Is the Abarth 595 powerful enough for highway driving?

The Abarth 595 is equipped with a 1.4-litre T-Jet turbocharged engine. Depending on the tune, the Abarth 595 produces 165 hp (Turismo) or up to 180 hp (Competizione), allowing this lightweight car to hit 100 km/h in as little as 6.7 seconds. For buyers considering the Abarth 595, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.