Abarth 500e Review: Is it a proper hot hatch?
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- The Abarth 500e is billed as the first proper electric hot hatch, but is that a formula that even works? In this CarGurus UK review, Vicky Parrott puts the latest Abarth model to the test, to see if EV power can equal a fun driving experience.
Powered by a 42kWh lithium-ion battery, the 500e gets a 164-mile range on the WLTP test cycle, while its 152bhp electric motor allows for a 0-62mph sprint of 7 seconds. In terms of acceleration, that might sound more warm than hot, but as Vicky discovers, the little Abarth is still an entertaining car to drive thanks to its sharp steering and grippy front end.
The synthesised ‘Abarth Sound Generator’ meanwhile adds a rumble in place of the petrol model's exhaust in an attempt to capture some of the soul of a classic hot hatch.
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Specification
00:57 Abarth exhaust sound generator
01:42 Prices
02:12 Boot space and rear seats
02:32 Driving impressions
06:36 Battery and range
07:12 Rapid charging
07:41 Verdict
Let CarGurus help you find your next car:
www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/artic...
CarGurus can help you find great deals on used cars from top-rated dealers in your area. To find out more, visit www.cargurus.co.uk/
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow us on social ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
TikTok: / cargurus_uk
Facebook: / cargurusuk
Twitter: / cargurusuk
Instagram: / cargurus_uk
For more reviews, check out our US channel, too!
/ cargurus
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
#cargurusUK #abarth #electriccars #abarth500 
Авто/Мото
Vicky is one of the best at these first drive videos. This will be such a compelling used car. Please someone, buy this now at £42k, so I can have fun in 3 years time for half that or less.
Great presenter - she is doing a very well job. Unfortunately, the music is too loud, sound levels are not on the same level, she had one slip of the tongue with "Performance SUV" which should have been cut out..
Great, honest, professional and informative review
Love the car and the presenter ❤😂 brilliant video in general
Stand out favourite EV - absolutely nailed the brief on this car. So frustrating it's hobbled with such a short range - it wouldn't work for me and I suspect would put off a lot of potential buyers. Over 150 miles is where I would consider buying one - such a shame as I love it so much.
Looks fun! Fair play to them for going all out with this little thing
Probably the best review I've seen of this car. As the owner of an Abarth Punto Esseesse I can't see this really replacing the ICe version. Part of the fun of an Abarth is controlling the car with the gearshift and of course the noise of the engine. I notice that the artificial noise generated on the EV version does not replicate any gear change. If you drive it like an Abarth I doubt if you would get 100 miles range on a good day.
Basically a rich persons toy.
Love your reviews Vicky X
I have the Abarth 500e and it’s a fantastic car
I want one!! even the 99mph top speed doesn’t put me off. Hope an Esseesse version arrives as thats what id go for.
Good review
2:32 performance SUV?
Love the review - best car review vbloger - nailed it - just missing sunglasses and espresso or lemon granita. This is a car to drive in Amalfi coats
Garrulous Vicky knows her stuff!❤
Just over 100 miles in winter.. 😂😂😂😂 kills it.
Its at least 10K over what it should be where is the fun in that😂even though I do love it😍
Just goes to show how hugely heavy “small” electric cars are. This little city car is weighing in at 1.5 tonnes and by comparison, my 2010 Jag X-Type estate diesel weighs in at almost 1.6 tonnes. For a family estate! Crazy!
Very cool car that is! If only it was a but less expensive. I can understand the battery, but the price... Monthly lease in the Netherlands: Fiat 500e: 320 euro, Abarth 500e: 520. Eh, what now? Oh, a nice Kona Electric is 420 euros a month...
In winter around 100 miles for £42,000. Think that says it all Vicki.
This looks like it'll be a good car to throw around on the b roads and just enjoy driving for the sake of it.
"Abarth appropriate hooliganism" 🤣
Looks amazing, but that goofy sound thing and the lack of decent range have me searching for older Abarth 500s.
What's the point of an EV if it's trying too hard to "sound" like an ICE car? 🤔 Have they accepted that EVs are soulless machines?
It’s the vehicular equivalent of quorn
@@gunnerplaygames2305 😂 true!
I think the mg 4 x power will be the more popular hot hatch outside of the city of London
Challenge: take a drink every time she says "scrappy".
No one would buy a Internal Combustion car with a 100 mile range, Perplexing they think its acceptable in a 40k roller skate.
42k lol lol lol lol
Looks great but definitely not a hot hatch..
Uhhh, performance 'SUV'??? (Oh, and PLEASE don't play that awful music again at the beginning.... I nearly turned off!).
Having a laugh, £40k.😂
Great looking car but definitely not a hot hatch
£40k for a bubble car with a winter range of just over 100 miles🤦🏻♂️
I wouldn’t pay £42,000 for ‘a bit of a giggle’ impractical, short range, expensive, who the hell is going to buy that?
I’m just not a fan of the Fiat 500 💩💩💩💩 …also I never get bored of quicker 0-60 times!
no.
What a totally rubbish car. The design is from 1957 and it should have been thrown on the scrap heap by the end of the following decade. Like the mini it's become bloated and still impractical. It's just nonsense! But I suppose some idiots will buy it because 🤷♂🤷♂
That is a mild hatch, not a hot hatch.
It's not even a hatch.