FIAT 500X

The 2022 Fiat 500X is the only car Fiat still sells in the United States, but the decision to keep it around does make some sense. Sales in the U.S. have swung overwhelmingly in favor of SUVs in the last 10 years, and Fiat is keeping one foot in the American market with this stylish extra-small SUV. It also comes standard with a distinctively styled interior and all-wheel drive.

Unfortunately, the 500X feels underpowered compared to the rest of the competition, and there's a noticeable lack of storage space for a car that claims to be an SUV. Other subcompact SUVs, such as the Honda HR-V and Hyundai Venue, offer more standard features on equivalent trim levels, and the Kia Seltos offers more interior space and more cargo room. Is the 500X's unique style enough to make it worth considering over the competition? Check out our Expert Rating below before making your decision.

Which 500X does MatoCar recommend?

For 2022, the 500X comes in three trim levels: Pop, Trekking and Sport. A turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 177 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque is the only engine available across the lineup. It's connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission that sends power to a standard all-wheel-drive system. Feature highlights include:

PopThis entry-level trim serves as the 500X's base model and starts off with:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Keyless entry
• Remote start
• Cloth upholstery
• Height-adjustable front seats
• 7-inch touchscreen display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
• USB inputs (two front, one rear)
• Six-speaker sound system

TrekkingStepping up from the base model to this trim nets extra equipment such as:

• Automatic headlights
• Color driver information display
• Foglights
• Height-adjustable cargo load floor

SportThis top-spec model adds:

• 18-inch wheels
• Sportier exterior styling
• Sport steering wheel

Each trim level offers a couple of option packages, typically making the features offered on upper trim levels available on lower trims. Other notable options include: Pop Value package (Pop trim only)

• Automatic headlights
• Premium audio system
• Rear parking sensors

Comfort Group (Trekking and Sport)

• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated front seats
• Ambient interior lighting
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Trekking Plus Value package

• Dark-colored 18-inch wheels
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the 500X and the car in front)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Lane keeping assist (steers the 500X back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Navigation system
• Premium audio system
• Leather-trimmed seats