Abarth Reviews

Abarth 500e 2024 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 15 Mar 2024

The Abarth 500e is the brand's first all-electric hot hatch, and a more potent version of the very good Fiat 500e we've already tested. But can the Italian brand really inject the theatre and soul its petrol-powered cars are so famous for into its first EV? We put the Abarth 500e to the test to find out.

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Abarth 500e 2023 review

By James Cleary · 26 May 2023

EVs have been with us for a while, but Abarth is leading the way when it comes to a dedicated zero-emissions hot hatch. The Italian performance specialist has delivered the Abarth 500e, a pure-electric FWD micro macho three-door coupe with the performance to match its go-fast looks. CarsGuide was invited to Italy for a preview drive before it arrives in Australia late this year.

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Abarth 124 Spider 2019 review

By Tom White · 26 Jun 2019

Sure, it's just a tiny bit Japanese underneath, thanks to its clear family tree connections with the Mazda MX-5, but there's no doubt there's plenty of Italian passion in the fabulously brio-filled Fiat 124 Abarth.

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Abarth 595 2018 review

By Tim Robson · 10 Nov 2017

The Abarth brand was revived to boost the fortunes of the smallest Fiat on sale in Australia. Known formally as the Abarth 595, the tiny hatch packs a bit of a surprise under its distinctive snout.

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Abarth 124 Spider manual convertible 2016 review

By Peter Anderson · 07 Dec 2016

Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the new Abarth 124 Spider convertible with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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Mazda MX-5 vs Abarth 124

By Richard Blackburn · 11 Nov 2016

Can the Italians improve on an iconic Japanese sports car? Richard Blackburn gives a verdict.

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Abarth 124 Spider 2016 review

By Tim Robson · 21 Oct 2016

Tim Robson road tests and reviews the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.

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Fiat Abarth 124 Spider 2016 review

By Peter Barnwell · 16 Sep 2016

Peter Barnwell road tests and reviews the Fiat Abarth 124 Spider with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its international launch in Japan.

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Fiat Abarth 595 vs Renault Clio GT Premium

By Richard Blackburn · 10 Jun 2016

There is sporting intent, then there's how it is delivered. Richard Blackburn rates Italian flair against French fun.

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Abarth 595 2016 review

By Paul Gover · 06 May 2016

Paul Gover road tests and reviews the Abarth 595 with specs, fuel cosnumption and verdict at its Australian launch.

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