Fiat

Fiat 500X

Price $23,245 – $33,995
Fuel consumption 7.1 – 11.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 55%(view ratings)
The 500L wagon and the 500X crossover are the most versatile models in Fiat's lineup. The compact 500L gets minor styling revisions for 2018, and keeps its 160-horsepower, turbocharged engine. With the rear seatbacks folded, its cargo volume reaches 1927 litres. As for the subcompact 500X, it’s offered with one of two four-cylinder engines that develop 160 or 180 horsepower, while its options list includes an all-wheel drivetrain and a panoramic sunroof.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 55%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 1/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 5/10
Overall 5/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Fun ride
  • Good visibility
  • Enormous cabin
  • Choice of colours

Cons

  • Now AWD with the 1.4L
  • Manual gearbox lacks precision
  • Slow automatic gearbox
  • No 40/20/40 bench
  • Reliability could be better

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