2013-2017 used
$16,000Early NZ-new 595 cars. 1.4 T-Jet turbo. Turismo and Competizione trims common.
Weekly
$73.11
Monthly
$316.82
Fiat model
Fiat Abarth finance calculator
The Fiat 500's performance sibling, cross-shopped against Mini Cooper S and Swift Sport.
Last reviewed: 23 April 2026
Abarth in New Zealand is the performance arm of Fiat, built on the 500 body shell with the 1.4 T-Jet turbo petrol engine and specific chassis, brake, and exhaust work. The NZ lineup centres on the 595 hatch (Turismo, Competizione) and the 695 flagship, with occasional 595 Cabrio stock. Typical Abarth buyers in NZ are enthusiasts specifically cross-shopping Mini Cooper S, Ford Fiesta ST, and Suzuki Swift Sport rather than a mainstream small hatch. The nameplate has a loyal owner base in Auckland and Wellington and a small but active club scene, which supports retention meaningfully above the base 500 on later 595 Competizione and 695 examples.
Your estimated repayment
Weekly
$101/week
$201 /fortnight $436 /month
$22,000
$0
7.00% p.a.
5 years
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Year by year
Abarth prices and repayments, by era.
Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.
2018-2021 used
$22,000595 Competizione and 695 Biposto-era cars. Sabelt seats and performance kit.
Weekly
$100.53
Monthly
$435.63
2022+ new/nearly-new
$30,000Late 595 and current 695 stock. Final Edition variants appear before Abarth moves to the electric 500e-based platform.
Weekly
$137.09
Monthly
$594.04
Who this suits
Who buys a Fiat Abarth?
- Enthusiast buyers wanting a small performance hatch with a distinctive exhaust note and a strong used-market following in NZ.
- Existing Mini Cooper S or Fiesta ST owners looking sideways at an Abarth for variety without stepping up to a larger performance car.
- Single-occupant or couple buyers where the 500 body's tight rear seat and small boot are not limiting factors.
- Buyers who value the 4 to 5 year residual support from the enthusiast market enough to pay the 595 or 695 premium over a base 500.
Financing notes
What financing a Abarth usually looks like.
At $22,000 across a 4-year term at 8.5%, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $128 a week or $554 a month (indicative). Abarth residuals sit above the base 500 thanks to enthusiast-buyer demand, which supports a 4-year term comfortably. Stretching to 5 or 6 years is unnecessary when retention typically keeps the balance close to resale through most of the ownership cycle.
Model-specific questions
Fiat Abarth finance FAQ.
Is a used Abarth 595 or 695 a safe financing choice in New Zealand?
Yes on NZ-new cars with clean service history on the 1.4 T-Jet turbo, which is the mechanical heart of almost every Abarth. A pre-purchase inspection focused on turbo oil feeds, clutch wear, and brake and tyre condition is essential because performance use wears these items materially faster than on a base 500. Enthusiast resale demand supports lender residual confidence on clean cars.
Does an Abarth hold its value better than a Ford Fiesta ST or Mini Cooper S?
Broadly similar. Abarth 595 and 695 residuals run within a few percentage points of Fiesta ST and Mini Cooper S at matched years in NZ because all three sit in the same enthusiast cross-shop pool. Later 695 and 595 Competizione variants often edge ahead because production numbers are smaller. Matched-specification retention is close enough that finance rate and drive-away price usually matter more than nameplate choice.
Should I finance an Abarth over a longer term to lower the weekly?
Usually not. Abarth retention supports a 4-year term comfortably, and stretching to 5 or 6 years adds meaningful interest without a matching benefit because the enthusiast buyer pool typically turns a car over every 3 to 5 years rather than running it for 7. A 4-year term with a 15 to 20% deposit keeps the loan balance aligned with resale through the back half.
A formal estimate on a Fiat Abarth.
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