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New Fiat Fastback Abarth 2024 emerges as a strong alternative to compete with Chinese cars

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 19/03/2024 às 16:00
New Fiat Fastback Abarth 2024 appears as a strong alternative to compete with the Chinese invasion!
Photo: Fiat/Disclosure

New Fiat Fastback Abarth arrives in the automotive sector to put an end to Chinese sales in the Brazilian market. Discover the new Fiat car with the scorpion symbol that costs less than R$160.

Specially prepared by the “scorpion division”, the new Fiat Fastback Abarth 2024 stands out with its own sporty setup and a look specially prepared to do justice to the proposal. In practice, it goes beyond Fastback Limited Edition Powered by Abarth offered so far.

In both cases, the 1.3 turbo T270 engine with 180/185 horsepower and 27,6 kgfm of torque is the same, but the 'legitimate' Fastback Abarth”, carries much more technical and dynamic preparation. The recipe was the same as that applied to the Pulse Abarth and includes deeper modifications to the calibration, steering, brakes and suspension, in a way that considerably alters the driving experience.

The list includes stiffer and up to 21% more stable shock absorbers, as well as suspension geometry that left the new Fiat Fastback Abarth 2024 5 mm lower compared to other versions. The change reduces rolling in demanding curves and optimizes aspects such as stability and handling. Even so, details of SUV, with a ground clearance of 215 mm, 20º entry angle and 23º exit angle.

The new Fiat car also stands out in relation to its more direct steering, wider and lighter 18-inch wheels, as well as stickier tires. Compared to other versions of the Fastback, the Abarth has a response time of up to 49% faster, delivering more sportiness. The highlight is the Poison mode, a feature that provides firmer driving and more pronounced progression at higher speeds.

Visual details of the new Fiat Fastback Abarth 2024

With all the changes, the new Fiat car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7,6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h.

The tempo is exactly the same as the Pulse Abarth brother, which is smaller and lighter. Still for comparison purposes, the fastest Fastback up to that time, also with a 1.3 turbo engine, accelerated in 8,1 seconds. Regarding design, the highlights of the new Fiat Fastback Abarth 2024 are the new bumpers, wheels with a unique design and the traditional scorpion logos.

Furthermore, the Abarth Fastback differs from its Pulse brother by painting the wheel arch frames and door bases in body color, in keeping with the style of the Abarth. Jeep Compass S.

The double exhaust outlet, aerofoil and trim that surrounds the carbon fiber headlights also draw attention. Inside, there are darkened details and red linings, carbon fiber simulation, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an Abarth badge in various parts of the dashboard.

New Fiat car delivers technologies cutting-edge and outstanding performance

In the list of equipment, the highlight is the Abarth-specific 7-inch digital dashboard, 10,1-inch multimedia center, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, induction cell phone charger, digital air conditioning, LED headlights and flashlights. , between others. 

The new Fiat Fastback Abarth 2024 also has an ADAS package consisting of frontal collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning with active correction and automatic high beam switching. The model is being sold for R$159.990.

A Fiat also took advantage of the arrival of the new version to reposition the model table. In this way, the Limited Edition Powered by Abarth model had its price reduced by R$8.

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Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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