Abarth 600e Review

Abarth’s story started in the 1940s, resulting in the creation of truly iconic cars.

The brand is especially known for enhancing vehicles from other manufacturers, turning ordinary family motors into thrilling hot hatchbacks, while also collaborating closely with its Italian counterpart, Fiat.

The latest manifestation of this collaboration is Abarth’s version of the Fiat 500, which reimagines the charming city car as a spirited and engaging racer.

Now, Abarth has turned its focus once again to Fiat’s offerings, specifically the Fiat 600.

For those unfamiliar, the Fiat 600 is essentially a lengthened variant of the 500, featuring five doors instead of three. It’s also a bit wider and taller, classifying it as a crossover SUV.

There’s an all-electric option available, known as the 600e, and Abarth has chosen this battery-powered model for its performance enhancement.

One significant aspect of this new iteration is the absence of Abarth’s signature exhaust note, as it lacks a traditional combustion engine. This was similarly the case with the all-electric Fiat 500e, yet the absence of that familiar roar hasn’t diminished the enthusiasm of its admirers.

The Fiat 600 is aimed at those seeking the delightful experience of the 500 but with added space and practicality. However, the larger size introduces some challenges; notably, the extra weight could affect handling and acceleration – two key traits that enthusiasts expect from an Abarth model.

On a positive note, the Abarth 600e shares much of its underlying structure with the performance-oriented Veloce version of Alfa Romeo’s compact electric SUV, the Junior, which is encouraging for its performance potential.

So, how does the Abarth 600e perform on the road? Check out the video below to see what I thought.