2023 FIAT 500X Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Fiat 500X is a subcompact crossover that essentially functions as an upsized version of the now-discontinued 500. It’s the only model left in Fiat’s US lineup, and it rivals the Jeep Renegade (with which it shares a platform) and the MINI Countryman.
What’s New for the 2023 Fiat 500X
For 2023, the Fiat 500X soldiers on mostly unchanged, though the lineup has been reduced to just Pop and Sport trims, down from last year’s four trim options. The Fiat 500X was introduced for the 2016 model year and was refreshed for 2019, but beyond that, has seen no significant changes.
Design
The cheeky subcompact crossover’s cheerful appearance is perhaps its best attribute, even though it looks a little dated. The base Pop trim comes standard with LED taillights, a rear spoiler, chrome trim, and 17-inch wheels. The Sport trim can be outfitted with LED front lighting, a panoramic sunroof, more styling options, and 19-inch wheels.
Powertrain
Both trim levels of the 2023 Fiat 500X come powered by a 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). This powertrain is rated for 177 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque. There are no other engine options and no performance upgrades available. The EPA rates the 500X at 24 mpg city, 30 highway, and 26 combined, and premium fuel is recommended.
Interior
The Fiat 500X seats five in theory, though the rear seat might be a tight squeeze for three passengers who aren’t all small children. The 500X’s cabin is stylish, even if it isn’t especially comfortable or practical. In the Pop trim, cloth upholstery comes standard, and the front seats are manually adjustable, though they are heated. Trade up to the Sport trim for front sport seats with power adjustments on the driver’s seat, a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, ambient lighting, and more upholstery options.
Technology
Infotainment and technology features are a little behind the times in the Fiat 500X, with only basic standard amenities and no options like wireless smartphone compatibility or wireless charging. The Fiat 500X in Pop trim comes standard with a 7-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, voice recognition, three USB ports, and a six-speaker audio system. Remarkably, the Sport trim adds only satellite radio to this list.
Safety
Neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has crash-tested the Fiat 500X recently. The 2023 500X comes standard only with a reversing camera. Features such as rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and front and rear parking sensors all cost more, and some aren’t even available on the base Pop trim.
Pricing
The 2023 Fiat 500X is on sale now, though it’s likely lonely in the showroom since it’s the only new model Fiat currently sells. As of this writing, Fiat lists pricing for the base 500X Pop at an MSRP of $29,505 and the Sport at $32,495. Notable options are generally limited to active safety features.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.73
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: metallic · Exhaust tip color: black · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 3.5 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.47 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Door trim: vinyl · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.73
Engine
Alternator: 160 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Oil cooler: auxiliary
Exterior Features
Door handle color: black · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: gray · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: gray · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Uconnect · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 3.5 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: cornering · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer