Pricing and specification for the all-new Abarth 595 have just been announced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK, ahead of the stunning new car’s arrival here today (13 May).
And with a starting price of just £15,090 OTR for the 1.4 TJet 145hp Manual, the new car represents outstanding value for money.
The new Abarth 595 is the natural heir of the original model launched in 2008. Performance, technology and iconic Italian style are the key factors of a very successful line-up. Available as a hatchback or convertible, the new Abarth 595 is offered with three trim levels: 595, 595 Turismo and 595 Competizione, and three power levels to satisfy the requirements of increasingly demanding and competent customers.
Many of the upgrades introduced are the result of experience gained with the development of the 695 Biposto, dubbed the “smallest supercar”, which implements real racing thrills and technology on a street-legal car.
The distinctive yet affordable 595 version is the Abarth entry level model and offers all the standard equipment needed to ensure typical Scorpion enjoyment and driving pleasure. The 595 is the ideal base for drivers who want to tune their car over time and make it unique.
The 595 Competizione and 595 Turismo versions express other two distinctive souls of Abarth. The first, more “purist”, model is designed for those who love performance and no-compromise sportiness. The second makes reference to the typical values of the Italian GTs in a compact size perfect for use in cities.
On the outside, the new Abarth 595 has many new features which improve performance. The front end, for example, has been redesigned and now has an oversized air intake: this improves heat management in the engine compartment and increases cooling capacity by 18%.
Abarth engineers also worked on the rear bumper creating a more pronounced diffuser. Specific bumper inserts have also been created for each trim level. They are matte black for the 595, in matching body colour on the 595 Turismo and with the Anthracite grey finish on the 595 Competizione.
The new 17’’ Granturismo rims (standard on 595 Turismo) are 7% lighter and have over 50% more ventilating surface to the benefit of heat dissipation, and enhanced and more consistent braking system performance as a consequence. The distinctive features of the new Abarth 595 include new satin chrome trim on the 595 and Turismo versions, new mirror caps (satin chrome on 595 Turismo, matching body colour on 595 and Anthracite grey on 595 Competizione) and the side stripes (standard on 595 Competizione), now wider and longer to give greater emphasis to the Abarth brand.
Available in 15 body colours – including pastel, metallic and tri-coat paints and five bi-colour liveries – the exciting colour palette of the new Abarth 595 includes besides standard Circuit Grey the exclusive Modena Yellow, until now only available on the 695 Biposto Record, the sporty and bright new Abarth Red pastel and the new tri-coat Ghaccio White. Making their début are the three new two-colour combos: Scorpione Black/Podio Blue and Scorpione Black/Record Grey and Circuit Grey/Abarth Red.
Finally, three packs for customising the appearance of the car are available on demand with Abarth side sticker, mirror caps and front and rear bumper inserts in three colours: white, black or red.
The new Abarth 595 is completely new on the inside, too. New technical materials, like Alcantara® and carbon fibre cleverly reassert the sporty character of the model. Furthermore, new upholstery is available on the entire range.
In particular, the 595 version offers specific Abarth fabric seats characterised by extraordinary lateral support. The 595 Turismo version comes with black, natural or red leather seats, while standard on the 595 Competizione are the Corsa by Sabelt seats, among the best supporting seats available.
Furthermore, the new flat bottom steering wheel with centre detailing was designed to ensure effective sporty driving. In more detail, the standard steering wheel for the Competizione version is made of technical materials, such as carbon fibre and Alcantara®. The dashboard fascia, which has always been one of the most iconic features of the 595, is specifically characterised for each version: matching body colour on 595, matte grey on 595 Turismo and tar cold grey on 595 Competizione.
The innovations continue with a brand new sports instrument panel, which improves readability, especially with the new graphics that characterise the Sport mode. Moreover, the boost gauge lighting is white so as to make reading easier and more immediate.
Full pricing (OTR) for the new Abarth 595 is as follows:
595 Hatchback1.4 TJet 145hp Manual £15,090
595 Convertible 1.4 TJet 145hp Manual £17,090
Turismo Hatchback 1.4 TJet 165hp Manual £18,290
Turismo Convertible 1.4 TJet 165hp Manual £20,290
Competizione Hatchback 1.4 TJet 180hp Manual £20,290
Competizione Convertible 1.4 TJet 180hp Manual £22,290
