I'm a pensioner too technically but am still working delivering BMW's, Mercs etc. I bought an Abarth Competizione convertible end of Oct. Trust me, the car is fabulous. More fun than anything I've driven. I think because its quite small it accentuates the sensation of speed.The car is extremely nimble, needing only to 'think' it through corners. Acceleration is brutal and the ride is reassuringly firm but planted giving you so much confidence to drive with pace. Fiesta ST is nice of course but ultimately lacks the heritage the Abarth offers and has the usual messy Ford infotainment controls. If you remember the original Abarth from the 60's you'll know what I mean when I talk about heritage as you can see the evolution of the design. Best car I've ever had and driven. Get one.

This is a really great review, and I mean your delivery and the things you talk about, the nuances of the car. Fiesta ST, on paper, of course. But look at this thing!! Listen to it!! 🤌🏼

Excellent review. Keep them coming.

Love it. Great review. I had a Panda, which was a brilliant car - but the Abarth is a fab little pocket rocket. Keep up the good work!

Great Video Review. I particularly like the Blue Paint Colour

Just got my 595 after 5 years driving a 500 pop star then a 500 lounge. This is what hot hatches are about - FUN.

I would bu y this. From what I've heard it is a great car to drive and I know that it sounds fantastic!

Abarth wasn't dead in 1981. In the 80s there was the Fiat Strada 105 TC Abarth, 105 being the BHP, TC twin cam. There was also the more common 2.0L 130 TC Strada Abarth which was a hooligan and a Golf GTI eater. There was also the Punto Abarth of the 90s.

i have one, best car i've ever had. For the diff, i see a big difference when i have TTC on vs TTC off. i don't the mechanical diff on mine either

Personally I made my choice and I bought a 595 Competizione 😋 much more fun to drive this ragefull scorpion than anything else! It's really what you expect of an Italian car. Noisy, ragefull, rapid with a italian character. When you push the sport bottom you really feel like you have a sport car in hand. The only bad things are the six gear missing (probably because of the space it would take to have a six speed gearbox) and the seat that you cannot adjust in hight. The rest is just perfect or you just don't care because it's so much fun and special to drive.

I am getting one in red soon. These cars are actually reliable. Much more of an expensive feel than my existing 2015 Abarth 595 (also red) but the newish green colour is also very desirable. Definitely fun and an amazing looking car that gets noticed. Not as grown up as other hot hatches that come with more of the boring stuff as standard. Someone had modified their one to 330bhp which would be super fun on a race track but on British roads I don't see the point. 180 is plenty. I love it. Heart over head for me. Never really been into cars until I bought a Fiat 500 1.4 Sport in 2008. I don't imagine I will ever drive a car with a Fiat badge again.

Good review, as always. Car not my thing though.

I think little things like the seat adjuster people shouldnt complain adjust it when you get in its a tiny car good review

I have been obsessing about having one of these for about a year now. I'm from Dunedin NZ, as that is, it's usually very hard to find fun cars like this down here. Happily there's one at Armstrong Prestige. What i'm wondering is would it be usable as a every day driver (friends, Family etc) having more than one or 2 people. whats the leg room like for the people sitting in the back seat?

Ray Hunt I am a pensioner and love driving, I am thinking of getting a 595 a normal 500 is too slow do you think I am crazy as the 595 seems a young man's car.

Nice small car, but I have never rated fiat as feel they're very unreliable. I have a i30n performance :)

how is it the same as normal 500 inside and a bit faster ffs you aint got a clue its same power as st feista and lighter and slitly quiker than the feista st to 60 dont do reviews when you aint done your homework