The little Fiat 500 was sold in over 1.5 million units before it received an ample refresh in 2015. With its charm and a nimble ride, the 500 received numerous updates inside and out.

The Fiat 500 might be called the Fiat brand savior. The charming little car was charming enough to bring back the Fiat brand in the U.S. And it was received as a fashion item more than a transportation device. Despite its small engines and lilliputian size, it fitted well between the big SUVs such as its relatives from RAM. And its powerful Abarth 595 added more grunt to the little car.

The 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth received a new design for the headlights and taillights. It also received LED daytime running lights. The new oversized air intake in the front bumper improved the cooling capacity by 18%. The rear bumper featured a more pronounced diffuser, for better ground effect.

The interior featured new colors and materials, including Alcantara and carbon-fiber trims. The 595 Turismo version was offered with black, tan or red leather seats, while standard on the 595 Competizione was the Corsa by Sabelt sport-bucket seats

The engine bay hosted a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine, but with different power outputs depending on the trim level. The 595 and 595 Turismo versions were offered with 145 hp and 160 hp, respectively, while the 595 Competizione (Racing) was boosted up to 180 hp. The standard gearbox for all Abarth 595 was a 5-speed manual, and a 5-speed auto was available at extra cost.