Should You Buy an Abarth 595? Test Drive Handling & Automatic Gearbox Review

Is the Abarth 595 a good car, is it fast and reliable, what’s the handling like in an Abarth and is it fun to drive? What are the common problems? Should you buy a manual or automatic Abarth? Welcome to my Abarth 595 Owner’s Review, we road test the Abarth 595 Turismo which has 165bhp and is the middle spec car before the range-topping 180bhp Abarth 595 Competizione. How does it compare..? There are also Abarth 500 and 695 Biposto Trofeo and Tributo available which all offer different specs, power, seats, suspension, etc. and the prices can vary massively depending if you’re buying an older Abarth 500 or a newer 2018, 2019 or 2020 595 model.
So which is the better gearbox in the 2016 Abarth 595 - a manual or semi-automatic, ours is the auto with paddles on the steering wheel, and I have mixed feelings on it to be honest. We’ve owned this Abarth for quite a while so have learnt all there is to living with Abarth 595 and this is our full road test and review.
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[@al-s]

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[@jonathangibson871]

The 'auto' is pretty good in manual mode. My only gripe, as was yours, was the changing down to first when second was better- I worked around it my realising that as long as I was going about 20kph it'd stay in 2nd OR manually changing to first before it did! I've had tow MTA's ( Turismo and Comp) now on a Comp manual- love them!

[@trevorsomers8344]

I just ordered a 74 plate 695 Turismo. 180bhp £28,210

[@huiba1]

That's awesome! Enjoy it

[@trevorsomers8344]

@@huiba1 Can't wait. Drive my 595 145bhp there... drive 695 back. Had to travel 125 miles to view it. So I have a 125 mile first drive in the 695. I love these cars!!!! 👍

[@huiba1]

@@trevorsomers8344 Ohhh wow, that's amazing! I love these cars too, I only 18, and I'm saying up to get one as well. It's probably gonna be a used 595 that's around €20k. But so cool that you got a nice one. Did you get a manual or an automatic? And is it gonna be your hobby car or daily?

[@trevorsomers8344]

@@huiba1 It's my only car. Got 1 of the last made. That's why they only recently released the new 695 range. Using up all the parts in stock as they no longer make them! Sad....but I do quite like the electric Abarth too! I hope you find an Abarth to suit you. I'm sure you will and I know you will love it! Good luck 😎

[@huiba1]

@@trevorsomers8344 sound great man! I wish you a lot of fun with the car! 695 is my dream, but a 595 will do for me. Enjoy it, and thanks for sharing!!

[@diederik4857]

I have the same colour, just the cabriolet. I replaced the pig skin seat leather with different leather. I really share your sentiment on most things your shared. Really honest feedback. Thanks

[@ricval18]

I installed the seat lowering kit. Paid 70€ for it and driving position is much better now.

[@Paraziitiforlife]

Could you please tell me the brand or send me the link?

[@trevorsomers8344]

This is a Track car for the road. Does not need 6th gear!

[@vlajster]

thanks for the video,have fun with it!

[@supersalmon2279]

Thank you very much for the honest review, I am considering the 595! so Cheers

[@dontmindme4466]

does the robotized manual gearbox get any pops while shifting?

[@al-s]

Not really, it does have a slight crackle on overrun but nothing like the OTT pops and bangs maps heard on modern VWs, etc. If you upgrade the exhaust you'll get more noticeable snap crackle pop for sure.

[@dontmindme4466]

@@al-s rip ok thanks

[@emrehannn3165]

Mine did - It was a 2013 500c Essesse.

[@damienintl]

My 2014 turns out does especially in tunnels and shifting from 2nd to 3rd

[@dontmindme4466]

@@damienintl interesting. i also noticed people shifting at around 5k rpm to get the pops.

[@marcnewman6632]

Sorry answer, no