Fiat 595 Abarth

Nine years after Fiat reimagined the 500 for the 21st century, the Abarth division breathes new life into the 595 pocket rocket. The biggest news of the long-awaited facelift for the Abarth 595 is that it gets more power.

Drive is still sent to the front axle via a manual transmission or a single clutch automatic operated through buttons on the center console. As standard, the 595 Turismo comes with Koni FSD shock absorbers at the rear. The 2016 Abarth 595 Competizione ups the ante with frequency selective damping all around. Those 17-inch alloy wheels look spot on, though.

Because it is based on the Fiat 500 facelift, it shouldn’t surprise you to find one too many aesthetic details shared between the regular model and the Abarth 595.

Source: Autoevolution.com