mileage in my opinion not good.... Seems like I'm ALWAYS putting gas in it all the time.... my best advice is don't try to pull out in traffic and think it's going to GET UP AND GOOOO bc u won't.... DISAPPOINTED BADLY.....
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Best safety features
Bravo1, 07/27/2019
2017 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2017 Fiat 500x lounge with 14000 miles. It has been a good reliable car with no issues, it looks great and i love the safety features offered to the driver. Other manufactures advertise the forward collision avoidance system but fail to give the details, some work up to 19mph and some only start above 37 mph where fiat gives you up to full speed, and i have read it in the owners manual, be aware most car salesmen have no idea on the numbers and just tell you that it has it. Overall fun car to drive and its been reliable.
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Ronbo10, 01/09/2024
2017 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
1 of 1 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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Good car
Bruce.c, 09/04/2021
2018 FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I bought a 2018 pop manual transmission and it is a beauty I recommend this car. normal people don't need huge vans this car is normal for 5 adults.
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Irene M., 01/18/2024
2018 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
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I've had this SUV for about 2 years now. I got it pretty new from a used car lot 2018 with only 10,000 miles on it. Unfortunately mine had the current oil burning W80 recall on it and it took about 8 months to just get the part in. I just got that repaired. I had to trade in from a 2016 Abarth, only because the dealership did not have the right tool to reset a certain part that affected the speed. (this is in DFW) Unfortunately, the Fiat-Romero in my area closed down and even trying to get to the nearest one which is in Arlington is a bit of a hassle. But I love my Fiat. And I am happy it's running perfect again. The W80 recall consists of fixing the Long Take Block engine and affects Fiat Trekking's 500X 2012 to 2019. So if your Trekking is burning Fuel at a inconsistently high rate, take it to the nearest Jeep-Dodge-Chrysler-Fiat Dealership. They will need to do a fuel consumption test. You will have to keep refilling the oil about 2.4L every 3k until the new long take block engine comes in. (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10187101-9999.pdf)
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