Used 2023 FIAT 500X Consumer Reviews
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Very happy with this car.
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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Well made, enjoyable to drive
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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The cutest car in the parking lot
Easy in and out. Handles superbly. Parks like a dream.
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Quirky but...
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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Great Car
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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