2023 Abarth Fastback: South America's affordable answer to the BMW X4 M?

Thomas Wachsmuth 31 October 2023 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, Abarth, Fiat, News vehicles, Videos

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The Abarth Fastback, the latest addition to the South American car world, is an interesting contrast to the current one BMW X4. The performance-oriented coupe SUV combines affordable pricing with “ample” performance, making the SUV an attractive option for car enthusiasts looking for an alternative to the BMW X4 or Mercedes GLC. The Abarth Fastback is powered by one turbocharged 1,3-liter gasoline engine with an output of 183 hp. The engine delivers a torque of 270 Nm and the power is sent exclusively to the front axle and via a 6-speed automatic transmission transmitted. This enables the coupe SUV in just 7,6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h to accelerate.

2023 Abarth Fastback

The Abarth Fastback has also received some visual changes compared to the Fiat counterpart. These include color-coordinated ones plastic panels, red decorative element above the splinter, a black one Spoiler, matching Mirror covers and chrome plated Dual exhaust pipes, There is also Black 18 inch BBS style rims (not original BBS) with red ones Accents. And red ones can be seen in the interior of the Abarth Fastback seams, Interior in carbon fiber look and numerous Abarth emblems. A 10,1 inch (approx. 26 cm) infotainment is part of the standard equipment and is replaced by a digital instrument cluster and a wireless one Charging cradle added. Optional are a Subwoofer in the hold K&N sports air filter for the engine, AbarthPuddle lights and white Scorpio sticker .

Sportier chassis & “Poison” driving mode

When it comes to driving performance, the Abarth Fastback has one sportier chassis than the normal Fastback, including new ones Spring and shock absorber, a bigger one Stabilisator at the front and a stiffer one rear axle. The new “Poison” driving mode should also further improve the response of the transmission and drive train. In Brazil, the Abarth Fastback can already be ordered at a price of R$159,990 (approx. EUR 29.920). For comparison: the normal Fiat Fastback starts at R$121,900 (approx. EUR 22.800). Compared to the R$485,950 (approx. 91.000 EUR) of the cheapest BMW X4, it's a real bargain.