Abarth 595

Model reviewed: 595 esseesse
“As something to simply give you a bit of a laugh behind the wheel of, the Abarth 595 Esseesse is a compelling option. Its raucous exhaust note and brutal engine are particular highlights, and it has the head-turning looks that makes it so popular with Instagram influencers if that’s your thing.”
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Model reviewed: Hatchback
Score: 5.5 / 10
“Great little car!”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Abarth 595 is a racy hot hatchback with the sweet looks of the iconic city car – but a firm ride lets it down”
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Model reviewed: Esseesse
Score: 6 / 10
“Climb aboard the 595 Esseesse and the first thing you’ll notice are those new leather trimmed Sabelt bucket seats.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Abarth 595 is definitely not without its flaws – pricey, short on safety kit, hard ride – but it delivers a raucously fun driving experience. While most city cars opt for comfort and economy, the Abarth 595 is a very nippy car which keeps its retro, stylish looks, but adds a big dose of aggression.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“This raucous little Fiat adheres to the golden rule of warm hatches: put a broad smile on the driver’s face.”
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Model reviewed: Esseesse
Score: 7 / 10
“For starters, it really does look good, its white wheels and Abarth graphics giving it real pugnacious kerb appeal.”
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Model reviewed: 595C Competizione Cabriolet
Score: 8 / 10
“The Abarth 595C Competizione is one of those cars that makes little logical sense, but nevertheless brightens the automotive landscape – the kind of car that inspires a nod of respect whenever you pass someone enamoured enough to have put down the funds.”
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Model reviewed: 595 esseesse
Score: 8 / 10
“If you want a characterful and fun hot hatch, the Abarth brand more than delivers.”
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Model reviewed: 595C Turismo Cabriolet
Score: 8 / 10
“While it mightn’t be the fastest or the best-driving small hot hatch out there, the Abarth 595 Turismo more than makes up for it with its big personality, the fact that it makes a big noise and the fact that it feels like a genuine sports car in a dinky Matchbox-style package.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“The Abarth 595 is a sporty hatchback based on the Fiat 500 that is characterful and fun to drive”
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Model reviewed: 595C Cabriolet
Score: 6.4 / 10
“The Abarth 595C isn’t the best car in its class, but it can claim to be the one with the most character”
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Model reviewed: 595C Cabriolet
Score: 6 / 10
“The Abarth 595C is one of the only small hot hatches on sale which comes with a folding fabric roof. It’s great fun to drive, but its cramped cabin means it isn’t all that easy to live with.”
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Model reviewed: 595 Hatchback
Score: 6 / 10
“There’s nothing shy or retiring about the way the Abarth 595 looks and drives, but other small hot hatches are roomier inside and easier to live with.”
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Model reviewed: 595 Competizione
“This is a baby car with a menacing growl. The very head-turning bark on start-up is completely out of kilter with the cute Fiat 500 on which it’s based. In this spec you have a small car with a 180hp 1.4-litre engine, which is plenty. Especially when it sounds like a touring car.”
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Model reviewed: Esseesse
Score: 7 / 10
“Objectively compromised, but subjectively a hugely likeable hot hatchback.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Low on sophistication, high on fun – Abarth’s hatch isn’t for everyone, but some will love it.”
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Model reviewed: 595 hatchback range
Score: 6 / 10
“The Abarth 595, created by Fiat’s in house tuning arm, turned the cute and fashionable Fiat 500 into a storming little hot hatch with the requisite sporty looks as well as more power.”
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Model reviewed: 595C Cabriolet
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s certainly quick enough on the move and has a real buzzy feel about it. Thanks to the sports exhaust pipes, there’s also suitably raspy exhaust note when you accelerate, something which can be even more appreciated with the roof down.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.4 / 10
“Stylish and exciting, but not for everyone”
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Model reviewed: 595 Turismo
Score: 6 / 10
“Huge fun, tiny package”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“An addictive little begger that is much better than its list of failings would have you believe.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 4 / 10
“The Abarth 595 is startlingly quick and wonderfully stylish, but there are rivals that are both cheaper and better to drive.”
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