Its so nice to see your reviews because you don't have any bias, or preconceived views in your review. Always well balanced. I have a 500x Sport 1.3 Auto and its really excellent. Far better than the press give it, but they certainly have preconceived views One thing you did miss in the review is that on the Sport they have FSD dampers which mean it handles pretty well for an SUV and even with 19" wheels it is not crashy over the bumps. You cancelled that by saying about the cooled upper glovebox, I had no idea! Yes its not the biggest boot, but passenger space and access is really good, my dad is 6 feet tall and sits happily in the back. It does what we want & its down to personal preference.
I agree. If the Abarth 500X was made, it would be the closest rival to the Ford Puma ST. In my opinion, the Puma ST and Kona N are quite different. Oh wait, I found an Abarth SUV called the Pulse, but that’s sold in Brazil only.
I have a Fiat 500x and a VW Tiguan. I personally prefer the Fiat over the VW. I travel over 1000 trouble free miles a month in the 500x 1.6 diesel. The VW has had a new clutch but still has stalling issues going from first to second gear. In my opinion the 500x drives good, has proven to be reliable and still looks relevant.
We have the 500X in a 1.4-litre turbo petrol here in South Africa, and the Sport is available with the soft top here as well. I recently had it on test & I loved it! It's got so much personality that you can't help but admire 🥰
We’ve just changed from our 2016 500X diesel to this model and it’s so much better! Mainly because of the engine and the obvious dated issues. But I do believe that the top box is no longer cooled. It was only older models that had that option with the adjustable switch inside the glove box.
The 2l diesel is by far the best engine in the range. I have a 16 plate and was thinking about changing but not a diesel to be found so, I'm just going to keep it as I don't know what else I'd rather have.and it's been garage visit completely free with not one single issue.
I have bought a brand new 500X firefly and it's beautiful and it runs I go up and down to Manchester £32 and it runs brilliantly. I have also painted the front grille in the Italian colour's. People even salute me when I am driving and give me the thumbs up. Love it
I had a 2019 1.3 auto. Great little car, peppy and energetic and spacious. Lovely cruiser too. A little bumpy on poor surfaces but apart from that it was solid and fun and characterful.
Thanks for your ballanced review. The 500x does get trashed quite a bit in reviews. I tested out a Jeep Renegade ( same vehicle underneath ) just to see if the 9 speed automatic ( only transmission available in Canada ) was going to be as glitchy as many reviews indicated. If i were a younger or more aggressive driver, i may have had a problem. But I'm not, the transmission shifted fine for regular driving, more hesitant for spirited driving, the ride smooth and composed. Iwent ahead and bought a 2023 500x in the same Italia blueas your test unit. The only engine here is the direct injected turbocharged 1.3L 177hp and i believe 212 ft/b torque. If you need to get up and get moving, it certainly does ( after a bit of turbo lag and the aforementioned transmission sorting itself out) . Overall i am quiet pleased, I would have preferred a manual transmission but am making do with occasionally putting the automatic in manual mode. I also have stopped stepping on the non existent clutch pedal.
The wife has the 500x 1.3 automatic sport and it's an absolute rocket it leaves my 2019 Ford focus st for dust although the seats in the fiat are a bit harsh and like you say the infotainment system is not the easiest to use and the satnav is rubbish! we've had it for about 18 months and it's a very good capable car and the wife loves it!
The option of 4WD in my opinion is the big benefit of the Fiat 500X over most B-segment crossovers, which don’t have that option. I think more manufacturers should add AWD options to their B-crossover SUVs, which, for sure, is gonna cost more and gonna get a little bit worse gas mileage, but come on. What do you think niece Tish?
This 500x looks to be of better quality then the older models. Less plastic and better materials. Other cars like the Ford Puma would be the more sensable choice, but the 500 x is the more fun and quirky choice. It would be nice if FIAT was a more popular brand here in Australia. The closest dealerships to me (an hour & a half away) closed last year. Hopefully when the 500e comes out here, Fiat might make a bit of a comeback.
Great Job! I was planning to get a used car and I saw this car when I was searching but, I needed more info. until I saw your video so there's something to think about. Thank you for all the info. Oh I love your accent by the way..
I have a 500x auto which I find nice to drive but terrible on mpg it replaced my 500L trekker auto awd with a cool box which really did keep your drinks cool which I much preferred unfortunately fiat stopped doing them in auto ( took them over six months to tell me and I sometimes can’t understand their thinking reversing camera great but no auto sensing wipers ?? Love your reviews
I wish Fiat would make the Coupe again, that and the barchetta were good looking cars, the 500 is a great car but if I wanted to go off roading I’d buy a 4x4, it seems as if they want to get every type of car body style out of that 500 brand, the BMW mini is doing similar with its model line up, £25,000 for a 500 is a bit pricey.
The only real ways to make lots of power out of a small engine is to turbo boost, electrify it or run it at high revolutions.This is why this car is noisy. It’s heavy, and has a tiny engine, so it needs a combination of those methods. You can’t have it both ways.
Off topic. It would be interesting this winter to do some real world EV range tests starting with 80% charge and do say 100 mile mixed route in cold weather
Can't "shake it up" too much Tish, its a bit like the Mini, it will always have to pay some homage to its original! Its not my kind of car but for a young urban family, or a 2nd car not used for long distance, its quite attractive. I think the 1.5 mild hybrid would be the one to have.
@@stuartheydon6323 Wow, in pounds as well. As I said, it's not my cup of tea at all, at any price to be honest. As a comparison with the UK, the "new" model hasn't made it here to Australia yet and even the older model wasn't popular. A 2018 1.4 with 10k miles can be had for 9k pounds.
Tish… is a review of the new 3+1 500e in Rose Gold coming? The “500” on the dash was an intentional move. It was to tie all 500 models (there were 3 of them) to the original Fiat Cinquecento (500) that was so iconic, and to each other. Otherwise, the 500x has nothing in common with the 500 as it’s the same car as the Jeep Renegade. Speaking of… would you rather own Renegade or a 500x?
Nice cars, had one as a courtesy car for a day years ago from the Fiat dealership and really liked it once I got used to it. It is a bit of a shock that they seem to have almost doubled in price since then and for this money a low mileage Mercedes or Jaguar, which has had the depreciation hit from new, seems a better bet to me, factoring in the punitive tax for cars over £40k, but that only applies for a few years from new.
One think you messed up i have the 1.3 150hp sport its fast and not under powerd at all so noidea why you said 120 and 130hp is better hahahahaha the 150 is best all round and faster 😉🤪👍and btw there is NO 4x4 anymore not even cross so you need to change what you said unless u are on about out side UK THEN 4X4 ok here in UK none lol
She constantly rabbits to and fro, 500 and 500x two wery different cars..the 2l diesel 4x4 for me is the best. I'll be honest I couldn't watch to the end.
Love my Fiats and Alfas but that center screen pointing to the left is shocking. Very sloppy and unacceptable, sitting in a car in a showroom and finding that would be a deal breaker for me.
Okay, it is cute, but interior design and quality are just embarrassing… looks and feels like a cheap, old car. Door cards and dashboard in particular are so ugly.
Its so nice to see your reviews because you don't have any bias, or preconceived views in your review. Always well balanced.
I have a 500x Sport 1.3 Auto and its really excellent. Far better than the press give it, but they certainly have preconceived views
One thing you did miss in the review is that on the Sport they have FSD dampers which mean it handles pretty well for an SUV and even with 19" wheels it is not crashy over the bumps.
You cancelled that by saying about the cooled upper glovebox, I had no idea!
Yes its not the biggest boot, but passenger space and access is really good, my dad is 6 feet tall and sits happily in the back.
It does what we want & its down to personal preference.
I've always though an Abarth 500X would have been a great option. It could have beaten the Puma ST and Kona N to the punch.
I agree. If the Abarth 500X was made, it would be the closest rival to the Ford Puma ST. In my opinion, the Puma ST and Kona N are quite different.
Oh wait, I found an Abarth SUV called the Pulse, but that’s sold in Brazil only.
As someone who wants a 595 but can't really fit in one a 500X sized abarth would be class
I’ve never even thought of an Abarth Fiat 500X, but now…I want one.
I have a Fiat 500x and a VW Tiguan. I personally prefer the Fiat over the VW. I travel over 1000 trouble free miles a month in the 500x 1.6 diesel. The VW has had a new clutch but still has stalling issues going from first to second gear. In my opinion the 500x drives good, has proven to be reliable and still looks relevant.
We have the 500X in a 1.4-litre turbo petrol here in South Africa, and the Sport is available with the soft top here as well. I recently had it on test & I loved it! It's got so much personality that you can't help but admire 🥰
We’ve just changed from our 2016 500X diesel to this model and it’s so much better! Mainly because of the engine and the obvious dated issues. But I do believe that the top box is no longer cooled. It was only older models that had that option with the adjustable switch inside the glove box.
The 2l diesel is by far the best engine in the range. I have a 16 plate and was thinking about changing but not a diesel to be found so, I'm just going to keep it as I don't know what else I'd rather have.and it's been garage visit completely free with not one single issue.
I have bought a brand new 500X firefly and it's beautiful and it runs I go up and down to Manchester £32 and it runs brilliantly. I have also painted the front grille in the Italian colour's. People even salute me when I am driving and give me the thumbs up. Love it
Ahhhh I love it when people do that!! If my Abarth wasn’t owned by the finance company then I would do that too! Glad to hear you like your 500X
I had a 2019 1.3 auto. Great little car, peppy and energetic and spacious. Lovely cruiser too. A little bumpy on poor surfaces but apart from that it was solid and fun and characterful.
I like'em both 😋 Thanks for the great video!
Great review as always tish, although I can't work out what a " flush bloot floor is" 😁😁
Thanks for your ballanced review. The 500x does get trashed quite a bit in reviews. I tested out a Jeep Renegade ( same vehicle underneath ) just to see if the 9 speed automatic ( only transmission available in Canada ) was going to be as glitchy as many reviews indicated. If i were a younger or more aggressive driver, i may have had a problem. But I'm not, the transmission shifted fine for regular driving, more hesitant for spirited driving, the ride smooth and composed. Iwent ahead and bought a 2023 500x in the same Italia blueas your test unit. The only engine here is the direct injected turbocharged 1.3L 177hp and i believe 212 ft/b torque. If you need to get up and get moving, it certainly does ( after a bit of turbo lag and the aforementioned transmission sorting itself out) . Overall i am quiet pleased, I would have preferred a manual transmission but am making do with occasionally putting the automatic in manual mode. I also have stopped stepping on the non existent clutch pedal.
The wife has the 500x 1.3 automatic sport and it's an absolute rocket it leaves my 2019 Ford focus st for dust although the seats in the fiat are a bit harsh and like you say the infotainment system is not the easiest to use and the satnav is rubbish! we've had it for about 18 months and it's a very good capable car and the wife loves it!
Leaves a focus st😂😂😂😂😂
Great review as always tish 👏👍🏼
The option of 4WD in my opinion is the big benefit of the Fiat 500X over most B-segment crossovers, which don’t have that option. I think more manufacturers should add AWD options to their B-crossover SUVs, which, for sure, is gonna cost more and gonna get a little bit worse gas mileage, but come on.
What do you think niece Tish?
You CAN put your phone bugged in behind the steering wheel! I’ve done it on a test drive to use the Apple carplay
This 500x looks to be of better quality then the older models. Less plastic and better materials. Other cars like the Ford Puma would be the more sensable choice, but the 500 x is the more fun and quirky choice. It would be nice if FIAT was a more popular brand here in Australia. The closest dealerships to me (an hour & a half away) closed last year. Hopefully when the 500e comes out here, Fiat might make a bit of a comeback.
Great Job! I was planning to get a used car and I saw this car when I was searching but, I needed more info. until I saw your video so there's something to think about. Thank you for all the info. Oh I love your accent by the way..
Glad i could be of help 😁😁😁
Quite decent discount on these which is good. Whether it tempts anyone though....
I like this car and i have had fiats in the past they are worth a look as long as they are priced well.
You can pick up used ones for not too much money
I have a monster yamaha Abarth 595, but would be seriously tempted if they made a 500x Abarth
I have a 500x auto which I find nice to drive but terrible on mpg it replaced my 500L trekker auto awd with a cool box which really did keep your drinks cool which I much preferred unfortunately fiat stopped doing them in auto ( took them over six months to tell me and I sometimes can’t understand their thinking reversing camera great but no auto sensing wipers ?? Love your reviews
I wish Fiat would make the Coupe again, that and the barchetta were good looking cars, the 500 is a great car but if I wanted to go off roading I’d buy a 4x4, it seems as if they want to get every type of car body style out of that 500 brand, the BMW mini is doing similar with its model line up, £25,000 for a 500 is a bit pricey.
The company makes the Jeep brand for real off-roading. The Renegade Trailhawk if you want a small one. The 500 “brand” only has two models in it.
The only real ways to make lots of power out of a small engine is to turbo boost, electrify it or run it at high revolutions.This is why this car is noisy. It’s heavy, and has a tiny engine, so it needs a combination of those methods. You can’t have it both ways.
It's looking great.
Styling is good in all fairness. In this spec and colour anyway
Off topic. It would be interesting this winter to do some real world EV range tests starting with 80% charge and do say 100 mile mixed route in cold weather
Great idea, but maybe for the Electroheads channel?
Chiar superba masina !
Can't "shake it up" too much Tish, its a bit like the Mini, it will always have to pay some homage to its original! Its not my kind of car but for a young urban family, or a 2nd car not used for long distance, its quite attractive. I think the 1.5 mild hybrid would be the one to have.
but its 28k!
@@stuartheydon6323 Wow, in pounds as well. As I said, it's not my cup of tea at all, at any price to be honest. As a comparison with the UK, the "new" model hasn't made it here to Australia yet and even the older model wasn't popular. A 2018 1.4 with 10k miles can be had for 9k pounds.
Hey hey. Comment about who even uses 12v anymore. Is this due to wireless charging or people using portable battery chargers???
Tish… is a review of the new 3+1 500e in Rose Gold coming?
The “500” on the dash was an intentional move. It was to tie all 500 models (there were 3 of them) to the original Fiat Cinquecento (500) that was so iconic, and to each other. Otherwise, the 500x has nothing in common with the 500 as it’s the same car as the Jeep Renegade. Speaking of… would you rather own Renegade or a 500x?
Respect.
Who's got the most Style?...I think it's a TIE!
Not a bad car, but seriously outclassed by the Puma.
This is the last FIAT branded car available in the USA. (Maybe FIAT will retreat from the USA? Again.)
Nice review. But the car has to much competition now
It is a very crowded space!
Every man use the 12v for the radar warning😂😂😂
Nice cars, had one as a courtesy car for a day years ago from the Fiat dealership and really liked it once I got used to it. It is a bit of a shock that they seem to have almost doubled in price since then and for this money a low mileage Mercedes or Jaguar, which has had the depreciation hit from new, seems a better bet to me, factoring in the punitive tax for cars over £40k, but that only applies for a few years from new.
Very nice car, Its bad luck for Fiat the they left India without launching the good cars.
A shame, I think they could have done very well there!
@@AutoSocialUK Due to the drop in sales, Fiat left India during Covid time. But you did a fantastic job. Your review was amazing.
One think you messed up i have the 1.3 150hp sport its fast and not under powerd at all so noidea why you said 120 and 130hp is better hahahahaha the 150 is best all round and faster 😉🤪👍and btw there is NO 4x4 anymore not even cross so you need to change what you said unless u are on about out side UK THEN 4X4 ok here in UK none lol
She constantly rabbits to and fro, 500 and 500x two wery different cars..the 2l diesel 4x4 for me is the best. I'll be honest I couldn't watch to the end.
It needs a platform upgrade for sure imo. The suspension needs to improve, and the engine chassis vibration is too much.
I wish they'd have released a 500X e
I’m sure there is some plans 👀
I’d snap an auto up in an instant
Love my Fiats and Alfas but that center screen pointing to the left is shocking.
Very sloppy and unacceptable, sitting in a car in a showroom and finding that would be a deal breaker for me.
Also it’s the same in my Abarth and I’ve stretched the screen… so they’re not very robust either
Chav.
Stupid fiat never did abarth 500X stupid fiat get making it before all gone
What a lot of blabbering.
beautiful lady
Okay, it is cute, but interior design and quality are just embarrassing… looks and feels like a cheap, old car. Door cards and dashboard in particular are so ugly.
Yes I agree with you to an extent, good when it came out… not so much anymore
Mines a 16 plate cross plus, nothing cheap or embarrassing about it. My mate has a mini and we both agree the Fiat is way better finished.