Review FIAT

The Iconic Italian Automaker

The simplest way to begin is to explain what FIAT stands for: "Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino." This is an abbreviation for "Italian Automobiles Factory, Turin." What is the origin of the name? A FIAT facility in Italy, where the company was formed 120 years ago. FIAT presently leads the FIAT Chrysler Automobiles OEM group, which includes Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, and Alfa Romeo.

Fiat is an Italian automobile manufacturer that is part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (previously FCA, now Stellantis), together with Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Chrysler. Fiat's lone remaining new vehicle marketed in the United States is the 500X crossover, which replaces the 124 Spider convertible and 500L wagon for the 2021 model year. Fiat automobiles are distinguished by their distinct design and customization choices. Fiat's strangest opponent is Mini, although Mazda, Nissan, and Honda automobiles all fight with Fiat.

FIAT expanded its influence throughout its decades of operation, building plants in several nations. Since its inception in 1908, FIAT has established plants in Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Serbia, China, and India. In 2014, FIAT and the Chrysler Automotive Group merged. The two companies are currently known as FIAT Chrysler Automobiles, which manufactures the FIAT 500. Following this, FIAT's international impact rose tremendously, establishing FIAT as a household name. Today's FIAT vehicles are noted for their elegant yet small, agile designs.

FIAT 500X

Starting from $29,505
While the Fiat 500 minicar and 500L station wagon have quietly left the American market, the 2023 500X remains, most likely because it is the only one of the Italian brand's revived cars that resembles an SUV. Never mind that, despite sharing underpinnings with the unexpectedly excellent Jeep Renegade, it has virtually no off-road prowess. Even though its fuel efficiency is only average, the 500X is a superior commuter vehicle. It has a semi-convertible soft top and is equipped with a 177-hp four-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive as standard. The 500X's adorable vintage look sets it apart from more conventionally designed small SUVs like the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona, and Mazda CX-30, but all of those smaller competitors are nicer to drive. Some of them are also more practical, since the 2023 500X's narrow rear seats and limited load compartment severely limit its use.

The 2023 Fiat 500X is noted for its daring design, yet it falls short in most ways. The 500X offers good interior materials and an easy-to-use infotainment system, but it has a small load capacity, mediocre driving characteristics, and a crude transmission.