New for 2015 is an automatic Abarth for people who want the excitement of driving but do not (or do not want to) drive a stick shift. One thing that is worth noting is that the automatic has six speeds while the manual remains with five. I still think it needs an extra gear for the highway but apparently space is an issue.

I think it is best explained by Allison Singer who is part of the design team.

This might be the perfect car for my 82 year old mother (LOL)…

Powerful Features

• 1.4L 16V MultiAir^® Turbo Engine with 160 HP and 170 LB-FT of Torque
• Heavy-Duty Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
• Dual Exhaust System
• Dual Intercoolers
• Performance Suspension
• KONI Front Shock Absorbers with Dual Valve Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
• 11.1-Inch Diameter Ventilated Front Rotors
• Single Piston Front and Rear Red Brake Calipers
• Three-Mode Electronic Stability Control (ESC)⁺ with ‘Full Off’ Capability
• Turbo Boost Gauge
• 16-Inch Performance Aluminum Wheels
• Fog Lamps
• Torque Transfer Control (TTC)
• High-Back Performance Cloth Bucket Seats with Racing Harness Pass-Throughs
• Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel
• Aluminum Pedal Covers
• Full-Day Abarth Track Experience⁺ with Professional Instructors (Included with Vehicle Purchase)
• Bifunctional Halogen Projector Headlamps
• FIAT^® Premium Audio System
• BLUE&ME^® Hands-Free Communication with Bluetooth^® Streaming Audio and an interface for a USB, MP3 Player and iPod^® Mobile Device
• AM/FM Radio with CD Player
• Seven Airbags⁺