I've got a 13 plate record grey 595 comp and done around 40k miles in it. Daily drive, long journeys and Lake District is where this thing shines. Cornering is so flat and responsive, it's such an intuitive drive. Love them. If you ever have a test drive be prepared to buy it.
*on the series 4 with the Garrett 1446 you can go intake, intercooler and a tune4performance map and get around 230 bhp and around 280ft-lb. they have so much tuning potential, mine runs 250/290 and also some people have got 300bhp from the 1.4 engine lol. Mental, got a few vids on my channel of 300bhp Abarths*
Stef ABtv some have got 650hp out of a turbocharged R53 MINI Cooper S! With a mild turbo conversion 450hp is easily obtained! With the stock supercharger 300+ is relatively easy!
ha nice video and you described my remap; 210bhp with pops & bangs (thank you Tony at Tune4Performance) :D it's now become the 'go-to' map people keep asking me about. for £375 it transformed the car, also note that it's running huge torque for such a small engine - 277lbft (367Nm)! it;s the torque that really makes this a quick little car. good review Jamie
Owned an Abarth 500 a few years back...best car I've owned...more fun than the Polo GTi and S3. Sabelt seats look nice but I'd opt for the £150 leather upgrade to make that interior slightly comfier and give you the height adjustable drivers seat. As a daily driver...more practical than you might expect as well.
Nice review! The comment on the mods is exactly right. I’ve got exactly the same car and had mine custom mapped almost immediately with added pops and bangs. Just on the map alone I’m up to 215bhp and 285ft lbs torque. It’s axrually mental to drive now and can keep up with a lot of cars! 😉
The Italians know how to make a good engine, I had a punto GT turbo a long time ago and that thing was quick and blew all the hot hatches of that era away, even the clio williams.
Darren and Sarah Sapsford yes! I test drove one yesterday and it has maximum grin factor. It’s very much like a 5GTT but the only thing is that those seats make you feel like you’re sitting on top of the car, rather than in it.
Like the top gear style questions and answers. I'd probably go for the 695. Claimed 6 secs to 60mph which is mental for a little car but seen them going for over 20k which makes it hard to pick the 695 over the 595.
Jamie says he doesn’t read comments but I’m sure he read my last one of how he needs to show more of the car in the video instead of just driving chatting shit Glad you listened FYD sometimes listening 👂 to subscribers help as 99% of the comments here are saying brilliant video 👍🏻
So you’ve put the Saxo up for sale then ... thought you might actually finish a project car or attempt to but obviously not then .... £450 for it too lol
RSYT Yes... i would post a link to it but rather not as it has his real name etc on FB profile and don’t want to cause a shit storm of people contacting his personal page ..it has the morretes fitted now .. it’s up for sale no mot £450 few defects with it as stated he needs to sell to buy his dream car what difference £450 quid will make to buying a dream car is beyond me, but there it is.
@@tanglewood777 I'd say you would be looking at 55-60 bhp more (around 200 - 205 bhp) as it will need mapping anyway. With supporting mods on a non-hybrid Garrett turbo 230ish bhp should achievable. That's with a front mount intercooler, decat or sports cat, intake, actuator (possibly) and remap. Obviously brakes and suspension would need beefing up. Or go hybrid Garrett and achieve 250-260. Correct me if i'm wrong though
Mickey Mouse is selling that shitty saxo, posted on insta. Driving about B roads with no mot, which he thought “dealer plates” covered you for... how has he got a license
I am looking for an subsitute for my motorcycle and looking at tha Fiesta ST and the Swift Sport an the 595 Pista. Whats your verdict about that? Im going to lease it.
F*ck the 4 people, most of the time i go alone or with my dog, if i can fit a full drum kit in my fiat 500 i can fit a full drum kit in this and that's one of the reasons why this is my dream car :D one day...
Perhaps Honda are more comprehensive when upgrading the Type R models over the standard models. I.e. stiffened bodyshell, Close ratio 6 speed gearbox, lightened flywheel etc. Also, the Abarth brand is somewhat sullied as FIAT like to put the Abarth branding on the MUCH lesser models such as the Punto and perhaps 124 Spider.
Think I will stick to official car reviews instead of watching all these random people nobody has ever heard of, coming onto TH-cam as if they are some kind of celebrity, all showing off their movie editing skills, with the fancy titles, music and attitude. TH-cam is drowning under the weight of it. Millenials eh. I must be getting old.
I've got a 13 plate record grey 595 comp and done around 40k miles in it. Daily drive, long journeys and Lake District is where this thing shines. Cornering is so flat and responsive, it's such an intuitive drive. Love them. If you ever have a test drive be prepared to buy it.
I was stuck in traffic with one of these infront of me. They sound like a beast. With the pops bangs
*on the series 4 with the Garrett 1446 you can go intake, intercooler and a tune4performance map and get around 230 bhp and around 280ft-lb. they have so much tuning potential, mine runs 250/290 and also some people have got 300bhp from the 1.4 engine lol. Mental, got a few vids on my channel of 300bhp Abarths*
Stef ABtv some have got 650hp out of a turbocharged R53 MINI Cooper S! With a mild turbo conversion 450hp is easily obtained! With the stock supercharger 300+ is relatively easy!
Justin Lankester that’s madness! Would be fun to drive!!
no it wont be ......650hp front wheel drive? are you insane? turns and shit will be all over....
@@justin6378 would it not go pop?
Why do I get the feeling that’s not a great idea?
ha nice video and you described my remap; 210bhp with pops & bangs (thank you Tony at Tune4Performance) :D it's now become the 'go-to' map people keep asking me about. for £375 it transformed the car, also note that it's running huge torque for such a small engine - 277lbft (367Nm)! it;s the torque that really makes this a quick little car. good review Jamie
just from a tune?
best car in the world, for the money
Owned an Abarth 500 a few years back...best car I've owned...more fun than the Polo GTi and S3. Sabelt seats look nice but I'd opt for the £150 leather upgrade to make that interior slightly comfier and give you the height adjustable drivers seat. As a daily driver...more practical than you might expect as well.
How about the maintenance? Did it cost you a lot?
Ggv
Nice review! The comment on the mods is exactly right. I’ve got exactly the same car and had mine custom mapped almost immediately with added pops and bangs. Just on the map alone I’m up to 215bhp and 285ft lbs torque. It’s axrually mental to drive now and can keep up with a lot of cars! 😉
My fav daily driver, very cheap to run. I love the TTC feature, I can throw it around neatly
The Italians know how to make a good engine, I had a punto GT turbo a long time ago and that thing was quick and blew all the hot hatches of that era away, even the clio williams.
Lots of people hate the arbarths styling wise but I really like it inside and out !
Love the haters if you don't like what he does move along and leave a link to your efforts... NEXT!
Nice vid mate, loving the colour of this little monster ;)
G8 review.
Very down to earth.
Thank you.
Like the format, very top gear :). Love the vids mate keep it up
Ordering one next week!
Isle of Wight. Cool. I’m tempted with one of these.
You reviewed my dream car, yes mate! Only subscribed 3 days ago
Jeron Tokeley that’s your dream car? 😂 you must have some shit hopes and dreams mate...
cwuzii do a Caroline flack.
Would you be interested in doing a MiTo review? Same engine as this roughly the same weight but I've got 210 hp up to now 😎
Do it! MiTO is a cool car and well under-rated
JayEmm on Cars you could ask Alex if you can review his car. Have enjoyed watching your videos
Zain K That'd be up to him to offer :)
Pretty sure the MiTo runs the Multiair engine and the Abarth runs a T-Jet
mwearstaylor Both Multiair
What a masterpiece...I luv it!!!😍👍🏾
I was close to buy one of these, but I prefered a Peugeot 208 gti bps for the price. If the 695 biposto were cheaper... That one is amazing.
As everyone will keep telling you the Fiesta ST is probably a better car.... Give me an Abarth any day.
Is this in any way like a modern version of a Renault 5 GT Turbo?
Darren and Sarah Sapsford yes! I test drove one yesterday and it has maximum grin factor. It’s very much like a 5GTT but the only thing is that those seats make you feel like you’re sitting on top of the car, rather than in it.
Nice review thx👍😀
Great video on this car. I really like these. Might have to look into getting one.
Too bad it never made it to the US
If it doesn't have a gas guzzling V8, shit handling and zero aerodynamics, they won't buy it...
I mean get an ls7 you have 1200 hp and looks like a kids car soooo
@@jadenhaller155 Here in the U.S. we have ! it's called 500 Abarth !
@@leesantos9711 but it doesn't lmao also the arbarth is a suped up fiat which does't have an ls7. so what are you talking about
Another great video Jamie! 👍 Keep it up man!
Like the top gear style questions and answers. I'd probably go for the 695. Claimed 6 secs to 60mph which is mental for a little car but seen them going for over 20k which makes it hard to pick the 695 over the 595.
nah, remap a decent comp for 300 quid nd it will fuk any 695. trust me, I fix em..
You should hear the Rivale exhaust
Shoutout to yellow.
Competiioneeeeeee
When your done driving, just put it in your pocket till next run.
Mine never stays in sport mode it’s my only gripe 😤
I NEED HELP? Do they all come with Monza or specific trims???
Jamie says he doesn’t read comments but I’m sure he read my last one of how he needs to show more of the car in the video instead of just driving chatting shit
Glad you listened FYD sometimes listening 👂 to subscribers help as 99% of the comments here are saying brilliant video 👍🏻
Really do love these but just too small but they are sick 😎
Lol got there in the end jay lol . It's comfortable lol . They are a very good car and can do that to you . It's the abarth .
the day they will be able to make it dual clutch it will become the most fun car ever
can I buy these in ul now?it is just so good,I mean new car,thx
So you’ve put the Saxo up for sale then ... thought you might actually finish a project car or attempt to but obviously not then .... £450 for it too lol
H F where is it for sale?
RSYT Facebook
H F you sure it’s Jamie’s? If it is then that sucks cos the saxo videos were actually decent
RSYT Yes... i would post a link to it but rather not as it has his real name etc on FB profile and don’t want to cause a shit storm of people contacting his personal page ..it has the morretes fitted now .. it’s up for sale no mot £450 few defects with it as stated he needs to sell to buy his dream car what difference £450 quid will make to buying a dream car is beyond me, but there it is.
H F fair enough mate that sucks, especially for only £450
How much is that car there worth?
"over-resideing" ha ha 🤣
I know I sound like a noob but what does fyd stand for
Bikelife Thetford follow your dreams
cwuzii he's right
for your dump,where dreams come true on the toilet
Sounds better than my bmw 428i
Cool vid
I have 145 bhp version is the competisione same engine just bigger turbo
Yes same engine. Turbo in the 145 is the IHI and in the 165 and 180 models they have a Garrett 1446
@@karlrobins2347o if I put the garreth turbo in mine gv it 20 bhp more
@@tanglewood777 I'd say you would be looking at 55-60 bhp more (around 200 - 205 bhp) as it will need mapping anyway. With supporting mods on a non-hybrid Garrett turbo 230ish bhp should achievable. That's with a front mount intercooler, decat or sports cat, intake, actuator (possibly) and remap. Obviously brakes and suspension would need beefing up. Or go hybrid Garrett and achieve 250-260. Correct me if i'm wrong though
@@karlrobins2347o just the turbo alone nowt else would it gv it more oomp
Mickey Mouse is selling that shitty saxo, posted on insta. Driving about B roads with no mot, which he thought “dealer plates” covered you for... how has he got a license
Jamie your videos are getting Dire mate....plus the fact that you don't respond to people's comments here on you tube as you have quoted before!!!!!!
Love the car but those wheels look like they came straight off a DS3
I am looking for an subsitute for my motorcycle and looking at tha Fiesta ST and the Swift Sport an the 595 Pista.
Whats your verdict about that?
Im going to lease it.
F*ck the 4 people, most of the time i go alone or with my dog, if i can fit a full drum kit in my fiat 500 i can fit a full drum kit in this and that's one of the reasons why this is my dream car :D one day...
I’d have that over any 50k BMW truck
Perhaps Honda are more comprehensive when upgrading the Type R models over the standard models. I.e. stiffened bodyshell, Close ratio 6 speed gearbox, lightened flywheel etc.
Also, the Abarth brand is somewhat sullied as FIAT like to put the Abarth branding on the MUCH lesser models such as the Punto and perhaps 124 Spider.
why don't they maximise the hp to begin with?
And where might one purchase one of said cars? 😂 in fiats pocket this lad.
Abarth 595 is Yellow Car Number Plate is EY16UOL
Why?
There ferrari arbarth 695
And there mazarati 695 which are better
Need some more old skool cool ?
I love the sound of it but not a fan of the interior
Didn't sam from STG have one just like this?
Baggy He had a 695 Biposto. Which is bigger, more powerful and more expensive.
Bean. Bigger? No it’s not 😂
Think I will stick to official car reviews instead of watching all these random people nobody has ever heard of, coming onto TH-cam as if they are some kind of celebrity, all showing off their movie editing skills, with the fancy titles, music and attitude. TH-cam is drowning under the weight of it. Millenials eh. I must be getting old.
The title of this video is BS
I'm trading in my S3 Comp for an S4
RichyJam2011 is it worth it bud
Looking like you put on a few pounds. Back at the maccys?
Mini JCW over this any day
LOL! ...no.
+akrokdesign far superior car in R53, R56 and F56 form.
Yeah because Mini are so reliable aren't they haha!
@@SuperAndrewrhodes I’ve had a brand new Abarth and various Mini’s. R56 is the only one less reliable than the Abarth.
@@abath3493 atlest here mini is much more expensive
Too many ads greedy 👎
Shave m8
New Fiesta ST is cheaper, faster and better than 595 Abarth.
It's not m8