Abarth 695 Turismo in Weston-Super-Mare Somerset

Available as a hatchback with a sunroof and as a convertible, the 695 Turismo gives you more ways to enjoy the performance of Abarth. Diamond leather seats finished in black or brown and an Alcantara dashboard and steering wheel remind you that you’re in something special. It’s powered by a 1.4 T-jet engine, kicking out 180hp/250Nm of torque with a quad-tip Record Monza exhaust for the soundtrack. Scintillating performance is guaranteed, and a beautiful drive awaits thanks to the Koni suspension. Standard equipment includes a 7” TFT driver’s instrument display, a 7” touchscreen with navigation and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rear parking sensors, automatic climate control, bi-xenon headlights, a sport button and a dual-mode exhaust system. Models with a sunroof have an airy cabin, while convertible models put the wind in your hair. Whichever you choose, you’re sure to have a million smiles per mile.

Design

The 695 Turismo stands out with 17” Gran Turismo alloy wheels and the option of a sunroof or convertible top. It’s a beautiful specimen, and it gets even better inside, with diamond-quilted leather seats and an Alcantara dashboard.

Drive

With a 0-62mph time of 6.7 seconds (6.9 seconds with the sequential gearbox), the 695 Turismo powers ahead in a straight line. But it’s corners where it shines, with Koni shocks gluing you to the road with outstanding poise.

Practicality

The 695 Turismo is a three-door hot hatch built for weekend adventures, but it’s equally at home as a runabout with a 185-litre boot and 50-50 split-folding rear seats. Folding the rear seats expands the boot capacity to 550-litres.

Living with It

Thanks to rear parking sensors, navigation, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and the option of a sequential gearbox, the 695 Turismo ticks every box. It’s cheap to run too, returning up to 40.9mpg combined with a manual gearbox.