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title: "Behold the 165-HP Fiat 500 Abarth 595 Pista We Won’t Be Getting in the US"
description: "Just as the 500 leaves us, Europe gets another feisty hatch with an oversized turbo, active exhaust, and Koni suspension with selective damping."
date: "2019-09-16"
modified: "2019-09-16"
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url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/29863/behold-the-165-hp-2020-fiat-500-abarth-595-pista-we-wont-be-getting-in-the-us"
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# Behold the 165-HP Fiat 500 Abarth 595 Pista We Won’t Be Getting in the US

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While the Fiat 500, Cabrio, and hot Abarth variants [will be saying goodbye to the U.S. market](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/29645/fun-sized-fiat-500-hatchback-removed-from-us-lineup-along-with-cabrio-abarth-models-report>) come 2020, the rest of the world is getting another rowdy Italian supermini in the form of the just-unveiled [Abarth](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/2903/the-fiat-500-abarth-is-still-a-sex-bomblet>) 595 Pista.

"Created for young drivers," the 595 Pista boasts 165 horsepower out of its 1.4-liter four-cylinder thanks, in part, to a new oversized Garrett turbo. This puts it in between the base, 145-hp 595 and the 180-horse 595 Competizione. Its 160 pound-feet of torque, meanwhile, can be accessed at just 2,250 rpm, which is sooner than with the older turbocharger. The Pista also gets a Record Monza Active exhaust, Koni rear suspension, and Frequency Selective Damping tech that the automaker says will provide better road-holding, handling, and stability.

![message-editor%2F1568648499488-https\_\_\_api.thedrive.com\_wp-content\_uploads\_2019\_09\_190911\_abarth\_595-pista\_21-e1568642100122.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1568648499488-https___api.thedrive.com_wp-content_uploads_2019_09_190911_abarth_595-pista_21-e1568642100122.jpg>)
**FCA**

Power goes to the front wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters while ventilated brake rotors are used, measuring 284 millimeters up front and 240 mm in the rear. A Sport button alters peak torque as well as steering and throttle calibration. The Pista can be had with flashy neon green exterior accents as well as Sabelt racing-style seats, while a flat-bottom steering wheel, diamond-pattern sport seats, and a seven-inch Uconnect infotainment system with [Apple CarPlay](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/17732/bmw-will-reportedly-charge-subscription-for-owners-to-use-apple-carplay>) and Android Auto come standard.

![message-editor%2F1568643524542-190911\_abarth\_595-pista\_03.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1568643524542-190911_abarth_595-pista_03.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1568643566528-190911\_abarth\_595-pista\_10.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1568643566528-190911_abarth_595-pista_10.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1568643521427-190911\_abarth\_595-pista\_02.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1568643521427-190911_abarth_595-pista_02.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1568643613605-190911\_abarth\_595-pista\_25.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1568643613605-190911_abarth_595-pista_25.jpg>)
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![message-editor%2F1568643617587-190911\_abarth\_595-pista\_30.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1568643617587-190911_abarth_595-pista_30.jpg>)
*Fiat Chrysler Automobiles*

![message-editor%2F1568643620430-190911\_abarth\_595-pista\_31.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1568643620430-190911_abarth_595-pista_31.jpg>)
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A suffix shared with a [lightweight V8 Ferrari](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/29099/drivers-ed-learning-to-control-the-ferrari-488-pista-maranellos-latest-missile>) has gotta count for at least a couple of bragging points as well.

With the 595 Pista's unveil coming mere weeks after news broke of [the 500](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/23877/fca-announces-new-fiat-500-1957-edition-for-2019>)'s U.S. discontinuation, we can't help but feel like this is FCA's way of punishing us even further for not showing the supermini enough love.

![message-editor%2F1568643659470-190911\_abarth\_595-pista\_16.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1568643659470-190911_abarth_595-pista_16.jpg>)
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## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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