Abarth is made for real enthuastic car lovers who want to stand out of the mainstream car boredom like BMW and other big brands does. Love this car so much and the community around it.
Reminds me of when I drove an Audi A1. Not huge amounts of power, but lots of smiles and very Chuck-able. The spoiler on the back really sets it off. Looks like a fun trip 👍
I have a big itch for one of these 595’s/695’s as I think they are really cool and look great and fun to drive. Great video. I’m not sure of the two tone paint scheme on this ‘hero’ car, but more I look at it the more I like it.
I think that Abarth could easily give more power without rising the emissions, as there are a lot of tuning companies offering remaps of the ECU stage 1 with an extra 25 HP and 75 of NM (which I got on my comp) without a rise in consumption. The main issue is that you have to stick to the higher quality petrol (at least 98 RON), which allows a faster ignition. As there are a lot of countries where this type of petrol is scarse or even not available, Abarth doesn't want to take the risk, because on the long run you could end up with engine damage.
Brilliant video. What an absolutely stunning car. I totally love it especially the colour combo and body styling and of course the rear wing. Great to see the craic that Stef and you are having.
Love Abarths, especially this 695, but the reliability of these things have always frightened me - I know a few people who have had either Fiat 500s or Abarth 500/595 etc. that have had serious electrical issues within a few years of ownership. Great video as always Pete!
OK, genuinely valid question. I've got two young kids and enjoy a practical car. I've been pining for a Golf R for ages. But I've recently bought a Grand Scenic (shed) to ferry the kids about and dump runs; something to run until I start a new lease. I never considered a two car scenario. HOWEVER, I'm now thinking I keep the shed AND get an Abarth. Specs-wise, got nothing on the Golf R.... But.... This car looks oodles of fun and is essentially half the price of the Golf R. What the hell do I do!!???
Another amazing video, I was smiling watching you drive around the track and I wasn’t even driving. I could feel what a fun car it was through your happiness. Was brilliant to watch. Although I did get questions from Thomas and William what you meant by spanking lol 🙄 and giving it the berries lol.
Another great video. These are a bit “marmite” to me (Sorry Stef ABtv). Wheel arches and sills look like they are left in primer. Not my cup of tea! With my disability I can’t get in a Vauxhall Adam. I guess I’d have similar issues with this. I’m playing catch-up. Too many car channels. Yours and Stef’s highly rated.
Cracking video... you two should be on Top Gear! Out of interest what tyres were on it?? I changed from p zero to PS4 on my comp and transformed the car.
Strange, it's only a few days since I just had to get into the Abarth car configurator, and I have to have a convertible, and accidentally an automatic gear. But they are damn expensive in the right spec
Hi Ped Pocket Rocket for sure.🥰🥰🥰 Maybe not perfect but what fun, and has Character in spades. Would love to get my better half to trade in her 500C for one of these, but would not think the boy racer image would be her style.😂😂
Good video again and collab. The car itself is very much emperor's new clothes for me and looks far too understreery. Time the 500 was updated for the 2020s.
Great vid Peter and great timing too. I took your advice and bought my niece a 595 Competizione today which she gets next Saturday on her birthday. Off to Japan for GP tomorrow. Couldn't stop laughing at the test drive looked wicked. Great vid and thanks for the advice mate much appreciated
@@PetrolPed Lol tell them 10% commission I thinks fair Peter. I did tell the dealer though a guy with a youtube channel recommended the car called Petrol Ped. Go take a look at his car reviews really good. Now weve just to wait to see her face when she gets it, should be funny !!
...does anyone know if the Abarth 695 can be exported/imported to the US? If so, does it need modifications? This lefthand drive version "appears" to meet US safety spec based on the Abarth last being sold here.
It's damn cool by any means. But I just wanted to ask, have you ever driven one of the original Fiat 500s? I haven't, but I imagine they are pretty slow with only 13bhp.
hey i am 5 year old user of 1 gen fiat 500 with 1.2 with basic tream the car weights just 950kg and produce 69 ponnys :D i Live in italian mountains and i have to say.. i also driven 3 liter BMW with full M pack.. and it was not even close to amount of fun i had compared to fiat 500... The car is so nimble and so square that it feels so good at corners.. that u don't even care about the low power.... the low power makes it even better... because u feel everything... if u don't care momentum on corner and u are to low on revs u are feel that u fucked up :D so each time u drive u learn and learn and it is so much fun... als u can drive around city like on track.. and u will be in speed limits most of the time.. haveing a blast!... I few times followed audi TT-RS and one time 911 GT3 on very tight mountain road... at night... and we had awesome flow etc... ofc when there was a bit of straight the audi just teleported like crazy... Honestly a fiat 500 gen 1. basic spec with 1.2 engine is so so much fun!
@@MaciekJutrzenka I haven't driven one, but I have driven five and owned two classic Minis. The feeling is the same, a wheel at each corner, stiff suspension, light weight and a little power. So much fun!
is it just me but dosn't sound as good as 2018 models? Also. limited edition and no carbon seat and no carbon dashboard? the 595 comp had all of that. and i feel even sounded better.
You really should learn how to negotiate a manual gearbox!!! Lol, only joking, . Looks like a major fun day out! Shame it doesn't have 300PS and less understeer.
@@PetrolPed I reckon we're not too far from the day when changing gear manually will be like using an analogue typewriter! Auto gearboxes have come on massively and we're not too far from the day when electric cars with their single gears will rule the roost! Loving your channel by the way!
Enjoyed the video as always :) The car is a disappointment to me. It’s essentially a 180hp Comp, with some aesthetic changes. The contrasting skirts and arches work on the original - on this it doesn’t work. I love the roof and the spoiler. But let’s get real FCA need to start investing. This platform is now ancient - it’s still running a 5 speed gearbox for gods sake! It’s not 2008 anymore FCA!!
Maciek Jutrzenka yes it will - but they will also keep producing this platform alongside it. The electric 500 is going to be significantly more expensive.
Tend to agree with the comments. Except the gr8 box comment. More gears equals more weight. Thing that kills it for me is the wet fast exhaust...doesnt live up to it's previous high standard. Sadly I feel we are just we are just going to see fatter...uglier... less sonorous cars. Think I'll be picking up a comp. Smile factor is huge when driving it. More hp does not always equal more fun..
Over 10 years since the first 500 abarth now. I think Fiat could make more new money if they cashed in on the heritage of Abarth but with something fresh. This car might be fun but how about a low roof longer wheelbase car? The driving position needs to be relaxed and the steering needs full adjustment plus the exterior needs more aggression and less baby fiat. Also hard to hear Abarth mispronounced.
Love the Abarth - but it’s getting boring to see another theme wrapped around the same chassis and engine. Fiat/Abarth need to adapt soon before being left too far behind the other manufacturers
В честь своего семидесятилетия ателье Abarth для тех, кто предпочитает марку Abarth Days, в Милане предоставило новый уникальный шедевр - хот-хэтч Abarth 695 70°Anniversario. Мы предоставляем вам обзор с фото, видео, комплектацией и техническими характеристиками нового хот-хэтча Abarth 695 70°Anniversario: westicar.ru/evropeyjskie/fiat/262-abarth-695-70-anniversario
What are the stats 0 - 100kph? Fuel consumption . Why not a 6 speed box. for out of city driving /autoroute etc. So will there be a RD allocation for the UK? What is the approx. Price is the approx. price in the U K So a cramped 2 seater with bugger all storage for kids or shopping, so a price North of £25k I would spend my hard earned on a Mazda MX3
the RHD versions of Arbarths are terrible as the foot-well is small it barely accommodates the little pedals - let alone some actual feet. Undriveable for more than about 1/2 an hour
So to summarise: -seating position still rubbish -brakes still throw on hazzards far too early -way way too much steering lock needed on tight bends -understeer -still the same crap 5 speed gearbox Cmon abarth! This is so bloody lazy! How hard can it be to actually make one of these cars half decent! It’s why I ditched mine for a JCW mini. Better centre of gravity, better steering, better brakes, better chassis and better handling.
@@Roadwarrior92 I bought the coupe rather than the standard mini.. feels like it has just as much character to me :) I did like the fiat for town driving, but in every other way it was very flawed. Super noisy on the road, very cheap materials inside, low rent interior given the cost of an abarth, and absolutely shocking seating position.
*another mega trip together mate! See you soon!*
EPIC !
Great to see a manufacture remembering their history.
A car that makes your journey a bit of fun, and put a smile on your face.
Abarth is made for real enthuastic car lovers who want to stand out of the mainstream car boredom like BMW and other big brands does. Love this car so much and the community around it.
I agree 👍
Nice looking Abarth also nice to see T-Shirt not tucked in looking like everyone’s favourite GDad...sartorial elegance
Saves a lot of grief 😂
Reminds me of when I drove an Audi A1. Not huge amounts of power, but lots of smiles and very Chuck-able.
The spoiler on the back really sets it off. Looks like a fun trip 👍
Mega trip, but not as good as the one I have this week 😜
That gearbox took a bath that's for sure.. Really enjoyed this video.. Awesome, thanks.
There's one on there somewhere 😂
@@PetrolPed Crash box? :-)
I have a big itch for one of these 595’s/695’s as I think they are really cool and look great and fun to drive. Great video. I’m not sure of the two tone paint scheme on this ‘hero’ car, but more I look at it the more I like it.
It's certainly a grower 👍
I think that Abarth could easily give more power without rising the emissions, as there are a lot of tuning companies offering remaps of the ECU stage 1 with an extra 25 HP and 75 of NM (which I got on my comp) without a rise in consumption. The main issue is that you have to stick to the higher quality petrol (at least 98 RON), which allows a faster ignition. As there are a lot of countries where this type of petrol is scarse or even not available, Abarth doesn't want to take the risk, because on the long run you could end up with engine damage.
As an Abarth owner... I love the look and the car.
It does look cool 👍
Brilliant video. What an absolutely stunning car. I totally love it especially the colour combo and body styling and of course the rear wing. Great to see the craic that Stef and you are having.
We sure had a laugh 👍
Great Chanel, great job, shame that un México we don't have 695, You must get one of these
Cheers Carlos 👍
A beautiful little car, easily tuned
Oh yes 👍
Love Abarths, especially this 695, but the reliability of these things have always frightened me - I know a few people who have had either Fiat 500s or Abarth 500/595 etc. that have had serious electrical issues within a few years of ownership. Great video as always Pete!
I mean, it's still a fiat at the end of the day. Their not exactly known for their reliability.
I’ve owned two and never had a single problem. Covered 40-50 thousand miles.
I have someone say this about every single car I review 👍
It appears to have a lot of “smiles” per hour judging by the grinning going on Mr Ped !! 👍🏻🇨🇦
Lots 👍
OK, genuinely valid question. I've got two young kids and enjoy a practical car.
I've been pining for a Golf R for ages. But I've recently bought a Grand Scenic (shed) to ferry the kids about and dump runs; something to run until I start a new lease.
I never considered a two car scenario. HOWEVER, I'm now thinking I keep the shed AND get an Abarth. Specs-wise, got nothing on the Golf R.... But.... This car looks oodles of fun and is essentially half the price of the Golf R.
What the hell do I do!!???
Get the Abarth and enjoy your weekends 😂
@@PetrolPed 😂😂😂 I'll also use it to pop to Aldi. That's what I'll tell the wife anyway. 👍🏼
My 9 and 11 year olds fit in the back seat of my Abarth. I say go for it!
Its days like that, you wish your behind a desk pushing a pen.!!!! You lucky lucky .....!!!!!! Great car , great fun, great vid guys xx
Very lucky indeed 👍
I giggled all the way with you , nice job .
I think you do the best in-car footage of all of em mate well done..
Thank you. I try really hard to make it immersive 👍
Watching the back catalogue... Stef and you are better than Top Gear!
Thanks Keith, now if you could let Top Gear know that would be amazing 😜😂
That looks like so much fun, but I'm still not sure on the colour combo 🤔
They are doing 5 colours 👍
@@PetrolPed Thank God for that, haha
Another amazing video, I was smiling watching you drive around the track and I wasn’t even driving. I could feel what a fun car it was through your happiness. Was brilliant to watch. Although I did get questions from Thomas and William what you meant by spanking lol 🙄 and giving it the berries lol.
Oops 😂
A great video Peter ... Need to follow in your footsteps , I'm inspired mate .
Do it 💪👍
More than 180bhp they would have to add OPF and I am glad they didn’t to keep the noise , glad you explained it as I was wondering ...
Great video Pete,I absolutely love the abarth,such a great looking car,and sounds awesome 👌👍😃
I love them too now 👍
Are the typically chrome bits(door handles, mustache, and rear lift gate cover), a brushed or matte aluminum on this one?
Another great video. These are a bit “marmite” to me (Sorry Stef ABtv). Wheel arches and sills look like they are left in primer. Not my cup of tea! With my disability I can’t get in a Vauxhall Adam. I guess I’d have similar issues with this. I’m playing catch-up. Too many car channels. Yours and Stef’s highly rated.
Cheers Andrew 👍
Sorry, Pete missed this one late in from work but great Monday night vid nonetheless. Reg`s Steve.
No worries 👍
Cracking video... you two should be on Top Gear! Out of interest what tyres were on it?? I changed from p zero to PS4 on my comp and transformed the car.
Why the heck did I move to Oz?! Thanks Pete, great content as per the norm.
The Maloo 👏
That rear Wing would make more sense to put it on the front 😜. But nice little car 👍
That Car is Nice... Wow... Dreamcar....😎👍🤠🥇💰🚗💨🙏❣️ thanks for the Video..
My pleasure 👍
Strange, it's only a few days since I just had to get into the Abarth car configurator, and I have to have a convertible, and accidentally an automatic gear. But they are damn expensive in the right spec
It can certainly add up 😬
Great video, thank you. Should I ask about cost?
The UK price will be £29,695 😜
Hi Pete, another great vid as per mate 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Cheers 👍
We need another Panda 100hp-or maybe a Panda 180hp!Same underpinnings/similar so could be done.
Nice little car that mate.I like them! Bang for your buck 🍻👍
Yep, although this one is £29,695 😬
Petrol Ped How much! 😳
Hi Ped
Pocket Rocket for sure.🥰🥰🥰 Maybe not perfect but what fun, and has Character in spades. Would love to get my better half to trade in her 500C for one of these, but would not think the boy racer image would be her style.😂😂
I'm sure you could persuade her 😜
Good video again and collab.
The car itself is very much emperor's new clothes for me and looks far too understreery. Time the 500 was updated for the 2020s.
I agree 👍
Great vid Peter and great timing too. I took your advice and bought my niece a 595 Competizione today which she gets next Saturday on her birthday. Off to Japan for GP tomorrow. Couldn't stop laughing at the test drive looked wicked. Great vid and thanks for the advice mate much appreciated
I'll let the guys a Abarth know I've just sold another car for them 😜
@@PetrolPed Lol tell them 10% commission I thinks fair Peter. I did tell the dealer though a guy with a youtube channel recommended the car called Petrol Ped. Go take a look at his car reviews really good. Now weve just to wait to see her face when she gets it, should be funny !!
I might be willing to travel to Belgium for a Spa... 🤔🤷🏻♂️
Not sure I’d go all the way to Italy for A Bath..... 😳🤦🏻♂️
See what you did there 👏
is it possible to deactivate the blinkers everytime you brake hard? Many other cars do this also.
I'm not sure but I don't think so 🤔
...does anyone know if the Abarth 695 can be exported/imported to the US? If so, does it need modifications?
This lefthand drive version "appears" to meet US safety spec based on the Abarth last being sold here.
I not sure. Sorry 😪
It's damn cool by any means. But I just wanted to ask, have you ever driven one of the original Fiat 500s? I haven't, but I imagine they are pretty slow with only 13bhp.
No, but hope to soon 👍
hey i am 5 year old user of 1 gen fiat 500 with 1.2 with basic tream the car weights just 950kg and produce 69 ponnys :D i Live in italian mountains and i have to say.. i also driven 3 liter BMW with full M pack.. and it was not even close to amount of fun i had compared to fiat 500... The car is so nimble and so square that it feels so good at corners.. that u don't even care about the low power.... the low power makes it even better... because u feel everything... if u don't care momentum on corner and u are to low on revs u are feel that u fucked up :D so each time u drive u learn and learn and it is so much fun... als u can drive around city like on track.. and u will be in speed limits most of the time.. haveing a blast!... I few times followed audi TT-RS and one time 911 GT3 on very tight mountain road... at night... and we had awesome flow etc... ofc when there was a bit of straight the audi just teleported like crazy...
Honestly a fiat 500 gen 1. basic spec with 1.2 engine is so so much fun!
@@MaciekJutrzenka I haven't driven one, but I have driven five and owned two classic Minis. The feeling is the same, a wheel at each corner, stiff suspension, light weight and a little power. So much fun!
wordreet yeah u can really revit. And if i get corner and gear right it is such a satysfaction.
Pocket Rocket 👍🏁
Hell yeah !
Looks very "point n squirt" just like a classic mini 😀
VERY 👍
is it just me but dosn't sound as good as 2018 models? Also. limited edition and no carbon seat and no carbon dashboard? the 595 comp had all of that. and i feel even sounded better.
New emission regs mean cars don't quite sound as good that's for sure. It still sounds pretty good though 👍
You really should learn how to negotiate a manual gearbox!!! Lol, only joking, . Looks like a major fun day out! Shame it doesn't have 300PS and less understeer.
Only one missed up gear change...it's using the wrong hand that threw me 😂
@@PetrolPed I reckon we're not too far from the day when changing gear manually will be like using an analogue typewriter! Auto gearboxes have come on massively and we're not too far from the day when electric cars with their single gears will rule the roost! Loving your channel by the way!
why didnt use the sport map?
Enjoyed the video as always :) The car is a disappointment to me. It’s essentially a 180hp Comp, with some aesthetic changes. The contrasting skirts and arches work on the original - on this it doesn’t work. I love the roof and the spoiler. But let’s get real FCA need to start investing. This platform is now ancient - it’s still running a 5 speed gearbox for gods sake! It’s not 2008 anymore FCA!!
I don't disagree 😪
that can be sadly a problem the next fiat 500 will be fully electric.
Maciek Jutrzenka yes it will - but they will also keep producing this platform alongside it. The electric 500 is going to be significantly more expensive.
Tend to agree with the comments. Except the gr8 box comment. More gears equals more weight. Thing that kills it for me is the wet fast exhaust...doesnt live up to it's previous high standard. Sadly I feel we are just we are just going to see fatter...uglier... less sonorous cars. Think I'll be picking up a comp. Smile factor is huge when driving it. More hp does not always equal more fun..
How much it cost please.?
go kart lol as always great video
Oh yes !
It’s funny how 180bhp on a skateboard just doesn’t feel enough in 2019.
Heavier than it looks..
@@MagicAyrtonforever since when 1000kg is heavy?
@@MagicAyrtonforever what??????????
@@MagicAyrtonforever Looooool.
The car weighs 1000kg.
Over 10 years since the first 500 abarth now. I think Fiat could make more new money if they cashed in on the heritage of Abarth but with something fresh. This car might be fun but how about a low roof longer wheelbase car? The driving position needs to be relaxed and the steering needs full adjustment plus the exterior needs more aggression and less baby fiat.
Also hard to hear Abarth mispronounced.
Are you talking about when I call it Abart or when I say Abarth ? Abart is the correct way 👍
Love the Abarth - but it’s getting boring to see another theme wrapped around the same chassis and engine.
Fiat/Abarth need to adapt soon before being left too far behind the other manufacturers
I agree 👍
В честь своего семидесятилетия ателье Abarth для тех, кто предпочитает марку Abarth Days, в Милане предоставило новый уникальный шедевр - хот-хэтч Abarth 695 70°Anniversario. Мы предоставляем вам обзор с фото, видео, комплектацией и техническими характеристиками нового хот-хэтча Abarth 695 70°Anniversario: westicar.ru/evropeyjskie/fiat/262-abarth-695-70-anniversario
What are the stats 0 - 100kph? Fuel consumption .
Why not a 6 speed box. for out of city driving /autoroute etc. So will there be a RD allocation for the UK?
What is the approx. Price is the approx. price in the U K So a cramped 2 seater with bugger all storage for kids or shopping, so a price North of £25k I would spend my hard earned on a Mazda MX3
No space for 6sp and yes RHD for the UK. In the UIK it will be £29,695 😜
@@PetrolPedThanks for the reply and detail but what a ludicrous price.
@@PetrolPedwww.evo.co.uk/abarth/500/595 other options at a lot less money, just as much fun. .www.evo.co.uk/abarth/500/595
@@PetrolPedua-cam.com/video/ZmEdDiCG3iE/v-deo.html
the RHD versions of Arbarths are terrible as the foot-well is small it barely accommodates the little pedals - let alone some actual feet.
Undriveable for more than about 1/2 an hour
Not the best driving position for sure 😂
Most upgraded cars are never as nice to live with as they become very laggy to drive.
Hi Pete
Hi Bud 👋
The lag in 2nd looks annoying. I can imagine you reaching for 1st but then revving out too quickly. Shame.
Understeer is good
Not sure it is 🤔
I just think with a car of this size , Understeer would make it more of a challenging drive however , i do see how it can be a bad thing too...😁👍
👍😂🚗✅
think it looks crap tbh, looks dated, they need to make a new model.. this wont sell.. same car for what 10 years now?
First
BOOM 💥
First 😊😊
Second 😜
So to summarise:
-seating position still rubbish
-brakes still throw on hazzards far too early
-way way too much steering lock needed on tight bends
-understeer
-still the same crap 5 speed gearbox
Cmon abarth! This is so bloody lazy! How hard can it be to actually make one of these cars half decent!
It’s why I ditched mine for a JCW mini. Better centre of gravity, better steering, better brakes, better chassis and better handling.
Abarth still has more character though, imo of course.
@@Roadwarrior92 I bought the coupe rather than the standard mini.. feels like it has just as much character to me :)
I did like the fiat for town driving, but in every other way it was very flawed. Super noisy on the road, very cheap materials inside, low rent interior given the cost of an abarth, and absolutely shocking seating position.