Sofyan keeps calling the car cute, like we're not going to notice his adorable widdle wacing outfit! 🤭
@oscarcazares29725 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@gz99755 жыл бұрын
His boyfriend must've made him wear it.
@Catalina._5 жыл бұрын
And Lucas keeps calling Sofyan's racing suit adorable 🤭
@justadudewithaniq26685 жыл бұрын
The racing suit is INSANE.
@bloopbloop20195 жыл бұрын
@@DestinationChris And I Oop-
@SIGINT0075 жыл бұрын
Drive the car, man...you were driving like you were afraid of it
@bsd1035 жыл бұрын
I think he is inexperienced with driving FWD cars fast. He was not properly using the accelerator and brakes to steer the car
@Alphaangell5 жыл бұрын
He is bad lol and the manual is way better I always think that automatics are for girls no fun at all
@NightZamora5 жыл бұрын
For real yo!
@ricardom35975 жыл бұрын
Its cuz he knows the fiat is crap and break apart
@Astrotia4 жыл бұрын
If he has the ESC on (he said Sport ESC... the Abarth has ESC ON, ESC off, and ESC full off. Sport button doesn't do a thing to the ESC), then the car's relatively spongy and feels rather iffy. ESC Off is where the car really starts to get fun, the simulated ESC actually works really well with decent trail braking and it rotates well.
@Jameo-ct2xy3 жыл бұрын
60 yo man here and I drive a 2017 Abarth and I love it . I was doing 95 on my test drive and it handled like a dream . Would have gone faster but this guys brother must have been my salesperson . This car puts a smile on my face the moment I get behind the wheel . Unlike this guy I am not afraid of my Abarth .We see a car twenty miles ahead , take it as a personel challenge to pass it , lol .
@JT-fq2bl5 жыл бұрын
Ah, exhaust porn. The 500 Abarth and Veloster N have the best exhaust noise for less than $30k
@JDMSwervo20015 жыл бұрын
J T the Veloster will last longer tho
@legoc3po6015 жыл бұрын
The Mini Cooper S or jcw have a sick exhaust as well
@jeffruebens83555 жыл бұрын
@@JDMSwervo2001 , savagegeese on KZfaq has a 10 most fun cars to drive video and the Abarth made the list, however he, Scotty Kilmer and Consumer Reports magazine survey results show it is unreliable. Maybe buy it used for its low resale value and only drive it on weekends, for fewer miles per year.
@joshuathomas5125 жыл бұрын
@Fat Buddha Awesome, I'm planning to buy a used one soon
@Mosquito33145 жыл бұрын
@Fat Buddha i agree, but scotty mostly mentions the early fiat 500 with the naturally aspirated engines. Those did break down quite often. But ever since they switched to the turbo engine for all models, the fiat 500 has been a really good affordable car. 500 Abarth obviously the top level and deff worth buying. I actually own a 500e , which come with the full abarth suspension. so its basically a tad slower abarth, but handles amazingly well
@keiy.40315 жыл бұрын
I don't know how people are complaining about a stiff factory ride. I drove it 2,500 miles across the country for a move, and I did it in heels without problems and it was absolutely acceptable in comfort. As flawed as the car is on creature features or perceived luxury, the driving experience makes up for the hard plastic (who spends time caressing soft touch dashes or A-pillars anyways?!) and weird window switch placement. I've only used the radio once to verify it works, and it's been off ever since because it's so fun to row gears in this car, even putting around town. I guess some of the boys here are getting old and cranky and can't fit into, or enjoy small fun cars like the Abarth, or Elise, or Caterhams. I even laugh when people complain they can't fit into the wonderfully bolstered Recaro seats in the Fiesta ST. It's no wonder the American market is so hard to sell sports cars to, and the take rate on manuals is abysmal here. People complain that they want a stick option, but no one buys them, and some of those that do end up complaining about lack of auto-rev matching nanny assists. You were at a driving school and should have been informed about snappy lift-off oversteer in a front engine, FWD car. It's especially prominent in the 500 that has an even worse front-rear weight distribution than most FWD cars. Most people who tune will stiffen the rear spring rate and add a tuneable front anti-sway bar to stabilize it for a more favorable front roll center and to keep the rear end planted under more advanced track situations, like threshold braking or trail braking. I have Bilstein B8's on the rears and lowered the back an inch (the car is actually raked from the factory, with a higher rear end) and it's helped the handling along with weight reduction at the front of the car. This car is reasonably capable given it's envelope limitations, and it is absolutely enjoyable to drive at non-illegal AND illegal speeds.
@Dvasqz5 жыл бұрын
I drove an abarth once and it was surprisingly fun. Not fast but really fun. Especially with the windows down and at full throttle, it sounded so good.
@discingaround4 жыл бұрын
That's why I love mine. Super fun city car, not too fast but just fast enough to be enjoyable, parks anywhere, sound great, perfect road trip car for my dog and I. Cold starts in the winter sound insanely good.
@joyceanderson32435 жыл бұрын
I have 5speed turbo 500 and love it! Take everywhere, even long road trips. To see people’s faces when I pass on hills is hilariously
@michelebicc69835 жыл бұрын
The European model has HID headlamps, Led tail lights and an upgraded infotainment system. FCA should have changed also this US model
@fj7175 жыл бұрын
Well these cars are hot there unlike in the US. We also have similar treatment of city cars here in the middle east. Perhaps comparatively cheaper gas means people prefer bigger cars.
@canto_v125 жыл бұрын
I think Fiat was unwilling to make the investment in a US-compliant facelift. Still stuck in its old ways of thinking (plan for Europe first, then decide whether to apply to North America), not a good idea when the US market is so big. American cars did, however, get the interior updates. The Euro facelift lights probably didn't comply with US DOT standards.
@justadudewithaniq26685 жыл бұрын
They sell like 2000 of these a year and are most likely merely keeping them on the market to meet or near CAFE requirements. There's no way FCA is putting ANY more money in the US version than they already have. And, while the car is 'hot' in other markets, the joke's a little on the buyer, yes? I mean, this vehicle hasn't been significantly upgraded in more than a DECADE. To put this another way, you're driving the Okay-estly Engineered Car of 2007.
@canto_v125 жыл бұрын
@@justadudewithaniq2668 Yeah that's sad and makes me wonder if I ever get the chance to buy a cheap Abarth, whether the Euro facelift lights will plug in.
@michelebicc69835 жыл бұрын
日産スカイライン I agree with you, but In Europe the 500 is in the “super mini” class, so with car like Toyota Aygo, VW Up! And similar, and they only have Halogen lights. The 500 has Bi Xenon HID
@icky_thump5 жыл бұрын
I can feel the frustration from the guy behind you. MOOOOOVE lmao
@edgardoamado70085 жыл бұрын
That’s what the civic type r should sound like.
@lilgunfighter15365 жыл бұрын
You guys are getting a rough deal in the States! In the UK I have a 2018 Abarth 595 (500 to you guys) which comes with Sabelt bucket seats, real carbon fibre interior trim, a Garrett turbo putting out 180bhp, quad exit Milli Magnilia valved exhaust, Koni FSD shocks with Eibach springs and the new updated front/rear bumpers......really cant understand why you still get the old model
@dankim70315 жыл бұрын
Because Fiat just isn't as popular in the states. No point for FCA to pour any money into bottomless pot.
@andrewallen94325 жыл бұрын
One of the big issues is the Chrysler side of FCA. They don't want anything to disrupt the sale of their trucks/suv's. They've done nothing but try to get rid of fiat in the states since their return. We're suv crazy over here and it's disappointing. I owned a 2015 Abarth 500 and loved it. I now have a 500L and it's almost as fun, super useful and am looking at grabbing another Abarth in the next year...
@macrichardson74405 жыл бұрын
So we have owned 3 Fiat 500 cars. Two Abarths we still own one Abarth. The car is a Blast to drive, total fun total bad ass fast. That is the good part. Now for the bad stuff. DON'T buy this car for any other reason than its just plain fun to drive. It is WAY over priced for what you get. There are plenty of other vehicles in the same pricepoint that offer much more features and quality. The car is all plastic which is fine FOR WHAT IT IS. You will get noticed especially with the exhaust. We do wake up the neighbors in the morning backing out of the garage, but then again, he is elderly and would sleep all day if we did not use our Abarth as his alarm clock. The worst thing about this vehicle is the depreciation. As stated, we have owned 3 of them. Expect to lose 50% of its value right off the top. Each time we traded one of ours in what we were offered was just maddening. For a vehicle to start off being so rediculously overpriced, the opposing end should be somewhat reflective of that. I bought my Abarth used and saved about 10,000. It was a year old and apparently the parents purchased it for their teenage son and he got so many tickets, they made him get rid of it. His loss, my gain as it was in literally new condition. But expect to pay 32-36,000 for a new one which is insane because of the total lack of technology, cheap materials and again, its financial disability. BUY this car ONLY IF YOU LOVE DRIVING and the money factor is way down on your list. Stop listening to old people telling you their history of "fiats used to be crap, it breaks constantly blah blah blah). This is 2019 all of our Fiats never broke, we never had them in for any repairs beyond oil change etc. The cars are pure and simple FUN and F A S T .
@mikecustoms5 жыл бұрын
yes, reviewers don't really talk much about the power delivery on the abarth, it is something quite impressive. It is way faster than 160 hp
@estefanomf5 жыл бұрын
Mac Richardson The European version of 2019 is more aggressive than this model. This seems of 2008 with some internal improvement
@KON44445 жыл бұрын
Sup? Abarth is about car fun (as you know) dont drag it down with real life issues m8 :)
@KON44445 жыл бұрын
I use one for the last year as my daily drive - AWESOME!!!!
@jennasaisquoi51745 жыл бұрын
I bought my Abarth new before returning to college. The only problems I had with it are the driver window. I treat my car like my child so it's not from slamming doors. The window wouldn't roll up at about 3000 miles. I'll have it for 2 years this September and I'm not even at 15k yet. Red leather throughout, full loaded 500 cabrio. Love it. I would love to collect more Abarths in the future, but the dwindling value upsets me as well. I wish I would have moved to an inner city before buying it also because there are horrible roads that are rough on the suspension.
@geigerzoola66425 жыл бұрын
*Scotty Kilmer faints*
@instasingingvids35295 жыл бұрын
Kershaw Silverado hahaha
@buzzhawk5 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer likes to huff used Toyota exhaust fumes.
@liamschilter60735 жыл бұрын
buzzhawk everybody that hates Scotty is just a sucker that drives a car he has deemed unreliable
@liamschilter60735 жыл бұрын
DisneyChannelFlow true
@davidcorbin64895 жыл бұрын
I,d like to know what Scotty Kilmer thinks about the merger of fiat, Chrysler ,Renault, Nissan, should be interesting.
@MrVroom15 жыл бұрын
My colleague has one of these. She's got a custom exhaust that pops & bangs like a war zone & has it tuned to 195bhp & 320lb ft of torque! She has the manual.
@MrVroom15 жыл бұрын
@vnq that's what I asked her. She went straight to a stage 2 or 3. I think she has an intercooler upgrade too. I was shocked at the torque figure too.
@JeffKing3105 жыл бұрын
vnq I could picture 220 lb ft but 320 sounds like a stretch
@keiy.40315 жыл бұрын
Maybe 230ft-lbs, but not 320 even with a turbo swap. We aren't breaking into the 300's yet with the North American Multiair engine. I'm at just over 200/230 with a Phase 2 from EC. Even the factory exhaust pops and bangs. It's the ECU tune that determines the overrun gurgle and snaps. The Europeans have definitely pushed into the 300 range, but they have the T-Jet engine and they've had the car on their shores for half a decade longer than we have, and there's a much larger modding community there.
@theafricanjumbee40575 жыл бұрын
Stop video at 4:42 to comment. That exhaust sound. No freaking way. Love it!!
@jaredshelton47185 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my tractor
@ericcurlett8115 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the srt4
@cpkdude4 жыл бұрын
Went to the Auto Show. Started the test-drive model. Listened to it again. Bought one three months later. Smile and laugh every time at start it, or press the accelerator on the highway...
@gavrielperez59095 жыл бұрын
This guy isn't a novice at racing he's a novice at driving. The abarth is awesome.
@raidersamson33565 жыл бұрын
I was lucky to drive the Abarth once, it brought a smile to my face. Very fun car!
@showtaito10755 жыл бұрын
Raider SamSon i drive it everyday
@chrismunsey31855 жыл бұрын
Front wheel drive is fine on the track. You just have no idea how to drive is all.
@_dmfd5 жыл бұрын
FWD is awesome on a track as long as suspension and center of gravity are tuned correctly. I agree that he was holding back. I'm sure with the right driver, this car could turn on a dime. But tbh I prefer FWD or even AWD on a track. Easier to claw thru corners. But just seeing him going 75 thru the straights killed me 😂😂😂 like push it man you could have hit 95-105 easily
@theredline5 жыл бұрын
David Dawson We definitely hit 97 MPH on the longest straight a few times on this track. The 500 just doesn’t really feel composed at those speeds bc it sits up so high and the back end starts to dance when you slam the brakes at those speeds. We do agree that it wasn’t fair to make the “FWD sucks” comments since this car isn’t exactly the best representation of that. We’ve driven a Civic Type R on track a few times and it was absolutely brilliant. However, our preference is still RWD or AWD because we like having the ability to steer with the throttle when coming out of corners.
@_dmfd5 жыл бұрын
@@theredline I agree, I wasn't hating! You do great reviews man, just didnt seem very comfortable here, which I can understand since of the understeer and inefficient seats. Would have been nice to see you push it a lil harder on camera tho. But also, I understand these press events, and the nerves you get when driving a loaner on a track. Like I said, I prefer AWD for tracks. Great review as always man!
@patrickzeising51795 жыл бұрын
I've owned many cars, hot rods, muscle cars bought my abarth a few years back really love this car,it's quick and comfy for a tiny car.much more so than my mini.
@christianobrien44655 жыл бұрын
Haha high adrenaline wild laughing gripping the car in turns with knees .....segways into a super calm dispassionate narrator voice! Classic brother! You're awesome
@bassjimmi95 жыл бұрын
man idgaf what people say, these little pocket rockets are so goddamn cute. it's not supposed to be the coolest or the fastest. it's something that's supposed to put a smile on your face, and the growl that little puppy makes when you turn it on is hilarious
@abdullah791955 жыл бұрын
Imagine if they made the interior super nice and cozy with nice technology. Maybe it wouldn’t be half bad.
@Avg_Vet5 жыл бұрын
Abdullah S. Ahmad it's all about the driving experience. I have owned mustangs, challengers, chargers and hondas/Acuras. This car is the most joyful car you will ever drive on the street.
@legionluciano5 жыл бұрын
In Europe they do. The 595 Competizione has Sabelt seats and brembo brakes
@nellwallace60508 ай бұрын
I live in the UK and own a 2017 Abarth 595 Competizione that's currently running 220bhp. It's so much fun to drive and has the Sabelt seats, Brembo big brake kit etc 😁❤️🚗💨💥
@stevenkaplan99455 жыл бұрын
All he does is bag on the 500, I love my 2017 sport, so he can piss off
@briansalmon16665 жыл бұрын
yes, he really does not understand the Fiat 500 at all. I got one also, and love it more than anything else on the road
@xtmg2010x5 жыл бұрын
Steven Kaplan Im saying lmao Like doing a review video talking shit about low key.
@scottjames60374 жыл бұрын
Just found 2012 with 17 k miles. Love driving it more than my F-type. It’s a hoot.
@cpkdude4 жыл бұрын
With reviews like this dork gives, no wonder FCA has trouble with the 500 in the U.S. What a lamer. I found a used one six months ago, saved $9k, and it’s absolutely the most fun I’ve had driving. 50k / four year warranty goes a long way, and you can add two more years for $1500, so that’s killer. Too bad they’ve discontinued it in N.A., so get em’ while you can - future values should be interesting to watch. How’s the last Ford Thunderbird selling on the used market?
@Lexo400GS4 жыл бұрын
@@cpkdude what year model?
@bigpeeler5 жыл бұрын
- Those are his pajamas.
@shartingfish57614 жыл бұрын
Looks like he joined the bowling team in highschool
@ThrottleNeck5 жыл бұрын
How dare you call my car cute!! Good video though and I'm glad you liked it. I bought a used one two years ago with a Madness ECU tune in it and do not regret it.
@brandonherrera28915 жыл бұрын
Still have it? If so, I have a question or two. Manual? Are they relatively strong. LSD available from the factory?
@perrywlam5 жыл бұрын
I'm personally not a fan of the car but I can't argue with the sound of that exhaust!!
@pe31175 жыл бұрын
I had the 135hp manual Abarth Is a pocket rocket! 🚀💪 One of the most fun cars I ever had
@VaunShiz5 жыл бұрын
Haha that's kind of sad they are slower then Miata
@tomf33355 жыл бұрын
Great video. This is one car I would love to own based on the fun factor. It has the best 4 cylinder exhaust note on the planet.
@florinvid4 жыл бұрын
You got that right brother! 😃👍
@christianobrien44655 жыл бұрын
Gotta say I never saw you laugh and have so much fun EVER!
@ZeoNTube5 жыл бұрын
Christian O'Brien watch his corolla hatch back video
@kaox445 жыл бұрын
Did FCA made you wear that silly thing? Was FCA expecting you guys to go 200mph? Or that it might catch on fire?
@michaelk90565 жыл бұрын
131mph is pretty scary but fun
@discingaround4 жыл бұрын
Cold starts in the winter on my '17 Abarth sounds sooooo good, and the daily 'pops and bangs' of the exhaust is so fun. Kept mine stock until the warranty wears out and I'm loving every minute of ownership. No issues so far, perfect for the city, sounds great, quick but not fast which is okay....too much traffic around me daily to really enjoy a fast car anyway. I wish Fiat would offer some of the higher end models like they do in Europe on the 500's, I think that'd capture some interest back in the brand. Everyone else is coming out with Dodge Demons and crazy Mustangs, and that new Corvette...ooffff....so why shouldn't Fiat come back with something more aggressive of their own model that all of us Abarth fans are really waiting for.....
@TimHunold5 жыл бұрын
I love the color. I have a 2015 Abarth, it makes me smile to drive to the limit and not die
@cargueone19715 жыл бұрын
Car has lots of charm and is fun to drive. Of course, we live in a time of amazing cars, but even this ancient Abarth has a quality of fun that is up there with other econo legends. It's a fun canyon car.
@Milnoc Жыл бұрын
I don't mind the dated interior. I bough my 2015 for driving, not for constantly readjusting the electric mirrors and seats. I did a few mods such as rear torsion bar upgrade, short shifter, lower subframe/side brace upgrades, and improved strut hats. I also replaced the stock shocks and struts with KYB Excel-G budget shocks and struts which greatly softens the suspension so that road bumps don't shake the fillings out of your teeth. 😁
@RN-lo6ti5 жыл бұрын
I had one and kept it for a year. I love the sound of the exhaust. Beautiful everyday car but road trips are bone shattering because the suspension is so hard.
@nabismith80235 жыл бұрын
I at least can applaud you for doing the video. I love mine had it almost 4 years. It is very fun to drive and with 200hp it surprises alot of people. Its not fast but its good on gas anf makes all the right noises.
@slothclaws5 жыл бұрын
Any issues so far? I've got 45k on my 2012 and have only replaced a battery and front brake pads.
@hewasdeadwhenigotthere71095 жыл бұрын
@@slothclaws my 13 has 105k miles. no issues. Maybe replacing original clutch soon but that's just maintainence. Just make sure to do oil changes on time for it's critical to the multi air system.
@savancleveland77565 жыл бұрын
I wish they would’ve given us the 595 or the 695 biposto instead of the 500
@savancleveland77565 жыл бұрын
The Brown RAT in terms of legality, nothing really is different compared to the 695 and the 595
@joshuathomas5125 жыл бұрын
Gonna get this car soon!
@RivetGardener3 жыл бұрын
You will love it. Own a 2018 500 Abarth and love it. Fun to drive, corners like a cat.
@ticosandoval5 жыл бұрын
Great to see a review on this car and on my home track! The Abarth is a BLAST to drive. I have a 2015, and love it for what it is. No, this is not a perfect all around car--it's essentially a quirky looking two-seater with attitude: Not polished, not high-end, but not expensive either. It's great to get around town or run to the airport/back and all the while with a big grin from the fantastic exhaust tone and the zippy little torque machine. It's a tiny little clown car (which is what I call it) and I love it. All that being said, the reviewer didn't do the car any justice. I race on this track a handful of times each year and it is very technical and very fast--if you know what you're doing. It's obvious he's not a track guy.
@Maxx612 жыл бұрын
Two more weekends at the track and you'd have it down. First drives with the Abarth for inexperienced track drivers can be a bit overwhelming due to its driving position and understeer but those ass wiggles are half the fun. It's not lost on anyone that for most of your drive, you had a smile. That's no coincidence. It's that much of a blast.
@Liger._King5 жыл бұрын
Hi Sofyan! I had one of these cars for a couple weeks; that was some five years ago. Believe it or not, this car had everyone on the road turning their head in total admiration. I remember this young guy on the freeway with an older little car who simply couldn't stop admiring my little Fiat 500. Each time he passed me up or I passed him up, he'd give me multiple thumbs up and a huge smile on his face. On another day, I was at the stop light and these two little kids in the car next to me were super excited. They asked me all kinds of questions about my lil Fiat 500. I guess in their minds they thought it was some sort of toy car. They made my day. This car is adorable and so much fun to drive.
@marcofranco49145 жыл бұрын
You should drive a Subaru. Stay away from this Italian beauty. And quit calling it old... this is a classic...
@khailils4465 жыл бұрын
Classics aren't old?
@mgstation4 жыл бұрын
@@ericf5976 Italian design and manual transmission.
@johnru15 жыл бұрын
You are the most real of all people evaluating cars, love the chuckles and the real reactions to microphone issue and sliding car and ass in seat.
@winnerwinner59425 жыл бұрын
complaint complaint complaint , you just complaint the seat, complaint under steering , what 3rd gear all the way ? the automatic even faster than you
@alexisjordanschreiner14715 жыл бұрын
Like a bunny wabbit with a tigers roar...with seats built for a ninja turtle!
@bjoernlubetzki5 жыл бұрын
The EU Version is better/different. We have a facelift, which looks different. Some people like it, some don't. We also have a small muffler and I do mean small. The sound isn't much differnt. The 2019 Version can be bought with the record Monza exhaust (a valve exhaust). It has more grunt and sound even better. We have the 2015 Version (Series 3) Turismo and we installed the Record Monza exhaust a week ago. It has a mechanical valve on our model. The newer model has an electronic valve. The EU model has LED lights in the front (daylight driving lights). Also there's an option for a 7inch screen on the Infotainment with Apple Carplay/Android Car. There's also no 6 Speed Automatic in the EU.
@christianobrien44655 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't call you novice at racing but racing is just not driving and pushing a car in the same way you normally would.
@justadudewithaniq26685 жыл бұрын
I owned one of these for a little under five years. It has three problems, one of which it can overcome. Because of how they orient your seating position in the vehicle, it's kind of like you're stuck in a shallow well on a kitchen chair. While it's always a fun, rocket roller skate, it's never NOT a fun, rocket, roller skate. It doesn't 'flip' into modern commuter car--ever. And yeah, it's stylish and retro, but the plastics and build quality are as cheap as they get. For example, the mouse fur covered roof panels framing the canvas cabriolet top consistently shimmied out of their seam with the cabriolet top track and I'd have to shimmy it back in and Super Glue it.
@TrojanRabbit5215 жыл бұрын
It's easy & cheap to fix the unsettled back end. Bigger torsion bar helps braking, understeer and top speed. Lower springs and wing makes her stick @ 120 mph. Owned one for 5 years and she puts a smile on my face commuting every day. How many cars can you say that about?
@redjet48105 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Abarth test. Fiat needs some pub.
@Redmon055 жыл бұрын
"...not damped or lined with felt." Unfortunately, just like my life...
@David-cr3pt5 жыл бұрын
The Cinquecento is a Legend!!!
@jeffreypowell70795 жыл бұрын
Fiat should bring the Turismo and Competitione to the US. They bring the car to a whole other level.
@MaxSpeedMike5 жыл бұрын
There are quite a few near me with some aftermarket mods. They're cool cars for sure!
@piersandromannino41095 жыл бұрын
Nice little car, if you don’t care about fancy tech, you want just drive and fun, this is an option to the 124 spyder or Miata
@SilverScarletSpider5 жыл бұрын
City car convertible is nice concept, but they needed to market it to the right crowd. Most italian car buyers would shoot for the alfa romeo quad, so they needed appeal to those who need to feel unique in the city : yuppies
@starrix47125 жыл бұрын
You can say anyone who buys any car is a yuppie.
@Avg_Vet5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 five speed model. Upgraded wheels, rotors, intake, downpipe, blow-off valve, rear seat delete and some other mods. This car is awesome. And it ain't cute, it's a small beast.
@Z3sty3675 жыл бұрын
Have a 2015 Rosso Red with RRM Downpipe sounds great love the hell out of it! Hit 138mph in it, very stable too 💪
@kingpin11185 жыл бұрын
I rented one of these on turo. It was tuned. Talk about torque steer and an amazing turbo/exhaust noise.
@pinarellospeedracer4 жыл бұрын
If you think that the Abarth is slow and does not handle well then you are not driving this car the way it should be driven hard. I have a semi modified Arbarth 595 and I love this car
@InvestBetter.5 жыл бұрын
I'm not calling you cute, ok? I'm calling you ugly!
@LearnAboutFlow5 жыл бұрын
I can't believe no one at that event told him the car is pronounced 'A-Bart" not Abarth.
@jabrother5 жыл бұрын
No no that is not really true. It is pronounced how ever you want to pronounce it because Carlo Abarth was an Austrian immigrant in Italy. So not really Italian anyway.
@cpkdude4 жыл бұрын
It’s however the actress in the Super Bowl commercial says it...
@diegudr5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Soyfan I have watched a lot of your videos and this is the one that tells me that you are a regular guy like me. I appreciate how you get real with the dialogue when your microphone falls off. LOL
@CD-kh2pw5 жыл бұрын
Fun cars, super easy to mod for more power. He puts the car down a lot. This car loves to redline and to be thrown around. Never feels unsafe if you know how to drive. Handles fine over 100, don't listen to him. I had a 2015 and loved it.
@Mosquito33145 жыл бұрын
I mean, the abarth is a great little car. 4 seats, has a trunk with foldable rear seats, make orgasmic sounds. Many people hate on it, when really it should get tons of respect. Like that thing still gets 25-34 mpg and its a sports car, that you can still find parking for. if you own a home with a garage , and dont travel far, get a 500e. Those come with full abarth suspension, just a tad slower and top speed limited. Pro :: electricity is cheaper, so youll save money, Con :: about 100mile range, and it doesnt make ABARTH noises. Question to think about :: although gas is expensive, the abarth does get 25-34mpg, so long trips is very doable.
@kappete14 жыл бұрын
One day Kim Kapetanakos might get it.
@Agent77X5 жыл бұрын
Still the best looking status crossover!
@Musique614145 жыл бұрын
The problem that I had was traction, as mine was amped up to 220bhp. Hit the marbles, and totalled it. Looking for another! Most fun I've ever had. I'll take it as a daily over my GTI.
@bsd1035 жыл бұрын
I do actually get great mileage with mine. You can drive it like you stole it and get 30+. Never gotten below that and have gotten as high as 44 cruising along. Instant readout with an aggressive tune will show single digits foot-to-the-floor though haha
@lukewancewicz488 Жыл бұрын
unlikely to actually get a reply, but I've driven about 3000 miles, usually get around 24mpg, only got over 30mpg for a couple hundred miles once. what am I doing wrong lol
@bsd103 Жыл бұрын
Most commonly an alignment issue (toe front and rear causing scrubbing) or injector issue. Maybe marginal wheel bearings would also contribute. Otherwise less common could be one of the 3 pressure sensors (map, tmap, and baro) or upstream O2 sensor throwing off your mix
@lukewancewicz488 Жыл бұрын
@@bsd103 I do think that I run a little rich, can especially tell during idle. Also, this one threw me for a loop: just leaving home and everthings ok, randomly temp gauge will shoot up and it says high coolant temp turn of engine immediately, stalls out. I start up again and everything is ok. Its happened 4 or 5 times now. only warning being that the exhaust sounded a little bit off, not as great as it normally sounds ( noticed in hindsight) I know the engines not actually overheating, recently replaced radiator and other cooling components. Other than chalking it up to electrical issues, I have no clue
@Wellington_srt105 жыл бұрын
When 4 cylinders sound like champions
@NMEofdaST85 жыл бұрын
Lol look at the wheels on this thing smaller than a Miata I think. Very cute
@Steven-rn1oo5 жыл бұрын
The 17in abarth wheels have 5mm shorter sidewall compared to the new Miata's 17in wheels. Other than that they are identical in size lol.
@NMEofdaST85 жыл бұрын
@@Steven-rn1oo interesting yeah probably because the Fiat is so much taller making the wheels look small
@09G8GT5 жыл бұрын
Don't be a hater without driving one. That little car is just as fun as others including camaro ss and mustang gt and c5 vette that I had before.
@stevegaudreau672 жыл бұрын
I own a 2018 Fiat 500c Abarth. I have no issues with the seating position. I sunk it as low as the seat will go and it's fine. I don't feel like I am out of sorts height wise. Mind you, I'm 6'5" 220 lbs. I drove a Fiero for 4 years, that was tight. The Abarth with the seat all the way back is too far. I have it up enough for me to comfortably reach the steering wheel and shifter and drive it 120 round trip every day with no discomfort. It do wish the wheel would telescope a bit. But it's not a deal breaker, I also own a 91 Eagle Talon Tsi, that car I feel, is damn near perfect for the driver. But the Abarth is my daily and I love hearing it roar down the highway.
@toxiccola21415 жыл бұрын
I had to sit in the back seats of one of these on a 9 hour road trip
@gevorgnazaryan87205 жыл бұрын
This is a great city runner errands and commute car with fun attached. Oh and very easy to find parking :)
@NWPipeSmoker5 жыл бұрын
I get an overall average of 36mpg with my 2013 Abarth. -Tom
@tuktuk82803 жыл бұрын
my man chilling right under redline on the whole track while peak torque's at 3,5k to 4,5k/5k
@1ondon6rind655 жыл бұрын
You need to watch the Jeremy Clarkson "mini-lambo" review of this car. I like Redline Reviews but this guy doesn't understand the philosophy of sports cars and is better commenting on the interior of US sedans.
@arthurs78825 жыл бұрын
A note on fuel economy...I couldn't break 20 city.
@Phiiiiiil5 жыл бұрын
🤷♂️ my 2013 abarth averages ~32 if I keep it out of sport mode.. but that's no fun. Average 20 when I bump the rev limiter every other time I leave a stop lol
@cknorthpole5 жыл бұрын
You have the back lights and steering wheel. In EU we got them upgraded a couple of years ago
@abajaj15105 жыл бұрын
Ironically...one of the purest sports cars you can get today...apart from the miata.....
@cpkdude4 жыл бұрын
A Bajaj Exactly. I guess that’s why FIAT sourced the Miata for the 124 Spyder FIATA
@devongee17765 жыл бұрын
Normally I’d comment “who tf buys Fiat in the U.S” but friend just posted on fb he got a new 1.... no research aye
@bigh81215 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer: A FIIIAAAAAAAATTTTTTT!!!!
@thatloudCG52 жыл бұрын
Sofyan is driving like an Asian grandpa out on the track and I'm here falling asleep 😴😴😴😴. I usually go out to a back road 20mins from where I live and use that as my test course. It's winding enough to be able to push a car at 50% of my ability and find out what it can and cannot do. Not knocking Sofyan by any means as he clearly said he doesn't drive on the track at all, but trained eyes and ears will know he had a bunch left in the tank as far as braking and acceleration.
@FallenBadstar5 жыл бұрын
Aww this makes me miss my ‘14!
@hornedrabbit666 Жыл бұрын
4:57 yes!!! I've always this car is more of a spiritual successor to the srt4 than the dart ever was
@colinohare98374 жыл бұрын
You didn’t have to say you’re a novice racer, we could tell 😂
@RivetGardener3 жыл бұрын
At the beginning of the video, you have a Black, Dodge Hellcat being chased by a "Hellmouse"! Rock on, Fiat!
@tommye58325 жыл бұрын
Does this guy have something wrong with him keep calling it cute, he probably drives an ST or something
@sopwithsnoopy87795 жыл бұрын
I'm wating for the Fiat 500 Viking edition...the Amon Abarth...
@DarkPhoenixTSi5 жыл бұрын
SKAL!!!!
@gloriagonzales87315 жыл бұрын
I decided not to go with the convertible after doing research on taking care of the soft top. Not recommended for drive through car wash plus when opening the trunk you have to wait for the convertible part to go back up halfway in order to get in then once you close it it does not go back down. I did however buy the automatic Abarth and I am not disappointed. I am a girl and I to say this is a very cute car and I chose the Abarth due to the sound it makes it is loud BUT! With a car this small you want people to hear you coming or no you are around them and believe me they do some of them even slow down and drive behind me I’m pretty sure they’re checking it out 😎 Yes the seats are high but if you pump it down you can be low I’m only 5’2 and I don’t have it all the way up. My last car was A Mazda Miata 2015 hardtop convertible which I loved but this car is so much more fun I love it 🥰
@1970borntorun4 жыл бұрын
The good News is that Aftermarket Sources like 500 Madness, etc can completely transform the ABARTH's handling with not a huge Cash outlay.
@jcguy66085 жыл бұрын
Cute outfit for a cute car. "A car that's the size of a shoe", "like driving a clown car" love the snarky comments.
@RLTtizME5 жыл бұрын
What?
@wizeguiz5 жыл бұрын
Looked like a lot of fun in a small package!
@Liger._King5 жыл бұрын
wizeguiz, it sure is; I'm talking from experience. The one that I had for a few weeks was super fun, and it turned heads a lot.
@nickr34415 жыл бұрын
I don't think the body style is ugly itself, it's those round headlights that makes it uhly. The body is a Yaris and I dint see people call those ugly.
@edwinalfredo3105 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but today's Matt Maran video is better
@theredline5 жыл бұрын
Edwin Alfredo That’s okay, it’s our car anyways ;)
@edwinalfredo3105 жыл бұрын
@@theredline that's the reason why
@asdfghjqwertyu18585 жыл бұрын
I could buy a beat up 1983 Toyota Tercel from craigslist and I probably would still end up going to the mechanic shop less in five years compared to a brand new Fiat 500 and own that car for five years.
@cargueone19715 жыл бұрын
JN DSTY bought my 2012 Fiat 500 sport in 2011 and went 200k miles without problems when I sold it a few months ago. The 1970's through 2000 are known as the Eiji Toyoda and Ichirio Suzuki years. Great build and reliability. The Akio Toyota and Tada San are know as the cost cutting, spend very little money, partner with others to save money, king of recalls years. My Family owned Toyota for 50 years. We have all noticed, this is a different Toyota riding on the reputation of the old.
@Z3sty3675 жыл бұрын
Im at 75K bought brand new in 2015 only one problem covered by warranty, always happy every time I drive it.
@ferrari250lm4 жыл бұрын
This guy does a great job with the vehicle overview before the drive.
@geco_biker_05864 жыл бұрын
In italy abarth is more cool ,more sporty and more powerful