Fiat India Launches the 2014 Punto Evo at an Introductory Price of Rs 4.55 Lakh

Fiat India finally launched the new Punto Evo, the updated model of the company's flagship hatchback, today with a price tag ranging between Rs 4.55 lakh - 7.20 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Besides the design changes given to the updated model, the company has also re-branded the nomenclature of the hatchback to the 'Punto Evo'. For people not in the know, the Punto's new-generation model was re-branded as the 'Punto Evo' in global markets; however, in India it's just a design update and not the new-gen model.

Mechanically, the car remains unchanged and continues to feature the existing engine options: 67bhp 1.2-litre petrol, 89bhp 1.4-litre petrol and 1.3-litre multijet diesel in two states of tune - 75bhp and 92bhp.

Talking about the design changes observed on the new model, the front fascia of the Punto Evo has taken its inspiration from the Avventura Crossover, the soon-to-be-launched Fiat Punto based crossover. The hatchback now sports new blacked out head-lamps, a rectangular grille with slightly rounded corners, a revised bumper along with trapezoidal fog-lamps with chrome-lined housing. The only change made to the side profile of the updated model is the new set of alloy wheels that give it a sporty appeal. However, only the high-end trims of the car aka 'Emotion' and 'Sport' will get alloys; other variants will make do with 14" steel wheels with full-wheel cover.

Also Read: 2014 Fiat Punto Evo Review

The cabin gets an updated dashboard and switches that look quite similar to the ones found in the new Linea. The top-end variant is being offered with an all-black interior colour scheme, while other trims get a two-tone black and beige coloured overalls.

Prices of the 2014 Fiat Punto Evo

Petrol variants

Evo Active 1.2: Rs 4.55 lakh

Evo Dynamic 1.2: Rs 5.12 lakh

Evo Emotion 1.4: Rs 6.65 lakh

Diesel variants

Active Diesel: Rs 5.27 lakh

Dynamic Diesel: Rs 6.21 lakh

Emotion Diesel: Rs 6.83 lakh

Sport 92BHP Diesel: Rs 7.20 lakh

P.S: All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

Other Details

Colours: Glitterati Gold, Magnesio Grey, Exotica Red, Minimal Grey, Hip Hop Black, Vocal White, and Tuscan Wine

Trims: Active, Dynamic, Emotion, and Sport

Engine Options: 67bhp 1.2-litre petrol, 89bhp 1.4-litre petrol, 75bhp 1.3-litre multijet, 90bhp 1.3-litre multijet turbocharged

Safety Features: Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), height-adjustable front seat belts, and front airbags with early crash sensors. However, none of the aforementioned features are offered on the entry-level trim.