The Fiat 500X mixes the Fiat 500’s retro style with the practicality and higher driving position of a compact SUV. It’s as roomy as a mid-size hatchback, comfortable and well equipped. You get a great view out of the 500X and getting in and out of it is easy. The four-wheel-drive version is surprisingly capable off-road and can tow up to 1500kg. It’s a great choice if you want a car that’s small and cost-effective yet also practical and stylish.
The 500X has been sold new since 2015 and the range was updated in 2018 with new engines, more modern tech and different styling details. ‘Multiair’ and ‘eTorq’ petrol, and ‘Multijet’ diesel engines, manual and automatic gearboxes and four-wheel drive are available (diesel and 4WD options were dropped from the range in 2018).
You can choose from several trim and equipment packages with names like Pop Star, Lounge and City Cross. Packages introduced in 2018 feature more tech and different trims.
All 500X models have air con, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity and DAB radio. Lots of models upgrade to climate control and have a touchscreen infotainment system with sat nav and smartphone connectivity. Fiat also has its own entertainment, mapping and vehicle information apps that you can access through the touchscreen.
It’s worth noting that the built-in TomTom sat nav can be a bit slow, so you may find it better to connect your phone using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to use their mapping apps.
The 500X is pretty efficient for this type of car. According to official figures, petrol models give average fuel economy of 39-46mpg, depending on which engine you choose. Diesel models can give 57-68mpg, again depending on the engine. Road tax and insurance costs are reasonable, too.
Among the 500X’s many small SUV rivals are the Ford Puma, Jeep Renegade and Renault Captur. It’s not the most spacious of such cars, but it’s still usefully practical. It’s also one of the most cost-effective and most enjoyable to drive.
£7,046
Fiat 500X
2016 - 1.4 MultiAir Cross SUV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (140 ps)
£6,250
Fiat 500X
2015 (65) - 1.4 Multiair Cross Plus 5dr
£4,499
Fiat 500X
2016 (66) - 1.6 E-Torq Pop Euro 6 5dr
£5,500
Fiat 500X
2016 (65) - 1.4 MultiAir Pop Star Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£7,500
Fiat 500X
2016 (66) - 1.4 Multiair Lounge 5dr
£5,995
Fiat 500X
2016 - 1.6 Multijet Cross 5dr
£5,495
Fiat 500X
2016 - 1.4 MultiAir Cross Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£7,000
Fiat 500X
2015 - MultiAir Pop Star 5-Door
£6,250
Fiat 500X
2016 - MULTIJET POP STAR 5-Door
£6,495
Fiat 500X
2016 (66) - 1.4 MultiAir Cross SUV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (s/s) (140 ps)
£14,990
Fiat 500X
2023 - 1.0 1.0 120hp Cross 5-Door
£5,450
Fiat 500X
2015 - 1.6 Multijet Cross 5dr
£6,500
Fiat 500X
2015 (65) - 1.4 Multiair Cross 5dr
£7,000
Fiat 500X
2016 (65) - 1.4 Multiair Cross Plus 5dr
£3,500
Fiat 500X
2016 (16) - 1.6 MultiJetII Pop Star Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr
£7,490
Fiat 500X
2018 (18) - 1.6 E-Torq Pop SUV 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 6 (110 ps)
£5,500
Fiat 500X
2015 (15) - 1.4 Multiair Cross 5dr
£5,495
Fiat 500X
2015 - MULTIAIR CROSS 5-Door
£5,995
Fiat 500X
2017 (17) - 1.6 E-Torq Pop Star Euro 6 5dr
£6,495
Fiat 500X
2016 - E-Torq Pop 5-Door