2016 Fiat 500X | CarGurus Test Drive Review 

I purchased a pre owned 500 X that looks just like this a year ago. It had 86,000 miles on it and ran great. I now have 94,000 miles and still runs great. It has a 2.5 L engine and 9 speed automatic. Really like the car and hope it lasts another 90,000 miles. 👍

I just bought the Fiat 500x Easy and love it. This is my 6th Fiat and I have NEVER had any problem with any of them. None have not started and none have been in the shop other than for service or tyre changes.

This car is an absolute blast to drive and I've had no problems so far. Handling, steering are surprisingly good for a crossover, and engine performance is very good, especially in Sport mode. I was an early adopter, having bought a 500x Lounge AWD at the beginning of October. It now has 15,000 miles of highway, urban, and "rural" driving in Arizona, where the extra ground clearance of the 500x and AWD traction mode are useful surprisingly often. External lights are really good and add to the "safe" feeling of the vehicle, with outstanding side sweep from the headlights to catch animals approaching the road. As a matter of personal taste, I find the Euro styling -- especially inside -- far more exhilarating, without being gimmicky, than what's offered by Japanese automakers. The sunroof just adds to that feeling. The perforated leather seats keep sweat to a minimum, unlike the unbreathable solid leather offered by many other makes. Our long-term fuel efficiency is in the high 20's, and it goes above 30 when driving a straight road at 65. The Nav/technology is excellent and intuitive (the best system I've used when comparing several brands), and I like the fact that it works exactly like in my Grand Cherokee, although the screen has a smaller footprint for the smaller vehicle. The sound quality from the radio included with the nav package (not the expensive Beats upgrade) is surprisingly good, with no lack of base (as I can hear when my daughter is still a few hundred feet from home). Trunk space is indeed limited but that was obviously a tradeoff for the extra knee room in the back seats. My only complaint so far is that it would be nice for them to include 2 lengthwise running roof bars for those who would like to create a roof-rack by adding cross-members as on my Jeep. In summary: So far, so good!

To answer the crash test question, the IIHS gave the 500X a Top Safety Pick Plus award.

My son bought a 500 Abarth over a year ago and it has been flawless in it's performance. The construction quality was VERY good, and it's a blast to drive. My wife and I were so impressed that we went to the Fiat dealership and test drove a 500x, we are picking up our 2017 500x tomorrow. I feel that the past is past as far as Fiat having reliability issues, and I spent some time talking to other owners of the 500x and they all seemed to be happy with theirs overall. Great review, and I'm glad you pointed out both pros AND cons, because now I can keep an eye out for any shifting issues with the 9 speed transmission.

I test drove the automatic and wasn't impressed, but the 1.4 turbo/ manual combination turned out to be a whole lot of fun!

Good and well thought review.

I just purchased a 2016 Fiat 500x after having a 2012 500. My 500 I put almost 150k on it before selling it. This 500x is a 2016 with only 12k miles. Looking forward to some slight tasteful mods and driving it for a long time.

I loved this review, it’s super helpful

Good review. Thank you.

Currently on my way to pick up my 2017

Cool 😀 🤩 2016 Fiat 500x review .

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Thanks for mentioning reliability. So few car reviews address that or the cost for parts. Important aspects to considering plunking down around 30 Grand for a car.

Or--OR--Car Guru, you could skip the lame-o automatic transmission altogether and get the nice, 6-speed manual transmission with that sweet, torquey little 1.4 liter turbo for a real sports-car experience.

that problem with speed shifts is non existent in Europe, cause most are with manual transmission.

Very thorough review. Not much headroom of what I could see. You strongly resemble the late John Ritter :)

I'm really looking forward to the upcoming more powerful 2017 500X

im soo afraaid that the lounge model in specific doesnt come in europe , aat least it doesnt come to greece!!! pls tell me im wrong i love this car !!!

what is this colour called?

its really a good car!

Is it normal for the valves to be knocking clicking? just bought 500x trekking. 2016 with 4 year warranty

Looks good

No manual available with AWD, sorry to say

. Looks good

Now that FIAT is leaving the North American market, can you get these cheap?

I like mine so much...so cute and it is roomy . It does seem to shift weird sometimes and that's about all i see wrong with it.

The 9 speed transmission still needs refinement. This gearbox alone is what has drove down Chrysler Fiat satisfaction ratings.

Why 2.4L here in Denmark you get 1.3L as the biggest gas engine and 1.6L as the biggest diesel?

And I love that car so much

The car has 55,000 miles and I like the car

Its a small car. It comes with a small trunk.

I almost got this but the fuel economy isn't great.

Why is the gas mileage so poor? Should be >30 MPG.

Any who tells you that Fiat makes a good car call any and I mean any mechanic and ask them what they think first. My wife owns a 2016 500x pro trecking and it has multiple issues on and off

That car is so cute

1:43 A Fixed Steering Wheel ! FUCKED WHEN YOU NEED TO TURN THEN ?????

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Show the car, not your face!