Recently, an abarth punto was involved in a massive accident on the nh2, which left the car in shambles. The fiat abarth punto evo is based on the second generation of fiat punto, which was launched few years back in india. Overall, the tuned punto is a fun drive, but its a shame abarth s engineers didnt iron out some of the cars rougher edges. Fiat abarth punto price gst rates in india starts at. Fiat abarth punto fiat has finally put a sticker price on the much. Fiat claims that the time taken to reach 100 kmph is around 8. Fiat abarth punto evo first drive autocar india youtube. Abarth punto first drive finally the abarth punto is here and we have got our hands on it. Apr 08, 2016 the fiat abarth punto evo, a performance car from the company was unveiled at the auto expo 2014 and now after two years, the company has launched it and calls it as the indias hot hatch. The first surprise which the driver gets after opening the door is the missing fiat logo on the wheel. The abarth punto evo comes well kitted out with seven airbags including a driver s knee airbag, esp stability control, air conditioning, electric front windows, a trip computer, front fog lights, tinted rear windows, a rear spoiler, side skirts, read brake calipers, 17inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, sports pedals, sports seats, an. Abarth punto evo gets the scorpion logo for replacement and shiny aluminum race pedals instead of the traditional black pedals.
Since the fiat powertrain engine was first presented at last years geneva motor show, abarth engineers have been working hard to squeeze every last drop of power. Osella obtained cars, spares, technicians and drivers. India has finally got its first genuine hot hatch which guarantees to thrill its owners. As fiat was not interested in the reparto corse racing operations, these were taken over by enzo osella. Traditional punto quirks remain, but this was what the doctor ordered. Fiat avventura vs fiat abarth punto comparison compare. Summary of contents for abarth abarth punto evo page 2 dear customer thank you for selecting abarth and congratulations on your choice of an abarth punto evo. The overall design of the abarth punto remains unchanged and its still the punto sans the fiat badges. Scorpion king is here the indian car market has been very conservative with petrol engines.
Its logo is a shield with a stylized scorpion on a yellow and red background. This includes a round of further modifications to make the abarth even more driverfocused. Fiat abarth punto price in india, images, specs, mileage. One of the most significant upgrades is an alfa romeostyle switch to allow the driver to alter the cars throttle response. Eccoci con il primo video della nostra nuova rubrica automotive.
Fiat abarth punto performance and handling courtesy the 1. The abarth grande punto is available in three versions the 1. This is the new hot hatchback from the italian car market in india. Fiat is enhancing its product portfolio range and the new ones to enter are the abarth punto hatchback and the avventura, powered by abarth. However, no matter where you find yourself driving these cars, you are most. In standard abarth form it pumps out 155bhp at 5500rpm redline 6500 with 152lb ft of torque at 5000 rpm.
But yes, there is a hint of turbo lag which can be soon overcome by changing your driving style. Oct 19, 2015 the new abarth punto has been launched with the 1. And then you take a closer look and see the abarth badges on the front and back that have replaced the fiat ones and of course, the new 16inch wheels that get a diamond cut finish. First drive helmsley, yorkshire abarth punto evo back in 2008 the abarth grand punto relaunched fiats performance subbrand in the uk. This includes a round of further modifications to make the abarth even more driver focused. What does spoil the overall look of the car is how tall it rides.
Three versions of the grande punto abarth are available the 1. It immediately won the 1100 sport championship as well as formula 2. As of may 20, nearly nine million units had been sold globally. It is the first mainstream hatchback to enter india that has cracked the 10 second barrier and has emerged to be one of the fastest sprinters on the road. Fiat abarth punto fiat abarth punto is a 5 seater hatchback car available in 1 variants in india. Oct 20, 2015 with that being said, the abarth punto trumps the polo gt tsi as an out and out drivers car. As first drives go, tackling the uks trickiest hillclimb course in the wet is a tough test for fiats grande punto abarth, not to mention its driver. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way. In this first stint with our new hot hatch resident, sheer driving pleasure overcomes flaws. Theres the scorpion all over the car which gives it its abarth identity and the orange decals on the sides makes this italian beauty a bit more special.
The third generation of the car was marketed as the grande punto, between 2005 and 2009, and the punto evo, between 2009 and 2012, when the bare punto name was reintroduced. In fact, we think there is a decent number of things fiat can do to make it better. You also get a very subtle spoiler and the tell tale tjet chrome exhaust trim to go along with the package. The existence of that thread shows that how can one compare the cars, maybe just for fun or otherwise. Oggi parliamo di abarth punto evo, unauto spesso ingiustamente sottovalutata. Abarth punto evo owners handbook manual pdf download. Would have appreciated more equipment for the asking price. That said, there are a bucket full of good things about it too.
It is the first mainstream hatchback to enter india that has cracked the 10 second barrier and has emerged to be one of the. The first vehicle produced was the 204 a roadster, based on the fiat 1100. Having a scorpion snip catrinel menghias bikini strap in a 20 fiat abarth cabrio commercial isnt necessary to draw attention to this spunky little sportster. The acquisition was only made public by fiat with a press release on 15 october.
With that being said, the abarth punto trumps the polo gt tsi as an out and out driver s car. Like the suzuki swift, the fiat punto is another car that is great for a first car but also has the ability to stick with you for a number. If the current version is so blazing fast, i wonder what the 180 version might be. Fiat has rekindled its famous abarth motorsport division and among the first of the. That said, the infotainment system from the regular punto. Adding a turbocharged engine, grippy tires, and a fantasticsounding exhaust make the fiat 500 abarth the little mouse that roared. In the area of safety, the abarth punto evo sets new standards thanks to 7 airbags, including a driver knee airbag. Oct 23, 2015 while the 595 competizione the first abarth that made its way to india, is an expensive affair and out of reach for most of us, the abarth punto and abarth poweredavventura comes as a delight. Yet, the driver miraculously walked away with just a few scratches. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger but structures in the dashboard were thought to present a risk of injury to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different positions. Theres no point driving an abarth like that, so its now my weekend car and boy, what. The car we are driving here is probably not the version that we will actually see in production but more of a pre production prototype of sorts. She goes like a bat out of hell with its tail on fire after 1600 rpm, and corners like a balle dancer. When this italian automaker first teamed up with chrysler several years ago, it decided to.
Longing to transform its image in the exponentially growing indian market, fiat brought its performance driven brand abarth to india. Most of the car makers tune a hatchbacks petrol engine for better. No beige business here and thank god for that the car we drove had a very subtle yellow and red stitching combination on the comfortable and inviting black cloth seats in honor of the red and yellow abarth colors. Sep 05, 2017 fiat abarth punto launched as a true blue hot hatchback in india. Unfortunately they did not have the car, not even for display and they told me it will take another 10 days for the car to come. My first time driving a prodrive subaru impreza duration. A little italian charm goes a long way with fiats range of flavorful cars, crossovers, and sports cars. Abarth punto is a challenging masterpiece that stands tall and has no categorical match elsewhere.
Yet it was the subsequent runt of the abarth litter, the 500, that rubberstamped the italian racing brand as capable of greatness. The highly successful grande punto will be the first fiat to undergo a transformation under the newly launched abarth brand this year. In fact, the gearbox is possibly the only thing fiat needs to change, or maybe just the ratios or the shift action to make this car really. Why young drivers should buy an abarth 595 youtube. Fiat abarth punto price in india images, mileage, colours. It is not, apparently a fiat look for a fiat badge and you wont find one anywhere. Moving over the interior, the same subtle changes continue with a set of black seats. Its outright engine performance, gobsmacking abarth looks, a superior ride and handling clubbed with that delectable and feelsome hydraulic steering are enough to justify the extra premium fiat is charging for the car. The passenger compartment of the punto remained stable in the frontal offset test. The punto evo is one of very few cars in its segment with a driver knee airbag fitted as standard on all versions. The sporty new fiat punto evo abarth also features a new performance mode selection system that modulates engine, braking and steering action to offer a choice of two different driving styles sport and normal to suit road conditions and driver preference. Fiat punto active, punto dynamic, punto emotion or fiat punto 90hp sport.
The punto abarth was one of the first modern hothatches launched in india. Its easily identifiable by its bespoke wheels and slick stickering, while the allblack theme and sporty detailing make it look the business on. Abarth organizes the abarth selenia trophy and the abarth 124 rally selenia trophy and european challenge, and is both engine supplier and main sponsor in the italian formula 4 championship and adac formel 4 championship, both powered by abarth. This is the punto abarth, the first of the newgeneration abarths to go on sale in the uk. The first factor is the abarth makeover, starting with the turbocharged and twinintercooled 1.
I have driven them, i really like them and i want to get one. The first models launched were the abarth grande punto and the abarth grande punto s2000. Jan 07, 2019 while some have answered in the negative and saying they are poor cars, you will note that those who said no, dodid not own one. The abarth punto evo also boasts a powerful and effective braking system. Fiat abarth punto launched as a true blue hot hatchback in india. Sep 26, 2007 the first car from the reborn abarth brand.
The first tuning kit, known as assetto, is designed to enhance the chassis of the car, including the brakes and suspension. First drive first drive experience by reading fiat punto abarth from auto expert at cardekho. Its the first of four abarth models due to be launched in 2008 and though the uk and ireland are not likely to be overrun by standalone abarth dealerships, the grande. Abarth grande punto free workshop and repair manuals. Today, abarth is a fully owned subsidiary of fiat chrysler. Car enthusiast was lucky enough to bag the hot seat in fiats hottest hatch for a weekends hill climbing at doune in scotland. However, what makes it different and tasteful, if i may say, is the special paintjob. The abarth grande punto, the first generation punto was the first punto to get the. The fiat punto is a supermini car produced by the italian manufacturer fiat from 1993 to 2018, spanning over three generations. Given that, we could expect abarth s second stab at the punto to be quite good. When fiat decided to bring the abarth brand back to life, the grande punto was its first totally new car. Aug 12, 2015 the fiat hot hatch is finally here and we were invited for an exclusive first drive of the abarth 595 at the buddh international circuit.