The Abarth 595 Competizione shows what REALLY matters in a hot hatch

[@StefABtv]

*cracking vid Jack. Well done mate. Great fun aren’t they!*

[@JackScarlett1]

Thanks Big Stef. Yeah man I'm completely sold. I see why you still bang on about yours 😉

[@ahmadsebastian7633]

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[@peterthwaites5891]

Great review, I own and love my 595 Turismo....Very few testers really get the Abarth thing, you nailed it!...

[@JanHavlik]

Have to leave a comment here: The video is amazing! Shots, cut, voiceovers... Keep up the great work! Any more GTI videos coming? :)

[@JackScarlett1]

Thanks mate! Yes, plenty more GTI stuff to come

[@MoooseGooose]

This guy needs so much more subs! Great video 👌🏼

[@jonathangibson871]

Best review of a 595 ever! They're not for everyone.....thank goodness! I love my 595 Competizione.

[@drjmediauk]

Your reviews are awesome Jack! Finally a decent automotive journalist who isn't a knob obsessed with power and mods!

[@JackScarlett1]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@omp365]

i own an abarth, i just don't know why anyone would buy anything else. but i'm really glad they do big up the abarth club.

[@TucaLoni]

this channel is going to blow up for sure

[@rickylaslett3422]

Great review , I’m now on my second Abarth after a 4 year break with normal cars . What a machine they are .

[@Liam94Smith]

Great video again, you’re a natural at this mate :)

[@harryc266]

I’m simple. I see abarth I like. Great video.

[@BWTV]

It's also in one of the nicest colours available 😍 Another brilliant video 👌

[@JackScarlett1]

Such a nice spec, right? Hope you're well brother 👊

[@lawrencecurtis812]

Great video, I have one of these and just going to the shops is an event! I feel it is a very underestimated car.

[@wario9164]

Really nice review, good job. Next year I’ll get mine. I love in Milan and we have lot of them here

[@BBoySnakeDogG]

Oh hey there James May you're looking well. That was his whole thing with the Panda, wasn't it? You can drive slower cars closer to their limit on normal roads. Was the same for my 107, gotta take that thing right up to 6000rpm for it to do anything.

[@JackScarlett1]

Haha spot on. Although I hasten to add the Abarth IS rapid. You just don't have to go fast for it to be fun

[@leiya107]

Weyhey!! Fellow 107 driver!!!! I drive my mom's 107 and I just got an Abarth for myself recently. You know what, the 107 only has one flaw IMO -- lack of power. The steering is better, the grip is grippier, and you get other small car perks (which the Abarth doesn't have) like smallest turning circle in the universe and the best fuel economy of a petrol car in the world (my Abarth is killing me with petrol money... not saying it drinks a lot, it doesn't, but compared to the 107 it's night and day!).

[@robbiejacobs9031]

Great video! You are a natural. You inspire me, thank you!

[@Doc_Dillinger]

Great Video. The things you say are so true. I own an Abarth Competizione myself and I love it.

[@AhmadFPV]

Hi, is there any problems (mechanical) you faced? What about puth hols on street, do you often change the tier?

[@Bruno-pe2nm]

Thanks Jack! Love your video! It summarizes my thoughts about the Abarth 500 perfectly! Well done!

[@MrZekToR]

Absolutely. I'm currently driving the latest turbo Swift Sport. Before that I had a 2016 normally aspirated model. But totally agree. The turbo Swift Sport is much quicker than the figures suggest. The handling is epic. Sliding around a roundabout has never been so much fun. No need for massive power. Just a small, lightweight chassis and enough power to enjoy it. I've had more powerful cars, and ultimately - they end up being more frustrating.

[@bounty9269]

Your vids are really good quality, keep up the good job mate, looking forward to more cool reviews👍🏼

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Subscribed. Like where youre coming from. Not everyone has or wants to spend a fortune on a car that can do 200 mph. But we still want to enjoy a good drive. Well done.

[@JackScarlett1]

Cheers big Al, appreciate that

[@andypaine988]

Very good video. Top work sir 🙌

[@PlanetautoUK]

The perfect pocket rocket the Abarth, we love it.

[@JakersMakers]

Cheers Jack! Another perfect review, everything I needed to know in under 10 minutes. Now to autotrader😂😂

[@JackScarlett1]

Hahaha be strong my friend.

[@savstylesf]

I used to have a Abarth 500c manual. It was amazing. I wish I still had it. As good as my m4, m5 or any other car I have had. Great vids Jack!

[@nickrendell4300]

Got a 695 turismo on order can’t wait to get behind the wheel, best in its class.

[@nicolaslorenzo9654]

Another great video by the talented Mr Scarlett

[@sportsfreundberlin]

You're doing a fantastic job reviewing this car!

[@dafyddllyrdavies6601]

I had a alfa mito 95bhp and after the lease was coming to an end I originally wanted a mk7 golf r second hand obviously fast good looking practical but the deposits were just ridiculous even for a 15 plate I don't know how young you tubers managed to afford these golf's. I thought am I being stupid putting a lot of money down for a fast car. When I saw the Matte grey abarth I was like well hello little one test drove it absolutely loved its pokey with it's little grunt. It's fast in its own right.

[@Holdemsworth]

Superb review! Couldn’t agree more 🔥🙌🏻

[@garethrowlands1305]

This guys the new clarkson... subscribed 🙌✌️

[@carlpearson6734]

I got the abarth comp and honestly I do not sit high up I’m actually fairly low, it has upgraded sabelts but are they lower than standard? I’m a bit short but not that short

[@itaholic902]

You really understand what the Abarth is all about : fun, fun and fun ! I've been driving Italian cars for already 30 years now and I could not imagine buying a non Italian car, because even an Abarth feels special. You're completely right to say that power is not everything. In the past I had a Ferrari F355 Spider with manual gearbox and tubi exhaust. It was hilarious. One day I had the opportunity to test a 458 Speciale for an hour on normal roads. I thought that it would be even more special, but it wasn't. Alltough the Speciale is much much faster than my 355, the latter gave me also goosebumps when I drove it gently, which was not the case with the Speciale. The Abarth is also a kind of old school group B rallye car. I bought my self in 2019 a new Competizione with manual gearbox and Performance Pack (mechanical diff). It replaces my Maserati Grancabrio MC which was also great fun but too big and to heavy to enjoy on mountain roads (I live in the north of Italy, close to Bergamo, yes the corona epicentre). With a simple ECU remap the engine now produces 205 bhp and 325 Nm, which is more than enough. All the horrible plastics in and outside have been replaced by / covered with carbon fibre, leather and alcantara. For the final result, please watch my video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWW4pmyHlL-kn5o

[@clarkedavey6452]

Great channel and content fella, keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@markbailey3508]

Just gone and got one this morning take delivery next week! Got bored of my 500 lounge so I wanted some fun!!

[@johnsoares1443]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@Rattlerbrand]

I have one but mines 210 bhp with mta box the most fun you can have with your clothes on

[@tusharbhat2367]

This review shows what really matters in a review ! Great work buddy!

[@JackScarlett1]

hahaha meta - love it. Cheers mate

[@aleemdatoo2375]

You're a brilliant presenter, mate! Future top gear presenter for sure!

[@Carpassionist]

Sold my Abarth Opening Edition 2hrs ago...miss him so badly now 😭

[@carloszenteno7039]

Wow, What a review, this car it's amazing it's so fun, you really enyoyed, congrats

[@hanslluis3640]

Perfect video mate

[@bgskelton]

great review - totally spot on

[@MOSSFEEN]

Brilliant Review Thanks

[@80sChild1987]

Yet another top class video.

[@KuroMicra]

This would make up for the 127 Sport and Uno Turbo I never owned!

[@andrewmaple9863]

Great video well said

[@jordank3141]

Nice review mate

[@JoshKemponcars]

Another great video Jack, keep it up buddy! 👍

[@JackScarlett1]

Nice one Josh!

[@1memo1717]

Brilliant video

[@thibaultfrancois8013]

I have one myself and this the best review on this car I have seen so far. And I have seem quite a bunch. Cheers mate!

[@stuartmurphy6739]

Is the driving position the same in all the range?

[@faizjalal5600]

I know u dont fit in a miata but it would be a blast (and funny) to see you review it

[@jackparkinson6800]

Great video, any chance of doing a review of the 208 GTI?

[@JoshKemponcars]

Hi Jack, if you head over to my channel I got my hands on one a couple of months back!

[@jackparkinson6800]

Thanks Josh

[@michaelsedler6524]

Well said. I love my abarth.

[@mrmarrow8918]

Another great video! In terms of the car.... Abarth need to understand that great handling (and track orientated cars) don't need rock-solid suspension. Take a bow Megane R26R

[@JackScarlett1]

I need to get behind the wheel of one of those beasts

[@DarkPhoenixTSi]

Did someone loosen the Nitrous hose in the boot?

[@Bennett713]

Test drove one of these recently. Loads of fun but that high seating position really ruined the experience for me

[@wildeheart2996]

Aidan Bennett you get used to it. Plus you can get lowering brackets if you want too. The fun of it makes it worth while

[@grahamstephens9931]

I agree. The seating position does seem high at first but it means you get a decent view ahead and you can absolutely nail it when the road is clear.

[@ZareP1]

Awesome video and dream car right there. All the problems (and most of the good parts) i already have on my diesel 500 (modded 120cv), but now i want the fun and the power this little cars have, literally my dream car. *i always say this on my comments, i seriously thought about getting another car cause this car is little, but i love little cars. And i can still fit a full drum kit in my fiat 500 just by putting the rearseats down, so why would i change to car i don't like just to move my drums from time to time? Abarth it will be, hopefully in a near future

[@wildeheart2996]

I love mine, mines the 160 turismo, a quick map will see 185bhp with 240nm torque. That’s more than enough to use on our roads, only thing I’d say is sack off the Pirelli tyres they’re rubbish and get the Michelin PS4.

[@JackScarlett1]

Very nice. Yeah I've heard that a few times about the P zeros now!

[@wildeheart2996]

Jack Scarlett yeah they are really poor. It’s a shame as they ruin the ride and handling for most from the outset.

[@peterowbottom1110]

Do the PS4's make a lot of difference to the ride? I had 4 Abarths now and only had P Zero's on them, but I have nothing to compare them to

[@wildeheart2996]

Pete Rowbottom I find them a little more forgiving but there’s not a lot in it, Quieter though. It’s the performance of them, it’s night and day especially in the wet, I never really trusted the Pirelli when it was anything but dry.

[@Intraker]

please make more videos on your vw gti mk5

[@JackScarlett1]

Of course mate

[@scottlucas2281]

Is that you on that drivetribe video about the midnight club? 👍

[@Danny-qq5nr]

I had brand new Daihatsu tti and that was crazy fast

[@Xellyish]

Nice video, one of the best Abarth reviews so far! How tall are you? 😎

[@JackScarlett1]

Cheers dude. 6"5 😅

[@ells-aviation]

Was wandering as well? I love these cars but am worried I won’t fit in one am 6”5 too and it would be uncomfortable

[@summerdaze9753]

Absolutely loved the video. I've had a "granny car" kia picanto for 5 years, was cheap when I was a student. Ready for a bit of fun now. My only concern is my current car is awful in the wet and ice, and I work up in the moors, how does it handle in different weather conditions? Thank you x

[@JackScarlett1]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed. I started off in my grandma's diesel Fiesta before moving on to the Golf, gotta start somewhere! As for the Abarth, I found it a bit of a handful in the wet tbh. Still fun, but definitely not relaxing 😅

[@summerdaze9753]

@@JackScarlett1 thank you for your reply. Is there a car you could recommend that is more comfortable when dealing with challenging weather conditions on a daily basis?

[@JackScarlett1]

@@summerdaze9753 FN2 Type R, Mk5/6 GTI, Clio 197

[@JackScarlett1]

@@summerdaze9753 or even better, Mk7 Fiesta ST if you can afford it!

[@letsdrivecars]

I've driven the Esseesse version with 160bhp and felt like that was more than enough, with 180bhp I imagine this thing feels utterly beserk 😂

[@JackScarlett1]

It's an angry little thing. Deff takes some getting used to, at first you feel like you're constantly on the verge of binning it

[@bondy284]

Enjoyed that Jack👍🇦🇺

[@ells-aviation]

This car reminds me of my Renault 5gt turbo from the 90’s same engine too and it was lighter

[@ells-aviation]

@Sandra Dell that’s what I meant 1.4 turbo 4 cylinder 😜

[@RookieRay]

What mic do you use on the exhaust clip to avoid the wind wash out?

[@JackScarlett1]

I use my GoPro 7 and put the mic on windy setting. Works pretty well!

[@andrewkehoe9116]

GOOD VID I AM THINKING OF BUYING ONE 😀

[@KuroMicra]

I want one of these!

[@lucabastone1243]

can you get the 595 in canada?

[@ells-aviation]

How tall are you ? I am 6’6 and I have been told no point in getting one 😢as you can see from my thumbnail I was going to get one in yellow .

[@joseedrosolano]

Is the 595 only sold in UK?

[@theOneAndOnlySkeleti]

Jose Edrosolano no here in Germany they soll it too. Ask your local Fiat trader

[@callumjenks6202]

I love when people say its a fiat 500 though... until you take them out in it

[@carltonhopper3065]

Just sold BMW 435D and bought 595 Comp ... nuff said ... also own Maserati and the 595 is as fun ... character is hard to create and has been lost in many manufacturers - life's short and we have rest of our lives to drive around in sound proofed tubs, electric cars with gizmos and 0-60 of nothing or trumped up everyday cars that will get point to point in nano seconds and loose your licence. Live a bit I say.

[@CaptainMir]

Girly car 🚗🤠

[@petewebb6952]

True. The same applies to motorcycles.

[@lucymcgowan6203]

Jeremy Clarkson...move out the way

[@grahamstephens9931]

Jeremy Clarkson actually loved the Abarth. Check out the vids on KZbin.

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

Graham Stephens nobody said he didn’t?

[@davidhayes4814]

Going fast isn’t fun, as my partner tells me.

[@joseedrosolano]

And 500 Abarth in America?

[@leonking9088]

Nope. Stage 1 map to 210bhp makes it feel ballistic.

[@two8250]

you should of audition for top gear

[@paulwiget8359]

love my unfortunately 160 hp American version abarth auto,,,,, love it, love it, though I"de rather have 180hp :) ,,,,,,,, 42,000 miles,,,,, no problems,,,,,

[@hatchet646]

Just don't take it to a track with a lot of corners and you will be fine. The electronics are limiting this car under the frog's ass.

[@vigogamer]

My friends say this is the ultimate girl car, but I love it and wanna get it but I don't wanna get roasted for driving it. What u guys think?

[@leiya107]

It's the other way around mate. Whichever "man" who doesn't know about this car clearly doesn't know cars AT ALL, hence you have all the licence in the world to call him the "ultimate girl". (Not saying a real man should know about cars, you don't have to. But to those who bang on about "girly cars", someone has to show them who is the real girl here.)

[@vigogamer]

@@leiya107 yeah tks for saying that, literally all my friends were taking the piss saying how that's a girly car and such, I personally loved it and I live in london so a small car is great for me, also the interior looks incredible and the sound it makes is Great

[@davejones4740]

Petrol is dead in five to ten years.

[@karlbristow1223]

And speeding, and driving your car manually. The joys of driving are slowly being removed. Enjoy it whilst it's still there.

[@Mexxx65]

A "Hot Hatch" also has to be a very usable daily car, this is where the VW Golf GTI has it in spades over any of it's "sportier/harder" harder to live with day to day Hot Hatches. the new Fiat 500/Abarth is an anomaly of the original. A tiny city car, bare bones, little comfort, in which the car somewhat succeeds fulfilling...a Hot Hatch? Nope....

[@anthonydeas2173]

Horses for courses... The golf is a great car no doubt... But I'd have this over a golf any day.

[@samleyton5316]

You confirm what everyone knows,...a daily useful German car??BORRIIIIING!I am pretty sure yours is grey or blue...lame

[@Mexxx65]

@@samleyton5316 My Hatch is yellow and French. Thanks for asking me.