FIAT 500X; Family Car; Economical; Value for Money: NEW FIAT 500X Review & Road Test
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- The Fiat 500X is the latest addition to the growing 500 range. Its good looking and promises economy with space to stretch out, however, what's it like on the road?
The Fiat 500x is a stylish addition to the crossover class and will definitely appeal to a wide range of buyers, offering some stiff competition to the likes of the Nissan Juke, the Renault Captur and the MINI Countryman.
Theres no doubt the retro Fiat 500 (DLGC) has been an outstanding success for Fiat and it’s no wonder they are desperate to stretch the car’s appeal to more models and a larger target market. Fiat hopes this new 500X will strike the right balance of being an up-scaled 500 but also a credible crossover in its own right.
Under the bonnet, the most significant changes include the introduction of two new turbocharged 'Firefly' petrol engines, a three-cylinder 118bhp 1.0-litre and 148bhp 1.3-litre automatic, which replaced the entry-level 108bhp 1.6-litre E-Torq in the engine range. Its a welcome note to learn that Fiat no longer offers a diesel engine variant for the 500X.
Trim levels now consist of Urban, City Cross, and Sport, none of which are poorly equipped. Urban trim includes air-conditioning, cruise control, 16-inch alloy wheels and a seven-inch Uconnect infotainment system with DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The City Cross comes with cornering front fog lights, body-coloured door mirrors, satin chrome door handles and a 3.5-inch digital instrument cluster.and the range-topping 500X Sport adds a dual chrome exhaust, Alcantara interior materials, black 18-inch wheels and sportier bumpers.
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Owned one for two years, 1.3 148bhp, dct. Very quick and totally reliable. Not one problem. A pleasure to own and drive. Tekna green, looks the dogs, in case you're interested. Great review, unbiased and positive, which this vehicle thoroughly deserves. Cheers.
Absolutely great review. I got this car this year and it’s a fantastic car. I got the 1.3 DCT auto and its such a pleasure to drive. So comfortable as well. The anti collision system is spot on and as given me advance warning when one guy just randomly stopped on a 50mph dual carriageway. It reacted so fast. Lane departure system is also not as severe as others and is just right. And its a striking car. Very pleased with it and hope to have it a fair few years.
I just bought a brand new one it's beautiful and turns heads. We had the fuel problem and I was fine for six weeks without having to fill up, or panicking. I love it 😍💕
Thanks for the comment always appreciated
The X in the centre console is a blank where the cross plus driving mode selectors go. Sport must not have that feature.
The upper glove box is a drinks chiller. There is an air vent in there that when open streams cold air supply to the insulated top box to keep your bevvies at that chilled temperature.
The vehicle keyless entry is passive like a Land Rover, also keyless lock using the handle button externally (maybe only a cross plus option)
The boot is dual level and drops lower when you lift and lower the floor helping you add luggage space. Or lifting it to allow you somewhere to store your valuables out of sight like laptops etc if you remove the parcel shelf, which fits in the lower well.
The rear view mirror has anti blind button to dull bright lights on main beam from the rear.
They also have Mopar Connect on your centre touch screen. It connects to your phone and finds your vehicle in a large car park and flashes the hazards etc, you programme it to tell you when tyres need inflating your eco trip settings and allows digital radio and music streaming Twitter and Reddit and News podcasts and the like etc. Tonnes of features.
Fiat also apparently don’t know this. They think the green and red call buttons just answer and hang up on calls. If you press the speech/green call button and specifically say the word phone/call whichever it says on your specific model control screen it voice activates call mode, hands free dialling and calling contacts etc.
The Mopar Uconnect feature also allows you to programme settings for family users. So if you have a teen taking out the car you can limit the speed to 60 for example.
Hope these help anyone a few things I’ve learned after owning one for a while even though mine is a 2015 500x they probably have tonnes more features now.
You can change the colour of your vehicle in the centre clock display above your steering wheel as well to match the colour of your car etc. 👍
Only learned this recently too but the Jeep Renegade is built on the same platform as the 500x and have the same internal button designs to dash etc. Also Fiat own 50%+ share over Chrysler, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Lancia, Maserati, Jeep and Ram. Not forgetting Ferrari. So next time you’re out in your Fiat just remember your driving a brand with a lions share of Ferrari so you’re driving their vehicle in principle 🤣🤣
The owner’s manual is for remote places where you might get stuck with little or no internet connection. It’s just a centimeter thick booklet… Just put it on the back, where the tire is.
Great review compared to these biased reviewers , I bought the exact same one the sport 1.0 120 bhp enough these days especially in town or following Sunday drivers :) in two tone bright red lower half black upper half with an opening sunroof perfect when there`s no rain lol :)
Thanks for the comment appreciated
The wife had the 1litre 500x and to be honest it did struggle on the motorway but brilliant around town we've part ex it for the 500x sport with the 4 cylinder 9 speed automatic and OMG I have a 2019 focus st and the fiat leaves it for dust in the power department and quality of build👍 the little x badge in the centre console is were the 4wd system used to go before fiat ditched it! Don't know if you can still get it though on special request? It's a great car!
Hello, 10:00 in the older models it had a drive selecter between sport, eco and wet. Newer models scrapped it and the sport didn’t need it. So they just put a plastic filler rather than make a new part.
Thoroughly enjoyed your humor and how you presented your verdict on the car(Thumbs up). I purchased a 2017 500x cross plus 4x4 in Venezia Blue, petrol 1.4 turbo,9 speed auto two months ago and so far I'm really impressed with it. I px my daily Jag XJ X350 against it and wasn't so sure how I'd get on as even the Jag being a 54 plate there were no creaks or rattles and it really was a pretty quiet relaxed drive. It's a completely different change and so far no regrets,I've got 18" rims on mine which many reviews say makes it an unpleasant ride but for me running a TVR T350t it's like a limo compared to that but air suspension Jag comfort it's not.
My Fiat came with so many goodies I was actually shocked as at a car at this price point to have heated elec seats/heated steering wheel/blind spot warning/lane departure etc is quite something but then again I drive TVR's and an old Jag so things have moved on. On mine as has already been pointed out I have 3 modes to select and most the time I've been in auto/eco mode and just selected 4x4 option once but the sport mode really does give it a kick and i'm pretty sure the exhaust note changes,steering becomes a bit more solid and have to say it corners really well and at Motorway speeds it's all pretty refined. Also read mainly from car journalists that the 9 speed auto that I have is terrible but again I can't fault it other than at 70-75 it doesn't go into 9th when in auto drive but if you flick it to manual transmission then you can apply it at about 65-68 mph.
Once again loved your presentation.
Fantastic comment thankyou
@@AJThePlayerCZcamsChannel Many thanks. Fantastic review loved your style. Subbed and look forward to your reviews past and present.
Thanks for the comment
Love my 2019 Fiat 500X! ❤️
A very honest review. Love this review, and this guy
What a great car for the family.👍👍
It sure is and its great fun to drive too
That bit that is a bit scratched and worn out looking is a blank, it is where the switch goes for the 4x4 controls for the models that have that specified.
Cracking review by the way.
Angela and Sylvia would love your presentation 😉, great video s usual.
Thanks for the comment 😜
I love how real you are! I appreciate it!
Thanks so much for the comment really appreciated
Amazing car for Family
Hope soon 500 X came to India
Indian engineers could design a 500x far better in their sleep 108 Vedic knowledge and lineage taught the world engineering and astrology and biology to name but a few and the Egyptians how to build the pyramids 🤫👌
The X buttton at the gearshift used to be a drive mood selector in the pre facelift model. No idea why the facelift doesn’t have the selector anymore.
Thanks for clearing that up.
I think in the 4x4 models you could select modes too. Our old 2WD model had sports, weather and normal modes. It was fun in sport!
Top box is cool box.
This is the sister of the Jeep Renegade. 2 cool autos
Aside from the parking brake a super mini suv. Just done 420km in 2 days in Madeira. 33mpg
Just watching this on 18/08/22, the top model now costs over £33,000 !! Wow
This looks like a car that Americans need but probably wont. Its too practical and common sense.
As an American, I see these Fiats every so often during my daily drive. Plenty of people buy them to be noticed but they still don't have a strong presence as their competitors. So 🖕
@@christopherhaynes5 I think you just proved the point
@@bigteddy66 I think Fiat proved their own point by producing mediocre vehicles. They didn't need any assistance from me.
@@christopherhaynes5 you mean as opposed to the fabulous quality crap produced in America. You know where even an American can get into the car without opening the door. And after you get in it won't go round a corner. Even you high performance (hahaha) cars are crap that can only go straight line.
@@bigteddy66 Let me guess, you must be an avid fan of Kia. 🙄🙄🙄
your the best reviewer👍
Great review.What do you think about that famous Fiat Reliability?Has it improved on this car?Thanks and stay safe.
Thanks for the comment. I think the Fiat reliability has got a lot better and the build quality is definitely better however I still think the odd electrical fault will occur here and there as that’s inevitable, otherwise it just wouldn’t be a true Fiat
Owned 148bhp dct for two years. Like sh1t off a shovel and totally reliable. Pleasure to own.
@@AJThePlayerCZcamsChannel Thanks for your reply.You do find electrical problems even in premium cars.So thats not too bad for FIAT.Love the shape of the 500x.
@@spursman3998 Good to know Spurs man.By the way i am a Palace man.
at the gym doing squats baby got back now
Back of the steering wheel has volume and up down buttons
You’re fantastic!
14:50 the car is a 1.0 LTR, not a 1.3.
Depends which trim you get. Mine is the sport auto. Which is 1.3 DCT 6 speed. And it’s amazing. The power response is instant. And it is such a pleasure to drive.
can i buy this if i dont have a family?
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No, you can’t. You’ll go to jail for buying it
Nice car, nice interior, nice features. Ruined by a guy that would get annoying very quickly.
This is £9-10k on autotrader
What model is this?
@Amber-Lee McCallum 500X Sport in the 1.0 LTR, 6 speed manual box version.
Honey, I Blew up the Fiat 500......
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Steroids 🤣
The dashboard not really for young generation.
He is trying too hard to be 'cool'.
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The worst car ever, I own a fiat 500x since January this year, an 2l manual 4×4, what a junk with a million issues, starting with gps, gear box makes clunky metallic noises, suspension moans, engine revs randomly and literally sounds like the wind in a cave, support from dealers is more expensive than ferrari. Do not buy such a junk
I don't believe you. I have 2 l diesel auto 4x4. Not had a single issue.
@@bigteddy66 don’t be selfish. Just because you haven’t had issues doesn’t mean others haven’t. Stop bring arrogant.
@@marcuswoodgate4026 just being truthful no arrogance involved. Or selfishness. What gives you the right to think your opinion is more important than mine
@@marcuswoodgate4026But it works both ways.
Just because one person has a bad one doesn't mean the car is junk. Many people enjoy theirs with no issues.
I've test driven one and didn't notice any strange noises or a dodgy gearbox. The sat nav worked. I'm really tempted to buy it.
One person's view is always too small a sample size to judge a car.
This one is very nice but still 1 liter 3 cylinders - just for chines peoples family. 1,6 liter maybe not bad as new car.