The Pontevecchio Bordeaux hue of our Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati test car is clearly labeled under “eye candy”, but the color truly comes alive under the sun. It’s moments like this when you can just stop, have a coffee and look at its three-layer depth.
The 180 HP and the Competition automated manual gearbox make this thing a blast through the city. You’re always there, you feel connected as you use the nice paddles and the engine’s just about right to keep a balance between having fun and losing your license.
Out on the open road, this Abarth proves to be even better than expected. Being an European model, you can’t turn off the ESP, but you can convince the car to throw its back around a little. Thus, the throttle will be your best friend.
Like the original Fiat 500, this Abarth comes with superb packaging. Sure, the recipe is not even close, but the idea is that this tiny car can mix an open roof with four passengers and a decent boot. You can take a look inside in our Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati Full HD photo gallery.
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