Overview
The 2017 Fiat 500X is a subcompact SUV offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $19,995. For that price, it mainly competes with the Buick Encore, the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and the Honda HR-V. Between 3 trims, the 500X offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine capable of making 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. If more power is required, there is also a 180 horsepower-making 2.4L inline-4 engine, affixed to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The 500X reaches 60 mph from zero in 9 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 7.8 seconds with the 2.4L inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the 500X can manage a combined fuel economy between 25 and 28 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the 500X comes in really pull you towards itself.
