The 2018 Abarth 595 has been detailed this week, featuring a new infotainment system that includes smartphone mirroring.
Acquired from the Fiat line-up, the Uconnect infotainment system with a 7.0-inch touchscreen featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto makes its first appearance in the 595.
Incorporated with the system are integrated steering wheel controls, Bluetooth and the Voice Command system.
If the past year is anything to go by Abarth will continue on an upward trajectory given that sales for the 595 have increased by over 300 per cent since September 2017. This is due, in part, to the revised features and repositioned pricing.
Fulvio Antonelli, Director of Abarth Brand Australia, said, “The repositioning of the Abarth 595 late last year delivered customer demand that far exceeded our expectations. Clearly, the revised product specification and sharpened pricing has resonated with hot hatch buyers.”
“A bonus of this demand is that we have managed to secure additional production support from the factory which is more closely aligned with the increased enquiry, which should improve customer delivery times,” he added.
A 1.4-litre engine is found under the bonnet developing either 107kW or 132kW depending on the variant mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Dualogic automatic remains an option.
The 2018 Abarth 595 is available to order at dealerships across Australia at no additional cost over the MY17 models.
2018 Abarth 595 pricing (excluding on-road costs):
Abarth 595 - $26,990 manual, $28,990 auto
Abarth 595 Convertible - $29,990 manual, $31,990 auto
Abarth 595 Competizione - $31,990 manual, $33,990 auto
Abarth 595 Competizione Convertible - $35,990 manual, $37,990 auto
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