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.
