Hi Guest
Abarth is Fiat's performance division, and it does one thing: it takes the 500 and turns it into a hot hatch. Two models, one shape, and a straightforward question of how much intensity you want.
How much does a new Abarth cost in the UAE?
From AED 125,000 to AED 228,900. Both models use a 1.4 L turbocharged engine, so the spread across that range is specification, roof choice and limited-edition detailing rather than a jump in performance. Even the entry car reaches 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
Which Abarth models are sold in the UAE?
Two. The 595 is the entry car and the value pick, offered with a fixed or folding fabric roof. The 695 sits above it with more power, richer trim and a higher price — the senior version of the same compact three-door.
Is an Abarth worth the premium over a Fiat 500?
If you will drive it hard, yes — the engine, brakes, dampers and exhaust are all different, and the result is a genuine hot hatch rather than a styling package. The Mini Cooper is the rival that makes the same case with better refinement and easier resale, and it is the fairer comparison for the money.
What is an Abarth like to own in the UAE?
Loud, firm and small — and cheap on fuel because there is so little of it. Costs come from consumables rather than the engine: performance tyres in this size wear fast, brakes work hard, and the authorised network is specialist rather than widespread. Buy it as a second car and it makes complete sense.
Start with the 595 and step up only if you want the finish — the driving experience is closer than the price gap suggests.
