Abarth

Abarth 500e vs MINI Electric: 2023 twin test review
MINI Electric chasing Abarth 500e
Car group tests

Abarth 500e vs MINI Electric: 2023 twin test review

The Abarth 500e launches the Italian brand into the world of electric hot hatches – but is it more fun than a MINI Electric?
14 Oct 2023
Top 10 best small cars to buy 2023
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Best cars & vans

Top 10 best small cars to buy 2023

Small cars come in all kinds of shapes, if not sizes. Here we highlight the best new small cars on sale
12 Sep 2023
New Abarth 500e 2023 review
Abarth 500e - front
Road tests

New Abarth 500e 2023 review

Does the all-new Abarth 500e succeed in its bid to crack the EV hot-hatch sector? We hit UK roads to find out…
19 Jul 2023
New Abarth 500e electric hot hatch starts from £34,195
Abarth 500e - three cars in a row tracking
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New Abarth 500e electric hot hatch starts from £34,195

Two models have been added to the Abarth 500e range bringing with them a fresh new design
4 May 2023
Abarth announces simplified hot hatch line-up for 2022
Abarth MY23
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Abarth announces simplified hot hatch line-up for 2022

Customers can choose between the Abarth 595 or the feistier 695 variant, with Turismo or range-topping Competizione trims available
11 Nov 2022
New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend
Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally - action
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New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally pays homage to rallying legend

Huge adjustable rear wing, plus redeveloped exhaust system and tweaked suspension feature on rally-inspired limited edition Abarth
5 May 2022
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022
2022 Abarth 595 & 695
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Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022

Hot hatch maker Abarth has revised its entire line-up
18 Mar 2022

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Fiat 500 Abarth review
Abarth 595 Competizione - front
In-depth reviews

Fiat 500 Abarth review

Fiat 500 Abarth is a racy hot hatchback with the sweet looks of the iconic city car - but a firm ride lets it down
20 Feb 2022
New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links
Abarth F595 - front
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New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links

The Abarth F595 is the latest limited run version of the hot hatch, and it comes with unique design elements and a new exhaust system
15 Jul 2021
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse hot hatchback launched
Abarth 695 Esseesse - front
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New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse hot hatchback launched

The new flagship Abarth 695 Esseesse boasts a 178bhp engine and a lightweight aluminium bonnet
2 Jul 2021
Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in an Abarth 695 70th Anniversario
Abarth 695 75th Anniversario Shelsley Hill Climb
Features

Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in an Abarth 695 70th Anniversario

We tackled the fearsome Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Fiat's 178bhp hot hatch
6 May 2021
New virtual reality test drive puts you in the driving seat
Virtual reality test drive
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New virtual reality test drive puts you in the driving seat

Abarth trials a new virtual reality test drive experience for potential customers, enabling them try its cars while staying socially distanced
8 Feb 2021
The greatest ever Abarths
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The greatest ever Abarths

Born from a racing team, Abarth has become synonymous with performance and personality. We take a look at some of the cars to wear the scorpion badge
5 May 2020
Celebrating Abarth's 70th anniversary
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Celebrating Abarth's 70th anniversary

It's Abarth's 70th anniversary and we have been invited to Milan to join the party as thousands of fans celebrate the tuning company
27 Nov 2019
New Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 2019 review
Abarth 695 70th Anniversario - front tracking
Road tests

New Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 2019 review

The Abarth 695 70th Anniversario marks 70 years since the firm was founded, but is it the ultimate Abarth?
10 Oct 2019
Limited Edition Abarth 695 70th Anniversario launched
Abarth 695 70th Anniversario - front action
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Limited Edition Abarth 695 70th Anniversario launched

Abarth has built a special version of the 695 to commemorate its 70th Anniversary – and it’s fitted it with an adjustable rear wing
4 Oct 2019
New 163bhp Abarth 595 Pista announced for 2019
Abarth 595 Pista - front
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New 163bhp Abarth 595 Pista announced for 2019

Fiat’s performance sub-brand introduces a new mid-range version of the Abarth 595, named the Pista
16 Sep 2019
New Abarth 595 Esseesse 2019 review
Abarth 595 Esseesse - front
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New Abarth 595 Esseesse 2019 review

The new Abarth 595 Esseesse is the brand's latest version of the popular hot hatch, but is it the best yet?
21 Jun 2019
FCA Heritage Hub - the home of classic Fiats
FCA Heritage - epic journeys
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FCA Heritage Hub - the home of classic Fiats

We take a look at some stunning classic Fiats and other Italian treasures as we delve deep inside FCA's new Heritage Hub
25 May 2019
Abarth 124 Spider review
Abarth 124 Spider - front cornering
In-depth reviews

Abarth 124 Spider review

The Abarth 124 Spider is the best ‘MX-5’ you can buy, but it comes at a price
15 May 2019
Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced
Abarth 595 essessee 70th Edition - front static
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Abarth 595 70th Anniversary edition announced

Commemorative edition Abarth 595 Competizione and new 595 Esseesse launched to celebrate the firm’s platinum anniversary
29 Apr 2019
Abarth 595 essesse and 124 Rally Tribute revealed
abarth 595 esseesse static front
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Abarth 595 essesse and 124 Rally Tribute revealed

Abarth reveals new 595 esseesse hot hatch and 124 Rally Tribute special edition at Geneva Motor Show
6 Mar 2019
70th anniversary editions of the Abarth 595 and 124
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70th anniversary editions of the Abarth 595 and 124

To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Abarth 595 and 124 Spider special editions will come with commemorative badging and trim
29 Jan 2019
Mazda MX-5 vs Abarth 124 Spider
mazda mx5 vs abarth 124 spider twin test
Car group tests

Mazda MX-5 vs Abarth 124 Spider

Revamped Mazda meets Abarth cousin in roadster showdown
23 Oct 2018
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2018
Abarth 595 Competizione - front
News

Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2018

Pocket Abarth hot hatch gains minor cosmetic tweaks and a fruitier sports exhaust
10 Sep 2018
Abarth 124 GT arrives at Geneva with removable hard top
Abarth 124 GT - front
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Abarth 124 GT arrives at Geneva with removable hard top

Special edition Abarth 124 GT debuts at 2018 Geneva Motor Show, ahead of going on sale in the UK this summer
10 Sep 2018
New Abarth 124 GT 2018 UK review
Abarth 124 GT - front
Road tests

New Abarth 124 GT 2018 UK review

Hardcore Abarth fans will love the 124 GT, but the mechanically related Mazda MX-5 offers better value for money
10 Sep 2018
Hot Abarth 595 Pista races in for Geneva Motor Show
Abarth 595 Pista - Geneva front
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Hot Abarth 595 Pista races in for Geneva Motor Show

Special edition Abarth 595 keeps 158bhp 1.4-litre engine, but gains trick brakes, suspension and a telemetry system
8 Mar 2017
Abarth 124 Spider 2017 review
Abarth 124 Spider - front tracking
Road tests

Abarth 124 Spider 2017 review

The Abarth 124 roadster left us a little cold with an auto box, but it's a different story with the superb manual version
3 Feb 2017
Abarth 595 Competizione 2016 review
Abarth 595 Competizione - front
Road tests

Abarth 595 Competizione 2016 review

New Abarth 595 Competizione feels dated compared to rivals, but they can't compete with its character
8 Jun 2016
Abarth 124 Spider at Geneva: on sale now from £29,565
Abarth 124 Spider - Geneva show front/side
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Abarth 124 Spider at Geneva: on sale now from £29,565

Fiat's performance arm debuts its racy version of the 124 Spider roadster, and it's available to order now ahead of end-of-year deliveries
2 Mar 2016
Fiat's 200bhp Abarth 500X hot crossover nearly ready
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Fiat's 200bhp Abarth 500X hot crossover nearly ready

Performance-focused Abarth 500X crossover will join 124 Spider in new range of Fiat sports cars
5 Feb 2016
Limited edition Abarth 695 Biposto Record revealed
Abarth 695 Biposto Record front quarter
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Limited edition Abarth 695 Biposto Record revealed

Small run of 133 cars celebrates the 50th anniversary of Carlo Abarth's acceleration record
19 Nov 2015
Abarth on track with new 595 Yamaha special edition
Abarth 595 Yamaha
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Abarth on track with new 595 Yamaha special edition

New special edition Abarth 595 hot hatch celebrates sponsorship of MotoGP bike race
19 Oct 2015