2020 FIAT 500X towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- Pop AWD, 1.3L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 89 of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,600 lb
- Margin
- 400 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 48% of 3,305 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,600 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Pop AWD, $24,590.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop AWD | 1.3L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,305 lb | $24,590 |
| Trekking AWD | 1.3L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,305 lb | $25,995 |
| Sport AWD | 1.3L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,305 lb | $26,895 |
| Trekking Plus AWD | 1.3L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,305 lb | $29,495 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2016 to 2023: 2,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape | 3,500 lb | Titanium 4WD | $36,835 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 3,500 lb | GT 4WD | $33,745 |
| FIAT 500X (this car) | 2,000 lb | Pop AWD | $24,590 |
| GMC Terrain | 1,500 lb | SL FWD | $25,000 |
| Subaru Forester | 1,500 lb | AWD | $24,495 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 1,500 lb | S FWD | $24,945 |
| Buick Encore GX | 1,000 lb | Preferred FWD | $24,100 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree