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2019 Fiat 500X gets a boost of turbocharged power

The 500X is arguably Fiat's most competitive product, but it still has a number of shortcomings.

Steven Ewing
Steven Ewing spent his childhood reading car magazines, making his career as an automotive journalist an absolute dream job. After getting his foot in the door at Automobile while he was still a teenager, Ewing found homes on the mastheads at Winding Road magazine, Autoblog and Motor1.com before joining the CNET team in 2018. He has also served on the World Car Awards jury. Ewing grew up ingrained in the car culture of Detroit -- the Motor City -- before eventually moving to Los Angeles. In his free time, Ewing loves to cook, binge trash TV and play the drums.
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Say hello to the slightly refreshed 2019 Fiat 500X.

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The big change for 2019 is the addition of a new, turbocharged engine.

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The 1.3-liter turbo-four produces 177 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque.

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A nine-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties, and all-wheel drive is standard.

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Unfortunately, the Fiat 500X isn't very good to drive.

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The car has a brittle ride and poor overall handling.

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The interior is hit or miss, with sub-par materials and cramped accommodations. 

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The 500X is more expensive than many of its competitors, too.

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Look for the 2019 Fiat 500X to hit dealerships soon.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of the 2019 Fiat 500X.

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