Review and specifications
2021 Fiat 500X
With its adorable styling you almost want to hug this latest Fiat. But the more time you spend with it, the more its appeal wanes, thanks to its stiff ride, noisy cabin, restricted visibility, annoying vibration when idling, and unsupportive seats. Styled like a burlier Fiat 500, the X is a sister vehicle to the Jeep Renegade, and it shares some of the same virtues and weaknesses. Both models offer two four-cylinder engines: the 160-hp, 1.4-liter turbo and a 180-hp, 2.4-liter. Both are mated to a nine-speed automatic that is neither smooth nor responsive. Fuel economy, at 23 mpg overall, is unimpressive for a vehicle this size. The interior has some flair, and a number of upscale features, such as heated seats, blind-spot warning, and lane-departure warning, are available. From 2019 on, a 1.3-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive were made standard.
- Market value
- $14,375
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 9-speed
- Category
- Subcompact SUVs
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $14,375
- Retail value range
- $12,800 - $15,425
- Original MSRP range
- $26,275 - $31,455
- Trade-in range
- $10,040 - $12,905
Ratings
- Road test score
- 49/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 26 MPG
- Tested city
- 16 MPG
- Tested highway
- 31 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,705
- Cruising range
- 290 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 9.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 52.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 167 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 64 in
- Wheelbase
- 101 in
- Weight
- 3,280 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,080 lb
- Towing capacity
- 2,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 26.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 19.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Fiat
Fiat only sells one vehicle in the U.S., the tiny electric 500e EV. Inspired by the beloved “Cinquecento” that put Italy back on the road after World War II and co-starred in countless art films, the battery-powered runabout is easy to park and short on cargo space. In years past, Fiat sold a gas-powered version of the 500, including a high-powered, sporty Abarth variant. Fiat also sold a handful of lackluster subcompact SUVs that earned low scores in Consumer Reports'' road tests, and the 124 roadster, its version of the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Fiat is part of the Stellantis conglomerate.
Vehicle ID: 21383 First published: December 29, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025
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