Abarth 595 Competizione - to LOVE 😍or to HATE? 🤮

[@chandlerwalker9129]

This channel is going places. Quality is right up there with the top multi-million channels.

[@JBCTR]

Chandler Walker Thanks mate! What a compliment 😁

[@Sparkplugsteve]

I agree. He does well fair play.

[@acutefox8636]

Agreed! 👌

[@leeliftingservicesltdtonyf3463]

A good honest video, do I get rid of an m135i for a bit more fun....not sure.

[@ThisIsBarcode]

Solid review. You have to drive / own an Abarth to understand them 🙌🏼

[@JBCTR]

ThisIsBarcode Exactly this!

[@CarObsession]

Just a note on the seat adjuster, I think I have a theory, but I may be wrong - could it be that when the car is made in left hand drive the seats are swapped around, therefore the driver's adjustment would be on the inside and not the outside? I'm probably wrong, but it sounds a bit feasible.

[@markbailey3508]

Drive a standard 500 and thinking of upgrading to an abarth, and this review has helped me make my mind up...... abarth it is!

[@brunobrites]

Your most polished video so far, good work Johnny!

[@JBCTR]

Bruno Brites Thanks Bruno! Sad to see the car go if I’m honest!

[@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef]

I have a 2019 Abarth 500 and in the US version they fixed every problem you spoke about- seats, boost gauge, etc. The new colors are more contemporary (I ordered sting ray gray with bronze rims with no ridiculous vinyl) and the front end is much better looking. They did however, only give us a 5" screen which is smaller than my smart phone... and it turns the back up camera in to 4:3 format with very low resolution, so it's like trying to look at Dick Tracey's watch. Aside from that it may be the greatest car ever made.

[@snowcone2441]

its a satisfying car and might be my first thx for the review:)

[@peterowbottom1110]

Spot on review!! you nailed that, I have this exact model in Modena yellow, my 4th Abarth.

[@JBCTR]

Pete Rowbottom Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed it 😁😁

[@jonathanpilmore7140]

Hi Jhonny, did this car have android auto/apple car play compatibilty ?

[@andygtv]

Nice review 👍

[@JBCTR]

Glad you liked it

[@chriselse515]

The one thing my mk8 st is missing is a boost gauge. It picked up speed very well was surprised how quick it did.

[@JBCTR]

chris else Very torquey engine in the new ST’s!

[@andrewmaple9863]

What did it feel like getting back in your St after being in the abarth for so long ? Would you get a abarth or did you think the St was a all round better car ?

[@JBCTR]

Andrew Maple The ST is remarkably different to the Abarth. Getting back in felt very low for one - that was most noticeable as you sit so high in the Abarth. But the flip side is that it’s far easier to get in and out of the Abarth. I genuinely would struggle to choose between the two. They both have completely different driving styles too. In an ideal world, I’d like an ST for me, and an Abarth for my other half so that I can drive it 😁

[@Arnaucars]

Is this the new 2019 model with that new yellow instead of the old modena yellow or is it the same one?

[@JBCTR]

ArnauUM This is the model prior to 2019. The new Competizione has a green colour called Adrenaline Green. It’s just as vibrant as this yellow though!

[@Arnaucars]

@@JBCTR Thanks! Appart from the new green it also has a new yellow and a matt grey! That's why I thought this was maybe the new yellow since I can't appreciate the difference.

[@JBCTR]

ArnauUM Ah ok. I’ve not seen the grey or the yellow. According to the UK website, there’s just the green! Which country are you based in?

[@Arnaucars]

@@JBCTR Spain, but after a quick search it's also in IT, DE and FR. Seems like only UK aren't getting those two new colors. Nice content by the way. Still deciding either Fiesta ST, Abarth 595, Mazda MX5 or some other options

[@JBCTR]

ArnauUM Ah that makes sense! Shame about the colours over here in the UK. Just had a google and the new ones look quite nice! Glad you are enjoying the content :)

[@vonR0X]

You nailed it! Keep up the good content... And about the boost gauge... It's in the wrong spot only for people driving on the wrong side of the road :DDD For the rest of us it's right where it needs to be ;)

[@JBCTR]

Eugen Proschek That’s very Abarth for them not to switch sides 😂

[@yomomma3988]

Say you had a modified MK7 Fiesta ST about 240BHP would you rather keep the ST and take it further or grab one of these?

[@JBCTR]

DSG Farts Difficult one but as you are asking the question, probably time for a change! Try get a test drive in one of these that is a bit longer than just round the block. You need to live with it to understand it, but once you get there, it’s an awesome piece of kit.

[@AssassinDKos]

Great vid! You should do a comparions video between your ST and the new Mazda MX5 with 184hp

[@JBCTR]

AssassinDKos I’ll see if I can get my hands on one. Sounds like a right giggle!

[@AssassinDKos]

@@JBCTR my MX-5 will arrive in january, but I live in Belgium😅

[@andrewmaple9863]

Best vid yet your getting better all the time really enjoyed watching these videos as I love the abarth but would own a St I'm buy a st2 mk8 next year with the performance pack and full led lights in race red

[@JBCTR]

Andrew Maple You’ll love it. Not a fan of red cars, but I love the look of the new ST in red 👍🏼

[@nightnomad635]

I know the seats are INCREDIBLY frustrating and they should've fixed it from the factory.... But can't they just be swapped around?

[@ruben9967]

You are not all the day adjusting the seat😅

[@petescott]

Ohhh, you hate everything I hate about my Abarth too lol. But... I also love it 😍😂

[@barryshine224]

What a genius you are... no rear leg room in fiat 500... wow, genius! who'd have thought it?

[@alexcostanti2278]

To love!!

[@yvl3176]

Nothing about the build quality?

[@JBCTR]

Yew Von Lim It was nothing to write home about, but also not terrible. For a car of this value, it was as expected IMO.

[@lukekjones2078]

The gearstick "changes gear" I love it "changes gear" I guess "changes gear" it comes "changes gear" from the base "changes gear" 500

[@lucamingotti6931]

Bellissima 😍👍

[@marremane]

1000kg is much? look at any other modern small hatchback and you will change your mind.

[@eladnywsetneuf7238]

I will hate ot of front wheel drive

[@JBCTR]

Why?