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Fiat 500X

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Fiat 500X

(2014 - present)

    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.

    From spring 2022, the 500X became available with a mild hybrid petrol engine, which improves fuel efficiency and (unlike most mild hybrid motors) is able to provide a very small amount of electric power to move the car under limited conditions. However, its electrical assistance is much less than that found on a regular hybrid car, which can travel some distance and at normal urban speeds on electrical power alone.

    The 500X is due to end production in late 2023, after which it will be replaced by the all-electric Fiat 600e. At this stage, Fiat does not intend to sell a petrol-powered version of the new 600 in the UK, although it will be available in other markets.

    As of September 2023, the Fiat 500X has an Expert Rating of 54% based on 21 reviews.

    Key specifications


    Body style: Small SUV/crossover
    Engines: petrol
    Price: From £28,515 on-road

    Launched: Summer 2014
    Last updated: Spring 2022
    Replacement due: Winter 2023/24


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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 4 stars
    Date tested: April 2015
    Date expired: January 2022
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    Adult protection: 86%
    Child protection: 85%
    Vulnerable road users: 74%
    Safety assist: 64%

    Notes on safety rating

    The Fiat 500X was awarded a four-star safety rating from Euro NCAP back when this model was launched in 2012. However, this rating expired in January 2022 as the 500X no longer met the requirements for a four-star car. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.

    However, if you are comparing a used Fiat 500X to vehicles of similar age, whose ratings will have probably also expired, its safety rating score is still useful.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

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    As of September 2023, the BMW X3 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of September 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Fiat 500X to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the 500X, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models49 mpgC42 – 50 mpgB – D
    CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
    Petrol models143 g/kmB130 – 175 g/kmA – C
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models19A7 – 20A – A
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£177A
    Year 2£493A
    Year 3£792A
    Year 4£980A
    Year 5£1,322A
    Overall£3,764A

    The Fiat 500X is a relatively affordable car to own and run, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

    Servicing and insurance bills are likely to be better than almost anything else in its class, with an outstanding set of A-grade scores. Unfortunately, fuel consumption is only average for the 500X, and that’s the largest running cost of all. You’ll probably find that similar cars from other brands will cost less in petrol bills each month.

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    More news, reviews and information about the Fiat 500X at The Car Expert

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    Fiat 500X and Tipo gain mild hybrid power options

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    Fiat 500X range grows with new S-Design model

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    Updated Fiat 500X gains new petrol engines

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    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.Fiat 500X