Abarth 500 (09 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
The 500 has been a big success for Fiat, so a fiery version of the model from Abarth - a separate high-performance brand within Fiat - is no surprise. Wearing the distinctive scorpion badges, the Abarth 500 has been significantly re-engineered and is only available through the small network of Abarth dealerships. Thanks to a peppy turbocharged 1.4-litre engine, it performs as well as the striking looks suggest. Sharp steering and minimal roll in corners make it hugely fun to drive too. For those who want even more performance, there's an Esseesse version which increases engine power and adds stiffer suspension and better brakes.
4.5 out of 5

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Equipment

All Abarth 500s come with alloy wheels, air conditioning, electric windows, a CD stereo, electric mirrors, remote central locking, power steering, electronic stability control, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port for MP3 players, a trip computer and sports seats. Options include leather trim, split rear seats, a portable sat nav known as Blue&Me Map along with various Abarth branded graphics for the exterior including chequers, stripes and scorpions.

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  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Traction control
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