Fiat 500 Abarth Review - We Woke the Neighbors With This Thing!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มี.ค. 2019
- Man this thing is LOUD. But under the right circumstances, that's ok. This is AutoAcademics' review of the 2018 Fiat 500 Abarth. M.S.R.P. - $26,505.
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I picked up a 2014 with 3k miles and I love it. When I pull up at a fast-food drive-through the person asks.... "Where is the rest of your car. I thought you were in a Dodge Hellcat"
Ha! Now that's funny. Thanks for sharing and for watching, Pierce Jansen!
When your instrument cluster display is larger than infotainment one 👏🏻
I daily mine. Got 104k miles, so far on my '13 Abarth.
Wow I'm at 62K miles on my '12 what's 100K mile maintenance like?
@@MrJacobi22 around 60-70k miles, I changed the MA (multiair) filter/screen. At 100k, changed the gear oil. Should done that much earlier. It's super smooth now. Other wise, it just oil change every 5-6k miles. spark plugs (NGK) at 25k. Etc. :-)
@@akrokdesign Thanks for the info. What about clutch and flywheel?
@@MrJacobi22 That's hard to say. But if you're a good driver and don't abuse it too much. I say, you will most likely change timing belt before. Which you want to do a bit a head. Do not wait to you hit 150k.
Mines got 101k now paid 8k for her :)
3 years later but I enjoyed your review. I previously owned a stick version but now casually looking at auto abarths. I'm glad you mentioned the HORRIBLE turning radius, I almost got in multiple parking lot accidents because the car behind me would assume I'm turning left when I was actually trying to turn around. Had some flaws but I miss it
Good review man, very demonstrative on the what the car is all about, its one of the great value vehicles out there.
Thanks for watching, Scoutss21962!
I really like your review style and I especially love Abarth
Thank you, Jenna Sais Quois! We appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.
Man that car is loud! LOL Seems like a fun car to drive though :-)
It's both, Melissa. LoL. Thanks for watching!
it's a hell of fun car.
How is the reliability on this car? I’d love to buy it
I had 2013 manual & it had no right being that fun on a regular commute. Very easy & cheap to mod. Lower it, sway bars intake & piggyback ecu under $1k 215 hp. I miss her terribly and loved her more than my Guilia.
I'm not a fan of small cars but this one has quite a few features.
That is loud but it doesn't sound ricey. Wish my GTI sounded like that.
Good review. I was wondering about rear view visibility. Did you mention that?
Thank you, Chris Devarenne. Visibility out back isn't too bad as long as no one is sitting in the back seat and the headrests are down. However, if they are up, they take up the majority of your view out the rear window. There is a rearview camera to aid a bit, though. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
I'm 5'3 and I have to lift myself up to merge when the top is down in my 500c. Doesn't make it any less fun 🎉
Fiat having such a short wheelbase helps a lot in looking out the rear.
Awesome video!!!
Thank you, Thomas E. Tisdale Jr. We appreciate you!
Song?
the back's just big enough for my kids. But as soon as they start into their teens, I'm probably getting rid of it. Otherwise, I'm loving this little car.
Do you still have it?
Good vid
man this car is going to be a hoot USED! LOVE IT
It's a fun little car, Kuya Arbee. Thanks for watching!
I'm not one for noisy cars of any variety, but I must say this little 500 Abarth sounds pretty darn great! I can only see using it for a fun weekend car though, not a daily driver. Even as a single guy with no kids, the lack of a usable backseat or any real cargo area is a deal breaker. There are other subcompacts out there that offer both...at the expensive of the performance this one delivers.
I am sorry I feel obliged to tell you to watch Doug Demurro's video about the abarth.
I daily mine and I have no problem making Costco or grocery store runs, and that's on top of hauling a tool set, aftermarket air pump (the factory one is one of those noisy cheapo units), battery jumper, oil, coolant, washer fluid, and most items needed to get me out of minor pinches. I've brought along a set of tires mounted on wheels along with the rear with the seats down so I could change from winter to summer tires (I'll change wheels myself, but needed the store to pop old tires off and install some fresh rubber and rebalance).
It's like moving into a house. If you buy more house than you need, you just end up filling it with crap you don't need and having empty space you can't utilize. If you buy a tiny house, you re-evaluate what you really need with space limitations, and end up finding clever ways to maximize space usage and live with what you got. Personally, I don't regret picking an Abarth over the FiST. FiST is better on paper in every conceivable way, but the Abarth is a riot. I don't even use the radio!
@@keiy.4031 I sat in a 500 at my local Fiat dealership. I found it way too tiny. I was driving a Mitsubishi Mirage hatch at the time, which was a tiny car, but felt cavernous inside in comparison. A friend has a regular 500 and he's having lots of problems with it. His power window went out and the transmission died. It is a Fiat after all.
@@palebeachbum I drove mine 3,000 miles across the country on my move and I've had zero issues with it other than a 2-minute fix when a hose popped off the AOS system, due to an oil catch can that I had added. It's only been to the dealer once when I wanted an extra key fob programmed, which was a ridiculous process. Maybe I just live a lighter lifestyle where I rarely have need to haul anything more than the cargo or passenger capacity of the Abarth in any given trip. I felt my Toyota Corolla was too big for me and didn't have qualms about stepping down to a tiny hatchback.
I've had more loaner time with my very pedestrian Toyota Corolla ownership, including the motors on the power door lock systems failing twice, breaking the plastic driver's side door handle, the center console hinge snapping, the rear fold-out cup holders breaking, leaking ATF that required replacing one of the gaskets, and developing noisy valve lifters. I still considered the Corolla very reliable. Honestly, any modern car's reliability is worlds beyond cars from 20 years ago.
Most of the CS reliability problems with Fiat stems from the 2012 US production year with serious and legitimate issues, including a fatal grounding mistake that results in journal bearing etching and requiring a new motor, and the horrible buggy infotainment systems FCA puts in their vehicles (I opted out of it and have a base radio), which of course includes Dodge and Jeep. This also isn't Fiat of the 80's that was built by grape farmers outside of Turin, as it's part of a global automotive manufacturer conglomerate now, like PSA, Renault, or VW who own multiple brands.
There are legitimate gripes. The interior materials are low rent, like early 2000's Subaru interiors full of rattly hard plastics, and the driving position is garbage for taller people due to the steering wheel position being non-telescopic, which results in the pedals being too close or the wheel being too far away (an Italian engineer sells an aftermarket 2" steering wheel spacer for this reason). The stupid window buttons are placed on the center console above the shifter to begin with, of all places. Yet, they're far apart enough you can't drop both windows simultaneously with your fingers on one hand...you can only drop one at a time with the placement.
I don't like noisy cars either, but I started it up during a test drive and I was hooked. I had power window issues on the driver side, too at 3000 miles. I don't use my backseat much but the trunk is very spacious. I've put so many things in the trunk from costco especially. The extra room comes from the bell shape of the car 🤗
You found an automatic one, that’s kinda rare I hear 😂
Ha! Not by choice, Chris Strohman. Unfortunately, that's what they sent us. Still a fun little car, but there's a reason the automatic is rare. LOL. Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Thank you, Larkin Christy!
@@AutoAcademics Of course! I love these little cars greatly and I love you laid back style of reviewing it. I subscribed!
@@larkinchristy2486 We appreciate you, Larkin Christy!
Top speed is more than 113, I've got my 2015 Auto to 120 before backing off....
My 2013 went to 131 before i let off
I’ve been to 135 downhill haha
I drove one in southern Italy a 595 that has the same HP as the US version 160 HP , I hit 243 KPH or 143 MPH , to be honest I was trying to stay with a Alfa Romeo Giulia quadrifoglio 🍀, but still that’s pretty damn fast for a little car , I have experience in driving fast , I’ve raced cars of an in since 1975 . I wouldn’t recommend everyone to drive a fiat 500 that fast , it really shines and feels very very safe between 130 to 200 KPH 80 to 125 MPH , it’s a blast !
I got over 42mpg with cruise control on and sport mode off between Indianapolis and Cincinnati (mostly flat) in my 2013 Abarth 500. When I hit more hilly terrain, I was still around 36mpg I think. I loved that little car, but honestly it was terrifying on the highway. Semi trucks loved to tailgate. If you change the oil yourself, it will take at least an hour. You have to remove the air intake assembly then need a special attachment to get to the oil filter. You have to remove a skirt underneath the engine. I had to have a computer replaced in mine before it even hit 20k miles. Bottom line, it's fun but impractical and it's a Fiat so there will be issues.
very wrong information, i do oil changes myself on my abarth and take me MAX 30 minutes, i dont need to remove the air intake and no special tool to remove the oil filter.
Is the stick model better and more fun or nahh
Wayyy better
it really depends. My ex had an auto that I drove a lot but I ended up buying a stick. For DD purposes the Auto is fine, but if you like driving hard, the manual delivers in ways the auto can't.
Definitely.
Been waking my neighbors for over a year now! Naah, not really. I work nights, so they are up when I leave!
Very good vid
Thanks for watching, Jose Edrosolano!
Nice job
Thanks for watching, Ss65malibu chevelle!
113mph top speed think ya got that one wrong pal
I was thinking the same thing. I’ve had mine to 130
Want one
Rear view camera for, that? :'D
You'd be surprised, Akhil Ghosh. It definitely helps with rear visibility. Especially, when you have passengers in back. Thanks for watching!
I missed the boat on this one. A local dealer had one on close out for $17,500 brand new. Sigh
Wow. That would've been a fun, cheap ride Alimonytony. Better luck next time and thanks for watching!
Looks like you’re sitting too far back. In any car, with your back pressed firmly against the seat, your wrists should reach the top of the wheel when you hold ‘em straight out.
That's exactly what Chris was referring to, Richard. The steering wheel doesn't telescope in this car, so either you sit closer to reach it, but have your legs too close or you sit farther back for legroom, but can't reach the steering wheel appropriately. We appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching!
The 5 speed is more fun !
We have no doubt, Lee santos. Thanks for watching!
Yea Yeah!
Why automatic dude... this car is much more fun with a stick
It wasn't our car, A_ 003. It's what Fiat sent us for review. Thanks for watching!
AutoAcademics ahh ok, it was a nice video anyway dude don’t get me wrong 👌👌
@@inflammatorycommentswithno2407 No problem. We appreciate you watching.
$26k for a car that hasn’t changed much since it came back to the states? You can find these for as low as $9k now 🤔
Buy new. I had to stop myself from saying used but buy new so they inject more life into it and don’t phase it out. It’s the reason why it’s progression has been so slow
yeah but 100k miles or 0 and dealers typically give good rebates on these.
eurojulien true that. Used cars definitely don’t get the same good warranties as a new car...but I’m a mechanic lol I void warranties
@@BedazzledChanclas Agreed, I bought mine with 40k miles and tuned it within 500 miles of buying it :) But for some people the warranty, the lower financing rates and choice of getting what you want makes it worth buying new..
Fiat has been improving the reliability of these machines a lot lately. Any model prior to 2016 has had major reliability issues. Now, their are flawless
I WANT😂😂
134mph
It can t beat the Ford fiesta St sorry it looks ok but it's got more bark than bite
yea ok
Beat it at what? Maybe the Fiesta will outperform it in track/autox setting but I guarantee the Abarth will make you smile every. single. day. So it's emotion vs numbers. I picked the former.
Abarth is considerably cheaper
@@chocolatetampon4492 a new Ford fiesta St is like 18500 new 2019
This is just a 500 abarth. 595 comp or new esseesse will rince the new Fie st. Plus this has auto box that we don't have in the UK. We have an MTA auto much better. But then we all drive manual anyway. Also the Fiesta is a hot hatch this is a super mini. Different class of car over here check out 595 abarth on nurbergring 👍
Top speed 113 WRONG it 134 I have done it, at stock , now mine modded I max out at 145mph!
the most depressing thing about this review is the auto :(
We agree that the manual would have been more exciting, Shlorp, but we have to take what Fiat gives us. Thanks for watching.
@@AutoAcademics ah, understandable. Seems to have a good auto tho
It beats a smart car lol
LoL. Thanks for watching, Reid Chase!
And your Toyota Corolla, Honda civic si Haha
A bit of lean? It feels like the car will tip over in a turn!!
hah. it's actually a bit tail happy.
🤢🤢🤢🤢 its a automatic!!!
instant dislike when i saw that automatic
That's a shame, Fellipe Rodrigues, because the thumbs down affects our channel, not the car. We didn't pick the car, that's just what was sent to us. With that being said, even with the thumbs down we appreciate you watching.
The auto's really aren't bad in these. There is a video on youtube from one of the engineers that explains how it was calibrated to still be fun. This isn't your malaise-era land yatch auto.
outstanding move...
@@eurojulien I bought the auto because it was on the lot and I loved everything about it. The Autostick feature is still really fun 🤗🚗
Auto in fast, fun, hatch is a big no no.
This auto has 6 speed while the manual is a 5 speed... And from my experience, the auto handles upshifts and downshifts very aggressively when in MANUAL mode.
I wish they would have focused more on the COMFORT level of driving this car rather than annoy the hell out of us with all that EXHAUST NOISE!! OK already...we get it...IT"S LOUD. No need to keep revving the engine!
That's exactly the point, J. It was an automatic so we couldn't drive around revving the engine. It was just always loud like that, whether we wanted it to be or not. We're not sure if you own or have experienced a 500 Abarth, but it's a different vehicle than the standard 500. And if you have experienced one, you should understand what we were referring to. Don't get us wrong, it can be a fun little car, but that doesn't mean it still isn't loud.
Disgusting that these have auto now.