Fiat India has opened up the gates for Abarth to debut with its version of the Punto and Avventura. With prices starting from Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the automobile giant will be hoping to cash in on the upcoming festive fervour as well as the youth’s fancy for adrenaline. Let’s take a look at what the Fiat-Abarth pairing has to offer car enthusiasts in India.
Looking to buy one already? Do check out what else the Abarth Punto has to offer and our first-drive experience.
Key Highlights: Fiat Abarth Punto
- Price: Rs 9.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- Engine: 1.4-litre T-Jet
- Power: 145BHP
- 0-100 km/h: 8.8 seconds
- Other Features: Electric boot open, ambient light etc
- Colour Variants: Hip-hop Black, Pearl White (both with red-stripes)
Key Highlights: Fiat Abarth Avventura
- Price: Rs 9.95 lacs (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- Engine: 1.4-litre T-Jet
- Power: 140BHP
- Transmission: 5-speed manual
- Speed: 100kmph in 9.9 seconds
- Torque: 200Nm@2000
- Top speed: 190kmph
Both the models will be competing fiercely against the might of Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan to name a few but hopefully Fiat can bank on its Abarth affiliation. Here’s what The Quint has to say about the two new Fiat cars in town.
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