Five Reasons to buy Abarth Punto

The Abarth Punto is all set to be launched on the 19th of this month. While this will be the hottest hatch in the country, we give you five reasons that make the Abarth Punto a compelling buy.

Reason 1: Unmatched Engine Performance, Ride and Handling

Punto Abarth will be the most powerful hatchback, this side of 20 lakhs and will set a new benchmark with regards to performance. It has a 1.4-litre T-jet turbocharged petrol engine which makes 145bhp of power and 212Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to a five-speed manual transmission that is fun for spirited driving. It has a slightly stiffened suspension to keep up the thrill of high speed cornering and provide extra stability. The Punto Abarth is arguably the best handling hatchback around, which loves to be thrown into corners and the steering action is also very precise. It does 0-100km/hr in 8.8 seconds, which is faster by a big margin to its competitors. The Abarth Punto also has a claimed fuel efficiency of 16.3 km/l, which is good, given this kind of performance.

Reason 2: Timeless Styling and Design

The Fiat Punto was always one of the best looking hatchbacks and the Abarth Punto carries forward this legacy of  the Italian beauty. Neat and crisp lines, a bold front grille, with elongated headlamps, contrasting ORVMs, Abarth decals and the amazing scorpion design alloy wheels, all add to the mean looks of the Abarth Punto. It is available in black and white colours. The interiors will get a black upholstery with red and yellow stitching, sporty dials, soft touch dashboard, ambient lighting, sleek push buttons and sporty metallic pedals.

Reason 3: High on Safety 

The Abarth Punto has safety features like Dual-Stage Airbags which activate in two stages, on impact, in order to avoid injury. There are disc brakes on all four wheels that makes this scorcher stop on a dime. ABS with EBD assures the vehicle is stable even under emergency braking. The car’s tank-like build comes from high-tensile steel and the high-level of safety reinforcements reduce impact on collision.

Reason 4: Ultimate Security

The Abarth Punto has a Random Multi-Digit Secure Code technology that generates a unique multi-digit secure code each time one inserts the key. Additionally, its E-Immobilizer can disable the engine in case of theft.

Reason 5: Feature laden

The Abarth Punto comes laden with features like automatic climate control, rear AC vents, Blue&Me bluetooth telephony with voice commands, USB and Aux-in ports, bluetooth audio streaming and speed-sensing volume. It also has leather steering and gearknob, steering mounted controls, metallic pedals, full function instrument panel with details such as distance to empty, trip meters, instantaneous and average fuel consumption, speed limit buzzer, programmable follow-me-home headlamps etc.

Read our review of the Abarth Punto, with all details and images of the car. Click here.