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2018 FIAT 500 Abarth: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth is a quiet carryover year with no major changes. Its turbocharged engine, performance-focused chassis, styling, and cabin technology continue from 2017.
About the 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth
North American 500 Abarth generation introduced for 2012; 2018 is a later-year version of that same generation.
FIAT positions the 500 Abarth as the loud, aggressive side of the 500 family: a very small hatchback built around turbo power, sharp responses, and unmistakable personality. The official brochure leans on race-inspired hardware, bold styling, and the Scorpion identity, while reviewers describe it as a car bought more for sound, attitude, and city-size playfulness than for space or luxury. For most shoppers, it is the dramatic, driver-focused 500.
The 2018 500 Abarth is the performance-focused version of FIAT's small hatchback, built around lively handling, a distinctive exhaust sound, and Scorpion-themed styling. Manual cars make 160 horsepower, while automatic cars make 157 horsepower; both have a sport suspension, red brake calipers, supportive front seats, and a 5-inch touchscreen.
2018 FIAT 500 Abarth specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, MultiAir, Turbo, 1.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 160 hp |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 9.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 31.7 in |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Alarm System | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Roof Rails | |
| Bluetooth | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| USB Ports | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Tilt Wheel | |
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth compared with the 2017 model?
No major product changes were made for 2018. The 500 Abarth carried over its turbo engine, performance suspension, dual exhaust, styling, and main cabin technology from 2017.
Was the 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth redesigned?
No, the 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth was not redesigned. It remained part of the same North American generation introduced for 2012.
Did the 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth get a new engine?
No, the engine did not change for 2018. The 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 160 horsepower with the manual transmission and 157 horsepower with the automatic.
What performance features does the 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth have?
The 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth has a sport suspension with KONI front struts, four-wheel disc brakes with red calipers, a traction aid for hard cornering, and an Abarth-designed dual exhaust.
2018 FIAT 500 Abarth Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 FIAT 500 Abarth.
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2018 FIAT 500 Abarth
(13 reviews)
“A very fun car to own. The right amount of power to have fun on the highway and the mountain roads.”