I have a modified one with 255 horsepower. It's a blast!

This is one of the few cars where the sport button actually does something.

@MCJimboy10

2 жыл бұрын

It stiffens up the steering and increases the throttle response, I believe those are the only chances (and it changes the display to a sportier look)

@gratigo1

2 жыл бұрын

@@MCJimboy10 on the abarth, it gives you additional torque

Just got mine last week, the Abarth 500 2018 and love the sound and feel. The test drive was so fun OMG!

Awesome exhaust note for a little 4 cylinder motor! Those Italians have a car for everything!

I absolutely love my Abarth. As far as price goes, I got mine, a 2015 6-speed, just as the next model year was arriving, for $19k. There are deals to be had for the savvy shopper.

@r335

7 жыл бұрын

how so cheap?

one of the best videos I've seen for Abarth.

Much love to your review & you. Very good. I've been looking at this car for some time. My better half doesn't like manuals & I'm happy they have an automatic option. I enjoyed my self with the drive. I really prefer you to be out driving the car rather than talking about them in front of a screen. Thank you for a really good & genuine review.

The Abarth 500 is one of the few cars I've driven where the sport button actually has a point. In non sport mode the turbo makes half the boost making the engine a lot more docile when you just want it to settle down, and the steering is significantly lighter for city driving. If you leave it in sport mode it will be in sport mode when you restart the car, so you never need use the button if you don't want the city/docile mode. Personally I find I use non sport quite a lot day to day.

@Musician837

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Sport shifts more like a manual and you can hear downshifts better too. I turn sport off when im traveling as it gets better gas mileage and doesnt drone as much on the interstate.

You are the only channel i'll watch the entire ad for...

I did Not go for the manual, because this auto is just that well sorted. it also gives a taller final drive with the 6 speed which is noticeable on the highway. 70mph is about 2,200rpm in 6th. the transmissions brain in tied into the vehicle computer and g-meter to determine when to shift and when to stay. it's quite smart and will do what you would do in a manual.

Really enjoyed your review! I love this car. And very sad that they are not going to continue making them..

I think when saw you giddy driving the car says a lot man. You like the car. I do prefer a basic car in regards to technology, dont want all that nav stuff that complicates things and make it a potential nightmare to fix. Nice review, and am liking that you put the safety/crash test specs too.

@viyau

7 жыл бұрын

awesome!!

Abart is probably best know for that auto-porn exhaust sound! Love your show!!

i really like these cars

I'd prefer the 124 Abarth because it's RWD and it's a real convertible, but once again the price is simply too high, even for an Abarth.

Really love my Abarth!

Never buy them new. Let the new owner absorb the depreciation. Buy them at 3-4 years old and you can get a good low mileage deal. Funnest car I have ever driven.

Nice review.

Did you try the sport button while driving?

Thanks for this review. Could you make a review on the Golf R or GTI.. I would like to see your comments

Great review!

That's pretty good mpg for a sporty car and able to use regular unleaded. How big is the gas tank? That's the story teller

@TestDrivenTV

8 жыл бұрын

10.5 gallons

@dantheman9395

8 жыл бұрын

+TestDrivenTV that's pretty good. Definitely won't break the bank at the pump. Thank you. Keep up the good work

@sbinnala

2 жыл бұрын

Using regular in a turbocharged car is a sin. And losing you power.

In Europe The auto is a a push button system with paddle shifts looks a lot more tidier than this

nice color and sound, but at $33k someone could get a v8 mustang or well optioned WRX.

@Musician837

5 жыл бұрын

Got mine for $13k and 8k miles

Interesting review Sam....Im surprised by the gas mileage..in your review with the Fiesta ST from last year (?) I believe you broke over 30mpg...I test drove this one myself before settling on the Fiesta...Ford was cheaper faster and a bit more room...the Abarth is a very fun car to drive though...honestly it was the digital instrumentation that turned me off...both are great cars..was curious to see what you think of the ST as a competitor? Keep up the great work as always.

@TestDrivenTV

8 жыл бұрын

The Fiesta ST test was more of a road trip test with mostly freeway miles. This was in town and barnstorming in the mountains.

The European Facelift version Abarth is cooler!!! In US version are lot of old features!! Steering-wheels...back light...front of the car etc. are all different in European version!!! In our is also a Navigation... My Abarth is a Competizione MTA upgraded to 210 HP.

Nice review. How big is the fuel tank, how many miles city on a single tank full?

@TestDrivenTV

8 жыл бұрын

10.5 gallon tank.

I think you mean "Waluigi", because Luigi only wears green, and Waluigi only wears yellow.

ketchup and mustard

You need a manual.

No manual for the test?!? Blasphemous....

@TestDrivenTV

8 жыл бұрын

We don't always get to make these choices. We test what they give us.

10:01 not even in Sport mode!

premium fuel is recommended for this vehicle

@TestDrivenTV

7 жыл бұрын

But not *required*

little peppy engine that sounds great. But that price..I could get a Mazda 6

@AndreasAndersonUK

7 жыл бұрын

*yawn*

Nice socks.

i could buy a challenger R/T with that price !

The fact that you drove an automatic ruins the entire review 🤷🏼‍♂️

I could buy a hell of alot more car for 33 grand then a FIX IT AGAIN TONY ABARF so i will leave it to the milenials that no nothing to buy one of these.As far as the sound goes if it don't have a V 8 i don't want to hear it, 4-6 cylinders all sound like crap and yes Sam it is noise. Having said that every vehicle we have except for my wifes VW CC has dual exhaust with either Cherry bomb extremes or no mufflers at all............. I would put this car on my never buy it list, ugly ass car !!!

You said it's spacious...I'm 6'7"...Would I have enough room?

@TestDrivenTV

8 жыл бұрын

Good question. You'd need to try that on for size yourself.