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Abarth 600e gets two new trims less than a year after launch
The Abarth 600e is getting bolder. Barely a year since its debut, the Italian marque has introduced two new trims — Turismo and Competizione — sharpening the electric hot-hatch's performance and styling while keeping pricing familiar for European buyers.
What’s new at a glance
The Turismo now serves as the entry point to the 600e lineup, replacing the previous base model but keeping the same price of £33,995. At the other end, the wilder Competizione takes the place of the Scorpionissima and is listed at £37,995, offering extra kit and a more aggressive setup.
Highlights:
- Turismo: practical performance, everyday usability
- Competizione: track-minded features and more power
- Platform: Perfo eCMP architecture shared with similarly engineered compact EVs
Platform and powertrain
Under the skin both trims use the Perfo eCMP platform, a compact electric architecture that balances weight, packaging and driving dynamics. The Turismo delivers 237 hp — a lively figure for urban driving and spirited road runs. For buyers seeking maximum punch, the Competizione boosts output to 282 hp. Both variants drive the front wheels and rely on a mechanical Torsen limited-slip differential to tame torque steer and improve cornering traction.
Interior and tech
The Turismo focuses on a well-balanced package: a 7-inch driver display, a 10-inch central infotainment screen, keyless entry and a rain sensor as standard. The Competizione steps things up with racing-style bucket seats designed to hold occupants during aggressive maneuvers, integrated navigation, and adaptive cruise control. It also features an engine sound generator intended to recreate a sporty exhaust note — an entertaining, if occasionally theatrical, touch.
"Abarth has carefully tuned the 600e to feel like its petrol predecessors while embracing electric drive," said one reviewer, capturing the brand's strategy of blending heritage cues with modern EV tech.
Exterior and design cues
Visually, both trims retain the aggressive Abarth kit: pronounced front intakes, a rear spoiler and 20-inch alloy wheels. The color palette has shifted — the hypnotic purple is gone. Instead, buyers can pair a black roof with bold hues like acid green or shocking orange. Competizione adds sporty side decals on the sills for a race-ready look.
How it fits the market
The revised 600e is pitched at buyers who want hot-hatch character in an electric package, bridging nostalgia for gasoline Abarths such as the 595 and the compact, city-focused 500e. By offering two distinct trims at competitive price points, Abarth aims to capture both everyday drivers and enthusiasts who want sharper performance and aesthetic drama.
Key takeaway: The 600e’s Turismo gives accessible performance with modern tech, while the Competizione chases adrenaline and style — both keeping Abarth’s spirited DNA alive in the EV era.
Comments
mechbyte
Tourismo? lol Turismo.. 237hp seems fine but front-wheel only, is the Torsen really enough to stop torque steer? Price feels a bit steep
driveline
Wow, Competizione with 282hp and racing buckets? If that fake engine sound is cheesy, still curious how it actually drives on track...
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