2020 Abarth 595 EsseEsse Review: More Fun Than A Mini? - Inside Lane

This is the Abarth 595 EsseEsse, a variant of the plucky pocket rockets that returns to mark 70 years of Abarth. Powered by a turbocharged 1.4-litre engine, it enthusiastically produces 178bhp and 184lb ft torque. 0-62mph takes 6.7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 140mph.
Listen to the shouty Akrapovic exhaust that gargles, pops, and bangs as you charge through this car's 5 speed manual transmission. A short wheelbase and Brembo brakes make for an entertaining combination.
While costly at £25,000 you can't help but love this baby hot hatchback.
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[@retrologic597]

I loved my Abarth. While my Fiesta ST is better in every way, except noise, I still miss the oversized trainer.

[@insidelane]

It’s such a fun little car!

[@robertjusic9097]

These really arent in the same category aren't they? The better competitor to this car is the up Gti which is just as dull as cooking on olive oil. Would much rather have this

[@insidelane]

When you start looking at price they very much are. While the Up GTI is more compact, the performance of the Abarth is also closer to the Mini.

[@DoggyEffect]

Great review!

[@bosse641]

Fun little car.

[@insidelane]

It was indeed! A few years ago I also drove the bonkers stripped-out Biposto variant. There might be a video of that somewhere.

[@RivetGardener]

I want one here in the USA!

[@southdowns2009]

So tempted to get one and upgrade from my fiat 500.

[@insidelane]

Would you have the 595 or a Mini Cooper S?

[@nikihimmelfreundpointner627]

I just ordered a month ago an 595 EsseEsse, i really like this new models, since i ordered mine i had an older Model with 135hp and i was very happy with that, i prefer Abarths more than a Mini, because i don’t like the Interior so much and by the way really nice review 👍

[@bernardandries]

Fiest st for me personally.

[@insidelane]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy your Abarth.

[@insidelane]

That’s a great shout. Love the new ST.

[@RivetGardener]

595 without a question.

[@samwilde595]

I’ve got one, mapped at 185bhp and 270lbft. Not the fasted and had faster but.... the Abarth has so much charm, charisma and fun! It’s something you look forwards to driving which for me is the point. People really enjoy it too, even those (it’s a girls car guys) once they’ve driven it they see the point, suited to people who don’t take life so serious.
Just make sure you swap out the P zero tyres they’re crap! The Michelin PS4 are far better

[@McAuley2442]

It’s pronounced “SS” 😬

[@insidelane]

Not in Italy it isn’t.