Abarth 595

Upon entering the Abarth 595, you’ll notice its refined leather cockpit that gives off a premium vibe. Its dashboard fascia is also given a new satin chrome trim. Similar to its exterior, its interior features are also designed to elevate your performance on the road and, at the same time, provide you with top-notch convenience and accessibility. The driver gets a new sporty flat-bottom steering wheel with a racing-derived viewfinder as well as a TFT instrument panel that can be switched to a racing configuration display. 

On top of this, this car is also equipped with a Uconnect system with a 7-inch touchscreen display for audio and car settings. This comes with a new splashscreen and steering wheel command features. You and your passengers can also access social networking sites like Facebook and X through this infotainment system. This hatch is definitely marketed for both younger generation drivers and older tech-savvy car enthusiasts. 

Don’t be fooled by the Abarth 595’s cute outside appearance because its exterior components are actually more functional and performance-oriented than you think. Unlike its predecessor, this hatch is given sportier features, which not only enhance the car’s look, but also help it provide better performance and just a more engaging cruising experience overall. It is given new lateral air intakes on the rear bumper, allowing more air to flow to its engine and intercooler. For better traction, this car was given a front rear bumper, side skirts, and a rear extractor. In addition, its front end was also redesigned for an improved heat management and an increased cooling capacity by 18%.

Aside from this, the Abarth 595 is also given a more sophisticated silhouette compared to its predecessor’s. It comes with a new satin chrome trim that blends well with its body color. In terms of dimensions, this 4-seater hot hatch is 3,657 mm in length, 1,627 mm in width, and 1,485 mm in height. It runs on a set of 16-inch alloy wheels.

The Abarth 595 utilizes a suspension combination of a MacPherson suspension with an anti roll-bar at the front, while a torsion beam with the same feature at the rear. This car has good absorption of bumps, firm maneuvering, and good handling thanks to its suspension setup. Hence, this car can offer you a comfortable and smooth city driving experience on a daily basis. However, it is still better to avoid rough terrains and overly-uneven roads since it only has a 105-110 mm ground clearance. 

The Abarth 595 is powered by a 1.4L, straight 4-cylinder T-JET engine that produces a maximum power output of 145 hp and a maximum torque of 206 Nm. It runs on 5-speed manual transmission and has a maximum speed of 210 kmph. With this in mind, this car’s performance and throttle response are definitely not what you would expect from a hatchback that has a cute stature. This drives exceptionally-well on city roads and highways for small hatchback standards. It is also a good daily vehicle since it has a decent fuel economy, considering it runs on manual transmission.

In terms of safety, the Abarth 595 is equipped with warnings for door ajar, seat belts, and engine check, front and side impact beams, parking and crash sensors, driver and passenger airbags, day and night rear view mirror, and a rear camera. This car utilizes ventilated brake discs at the front and basic discs at the rear. Its braking system is equipped with an anti-locking system and an electronic brakeforce distribution. 

Honestly, buying this car is still impractical when you consider its price and its potential high maintenance costs in the future. Many Filipinos would still prefer a Toyota Wigo or Mitsubishi Mirage in terms of practicality and long-term reliability. However, you won’t get the Abarth’s level of performance from these Asian cars. Hence, if you prefer a hatchback with more power, then the 595 is a great choice for you.