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2010 Abarth Fiat Punto Evo UK Review

July 2010
Filed under: FIAT Car News | FIAT Headlines

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The Abarth Punto Evo costs £16,500 OTR and, like the Abarth 500C, features an impressive standard equipment list. This includes six airbags, TTC, Eco Gear Shift Indicator (EGSI), performance sport switch, Start&Stop, 17-inch alloy wheels with 5-claw spokes and Blue&Me. An Interscope hi-fi system, automatic climate control, rain sensor, and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) are among the long list of options.

The Abarth Punto Evo is powered by Fiat Powertrain Technologies new 165bhp 1.4 16v MultiAir engine which can accelerate the car from 0-62mph in just 7.9 seconds, and on to a top speed of 132mph, and yet returns more than 47mpg fuel economy on the combined cycle.

“Joining together two winning formulas " the convertible roof of the Fiat 500 and the style and performance of the Abarth 500 " will make the new Abarth 500C an irresistible proposition for many new customers, says Ivan Gibson, head of Abarth in the UK.

“And the new Abarth Punto Evo also takes forward a winning combination of its own " new technology and engineering coupled with great looks and versatility. We are very much looking forward to presenting these new cars to customers through our 19-strong UK dealer network. Both the new Abarth 500C and Abarth Punto Evo make their UK public debuts at this weekends Goodwood Festival of Speed, before going on sale here from Saturday 17 July.

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