2022 FIAT 500X Review

Name: 2022 FIAT 500X
Brand: FIAT

Price Range: $15,999 - $20,998

FIAT 500X Pop 4dr SUV Exterior. Sport Appearance Package Shown.

Average

7.3

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2022 Fiat 500X is a decent all-around performer thanks to a spunky turbocharged engine and standard all-wheel drive. While the idea of going Italian sounds fun and a little romantic, it'll also cost more than a few lira, which is where the 500X loses some of its appeal.

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Pros

Distinctive Italian styling
Standard all-wheel drive
Well-made interior space

Cons

Limited cargo and passenger space
Small touchscreen can be tough to use
High starting price
Several available driving aids, but few work well

What's new

Trekking Plus trim level replaced with Trekking Value Plus package
Small changes in available features
Part of the first Fiat 500X generation introduced for 2016

Overview

Written by automotive expert Nick Yekikian

9/23/2021

The 2022 Fiat 500X is the only car Fiat still sells in the United States, but the decision to keep it around does make some sense. Sales in the U.S. have swung overwhelmingly in favor of SUVs in the last 10 years, and Fiat is keeping one foot in the American market with this stylish extra-small SUV. It also comes standard with a distinctively styled interior and all-wheel drive.

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2022 FIAT 500X
Pop 4dr SUV
$14,895
- 26,846 miles
- Frame damage reported, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
- 5 Seats, 24 City / 30 Hwy MPG
- 95 Motors (33 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Dumfries, VA
It is the consumer's sole responsibility to verify the existence and condition of any equipment listed. 95 MOTORS is not responsible for misprints on ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (24 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: ZFBNF3A1XNP957251
Stock: NTY1902
Certified Pre-Owned: No
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2022 FIAT 500X
Pop 4dr SUV
$17,000
- 33,443 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
- 5 Seats, 24 City / 30 Hwy MPG
- Koons Buick GMC of Woodbridge (30 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
2022 Fiat 500X Pop Blu Venezia (Blue Metallic) Apple Carplay & Android Audio, Hands Free Bluetooth Phone System, Blind Spot Monitors, Backup Camera, P...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (24 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: ZFBNF3A12NP973573
Stock: KWGP220679
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-23-2026

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Unfortunately, the 500X feels underpowered compared to the rest of the competition, and there's a noticeable lack of storage space for a car that claims to be an SUV. Other subcompact SUVs, such as the Honda HR-V and Hyundai Venue, offer more standard features on equivalent trim levels, and the Kia Seltos offers more interior space and more cargo room. Is the 500X's unique style enough to make it worth considering over the competition? Check out our Expert Rating below before making your decision.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.3

out of 10

We drove the 2022 FIAT 500X on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the 500X drive? The new turbocharged four-cylinder engine works pretty well despite its small size. In Edmunds' testing, our all-wheel-drive 500X test car covered 0-60 mph in 8.9 seconds, which is reasonably quick for a subcompact SUV. In typical daily driving, the automatic transmission shifts quickly and makes the most of the engine's low-rpm power.

While Fiat touts the 500X as sporty, we found the 500X's handling to be only average for the class. It leans quite a bit when going around turns, and tire grip is mediocre. If you want a fun-to-drive SUV, you'll have to look elsewhere.

Comfort

7/10

How comfortable is the 500X? The 500X's greatest strength is its ride comfort. It's quite smooth for a small SUV. The front seats also have a nice combination of support and comfort. We found the rear seatbacks to be a little upright and the cushions a bit on the firm side.

The climate control system is easy to use, but it can struggle to keep you cool on hotter days. And although the 500X's cabin is decently isolated against outside noise, the car's various technology features make so many interior beeps, bongs, clicks and warning alarms that they destroy any serenity in the cabin.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? We like how easy it is to get in and out of the 500X's cabin. The generous door openings allow you to slip in and out with minimal effort. The tall windows and smartly placed sideview mirrors make for great outward visibility too. The cabin is roomy up front, but the rear seat, like others in the class, will be tight for people over 6 feet tall.

The 500X's main controls are easy to figure out. The configurable infotainment system is a bit slow to respond but fairly straightforward to use. Our only frustration was having to deep-dive into the touchscreen menus every time we wanted to shut off some of the annoyingly oversensitive driver aids.

Technology

7/10

How’s the tech? The 500X's 7-inch infotainment touchscreen feels tiny and cheap even by subcompact vehicle standards. All the functionality is there, but its size may be challenging for those without razor-sharp eyesight. Our test car's upgraded audio system lacked bass and general low-end punch, which makes some music sound pretty thin.

The good news: The 500X provides three USB ports (more than competitors) to split among your charge-hungry passengers. There's also standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. There's a wealth of advanced driving aids, some of which are overly sensitive. And the warning sounds for some incidents are often more startling than beneficial.

Storage

7/10

How’s the storage? By the numbers, the 500X's trunk is average (14.1 cubic feet behind the rear seats) but it's enough for grocery bags and the like. You can fit bigger items by folding down the rear seats. Storage for personal items within the cabin is much better by comparison. The door pockets can accommodate slightly larger than average water bottles, and a dual-tier glovebox makes good use of the front-dash real estate.

On the child safety seat front, installing a rear-facing seat will be a tight squeeze behind the front seats. There's just not a whole lot of room. The car seat anchors are easy to locate at least.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The 500X's EPA-estimated fuel economy is 26 mpg combined, which slightly falls behind much of its competition. That said, our test 500X returned a promising 29.2 mpg on our 115-mile evaluation route, which could indicate that the EPA's estimate is realistic for real-world driving.

Value

7/10

Is the 500X a good value? The interior of the 500X earns style points. Soft-touch materials abound throughout the cabin, and the matching body-colored panels look cool even if they're just thin plastic. But the biggest letdowns are this mini-ute's high price and charmless accessory sounds. Changing those would go a long way to elevate the feel of this car. Fiat's comprehensive and powertrain warranties run four years/50,000 miles, which are better on the bumper-to-bumper side than some but not as good as others on the powertrain side.

Wildcard

8/10

The 500X has personality if nothing else. There are some nice Italian touches inside and out, and they help the little Fiat stand out in a sea of other tiny SUVs. And while it may not actually be as fun to drive as Fiat purports, it at least makes you look like you're someone who likes to have fun. That's kind of the point here.

2022 FIAT 500X trim level differences

For 2022, the 500X comes in three trim levels: Pop, Trekking and Sport. A turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque is the only engine available across the lineup. It's connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission that sends power to a standard all-wheel-drive system. Feature highlights include: Compare the 2022 FIAT 500X trim levels in-depth.

Which 500X trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the Trekking trim for most buyers. Like the base Pop, it comes with standard features such as smartphone connectivity and a touchscreen display. On top of that it's available with the new-for-2022 Trekking Plus Value package that bundles desirable advanced driver assist features such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$203/mo

$195/mo

Avg. Compact SUV

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Reliability

The 2022 FIAT 500X has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #6 out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Above Average

#6 out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$435/yr

vs. $435/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Frequency

1.03x/yr

vs. 0.69x/yr
for Average Subcompact SUV

Severity

10.3%

vs. 10.7%
for Average Subcompact SUV

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 FIAT 500X

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles

FIAT 500X Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.2

28 reviews

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4(32%)

3(3%)

2(5%)

1(7%)

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2022 500X Features & Specs

Trim:

Pop

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$27,965
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$203/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the 500X models:

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 has been activated.
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.

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

2022 FIAT 500X Review

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Wildcard

2022 FIAT 500X trim level differences

Which 500X trim does Edmunds recommend?

Cost to Drive

Reliability

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

Recalls

Warranty

FIAT 500X Reviews

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2022 500X Features & Specs

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