
Abarth is the performance arm of Fiat — an Italian marque with a scorpion emblem and a motorsport heritage stretching back to the 1950s, best known for turning small city-car platforms into driver-focused hot hatches with a distinctive exhaust soundtrack. In Saudi Arabia, the current lineup centres on the 695, priced from SAR 169,899.
The KSA Abarth range is currently anchored by the 695 in Turismo Hard-Top specification — a turbocharged 1.4-litre performance hatchback that delivers a focused, engaging driving character rarely found at this price point. The 695 Turismo represents a practical entry into Abarth ownership: a hard-top body that suits year-round driving conditions, combined with the brand's signature tuned suspension, sport exhaust, and Brembo-sourced braking hardware. Buyers looking for a car that stands apart from the mainstream compact segment — and who prioritise driver involvement over pure practicality — will find the 695 occupies a genuinely uncrowded space in the Saudi market.
How much does a new Abarth cost in Saudi Arabia?
SAR 169,899 buys the car, whole. There is no ladder and no entry version priced to advertise: the 1.4 L turbocharged engine, the uprated brakes and suspension and the full interior specification are standard. Compare it against a rival's mid-grade rather than its headline price or the comparison is meaningless.
Which Abarth models are sold in Saudi Arabia?
One. The 695 is a three-door hot hatch built on the Fiat 500's body — 3,657 mm long, four seats, a turbocharged engine and a 6.9-second run to 100 km/h. It is the fastest car this small on sale here, by a comfortable margin.
Who should buy an Abarth?
Someone who wants a driving toy rather than a daily appliance. The ride is firm, the exhaust is loud and the boot is tiny, so it works best as a second car or for a driver with no passengers to please. In exchange you get genuine hot-hatch pace in a body that parks anywhere.
What is an Abarth like to own in Saudi Arabia?
Inexpensive to fuel and demanding on consumables. Tyres and brakes are the real running costs, because the car invites the driving that wears them. Servicing goes through a small specialist network, so plan appointments in advance and expect parts to be ordered in rather than stocked locally.
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SAR 169,899