Another unique edition version of the Fiat 500 is being launched in Australia. It’s called the Abarth 695 Rivale special edition, designed to celebrate the heritage of the Riva brand. Offered in hatch and cabriolet form, the Rivale edition’s most striking feature is a two-tone exterior in Riva Blue and […]
Abarth
US-spec 2019 Fiat 124 Spider revealed with minor updates
Following the introduction of the 2019 Mazda MX-5, its Italian cousin, based on the same platform, has just been revealed in updated form as the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider. Known in Australia only as the Abarth 124, the 2019 update brings in a range of technology improvements, some minor styling […]
Abarth 124 Spider Monza edition announced for Australia
Fiat’s performance car division, Abarth, has released a special Monza edition of the 124 Spider in Australia, months after its twin-under-the-skin Mazda MX-5 also received mild updates and a Limited Edition model. The Abarth 124 Spider Monza edition will be very exclusive, with just 30 units up for grabs, all marked […]
2018 Abarth 595 announced, gets Apple CayPlay / Android Auto
The updated 2018 Abarth 595, based on the Series 4, has landed in Australia. It brings in increased in-car technology and a larger touch-screen, boosting overall value. Passengers will happy to hear the new range comes with a 7.0-inch touch-screen media interior packed with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. This […]
2018 Abarth 124 GT & 695 Rivale revealed ahead Geneva debut
The performance arm of Italian motoring brand Fiat has some special treats in store for the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, in the form of the 2018 Abarth 124 GT and the 695 Rivale. Based on the Abarth 124 Spider, the 124 GT is finished in Alpi Orientali Grey with a […]
2018 Abarth 595 update now on sale in Australia from $26,990
Fiat has updated the little Abarth 595 micro hatch for the Australian market, giving the feisty 500-based model more power, more tech, and a wider variant lineup. We say wider variant lineup but what we really mean is there are now two trim lines; the 595 and the 595 Competizione. […]
2017 Abarth 124 Spider review (video)
Italian design. Japanese engineering. What better ingredients could you possibly need for a sexy yet reliable sports car? Welcome to the Abarth 124 Spider. This is the result of Fiat essentially purchasing the rights to use Mazda’s latest ND MX-5 platform. The deal saw Fiat borrow most of Mazda’s engineering expertise in […]
Pogea Racing creates ballistic Abarth 500 with 302kW
Pocket rockets don’t come much more potent than some of the Abarth creations, based on the Fiat 500. But Pogea Racing has come up with a package that is sure to push the benchmark into another world. Starting with the Abarth 500, Pogea is planning to build five very special […]