Is this the hot hatch king? Unique, fun and a great noise!
@tomosjohn2304 жыл бұрын
Biggest down falls are that you feel like your sat on top of the roof your so high up
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
Yeah for the taller person the seats can be very difficult. The Sabelts can be put on lowering rails though, which is helpful.
@64bakes3 жыл бұрын
I've had one for 6 months now and I do love it. Using it on the motorway was the biggest surprise as I was expecting it to be horrible, but actually it's nicer to drive on the motorway than it is around town! The only compliant I'd have on long journeys is the road noise, but that's it. The seat height is easy to get used to after under a week. Chose leather sport seats over the Sabelts, although they're a £100 optional extra in the Comp over the sabelt seats which come as standard. Worth it if you want a bit more comfort, plus the leather lifts the interior as the door card inserts are also leather trimmed with that option. Turning circle in parking spaces is not great, as mentioned in the video. By far an annoyance though. It is what it is. Infotainment could be better (Apple CarPlay sometimes laggy and a bit fiddly, but the Mopar unit is getting long in the tooth now). Beats audio is 100% worth it. Only a 6 or so inch sub in the boot where the spare wheel would otherwise be. It's a £350 option - good value for money considering how pants the standard system is. I often see Fiesta ST's around and they just don't command the same presence as the Abarth. They blend in too much and seem a bit too boring (although a fantastic car no doubt). Some cars just grab you on their character alone. The Abarth is that car. If you want one, nothing else will do. The sound and drive is like crack - just so addictive and makes me smile every time. I reckon this is the closest modern day equivalent to a Renault 5 GTT.
@SC-ou9gm4 жыл бұрын
I own one. Still smile everytime I step into it.
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
I totally understand why, epic things!
@marinobottali78233 жыл бұрын
That was a honest review and not the usual negative nit picking you always hear on what is to me the Best underrated hot hatch on the road, this marque was hardly known until more recent years, people just didn't know what the badge, marque was 🤔 The faut findings always the same, interior space, harsh ride, too much plastic going on, too much noise ! It's a performance ffs! And unlike its rivals It's a car that's hardly changed since 2008 other than a bit of a face-lift and more kit inside, mechanical it's the same from day 1 You mentioned the door handles, basically the small hinge can corrode, I spray on gt 40 on mine from time to time but it's usually cos the handle are yanked open and over time can become loose as you mentioned. The seat's was another complaint but you covered 400 miles bearing in mind those seat's aren't height adjustable but are still perfectly comfortable, the harsh ride is because its a performance car with stiffened suspension so could hardly be lol 😉 So to sum it up if you think it's too small, too uncomfortable and too noisy don't buy one but I'd recommend you'd drive one 1st Like your road test shows you'll be Amazed how good it is As I've always said to people life's too short not to have an Abarth in it ! Great review 😉👌🚗
@rossbuckley37333 жыл бұрын
Best abarth competizione 595 review on KZbin. Great job.
@TheAutoDad3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words!
@danwright55923 жыл бұрын
The Fiesta ST may be the best “Drivers car” and the “most engaging” as every big reviewing company says, but I’ve driven a basic 145hp 595 and that was more fun and made me smile more than the ST!
@TheAutoDad3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The ST is refined, but refined isn't always king. Sometimes a bit of raw madness is what really feels like fun.
@l-kazak-l3 жыл бұрын
And also the fiesta is a ford, and fords are shit
@omp3653 жыл бұрын
i own 64plate T-jet. its my first abarth. the comp is my next one!
@TheAutoDad3 жыл бұрын
The Competition is a good upgrade to make when you're ready, superb car!
@wallstock4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, mate, keep up the good work!
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@markbailey35083 жыл бұрын
This little car has done rounds! It's a KZbin star in its own right. It's not a criticism.... As I own a 595 in that colour
@TheAutoDad3 жыл бұрын
It’s done a few miles now too. I guess it’s such a lovely spec they don’t want to de fleet it! :)
@planetchain3 жыл бұрын
The Competizione and Esseesse are amazing. Soon the 2021s will be available in Europe. I wish they would market them in the USA. They would s-e-l-l, for sure. Great video, btw.
@TheAutoDad3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Hopefully soon they'll be available in the USA too. :)
@chirpywiggins57962 жыл бұрын
This car needs a Limited slop differential as standard, not as an extortionate optional extra.
@dickiemcvitie17523 жыл бұрын
I get my 2020 (13 month old..) one on Friday.. Should go well with my wife's 124 Spider..?? And my Hyundai i30N Fastback, maybe? Just hope there's enough room on the drive without pi**ing off the neighbour!!
@kailanphillips73053 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@TheAutoDad3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@classiccarfinder4 жыл бұрын
Also if you buy a used one replace front suspension arm bushes for uprated polyurethane bushes the standard fiat ones simply cannot cope. And dont make the same mistake as me and replace for new arms they dont last and are mega expensive just replace the bushes in your old arms
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
Good call. They clunk about after a while for sure.
@benadams1094 жыл бұрын
Great review; I’m about taking delivery of a comp later this year. Can I ask if the MPG you achieved over the 400 miles journey was in normal or sport mode (or both)? Thanks
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
Mix of both, but many hours sat consistently at 70mph.
@classiccarfinder4 жыл бұрын
Door handles are very well priced now ricambio ebay units are about 35 pounds brand new jusy replaced mine
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
Ah good to hear. I bought a hinge for about £5 delivered, but at that time if the handle had come right off it was £100 from the dealer.
@marinobottali78233 жыл бұрын
You only need the hinge kit don't waste your money buying a new handle, it's a DIY job If your unsure go on love 500 KZbin channel, Paul has all the step by step guides, maintenance and repairs for the 500 😉👍
@tuturjoebar45703 жыл бұрын
Is an Abarth 595 a reliable car? Because I am looking into getting one!
@TheAutoDad3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they’re pretty reliable!
@oscarp.47273 жыл бұрын
That is not a 2020 595 Competizione because the Record Monza exhaust is not chrome
@TheAutoDad3 жыл бұрын
From Abarth UK’s point of view, and for all intensive purposes, it’s as good as a 2020 - as they’ve changed very little. That’s why they sent it over. 🤗
@EETFUK233 жыл бұрын
mind is telling me: golf 7 R heart is telling me: abarth 595 comp what should I do ?
@omp3653 жыл бұрын
if you want to be in our club, you gotta get the abarth. other owners (the male one's anyway) will give you the nod when you drive past. abarth is about owning something special. trust your heart.
@EETFUK233 жыл бұрын
@@omp365 bought the abarth 595 competizione and totally in love with it..other cars are just boring compared to this little scorpion 🦂
@omp3653 жыл бұрын
@@EETFUK23 i couldn't agree more. well done. welcome to the club buddy. i'm getting one this year, to replace my T-jet.
@tomosjohn2304 жыл бұрын
Why would abarth ruin a 595 with a awful looking 500 badge on the dash
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Some effort could’ve gone into making it model specific. Sadly it’s an off the shelf FCA part, probably saves them a fortune in the long run.
@tomosjohn2304 жыл бұрын
TomKentMusic my mates got one but only a 135bhp model still nice though!
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
At 135bhp they’re still a hoot. Plus they weight 950/975kgs so the power to weight is mega.
@tomosjohn2304 жыл бұрын
TomKentMusic the thing I found with his car is anything after 3rd gear is dreadful compared to a fiesta st or polo gti
@TheAutoDad4 жыл бұрын
The 135’s aren’t supposed to compete with them really. 1.4 versus 1.6 and 2.0. Try a 180 comp, it’ll wipe the floor with most others in the segment.
@garethmcallister8602 Жыл бұрын
Absolute joke how many ads on this video. Totaly ruins the watchability
@TheAutoDad Жыл бұрын
I placed 1 half way through, any more is KZbin specific (ie: non premium and targeted advertising etc).
@stefamondo5 ай бұрын
the most stolen car of europe because it's easy to steal but the value is great and it's very requested
@TheAutoDad5 ай бұрын
I think range rover’s currently own that title, but yes very easy to steal - unless you put an aftermarket immobiliser and alarm on it.