Used Fiat Tipo Cross for sale

What types of used Fiat Tipo Cross cars are there?

The Fiat Tipo Cross is based on Fiat’s family hatchback, which was on sale between 2015 and 2023.

Although the Tipo was available in estate and saloon formats, the Tipo Cross was exclusive to the hatchback model.

We like the 100hp 1.0-litre petrol engine because it balances performance and fuel economy well. Because it’s turbocharged, it feels punchier than you might expect, unlike the non-turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol engine you find in newer Fiat 500 cars.

There’s also a 1.5-litre petrol engine, but for most drivers who spend most of their time driving alone, the 1.0-litre is the best pick.

Popular Fiat Tipo Cross trims

Cross is the trim level, so there are no variants to have to contend with. That being said, it’s sometimes marketed as a separate model from the Tipo.

> Fiat Tipo Cross - compared with the standard hatchback, its suspension has been raised by 37mm

Fiat Tipo Cross history

The Fiat Tipo Cross only became available after the regular Tipo got a facelift, which means it was on sale for just two years.

> Fiat Tipo Cross (2021) - the standard Tipo was launched in 2015, but the Cross model didn’t arrive until the facelifted car launched with a revised styling and a new badge on the nose

What features does the Fiat Tipo Cross have?

Besides the 37mm raised suspension and rugged styling, the Fiat Tipo Cross comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control and digital climate control.

In terms of tech, the seven-inch digital driver’s display is paired with another seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

You also get front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera and the usual array of safety kit like a lane support system and driver drowsiness monitoring.

Is the Fiat Tipo Cross reliable?

The Fiat Tipo might not be as common as other family hatchbacks, but it still has a great reliability track record.

It’s backed by Fiat’s related brands, which include Jeep and Alfa Romeo, but more broadly, it also shares some parts with Citroen, Peugeot and Vauxhall cars.

How much does the Fiat Tipo Cross cost to run?

According to Fiat’s official figures, the 1.0-litre petrol engine is capable of 48mpg, and we think that’s genuinely attainable on a long run.

What’s more, insurance costs, tax and other maintenance should be about as affordable as it gets in this category of car.

Who is the Fiat Tipo Cross suitable for?

A used Fiat Tipo Cross for sale will appeal to families who need the practicality and affordability of a hatchback, but its unique rugged styling gives it an edge over many rivals.

Fiat reckons it should count the Renault Captur and Hyundai Kona among its rivals, but they’re true crossovers. We think it’s more similar to the Ford Focus Active – another raised hatchback.