Abarth 595 (2012-2024) review – low on sophistication, big on fun
Abarth 595 (2012-2024) review – low on sophistication, big on fun
There are faster and more accomplished hot hatches out there, but it's hard not to fall for the 595's recipe for simple, honest fun
18 Dec 2024
Abarth 695 75 Anniversario edition 2024 review – a fitting send-off for Abarth’s hot supermini?
Abarth 695 75 Anniversario edition 2024 review – a fitting send-off for Abarth’s hot supermini?
Production of the Abarth 595 and 695 has come to a close; a drive in the 75 Anniversario edition reminds us what we’ll be missing
27 Aug 2024
The petrol-powered Abarth 500 has been discontinued after 16 years
The petrol-powered Abarth 500 has been discontinued after 16 years
Abarth shuts up shop on the petrol-powered 595 hot hatch after a long and successful run
21 Aug 2024
The Abarth 695 just won’t die – meet the new 75 Anniversario special edition
The Abarth 695 just won’t die – meet the new 75 Anniversario special edition
After 16 years in production, Abarth’s Fiat 500-based hot hatch is still alive and kicking. This latest version pays tribute to the firm’s 75 annivers…
12 Feb 2024
Abarth 500e 2023 review
Abarth 500e 2023 review
There’s already an electric version of the Fiat 500; now here’s the go-faster model, with the scorpion badge, a very useful 152bhp, and a rather lofty…
24 Sep 2023
All-electric Abarth 500e on sale from £34,195
All-electric Abarth 500e on sale from £34,195
Abarth is opening a new, all-electric chapter with the Abarth 500e, which will arrive as a compact hot hatch to rival the Mini Cooper E
4 May 2023
All-electric Abarth 500 to launch on November 22
All-electric Abarth 500 to launch on November 22
Abarth’s next-generation is just around the corner as its first EV gears up for launch
8 Nov 2022
Abarth F595 revealed as Formula 4-inspired hot hatch
Abarth F595 revealed as Formula 4-inspired hot hatch
The Abarth 595 range has expanded once more, this time with a model celebrating its Formula 4 involvement
16 Jul 2021
Abarth 595 Esseesse review
Abarth 595 Esseesse review
Objectively compromised, but subjectively a hugely likeable hot hatchback
20 Jun 2019
Abarth 595 gets mild styling tweaks and louder exhaust
Abarth 595 gets mild styling tweaks and louder exhaust
All four Abarth 595 hot city car models have been updated while the special edition 695 has also received tweaks for 2019
3 Sep 2018
Abarth 595 Competizione review
Abarth 595 Competizione review
Is the tiny Italian hatch's character any more than just skin deep?
6 Jul 2016
Abarth 695 Biposto Record edition debuts
Abarth 695 Biposto Record edition debuts
Limited edition of Abarth's crazy hot hatch celebrates one of Carlo Abarth's speed records
18 Nov 2015
New Abarth 595 special edition has MotoGP kudos
New Abarth 595 special edition has MotoGP kudos
Yamaha Factory Racing Edition celebrates Abarth's involvement with the successful MotoGP outfit
16 Oct 2015
Abarth 595 Trofeo Edition debuts – 250 for UK market only
Abarth 595 Trofeo Edition debuts – 250 for UK market only
Special edition references the Trofeo Abarth race series
11 Sep 2015
Abarth 595 Competizione gets power and equipment upgrades
Abarth 595 Competizione gets power and equipment upgrades
Fiat’s effervescent hot hatch gets a healthy power boost and new colours and kit
19 May 2015
Fiat 500 Abarth buying guide
Fiat 500 Abarth buying guide
The reborn fast 500 is reliable, holds its value well and is a hoot to drive. Here’s what you need to know
30 Dec 2014
Abarth 595 50th Anniversary review, price and specs
Abarth 595 50th Anniversary review, price and specs
The Abarth 595 50th Anniversary celebrates 50 years of Abarth-tuned Fiat 500s, though it costs £30k. Watch out Mini GP?
8 Jan 2014
Abarth 500C convertible review, price and specs
Abarth 500C convertible review, price and specs
Convertible Fiat 500C gets the Abarth hot hatchback treatment
3 Sep 2013
Abarth 500 and 595 update
Abarth 500 and 595 update
Fiat has given the 500 Abarth range a bit of a refresh, bringing two new higher powered and better equipped models to the UK, dropping the price of th…
2 Aug 2012
Abarth 695 Maserati UK prices
Abarth 695 Maserati UK prices
The Abarth 695 Maserati edition has been priced at £32,000 in the UK, after it was unveiled at the Geneva motor show
22 May 2012
Abarth 500 holds value
Abarth 500 holds value
Fiat's Abarth 500 flies the flag for hot hatchbacks when it comes to depreciation resistance
26 Mar 2012
Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati
Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati
This Fiat 500C-based special edition will offer lashings of Maserati-inspired leather and performance upgrades.
21 Feb 2012
Abarth 500 review
Abarth 500 review
We're very familiar with the Abarth 500 in pokey Esseesse trim, but what's the entry-level 133bhp car like to drive?
18 Jan 2012
Abarth 695 video review
Abarth 695 video review
Chris Harris reviews Abarth's 'Ferrari hot hatch', the pricey but fun 695 Tributo, on video
9 Nov 2011
Abarth 695 Competizione
Abarth 695 Competizione
Abarth unveils new hot hatchbacks at Frankfurt, the hardcore 695 Competizione, Punto SuperSport and 500 Cabrio Italia
13 Sep 2011
Hardcore new Abarths
Hardcore new Abarths
Abarth unveils a range of new hot hatchbacks, the hardcore 695 Competizione, Punto SuperSport and 500 Cabrio Italia
30 Aug 2011
Abarth 500C road test
Abarth 500C road test
Fiat's official tuning arm gets to work on the convertible 500. Roger Green reports on Abarth's latest
17 Jun 2010
evo races in Abarth Trofeo
evo races in Abarth Trofeo
evo's Roger Green enters the Abarth 500 Trofeo championship via an under-prepared race at Silverstone
5 May 2010
New Abarth hatches
New Abarth hatches
Abarth to take new 500 Convertible and Punto Evo hot hatches to Geneva motor show
25 Feb 2010
500 Assetto Corse
500 Assetto Corse
Roger Green tackles Bedford's West Circuit with the 190bhp Abarth 500 Assetto Corse
7 Dec 2009
Abarth 500 rally
Abarth 500 rally
Abarth launches the 500 R3T, 178bhp rally car set to star in a one-make series
28 Sep 2009
