Abarth’s NOISY EV Doesn't Care About Speed!
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Күн бұрынJack and Bobby go for a test drive in the first EV from Fiat's skunkworks, Abarth. With aggressive styling, razor sharp handling and the loudest noise of any road-going EV to date, is this the first true electric hot hatch?
00:00 Soundcheck
00:49 Not a car for everyone!
01:56 First electric hot hatch?
02:23 Walk around
03:27 Interior design details
04:06 How about that sound then!
06:51 What else makes it fun
07:33 Driving experience
09:28 Weight
10:35 Robert reviews
13:01 Initial thoughts
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@Marker-er3ro 10 ай бұрын
Robert is the crazy uncle we all wish we had!
@JohnCline 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, not all of us.
@orishaeshu1084 10 ай бұрын
Robert just staring at the camera like he didn’t just hyperventilate
@PtrkHrnk 10 ай бұрын
Sadly he become part of the progressive battery EV anti-nuclear lobby...
@mycosys 10 ай бұрын
@@JohnCline True enough, some people are boring farts
@Oscar-xs9cv 10 ай бұрын
Those family outings where you just want to go home
@supamario3055 10 ай бұрын
All EVs need to include a Robert ICE sound effect.
@volvo09 10 ай бұрын
Imagine that sound when you plant your foot down 😂
@JohnCline 10 ай бұрын
No, they absolutely DO NOT.
@theklr 10 ай бұрын
I’m in tears for that intro alone. Really wish cities could figure out how to get these as carshare fleets. They’re perfect for that use case
@StreetCreatedKiller 9 ай бұрын
I rented a brand new 500e in Athens. The experience was incredible. A really nice car
@danielmadar9938 10 ай бұрын
You'll have fun even when you're stuck in traffic if you take Robert with you 😂
@JackScarlett1 10 ай бұрын
Can confirm
@12alocin 10 ай бұрын
"Seems like a nice boy"
@zapfanzapfan 10 ай бұрын
Can we have a Bobby-soundtrack as enhanced sound/warning sound for electric cars? 🙂
@francoisg3500 10 ай бұрын
Now that’s a brilliant idea! 😅
@raidengl 10 ай бұрын
But it needs to be in the voice of Kryten.
@JackScarlett1 10 ай бұрын
Definitely should be an option on all future EVs
@martialwhite6831 10 ай бұрын
I would so make this my car tone
@roodick85 10 ай бұрын
Haha put Sir Robert on the soundtrack please FIAT!
@TheRealJayGatto 10 ай бұрын
Love the car. I'd prefer an honest, electrical sound, doesn't have to be permanent, just honest, from the motor, or even somewhere else.
@Rufusbully 10 ай бұрын
You can disable it btw there’s an option in the infotainment
@marcel1463 9 ай бұрын
The Rimac has only real electric motor noise. No fake sounds.
@Zkiffo1984 4 ай бұрын
Can it be disabled permanently ?@@Rufusbully
@baldybald100 10 ай бұрын
I want everything painted “fxck you blue!” And I don’t even like the color blue 😂
@a-aron2276 10 ай бұрын
Me personally I would just want the electric motor sound pumped in, but I would also love an ev with a clutch. I can hear my bikes motor under load and it's savage. I love the sinewave and it resonates with the bike at about 40kmh and it's sweet, makes a lovely hum.
@rimo1703 10 ай бұрын
I just found this show recently & Jack is an incredible host for this show, really does an incredible job.
@AYoutubeAccountName 10 ай бұрын
I've been thinking that too. He's got kind of an old school top gear Clarkson vibe with his quips and observations being a little hit and miss but mostly hit. I enjoy watching these now so it'll be cool to see him go from strength to strength.
@lewismcnicholas2631 10 ай бұрын
Always a fan of Jacks reviews - not sure on the 80s coke baron looks these days though 😂
@simonalexandercritchley439 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Jack's mum.
@philtucker1224 10 ай бұрын
He looked like a young Clarke Gable today…
@shhhyouknowhoo3753 10 ай бұрын
Wot a LAUGH!! Love this! Now rewinding to watch it all over again! 👏👏👏👏
@mgmarrison 10 ай бұрын
That intro… FAN-BLOODY-TASTIC! 😂👏
@BarryWardUK 10 ай бұрын
I gave you a thumbs up just for that intro alone :D
@TiagoMorbusSa 10 ай бұрын
All of your videos are great, but this intro is just chef's kiss! XD
@viranjith 10 ай бұрын
Love the opening 😅
@TheVeryEnd87 10 ай бұрын
"Fu*k yeah blue" 😄Would love to see the marketing having a bit of fun throwing around such slogans.
@albertbradfield1945 10 ай бұрын
Oh, thanks boys, that was really funny. I needed that today.
@maikydb 10 ай бұрын
Also what a great combo Jack and Robbert. You guys should do that more!
@HytelGrp 10 ай бұрын
Wait! What?!? Robert is a vicar!?! As someone once said 'What the what!' (I don't remember who) I think they should use Bobby's sounds at idle!
@connclissmann6514 10 ай бұрын
Thank goodness there is an Off switch! That noise would drive me (further) nuts. Price seems a bit steep for the range, but then it's also a fashion item.
@bradleyarcher9840 10 ай бұрын
The intro made my week 😂 I vote it’s a new way to start every car review from the fully charge crew, Ricky next please 🤣
@simonalexandercritchley439 10 ай бұрын
I knew that was the Robert soundtrack! Good intro and fun review.
@TheKsharm 10 ай бұрын
Interesting on this one. Glad to see a car that isn't silver or grey 🤣
@jonblacklock1052 10 ай бұрын
That was quality in action from beginning to end. Production values way beyond the medium. Hey it was brilliantly presented, great counterpoint & FUN😊
@returner323617 10 ай бұрын
My standard Fiat 500e is already a very fun drive, and I can only imagine the Abarth would be rather go-cart-esque. Yes, the lack of a left foot block is an annoyance, but you end up finding a spot that doesn't get in the way, and the range is not going to be anywhere near 150 miles: the conventional car averages around 3.5 miles per kWh - so realistically 140miles - and of course the Abarth will want to be driven harder.
@maikydb 10 ай бұрын
I was rolling of my chair lauging!!! What a great opening
@wavesummit 10 ай бұрын
Where was this episode filmed?, it's a lovely estate. Also great work on the colour grade for this.
@paulbentley7815 10 ай бұрын
If Elon Musk had been involved with the cars sound they would definitely have used Roberts imitation…..it was brilliant 😂😂
@mariano7699 2 ай бұрын
😮Aaa Jeeeez😅😅😅 Hilarious Robby's engine rumble sound😅😮😅 Let's be honest, it was really nice put well long rumbling👌👍😅😅
@em0_tion 10 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the 1M subs! 👌 Always fun to see Robert. 😘
@stephen300o6 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the joy.
@ifanlappage1033 10 ай бұрын
Great review, good to see a true hot hatch, not some oversized SUV. It would be interesting to compare the Abarth with the MG 4 X-Power that has just been launched.
@Littlemosslad 10 ай бұрын
More car reviews by Bobby please!
@nc3826 10 ай бұрын
You don't know Jack
@Littlemosslad 10 ай бұрын
@@nc3826 i do, i just prefer Bobby personally.
@nc3826 10 ай бұрын
It's an expression.
@audiovideophile5317 10 ай бұрын
In today's market the $44K+ is way out of line. The brand, model, features, and performance don't justify the price. If this was $25-30K it be more justified.
@RealistReviewer 10 ай бұрын
The prices for cars is insane compared to the US market which is often 15-20k cheaper, why is it so much in Europe? why do we have to pay so much more? where is this hidden costs coming from? why do we have to pay them? surely it's not all tax either. Something needs to be done, who is going to buy an EV for insane amounts of money which is bad value? I think the whole market needs some sort of home grown car conversion movement to reduce the costs because bigger manufacturers are living in make believe land with their prices.
@waynerussell6401 10 ай бұрын
@@RealistReviewer Only Tesla is profitable. No small car sale, regardless of powertrain, is profitable, relying on parts and repairs for a small profit margin. “I hope you don’t buy it because every time I sell one it costs me US$14,000. I’m honest enough to tell you that.” Sergio Marchionne. Fiat CEO 2014. “We are talking about a very strong change in the direction of the industry. We can’t simply put this new world on top of the old world; it’s a complete transformation. The technology for EVs means that our production costs are 40% higher than for an internal-combustion car. We can’t just pass those costs on to consumers because we would lose half of our customer base. We can’t stop the middle class from having access to new cars. So because of regulations we have no choice but to absorb that 40%." Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, Mar 2023. ICE OEMS make EVs not because they want to, but because it allows them to sell ICE in countries and states that require them to reduce their average CO2 pollution. Known as compliance cars. The price break through will occur out of Tesla Mexico with the design and manufacturing breakthroughs Tesla employs.
@batterybuilding 10 ай бұрын
@@waynerussell6401you only quoted two dodge execs. They don’t have a great track record at making sound financial decisions.
@logodedalo 10 ай бұрын
Best opening ever! Greetings from Brazil.
@imaginejl4 10 ай бұрын
Love the intro
@EugeneLambert 10 ай бұрын
Robert on great form, Jack too. Another fun episode.
@texleeger8973 9 ай бұрын
"Imperfect but endearing" is the story of many an Italian car. My first car, a 1976 Fiat 128 was a lot of imperfect but, man, I loved that little fellow. For a long ten years. And it was, for me, always more charming than the VW GTI that replaced it (which I kept for 32 years). Thus, I adore this Abarth as I was enamored by the previous internal combustion version. Alas and being retired, I do not have the disposable funds to again be endeared by the imperfect. But maybe you will have the pleasure instead.
@7Fields16llc 9 ай бұрын
I love it. Thanks for the amazing reviews. I own a 2013 gas version.
@oldgrowler 10 ай бұрын
I bought mini electric for its go cart handling fun factor and even though many criticise it's small battery this helps keep the weight down and efficiency up with regular 4.5 mile per kwh and above. What's this like Jack, i would hope it's similar efficiency to the mini. Similar size and weight vehicles, a nice head to head maybe. I've seen 145 miles range from my mini and i never use green/eco mode only normal or sports mode and let's say spirited driving lol.
@js-hl5hv 10 ай бұрын
Another MINI EV driver here. If I had to sum it up, the MINI has more performance, but is more serious. The Fiat is just a blast. Either will put a smile on your face. The Fiat has more range, but range is completely over rated. I have never wished for more in the MINI in almost 3 years. If the MINI didn't exist, this is where my money would go.
@lozl 10 ай бұрын
Love it! Cracking video as usual and a cat I would very much like to drive. Thanks you FC
@richardturner7356 10 ай бұрын
I had a Formula One special edition Fiat 500 with a selespeed transmission about 10 years ago. Absolutely loved it - when it was working. The thing broke down at least once a month and spent more time in the workshop than on the road. Given most of the issues were electrical I’m very sceptical re the reliability of an EV version, even if there is less, supposedly, to go wrong.
@fallinginthed33p 10 ай бұрын
Selespeed, that's the problem right there.
@ChristofferETJ 10 ай бұрын
I rented an ordinary electric 500 for a holiday on the Canary Islands. Lovely little car (with some Italian ICE quirks). Fond memories. I treated it like I would any other rental, and it took the abuse like a champ. This Abarth version is so very charming. But the lowered suspension would not work on the tracks I took my rental 😂
@markhamilton7289 10 ай бұрын
what company did you use btw?
@ChristofferETJ 10 ай бұрын
@@markhamilton7289 CICAR. No problems with my one experience with them.
@markhamilton7289 10 ай бұрын
@@ChristofferETJ thanks. Wondered about using them last visit and didn’t but will do so next visit
@youngz13o 10 ай бұрын
That was the best intro ever 😂😂😂
@Neilhuny 10 ай бұрын
What a plonker Robert Llewelyn is with that start! Love him! Perfect
@SocialDownclimber 10 ай бұрын
Love how they got Jack to review the Abarth and Imogen to review the Kia EV9. Can't tell if it is genius or evil ; )
@54mgtf22 10 ай бұрын
Hey Jack. Love your work 👍
@matthewt5481 10 ай бұрын
I’d really love to have more noise from EV cars when they are designed for enthusiasts. I understand that people looking for a driving appliance appreciate the silence but for people who love cars some sound is welcome. I 100% agree with Jack that mimicking a ice engine is dumb though. I would love to hear something that is electric like and ideally something that is real- like the Taycan. In any case it’s great to see some fun EVs coming out. I’m not interested in a gadget I want something fun and engaging 😊
@markhamilton7289 10 ай бұрын
its a great fun car and actually rides really well too. The sound generator is fun for 5mins but then you switch it off. It needs an alternate "soundtrack" that sounds whooshy and a bit millennium falcon.
@youtuberpov 10 ай бұрын
Best intro 😅❤
@accesser 10 ай бұрын
I like the size, not looking for the sound effects or hothatch side of it, let's hope we get more this size
@WHALEx3 10 ай бұрын
Woah that intro was mad! Edit: Oh jeez I was talking about the amazing graphic but the intro is proper mad lmao.
@richardhargrave6082 10 ай бұрын
I had 4 of the ICE Abarths and loved them, this is a proper Abarth because it puts a smile on your face! I think the petrol cars were a cheeky Terrier cousin of the Fiat version, its the same with the 500e and the Electric Abarth If we had two cars and could afford it, I'd have one of these, in the blue
@milesprowerdavis7658 10 ай бұрын
Robert (dad) "I remember when cars made noises like this." Jack (son) "You're a silly billy"
@frozenyogurtist 10 ай бұрын
Less than a minute in and I've already weed on the floor!! 😂
@TheFutureisElectric 10 ай бұрын
Loved the intro! Hehe
@J4NOObs 10 ай бұрын
One electric car sound that remember when I think about it is the taycan. From what I remember is sounds good
@hello4design 10 ай бұрын
Amazing Robert as usual
@Pignapper123 10 ай бұрын
How has this car moved on from the BMW i3, 1350kg, same as the i3, 0 -60 same as the i3 with a similar range and the i3 is 9yrs old
@Grant.G.Simpson 10 ай бұрын
i'll keep watching it, i promise, but so far im rewatching the intro, funniest thing i seen all week by far, Homer Simpson sound-a-like.
@DocuFlow 10 ай бұрын
Ah Kryten I missed you 🤣
@jovanzee5805 10 ай бұрын
Jack the beanstalk and the old man. Couldn’t be any better.
@christopherjackson8457 10 ай бұрын
Had a 500e for a year, and it was great, but upgraded to an MG4 long range..... No contest.
@TassieEV 10 ай бұрын
Looking forward to it's arrival in Australia even if it's only 1,000(from memory).
@amaljoe367 10 ай бұрын
The hosts are just incredible 😂 love this show!
@mathiasbierberg-vinzents442 10 ай бұрын
Omg great sound profile 😂
@gmuzz 10 ай бұрын
Christmas album of "Bobby makes car sounds" incoming
@Vader96 9 ай бұрын
This car looks amazing! Wish we were able to get them in the states!!
@jamesmccormack3229 8 ай бұрын
I just love this wee thing!!! Makes me smile, I drive an Ioniq5 and I loved driving this on a test drive, and the noise was just awesome haha (in the right places) 😅 doesn't take its self serious and is proud to be loud and proud !
@Project-jf3bz 10 ай бұрын
I want one. They are really nice.
@sheuphorica7417 10 ай бұрын
😂 I can't, that beginning 😂
@viranjith 10 ай бұрын
I watch your videos sometimes just for the soundtrack.
@IslaSprollie 10 ай бұрын
Abarth 500e vs Honda e video please
@___asd159gh43 10 ай бұрын
Seems interesting. For as small as you say it is and how it feels, it looks like you fit fine. Correct me if im wrong, though; hard to tell if you got the seat slammed and in the back seat 😂
@briangriffiths114 10 ай бұрын
Great road test as always from Jack, but the standard Fiat 500e has more than enough performance for me with a tested 0-60 time well under 8 seconds. But if I ever do opt for an Abarth 500e, I'll have that fake exhaust drone permanently disconnected.
@sevensixtysteve8662 10 ай бұрын
Love it, it's perfect and I want one immediately.
@chazzyb8660 10 ай бұрын
I'll hang on to my 500C Lounge for now, but… (When does that conversion kit come out?) And I've always hankered after a silent car, so that aspect is aspirational.
@neoanderz 10 ай бұрын
Damn, how far Robert has come? Wow just wow, I still remember the days he recorded with his phone
@paultodd9301 10 ай бұрын
As a former owner of a couple of Peugeot 205 gti's I really like this car, the fake engine noise is a gimmick I probably would have used back in my 20's, but not now in my 50's.
@Tiz147 10 ай бұрын
How long does the battery last before it needs replacing?
@simonlynch4204 10 ай бұрын
Perfect intro.
@kennethstealey1311 10 ай бұрын
Which is more fun, this or the microlino?
@Lewiss7423 10 ай бұрын
I've got the 500e. I'd be interested if there was a range upgrade. But neither are much crack at 70. 0-45 is where its most fun. I start thinking about range after that and drive sensibly 😂 I think I might prefer the silent running though.
@wschnitzler 9 ай бұрын
Range went down, actually
@richgarlick9194 6 ай бұрын
I miss my 2013 Abarth gasoline manual transmission Canyon runner. The motor died in early death in the Phoenix heat on the way home from work when two coils dropped on me and I kept driving it. Never buying another turbo. Thought I was having turbo leakage or an ignition problem. The range on any car like this is No thanks for me. I’m currently enjoying a 22 Ford Maverick hybrid and for a pick up that drives like a car for only 25K it’s more fun and respectable. My next vehicle will be an Aptera.
@evflyguy 10 ай бұрын
If I could make my Polestar 2 sound like it had a Lexus V10, I would. And I'd never turn it off.
@tinacordon7866 10 ай бұрын
I recently rented a Fiat 500e, it was great fun to drive and accelerated satisfactorily away from tailgating BMWs. If the the Abarth is more expensive than the Fiat I would stick with the Fiat.
@joseantonioneves4021 6 ай бұрын
É um carro para os " ACELERAS DE CIDADE " com poder de compra e de preferência a habitar (em moradias) nos arredores MUITO PRÓXIMOS de cidades ! ( 20 Km ? ). Sou proprietário de um FIAT ABARTH ( 165 cw ) e obviamente o que me dá MAIOR PRAZER é viajar para fora da cidade ( Lisboa ) sem ter a preocupação de ficar parado a meio de uma via rápida ou de ficar numa zona de carregamento à espera de vês e tempo ( horas) para😊 prosseguir viagem. A meu ver, o " caminho " para a electrificação dos veículos ( TODOS ) está a desenvolver-se DEMASIADO RÁPIDO ! O marketing das marcas têm um GRANDE PODER ! 😢
@karlInSanDiego 10 ай бұрын
Acid green, poison blue
@AhmedShili 10 ай бұрын
That’s a proper sound for EVs 🤣🤣
@BugattiONE666 10 ай бұрын
Not been here before, is That Robert Goddamn Llewelyn? Subbed xD
@PetrusB83 10 ай бұрын
Definitely not a sensible car, but I WANT ONE!!! Nothing more fun than a small, fast car. Especially if you live in Europe.
@rickybryan1759 10 ай бұрын
That opening scene was effing funny
@davethefab6339 10 ай бұрын
As long as the noise remains INSIDE the car… fine.
@anarkidaniel1196 10 ай бұрын
This thing supposed to go into Mass Production😍I Love how Cute it is❤️
@bestestimesreborn 10 ай бұрын
Would the sound help for people who have bad sight? So they can hear you coming?
@bordersw1239 10 ай бұрын
Abarth 500E, “Hand built by Roberts”. 😂
@hamshackleton 10 ай бұрын
That yellow one has eyebrows like Jacks!
@JackScarlett1 10 ай бұрын
HEY WHAT
@hamshackleton 10 ай бұрын
@@JackScarlett1 Hi, Jack -- and don't say that on an aeroplane! 🙂
@shhhyouknowhoo3753 10 ай бұрын
Gasp…😮 EXACTLY correct! 👏👏
@alexibarra4675 10 ай бұрын
Upset that the wheel has a blue marker on the Acid Green Color
@mimo5383 10 ай бұрын
I think the only negative is the price. You can get a spec'd up (white seats + wheels) Tesla Model 3 RWD for less. But then Tesla's are the new Camry and this little guy is far more appealing. Especially for city driving. I own a Subaru BRZ, a firm planted and light sports car that weighs 1240kg. The Abarth is 1350kg and would likely feel just as planted. Critically, both are about the same speed 0~60mph / 0~100kph. 7sec or so is not slow. Living in Sydney I'm surrounded by 50 and 60kph zones so speed is irrelevant and more likely to be detrimental to keeping your license. Being an anime fan I'd go mild with some PIKA custom plates on the Yellow car and call it a day.
@Lupelu831 10 ай бұрын
Will it arrive in the States?
@ExtraLargeRecords 10 ай бұрын
Robert is awesome!!
@audiovideophile5317 10 ай бұрын
I would just disable the engine (and startup) sounds. If I want that I'll get an ICE equivalent.