Fiat has launched the Fiat Punto Evo, a redesigned version of the prevalent Punto. With an overall new look and an unchanged engine, the car looks promising with an alluring price tag of Rs. 4.55 lakhs…
Fiat has launched the sibling of its flagship hatchback Punto.
Christened the Punto Evo, this car will compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20, and more.
Fifteen cities, starting with Delhi, would play host to the car over the next fifteen days.
The Italian car manufacturer has made several aesthetic changes to this coupe. Nevertheless, the mechanical aspects remain unchanged.
We take a detailed view of this all-new offering from the automobile giant.
What is New in the Punto Evo?
The Punto Evo exteriors and interiors are different from the prevalent Fiat Punto.
We list below the significant changes the ace car manufacturer has made in its latest model:
1) A Sleek Design, partly Inspired by the Avventura Crossover
2) Stylish Headlamps
3) Trendy Grille
4) Classy Bumper with Trapezoidal Fog-lamps and Chrome-line Housing
5) Smart Alloy Wheels
6) Comfy Interiors with Discreet Lighting and Fine Upholstery
What does not Change?
The car gets the same engines as the Fiat Punto. The 1.2L petrol mill will yield 67bhp of power & 96Nm of peak torque whereas the 1.4L engine would muster 88.8bhp of power & 115Nm of maximum torque.
The 1.3L Punto Evo Diesel Engine would produce 75bhp & 200Nm of max torque and the Punto Evo ‘Sports’ comes with VGT turbo chargers that would make 92bhp of power & 209Nm of peak torque.
Mated with a five-speed manual transmission, all the engines guarantee a powerful performance and a smooth driving experience.
The Safety Features of the Fiat Punto Evo:
Fiat has not neglected the aspect of safety of its customers, and the vehicle comes with a host of safety features, including an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), front airbags with crash sensors, height-adjustable front seat belts, and more.
The Fiat Punto Evo Price:
The most enticing feature of this all-new product from the house of Fiat is its affordability. With a price starting Rs. 4.55 lakhs, the car is like a dream come true for every budget conscious Indian.
We list below a detailed pricing of the Punto Evo:
- Fiat Punto Evo Active (Petrol) : Rs. 4.55 lakhs
- Fiat Punto Evo Dynamic (Petrol): Rs. 5.12 lakhs
- Fiat Punto Evo 1.4-liter Emotion (Petrol): Rs. 6.65 lakhs
- Fiat Punto Evo Active (Diesel): Rs. 5.27 lakhs
- Fiat Punto Evo Dynamic (Diesel): Rs. 6.21 lakhs
- Fiat Punto Evo Emotion (Diesel): Rs. 6.83 lakhs
- Fiat Punto Evo Sport 90 HP (Diesel): Rs.7.2 lakhs
What is coming up Next from Fiat?
While the month of August is for the Fiat Punto Evo, Fiat has reserved September for the launch of the Fiat Avventura Crossover. Fiat labels it as a CUV (Contemporary Utility Vehicle) and it is one of the most awaited cars for the Fiat admirers.
However, for now, the company is concentrating only on the sales of Punto Evo.
With its enticing exteriors and an appealing price tag, the Fiat Punto Evo is certainly worth the price and worth the wait too!
