Abarth 595C Price Guide

The Abarth 595C is the convertible version of the 595, adding a retracting fabric roof to the turbocharged hot hatch formula. The roof folds back electrically while the side pillars remain in place — the same arrangement as the Fiat 500C on which it is based.

The Range

Available from 2012 in the same trim levels as the hatchback — base, Turismo, Competizione, and esseesse — the 595C shares all its engines and mechanical components with the closed car. The 145bhp, 165bhp, and 180bhp power outputs apply identically. The five-speed manual is the only recommended transmission; the MTA automated manual is even more frustrating in the convertible, where the jerky shifts are accentuated by the less rigid body structure.

Buying

The 595C commands a modest premium over the hatchback. Inspect the roof fabric for wear, tears, and proper sealing — water ingress around the rear seal is the convertible-specific concern. The reduced structural rigidity compared to the hatchback means the 595C can feel slightly less precise on bumpy roads, though the difference is subtle rather than dramatic. The Competizione with its Koni dampers and Brembo brakes remains the pick of the range, exactly as with the hatchback. The 595C sits alongside the rarer 695C convertible in the Abarth open-top lineup.