What is the top speed of the Abarth 595?

Abarth 595s offer a top speed range between 127mph and 140mph, depending on the version.

How much does the Abarth 595 cost?

Abarth 595 on-the-road prices RRP from £21,200 and rises to around £28,780, depending on the version.

How much mpg does the Abarth 595 get?

According to the official figures, the Abarth 595's fuel economy ranges between 35mpg and 49mpg.

What is the tax price range of the Abarth 595?

The standard UK car tax rate is currently £165. You may also have to pay higher rates based on your car’s emission levels . Learn more about car tax bands.

Abarth 595

Very stylish
Fun driving experience
Decent power from small car

Abarth 595 hatchback (2016 - )

This is a little car with a lot of character. The Abarth 595 is definitely not without its flaws – pricey, short on safety kit, hard ride – but it delivers a raucously fun driving experience. While most city cars opt for comfort and economy, the Abarth 595 is a very nippy car which keeps its retro, stylish looks, but adds a big dose of aggression.

Our verdict

Is the Abarth 595 a good car?

How we rated this car out of 5 on the following

Abarth 595 interior

Space, materials, boot size and comfort.

Abarth 595 performance

Power, handling, fuel and range.

Abarth 595 how good does it look

Abarth 595 practicality

Abarth 595 drive

Abarth 595 reliability

Abarth 595 equipment

Our expert review

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Inside, things aren’t quite as inspiring and stylish as on the outside. There are a lot of hard, plasticky fittings and panels all about the cabin. And it’s all very grey. That's weird, because base-level Fiat 500s are really stylish and colourful. One nice highlight is the boost gauge mounted on the dashboard, which adds to the drama.

You get supportive and sporty bucket seats, although the padding is rather firm; lovers of a hard mattress will rejoice, but those who prefer things softer probably won't. The high driving position won't be to everyone's taste, either, and because there’s no reach adjustment on the steering wheel, it could be tricky to find yourself a comfortable driving position.

The small touch-screen isn’t very easy to use. It’s basic, but it's also quite fiddly, and it often takes a long time to scroll through to the menu or feature that you're after. The fact there's no sat-nav, even on the options list (apart from on the odd limited-edition model), is frustrating.

When you’re on the road, you’ll need to turn the radio up loud to drown out the amount of road noise you get in the cabin, too.