Fiat Abarth Punto – User’s Asked Questions

1. What is the current status of Fiat Abarth Punto?

Fiat has finally launched its performance oriented Abarth Punto in India carrying the powerful engine, retuned suspension and sporty aesthetics.

2. In which category Fiat Abarth Punto falls?

Fiat Abarth Punto falls under the hatchback category.

3. How many types of fuel units are available in Fiat Abarth Punto?

Fiat Abarth Punto is available with one fuel unit i.e. Petrol

4. The available color options for Fiat Abarth Punto are?

The Hot hatch is offered in two dual color shades of Pearl white and Hip Hop black with color synchronized wing mirrors, side body graphics and side skirting.

5. Is there an automatic transmission in Fiat Abarth Punto?

No, Abarth Punto is only available with a 5-speed manual gearbox while its competitors come equipped with automatic gearboxes.

6. What are the specifications of engine equipped in Fiat Abarth Punto?

7. The Exact price tag of Fiat Abarth Punto?

8. Please inform about the on-road price of Fiat Abarth Punto.

9. Can I get the width of tyres fixed in Fiat Abarth Punto?

10. What type of suspension system fixed in Fiat Abarth Punto?

Front: Independent wheel with helical coil springs, double acting telescopic dampers and stabilizer bar

Rear:  Torsion beam with helical coil springs, double acting telescopic dampers and stabilizer bar

11. Is cruise control available in it?

No, there is no cruise control available in Fiat Abarth Punto.

12. Which safety features Fiat Abarth Punto has?

Being available with just variant, it comes with all the bells and whistles of the top variants of the company. The hot hatch comes equipped with dual front airbags with early crash sensors, Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic brake force distribution (EBD), 3-pointer seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters, automatic door lock, central locking and immobilizer with rolling code. Additionally, it also boasts of disc brakes on all four wheels and FPS (Fire prevention system) that contains a switch to lock the petrol pump, a valve to stop the flow of fuel to the engine in case your vehicle meets with an accident.

13. What is the acceleration and top speed of Fiat Abarth Punto?

Fiat Abarth Punto’s bigger engine helps it to achieve a ton in 8.8 seconds with the max speed of 180-190km/hr making the fastest hatchback in India under 10 lakhs.

14. Seating capacity of Fiat Abarth Punto is?

Fiat Abarth Punto has seating capacity for 5 persons with 3989mm length, 1687 of width, 1505mm of height and has a wheelbase of 2510mm.

15. What is the boot capacity of Fiat Abarth Punto?

Fiat Abarth Punto has boot capacity of 280 liters which is good enough to keep 3-4 regular size bags.

16. What common & unique interior features Fiat Abarth Punto get?

Fiat Abarth Punto can certainly charm with its classy interiors as it sports an all black cabin with metallic touch, black soft touch dashboard with ambient lighting and Fabric inserts on arm rest and door trim. Seats are also black getting the contrast stitching treatment which enhances the premium quotient of the car.

In terms of features, it gets automatic climate control, leather wrapped gear knob and steering wheel, advanced audio system with bluetooth voice, music streaming, telephony, USB and Aux-in support. Also, there is remote keyless entry, 60:40 rear seat spilt, 12V power socket, Abarth instrument cluster with digital clock, distance to empty, outside temperature display, seat belt warning with buzzer and rear ac vents on board.

17. Please tell the mileage figure of Fiat Abarth Punto – ARAI-certified, highway and city-road?

18. In Indian car market, which are the main competitors of this model?

Fiat Abarth Punto will take on the likes of Volkswagen Polo TSI and new Ford Figo hatchback.

Sandeep Singh