Abarth 595 Competizione Road Test - Tiny Italian hot hatch with a big bark

[@markscarjournal]

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[@rikjongenful]

You don't get a stiffer suspension when pushing the sport button. The 595 Competizione has Koni FSD's on all 4 corners, which are non-adjustable. The only thing that happens is the throttle respons, a tiny dash extra turbo pressure and some more weight in the steering wheel.

[@markscarjournal]

Apologies for the error and well spotted.

[@BleeCarswell]

Great video Mark 👍 It hasn’t helped cure my 595 obsession tho!

[@markbailey3508]

Just gone and got one, same colour and take delivery next week! Got bored with my 500 lounge and wanted something a bit exciting. Can't wait

[@markscarjournal]

Congratulations! Enjoy it!

[@Dino-qq2jp]

I had a competizione, absolutely brilliant little car. I would like to one day get another as a second car.

[@nickzierikzee8457]

nice vid only the way u say competizione is very enoying

[@hamishbrown1070]

I put mine in sports mode when I first brought it, button not been touched since. Also in Australia mine came with Michelin Pilot Sports rubber which I find excellent.

[@hamishbrown1070]

I also dropped my Sabelt seats an inch with lower brackets.

[@rrich52806]

Sales of the FIAT 500 series failed in the USA. They are pulling out again. Parts will be scarce.

[@andrewmaple9863]

What would you have one of these or a mk8 fiesta st if you had the choice? Great vid love these cars

[@Smaillig_Christophe]

the performance pack has a mechanical locking differential and not an electronic one

[@wildeheart2996]

Better tyres transformed mine, the Pirelli are shocking tyres.

[@markscarjournal]

Good thinking, what tyres did you buy for yours?

[@wildeheart2996]

I got Michelin PS4 and the difference is night and day. I can’t understand why the Abarth has the P zero as standard, they’re ok in the dry but in the wet they’re so slippery.

[@markscarjournal]

Great tyre. We currently have a Corsa GSi on test with those tyres and the grip they offer is excellent.

[@FranciscoFerreira-tx2cv]

P zero are so so bad. Got them in my Grande Punto Abarth and I hated them so much. Just replaced them with the Goodyear Eagle F1 and the difference was huge. The PS4 are still the best option tho ;)

[@SCYorks]

@@wildeheart2996 Completely agree with you did the same thing with mine.

[@jessikamiranda2306]

The rear of the car looks like it's giving birth to a Dodge Viper

[@kristianbowering9690]

Fiat 500 cant be that bad! They’ve sold millions