I've had one for 6 months now and I do love it. Using it on the motorway was the biggest surprise as I was expecting it to be horrible, but actually it's nicer to drive on the motorway than it is around town! The only compliant I'd have on long journeys is the road noise, but that's it. The seat height is easy to get used to after under a week. Chose leather sport seats over the Sabelts, although they're a £100 optional extra in the Comp over the sabelt seats which come as standard. Worth it if you want a bit more comfort, plus the leather lifts the interior as the door card inserts are also leather trimmed with that option. Turning circle in parking spaces is not great, as mentioned in the video. By far an annoyance though. It is what it is. Infotainment could be better (Apple CarPlay sometimes laggy and a bit fiddly, but the Mopar unit is getting long in the tooth now). Beats audio is 100% worth it. Only a 6 or so inch sub in the boot where the spare wheel would otherwise be. It's a £350 option - good value for money considering how pants the standard system is. I often see Fiesta ST's around and they just don't command the same presence as the Abarth. They blend in too much and seem a bit too boring (although a fantastic car no doubt). Some cars just grab you on their character alone. The Abarth is that car. If you want one, nothing else will do. The sound and drive is like crack - just so addictive and makes me smile every time. I reckon this is the closest modern day equivalent to a Renault 5 GTT.
That was a honest review and not the usual negative nit picking you always hear on what is to me the Best underrated hot hatch on the road, this marque was hardly known until more recent years, people just didn't know what the badge, marque was 🤔 The faut findings always the same, interior space, harsh ride, too much plastic going on, too much noise ! It's a performance ffs! And unlike its rivals It's a car that's hardly changed since 2008 other than a bit of a face-lift and more kit inside, mechanical it's the same from day 1 You mentioned the door handles, basically the small hinge can corrode, I spray on gt 40 on mine from time to time but it's usually cos the handle are yanked open and over time can become loose as you mentioned. The seat's was another complaint but you covered 400 miles bearing in mind those seat's aren't height adjustable but are still perfectly comfortable, the harsh ride is because its a performance car with stiffened suspension so could hardly be lol 😉 So to sum it up if you think it's too small, too uncomfortable and too noisy don't buy one but I'd recommend you'd drive one 1st Like your road test shows you'll be Amazed how good it is As I've always said to people life's too short not to have an Abarth in it ! Great review 😉👌🚗
The Fiesta ST may be the best “Drivers car” and the “most engaging” as every big reviewing company says, but I’ve driven a basic 145hp 595 and that was more fun and made me smile more than the ST!
The Competizione and Esseesse are amazing. Soon the 2021s will be available in Europe. I wish they would market them in the USA. They would s-e-l-l, for sure. Great video, btw.
Great review; I’m about taking delivery of a comp later this year. Can I ask if the MPG you achieved over the 400 miles journey was in normal or sport mode (or both)? Thanks
Also if you buy a used one replace front suspension arm bushes for uprated polyurethane bushes the standard fiat ones simply cannot cope. And dont make the same mistake as me and replace for new arms they dont last and are mega expensive just replace the bushes in your old arms
You only need the hinge kit don't waste your money buying a new handle, it's a DIY job If your unsure go on love 500 UA-cam channel, Paul has all the step by step guides, maintenance and repairs for the 500 😉👍
From Abarth UK’s point of view, and for all intensive purposes, it’s as good as a 2020 - as they’ve changed very little. That’s why they sent it over. 🤗
if you want to be in our club, you gotta get the abarth. other owners (the male one's anyway) will give you the nod when you drive past. abarth is about owning something special. trust your heart.
Is this the hot hatch king? Unique, fun and a great noise!
Biggest down falls are that you feel like your sat on top of the roof your so high up
Yeah for the taller person the seats can be very difficult. The Sabelts can be put on lowering rails though, which is helpful.
I've had one for 6 months now and I do love it. Using it on the motorway was the biggest surprise as I was expecting it to be horrible, but actually it's nicer to drive on the motorway than it is around town! The only compliant I'd have on long journeys is the road noise, but that's it.
The seat height is easy to get used to after under a week. Chose leather sport seats over the Sabelts, although they're a £100 optional extra in the Comp over the sabelt seats which come as standard. Worth it if you want a bit more comfort, plus the leather lifts the interior as the door card inserts are also leather trimmed with that option.
Turning circle in parking spaces is not great, as mentioned in the video. By far an annoyance though. It is what it is. Infotainment could be better (Apple CarPlay sometimes laggy and a bit fiddly, but the Mopar unit is getting long in the tooth now). Beats audio is 100% worth it. Only a 6 or so inch sub in the boot where the spare wheel would otherwise be. It's a £350 option - good value for money considering how pants the standard system is.
I often see Fiesta ST's around and they just don't command the same presence as the Abarth. They blend in too much and seem a bit too boring (although a fantastic car no doubt). Some cars just grab you on their character alone. The Abarth is that car. If you want one, nothing else will do.
The sound and drive is like crack - just so addictive and makes me smile every time. I reckon this is the closest modern day equivalent to a Renault 5 GTT.
I own one. Still smile everytime I step into it.
I totally understand why, epic things!
That was a honest review and not the usual negative nit picking you always hear on what is to me the Best underrated hot hatch on the road, this marque was hardly known until more recent years, people just didn't know what the badge, marque was 🤔
The faut findings always the same, interior space, harsh ride, too much plastic going on, too much noise !
It's a performance ffs!
And unlike its rivals It's a car that's hardly changed since 2008 other than a bit of a face-lift and more kit inside, mechanical it's the same from day 1
You mentioned the door handles, basically the small hinge can corrode, I spray on gt 40 on mine from time to time but it's usually cos the handle are yanked open and over time can become loose as you mentioned.
The seat's was another complaint but you covered 400 miles bearing in mind those seat's aren't height adjustable but are still perfectly comfortable, the harsh ride is because its a performance car with stiffened suspension so could hardly be lol 😉
So to sum it up if you think it's too small, too uncomfortable and too noisy don't buy one but I'd recommend you'd drive one 1st
Like your road test shows you'll be Amazed how good it is
As I've always said to people life's too short not to have an Abarth in it ! Great review 😉👌🚗
Best abarth competizione 595 review on UA-cam. Great job.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
The Fiesta ST may be the best “Drivers car” and the “most engaging” as every big reviewing company says, but I’ve driven a basic 145hp 595 and that was more fun and made me smile more than the ST!
Agreed. The ST is refined, but refined isn't always king. Sometimes a bit of raw madness is what really feels like fun.
And also the fiesta is a ford, and fords are shit
Love your videos, mate, keep up the good work!
Thanks for the kind words!
i own 64plate T-jet. its my first abarth.
the comp is my next one!
The Competition is a good upgrade to make when you're ready, superb car!
This little car has done rounds! It's a UA-cam star in its own right. It's not a criticism.... As I own a 595 in that colour
It’s done a few miles now too. I guess it’s such a lovely spec they don’t want to de fleet it! :)
The Competizione and Esseesse are amazing. Soon the 2021s will be available in Europe. I wish they would market them in the USA. They would s-e-l-l, for sure. Great video, btw.
Thanks a lot! Hopefully soon they'll be available in the USA too. :)
Great review; I’m about taking delivery of a comp later this year. Can I ask if the MPG you achieved over the 400 miles journey was in normal or sport mode (or both)? Thanks
Mix of both, but many hours sat consistently at 70mph.
This car needs a Limited slop differential as standard, not as an extortionate optional extra.
Is an Abarth 595 a reliable car? Because I am looking into getting one!
Yeah, they’re pretty reliable!
Great vid
Thanks a lot!
Also if you buy a used one replace front suspension arm bushes for uprated polyurethane bushes the standard fiat ones simply cannot cope. And dont make the same mistake as me and replace for new arms they dont last and are mega expensive just replace the bushes in your old arms
Good call. They clunk about after a while for sure.
Door handles are very well priced now ricambio ebay units are about 35 pounds brand new jusy replaced mine
Ah good to hear. I bought a hinge for about £5 delivered, but at that time if the handle had come right off it was £100 from the dealer.
You only need the hinge kit don't waste your money buying a new handle, it's a DIY job
If your unsure go on love 500 UA-cam channel, Paul has all the step by step guides, maintenance and repairs for the 500 😉👍
That is not a 2020 595 Competizione because the Record Monza exhaust is not chrome
From Abarth UK’s point of view, and for all intensive purposes, it’s as good as a 2020 - as they’ve changed very little. That’s why they sent it over. 🤗
mind is telling me: golf 7 R
heart is telling me: abarth 595 comp
what should I do ?
if you want to be in our club, you gotta get the abarth. other owners (the male one's anyway) will give you the nod when you drive past. abarth is about owning something special. trust your heart.
@@omp365 bought the abarth 595 competizione and totally in love with it..other cars are just boring compared to this little scorpion 🦂
@@EETFUK23 i couldn't agree more. well done. welcome to the club buddy. i'm getting one this year, to replace my T-jet.
Why would abarth ruin a 595 with a awful looking 500 badge on the dash
Agreed. Some effort could’ve gone into making it model specific. Sadly it’s an off the shelf FCA part, probably saves them a fortune in the long run.
TomKentMusic my mates got one but only a 135bhp model still nice though!
At 135bhp they’re still a hoot. Plus they weight 950/975kgs so the power to weight is mega.
TomKentMusic the thing I found with his car is anything after 3rd gear is dreadful compared to a fiesta st or polo gti
The 135’s aren’t supposed to compete with them really. 1.4 versus 1.6 and 2.0. Try a 180 comp, it’ll wipe the floor with most others in the segment.
Absolute joke how many ads on this video. Totaly ruins the watchability
I placed 1 half way through, any more is UA-cam specific (ie: non premium and targeted advertising etc).
the most stolen car of europe
because it's easy to steal but the value is great and it's very requested
I think range rover’s currently own that title, but yes very easy to steal - unless you put an aftermarket immobiliser and alarm on it.