Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse

This hot hatch is fast, fun and good-looking - but maybe a tad expensive at over £16,000

LAST UPDATED AT 16:15 ON Mon 23 Feb 2009

Hot hatch fans are going to fall head over heels in love with the Abarth 500. Although it's not as precise to drive as a Mini Cooper S, it's very fast and lots of fun - not to mention one of the best looking hot hatches ever made. Most drivers will be happy with the standard model but we wouldn't put people off this faster Esseesse model. It may be expensive at just over £16,000 but it's an absolute riot. · 

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