Fiat 500: Abarth 595 Competizione Gets Updates


FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) has released its updated Abarth 595 range. Meet the Competizione in 2021.

The Abarth 595 range is only available premium Competizione hatchback and convertible trim levels. Some of the technology and style updates include:

  • new ‘Rally Blue’ paint colour, celebrating the 1970s Fiat 131 Abarth Rally
  • new Montecarlo 17-inch alloy wheels, inspired by the race-ready Lancia Delta Rally Integrale.

It keeps the same Euro 6D 1.4 T-jet engine, with132kW/ 250Nm.

Standard features include the Brembo brake calipers, Abarth Dual Mode Record Monza Exhaust and Front and Rear Adaptive Suspension with KONI Frequency Selective Damping, the Abarth 595 line-up also features interior highlights including Leather Abarth Sports Seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel with carbon fibre inserts.

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“The updated Abarth 595 range celebrates the premium appointments of the Competizione with the quintessential rally car traits Abarth is known for,” said Tom Noble, Director of Marketing Communications for Abarth.

“The race-ready power of this hot hatch has also seen style updates that speak to rally racing history, including a modern take on the iconic Montecarlo wheels and the new matte Rally Blue exterior paint colour paying homage to the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally.”

The cabin contains a range of delicious features such as a 7-inch Touchscreen Display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch Instrument Cluster, the Dusk and Rain Sensors for lights and wipers, Rear Parking Sensors and Daytime Running Headlights.

Tar Cold Grey Exterior Trim Highlights, are complimented by 10 exterior paint colours, including the new matte ‘Rally Blue’ and pastel ‘Adrenaline Green’, ‘Modena Yellow’, ‘Abarth Red’ and ‘Gara White’. As previously, the Abarth 595 Competizione Convertible has a Retractable Soft-Top Roof.

The Abarth 595 Competizione price starts from $32,950 MSRP.

Abarth 595 Competizione highlights:

  • 17-inch Alloy Wheels
  • Abarth Leather Seats
  • 7-inch Touchscreen Display with AM/FM/DAB+ Radio
  • Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel with Carbon Fibre Inserts
  • 7-inch TFT Instrument Cluster
  • Sports Pedals
  • Abarth Sports Exhaust
  • Rear Parking Sensors
  • Red Brembo Front Brake Calipers
  • Daytime Running Headlights
  • Abarth Dual Mode Record Monza Exhaust
  • Front & Rear Adaptive Suspension with KONI Frequency Selective Damping
  • Tar Cold Grey Exterior Trim Highlights
  • Dusk & Rain Sensors *New*
  • Updated Splash Screen *New*
  • Updated Sport Button Design *New*

Range & Pricing 

ModelEngineTransPowerTorqueFuelMSRP*
Abarth 595 Competizione1.4L TurboManual132kW250NmPetrol$32,950
Abarth 595 Competizione Convertible1.4L TurboManual132kW250NmPetrol$36,950

Abarth 595 Options

TrimOptionMSRP*
Abarth 595 CompetizioneSolid & Metallic Paint$650
Premium Pack (Hatchback only)$2,500
Sport Pack (Hatchback only)$2,500
Competizione Body Kit (available with Scorpione Black & Rally Blue only)$2,450
Dualogic Competizione Transmission$2,000
Paint + Black Roof (Modena Yellow, Adrenaline Green, Gara White & Abarth Red only)$1,600
Special Paint (Rally Blue)$1,600
Red, White or Black Strip and Door Mirror Cover$450
Yellow or Black Brake Calipers$350
Abarth 595 Competizione ConvertibleSolid & Metallic Paint$650
Competizione Body Kit (available with Scorpione Black & Rally Blue only)$2,450
Dualogic Competizione Transmission$2,000
Visibility Pack (Convertible only)$1,700
Performance Pack (Convertible only)$4,200
Special Paint (Rally Blue)$1,600
Red, White or Black Strip and Door Mirror Cover$450
Yellow or Black Brake Calipers$350

Abarth 595 Colour List

No Cost Options 

  • Gara White

Cost Options

  • Modena Yellow
  • Campovolo Grey
  • Pista Grey
  • Abarth Red
  • Record Grey (Metallic)
  • Podium Blue (Metallic)
  • Scorpione Black (Metallic)
  • Adrenaline Green (Pastel) *New*
  • Rally Blue (Matte) *New

Abarth 595 Optional Equipment

Premium Pack (Hatchback only)

  • Xenon Headlights
  • Sunroof
  • Antenna with Aluminium Roof Cap

Sport Pack (Hatchback only)

  • Sabelt GT Black Leather Seat
  • 17-inch Supersport Matte Black Wheels
  • Alcantara Dashboard

Visibility Pack (Convertible only)

  • Xenon Headlights
  • 17-inch Supersport Matte Black Wheels

Performance Pack (Convertible only)

  • Sabelt GT Black Leather Seat
  • Xenon Headlights
  • 17-inch Supersport Matte Black Wheels
  • Alcantara Dashboard

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Written by Alan Zurvas

Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.


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