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2021 FIAT 500X towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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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.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

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
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Pop AWD, $26,275.

2021 FIAT 500X tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Pop AWD1.3L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,305 lb$26,275
Trekking AWD1.3L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,305 lb$27,410
Sport AWD1.3L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,305 lb$28,265
Trekking Plus AWD1.3L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,305 lb$31,455

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,00020162018202020222023
Highest rating each year, 2016 to 2023. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2016 to 2023: 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Escape3,500 lbSEL AWD$33,205
Hyundai Santa Fe3,500 lbLimited FWD$38,750
Subaru Outback3,500 lbOnyx Edition XT AWD$35,145
Toyota RAV43,500 lbAdventure AWD$33,455
FIAT 500X (this car)2,000 lbPop AWD$26,275
Mazda CX-52,000 lbSport FWD$25,370
Nissan Rogue1,350 lbFWD S$26,050

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked