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Summary

The Fiat 500X is a small SUV/crossover hatchback. Although it shares a family resemblance to the Fiat 500 city car (along with most of its name), it is actually a completely different and much larger vehicle.

The 500X was launched in 2014 and received a substantial mechanical update in Summer 2018, although visual changes were minimal.

The Fiat 500X has received mostly average to good reviews from the UK motoring media. It has been praised for being stylish and good to drive, while criticisms have centred around its practicality and space compared to rivals.

As of December 2021, the Fiat 500X has an Expert Rating of 57% based on 21 reviews.

Key specifications

Body style: Small SUV/crossoverEngines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £17,310 on-road

Launched: Summer 2014Last updated: Summer 2018
Replacement due: 2021?

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Media reviews

Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

The Car Expert

Score: 7.6 / 10“Purely on specification and quality, the latest Fiat 500X cannot overcome major rivals. But it beats them hands down for style, both inside and out.”
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Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“The Fiat 500X is one of the more style-focused offerings in the small SUV/crossover class. It does a good job of extending the iconic design cues of the 500 city car into this segment. Not everyone will fall for the cutesy looks, but those who do will find it a practical lifestyle accessory.”
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Model reviewed: SportScore: 7 / 10“The Fiat 500X Sport is a welcome addition to the line-up. A largely style-focused upgrade, it hits its brief and offers the kind of cool BMW and Audi buyers have been lapping up for years.”
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Autocar

Model reviewed: 1.3 SportScore: 7 / 10“If you have your heart set on a 500X and regularly venture out of town, this is the one to go for.”
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Model reviewed: 500X Cross Plus 1.0-litre petrol manualScore: 7 / 10“Fiat’s offering deserves to sell on its character alone – it’s a feelgood car, which is likeable rather than engaging on the road, and still attracts looks from passers-by three years on from its launch. There’s also plenty of kit and it’s certainly far more useable as a small family car than the 500.”
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Car

Score: 8 / 10“Put it up against other style-led crossovers such as the Mini Countryman, Renault Captur, Citroën C3 Aircross and Peugeot 2008 and it makes a lot of sense. Nothing about the 500X’s looks is at the expense of its performance. It drives well, it’s usefully roomy, it looks after you and feels like it will put up with a good amount of abuse from kids and pets.”
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Car Keys

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“Everything that made the original Fiat 500X an appealing, stylish and characterful crossover remains on this latest version. It faces some fierce competition, but the improved new engines and enhanced look are enough to make sure the 500X should still be on your crossover shortlist.”
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Model reviewed: Sport rangeScore: 8 / 10“The Fiat 500X Sport is an ideal model for those wanting a sporty-looking model but without the high running costs or impracticality, as despite its performance styling it remains spacious and easy to live with.”
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Carbuyer

Score: 5.8 / 10“The Fiat 500X is a stylish and affordable compact SUV which is also great fun from behind the wheel.”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Fiat 500X has chic styling and a choice of cheap-to-run and willing petrol engines, but alternatives feel more solidly put together, have more space and better infotainment systems.”
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“We like the Fiat 500X. It’s quirky and characterful, with a bold interior and feel-good factor by the bucket loads. Rivals might be better to drive and more practical, but the Fiat 500X represents very good value for money.”
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Honest John

Score: 8 / 10“In our view, the 500X is one of the best Fiats to emerge in recent years. It’s easy to drive, fun and will return the same economy as a typical family hatchback. It has more than enough rival the likes of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur, although those wanting all-wheel drive might be put off by the considerable hike in price.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range reviewScore: 7.6 / 10“Low-cost Italian SUV that doesn’t look like an SUV”
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The Sun

“The 500X is a small SUV; it’s what happens when your favourite Fiat 500 grows up.”
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The Sunday Times

Score: 6 / 10“If you really want to say at parties you drive a 500, there’s a better plan. Buy a Skoda Yeti, then simply remove the badge and screw a Fiat logo to the boot instead.” (Jeremy Clarkson)
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 1.0-litre petrol manual City CrossScore: 6 / 10“This isn’t the most polished of these diminutive SUVs; if space, practicality and safety are priorities, you’ll probably want to look elsewhere. But these new engines have given the 500X a much-needed lift, and its big personality will be enough to convince many buyers.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range reviewScore: 6 / 10“The 500X perfectly illustrates why the world is being taken over by crossovers.”
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Score: 7 / 10“Not the most utilitarian choice, but this is exactly what buyers want from a Fiat crossover.”
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What Car?

Model reviewed: Score: 4 / 10“The 500X has a nice-looking interior, and many will be sold by the styling alone. There are, however, plenty of other small SUVs in the same price bracket that are more practical, better to drive and offer a higher level of safety equipment and crash protection.
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Model reviewed: Score: 4 / 10“Keep it cheap and the 500X is a decent choice; it’s stylish, fairly practical and quite classy inside. That said, a SEAT Arona or Kia Stonic offer a better driving experience and a more complete all-round package.”
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Which?

“Style over substance.”
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Safety rating

Overall rating: 4 stars
Date tested: April 2015

86%

ADULT OCCUPANT

85%

CHILD OCCUPANT

74%

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

64%

SAFETY ASSIST

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Eco rating

No eco rating

The Fiat 500X has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. This is a new initiative, launched in 2018 as a sister organisation to Euro NCAP, and only a few cars have do far been assessed.

The 500X is now an old car so it is likely that it will never be tested by Green NCAP. If it does ever happen, we’ll update this page with the results.

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