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Abarth 500 vs Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart (Issue 1,053)

Abarth 500, Mitsubishi

Few twin tests have provided as much fun as this one. The Abarth 500 is far from the perfect all-rounder, with its rock-hard ride quality and artificial steering becoming a chore at times, yet that doesn’t stop it from being an absolute hoot to drive. If only every new model had the same sense of fun, the world
would be a happier place! The Colt Ralliart provided stiff competition, but next to the characterful Abarth, its talents went virtually unnoticed…

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