The 2020 Fiat 500X is a strong offering despite Fiat being on the ropes in the USA.Although the news doesn’t seem good for Fiat, the 500X could be their ticket back.We take an in-depth look at the 500X and why it’s a good choice for buyers today.We also examine what Fiat can do, in our opinion, to get on track with consumers.

When Fiat came back to the United States in 2011, they did so on the strength of the 500. The Fiat 500, the original Mini, and other ?bubble cars? helped European nations establish their manufacturing bases after World War II. The historical significance of the 500 is unquestionable, but its future always seemed uncertain in an American market where trucks and SUVs reign supreme.

At the time, proponents insisted Fiat’s fashionable looks and Italian styling would override the “Fix It Again, Tony” acronym that haunted the automaker in years past. That seemed true for awhile as sales peaked in 2014 to about 46,000, but even that was under initial forecasts. And every year since, sales have slid in the U.S. for the Italian nameplate.
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Fiat & FCA: By The Numbers

Fiat is, for all intents and purposes, in a tight spot today. Car buyers doing a quick Google search will find little promising news as it concerns Fiat. Reviews on their vehicles are often mixed, and studies last year from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power show Fiat lacks in over...