The Fiat 500X is a visually striking car inside-out with its cute, circle-themed exterior and retro-style cabin, which is designed to be functional and attractive. This subcompact SUV is powered by an adequately powerful engine and an all-wheel drive system, both of which are standard for all trims. Additionally, drivers can expect a decent performance on city roads. Here are a few key features highlighted to help simplify your buying decision:

Engine and performance

The Fiat 500X is powered by a 1.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The engine is adequately powerful and provides plenty of zest to the car, enabling it to go from 0–60 mph in under 9 seconds, a fairly quick time for a subcompact SUV. The fuel economy of the 500X is 24 mpg and 30 mpg for cities and highways, respectively.

Storage space

The car comes with a cargo space of 14.2 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 39.8 cubic feet when you fold them down. You get enough space for grocery bags and other similar-sized items. You also get another compartment under the cargo floor to store smaller items, but compared to other subcompact SUVs, the 500X is not as spacious.

Infotainment
Standard features of the Fiat 500X include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Bluetooth, three USB ports, a six-speaker stereo, keyless entry, push-button start, remote start, a 7-inch touchscreen, and automatic climate control. Some optional features are navigation, satellite radio, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight- and nine-speaker stereos, and a fabric sunroof. The 500X also comes with a Uconnect infotainment system. The interface is user-friendly, with a simple menu structure and handy physical controls that are easy to operate while driving. The infotainment system is a bit slow to respond to but is extremely straightforward. Each model from the 500X lineup has two USB charging ports at the bottom of the center stack.

Comfort and interior

The Fiat 500X can seat five people. The front seats are spacious even for tall adults, but the rear seats can get slightly cramped for long rides. The seat padding is limited as well in both rows. The front and side visibility are decent, but the rear visibility is hindered by the thick roof pillars. Some standard comfort features for the seating include cloth upholstery and manually adjustable front seats. Some optional features are leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. The 500X has two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear-outboard seats and a tether anchor for the rear middle seat to attach car seats.

Ride and handling

The steering is lightweight and provides low grip levels in corners, so there is plenty of scope for improvement here. However, the ride quality is extremely stable and supple due to its well-balanced suspension. The suspension absorbs most bumps on the road and filters only the biggest ones into the cabin. As a result, long-distance rides in the Fiat 500X are a fairly breezy affair for its passengers. Also, the cabin is well insulated against external noise.

Exterior styling
A feature that joins the 500X lineup is the Al-Fresco top, which is available in black, red, and gray for an additional $1,000. However, the Yacht Club Capri model in the lineup comes with a standard Al-Fresco top made using a blue cloth to match the special edition trim’s exterior paint color. This special edition model also comes with unique, blue-painted 18-inch wheels, exterior trim made of satin ivory-colored leather upholstery, rich wood accents on the dashboard, and a shift lever. All these specifications and minute details add to the SUV’s overall appeal.

The Fiat 500X is priced between $27,965 to $33,945, depending on the trim you choose.