2024 Abarth 695 Survives EV Revolution in Australia, Deliveries Starting in November

Choosing the Abarth 695 for the new model year Down Under means having to settle for a single trim level. It is called the Competizione and starts at AU$37,900 (equal to US$24,097), excluding on-road chargers, with the five-speed manual transmission or AU$39,900 (US$25,369) when ordered with the automatic gearbox.

Available in nine exterior colors, including the new Racing Orange, the 2024 Abarth 695 comes with vertically stacked exhaust tips this time around and features additional goodies that will set its owners back more. The premium paint is a AU$650 (US$413) option, the dual-tone look costs AU$1,600 (US$1,017), and for the Beats premium audio and 17-inch Competizione alloys, they're looking at another AU$1,700 (US$1,081).

The Stellantis-owned car brand says the latest iteration of the supermini hot hatch is offered with 17-inch Montecarlo wheels, yellow brake calipers made by Brembo, Koni front and rear suspension, and rear privacy windows. The vehicle also gets '695' and 'Competizione' logos at the back, the aforementioned Record Monza stacked exhaust tips, and a hidden antenna for a cleaner look.

Some of the interior highlights include the typical black fabric upholstery with a chequered design on the seats, a matte black dashboard that is part of the new model year novelties, and an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel with carbon fiber details. The car is also offered with a 7-inch infotainment system, has digital radio and smartphone integration, and a 7-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel.

Power is supplied by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 132 kW (180 ps/177 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is connected to a five-speed automatic transmission as standard, though interested parties can opt for the five-speed automated manual at an extra cost, as we already told you. The 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) takes 6.7 seconds with the former and 6.9 seconds with the latter, and the top speed is rated at 225 kph (140 mph).

By comparison, the Abarth 500e comes with a 114 kW (155 ps/153 hp) and 235 Nm (173 lb-ft) of torque electric motor mounted at the front, enables the acceleration in 7.0 seconds. The normal Fiat 500e is two seconds slower and has 27 kW (37 ps/36 hp) and 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) less power. Abarth's 500e uses a 42 kWh battery pack, which gives it a total driving range of 252 km (157 miles).

For the Abarth 500e Scorpionissima, which is limited to 219 copies, customers are looking at a minimum of AU$60,500 (US$38,467), excluding on-road costs. The 500e Turismo will launch Down Under next year, with pricing starting at AU$58,900 (US$37,449).