The diminutive Fiat 500 is an absolute thrill to drive. It's small, nippy and handles like the proverbial go-kart. But what happens when you add even more power to the mix, fit it with sticky rubber and fiddle with the suspension? You get the Abarth 500 595.
There are very few cars that can elicit the same sort of response from drivers and passengers; the Abarth 595 is a hoot to drive. It's a mobile anti-depressant that is guaranteed to make you smile. The power from the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine is addictive and the handling will impress even the most experienced driver.
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FCA products are not known to have an amazing resale value, suffering rather heavily with initial depreciation. As a result, it makes a great used option for those looking for something that stands out and has some punch. The low-volume of sales means that finding a used Abarth 595 can be harder than normal though.
Here's how the models, released in 2017, fare. The below examples sample the current offerings, not taking into account condition or mileage and it serves only as a guideline for which models retain their value the most.
Depreciation.
| Model | Price 2017 | Avg Price 2021 | Percentage loss |
| Abarth 595 1.4T | R299 950 | R250 000 | -16.6% |
| Abarth 595C 1.4T | R339 950 | Ins. data | NA |
| Abarth 595 Tourismo | R369 950 | R270 000 | -27% |
| Abarth 595C Tourismo | R409 950 | R330 000 | -19.5% |
| Abarth 595 Competizione | R443 950 | Ins. data | NA |
| Abarth 595C Competizione | R483 950 | R350 000 | -27.6% |
Verdict.
The biggest loss comes from the range-topping 595C Competizione at 27.6% loss, with the 595 Tourismo following close behind with a similar 27% loss. This is typical for the higher-trim level vehicles and the model with the least amount of loss in this instance is the lowest-spec model, the 595 1.4T.
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