Featured Vehicle - The 2021 Fiat 500X

Fiat 500X

2021 Fiat 500X: The Fiat 500X sees some minor trim shuffling for 2021 as it carries on as the sole vehicle from Stellantis Italian brand (though more models are promised shortly). 500X is a compact crossover that seats 5 passengers and is only available as a 4-door wagon. Competitors include the Chevrolet Trax, Honda HR-V, Jeep Renegade and Mazda CX-3.

Front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel-drive being optional. There are four trims available: Pop, Trekking, Sport and Trekking Plus. Sole engine is a turbocharged 1.3-liter 4-cylinder that makes 177 horsepower and pairs to a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Available driver-assist technology includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera with cross-traffic alert, frontal collision warning, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring. Pricing ranges from $28,000 to $36,000.

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