Abarth Punto, the second car from the Fiat Chrysler-owned performance brand in India, was launched today at Rs. 9.95 lakh. However, that wasn't the only Abarth to be launched today; Fiat also launched the performance-oriented version of the Avventura crossover at the same price as the Abarth Punto.
Both, the Abarth Punto and the Abarth Avventura, will house a 1.4-litre T-Jet turbocharged petrol unit under the hood that will be mated to a 5-speed manual. The Abarth Punto promises segment-leading performance numbers: 145bhp of power along with a maximum torque of 212Nm. The Abarth Avventura's numbers, on the other hand, puts out 140bhp and 210Nm of peak torque.
Just so you know, the regular Fiat Punto Evo is offered with 3 engine options: the 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre naturally-aspirated petrol units, and a 1.3-litre multijet diesel unit (in 2 states of tune). The regular Fiat Avventura is offered with a 1.4-litre petrol and a 1.3-litre multijet diesel.
Abarth Avventura
Design changes on the Fiat Abarth Punto include the Abarth badge on the bonnet instead 'Fiat', a front grille with contrast horizontal slats, secondary air dams, a sportier rear bumper, and 16-inches dual-tone alloy wheels. The side profile of the car also gets Abarth decals. It will be available in two colours - Pearl white and Hip Hop black.
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Moving on to the cabin, it sports the signature Abarth badge on the steering wheel and new upholstery among other changes. In terms of safety, the Fiat Abarth Punto gets 7 airbags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Hill-start assist control, etc. The Abarth Punto's closes rival is the Volkswagen GT TSI but clearly the one from VW is nowhere close to the power figures that the Punto boasts of.
Speaking on the launch, Kevin Flynn, President and Managing Director, FCA India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. said, "We are delighted to roll-out the Abarth Punto which is a performance oriented hatchback. This indigenously designed hot hatch is crafted to rev-up the adrenalin of the racing enthusiasts by delivering exhilarating speed and stability at the same time. The Italian styling and design, stability at high speeds, lowered ground clearance and host of plush features makes the Abarth Punto the hottest and the fastest hatchback available in the country"
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The Abarth Avventura will also be available in two colours pearl white and exotica red and in fact will be the most powerful crossover in India. It too comes with features similar to the Punto Evo but is tall and boasts of a ground clearance of 205mm. The Avventura can go from 0-100km/h in 9.9 seconds and the bump in power and torque does wonders to the overall drivability of the car.
Abarth Punto Specs:
Engine: 1.4-litre T-Jet
Power: 145bhp
Torque: 212Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
0-100Km/h: 8.8 seconds
Mileage: 16.3Km/l
Abarth Avventura Specs:
Engine: 1.4-litre T-Jet
Power: 140bhp
Torque: 210Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
0-100Km/h: 9.9 seconds
Mileage: 17.1Km/l
