Why did Fiat stop making the Punto?
It originally went on sale in 2005 as the Grande Punto, was facelifted and renamed the Punto Evo in 2009 and then reverted to the original Punto name with a second update in 2012. It was decided that a new Punto wouldn’t be a wise move by late FCA boss Sergio Marchionne following the 2008 economic downturn.
Are Fiat Puntos good cars?
This is a car with a long life span, and over the course of that time owners have reported plenty of mixed issues with regard to reliability, though some have praised theirs. The Punto didn’t feature in our most recent reliability survey, but Fiat as a brand finished in 24th place out of 32 manufacturers.
Are Abarths quick?
The Abarth is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, but it doesn’t feel like it’s lacking any power – when the turbo kicks in it feels pretty fast on the road, and it’s a fun engine to drive with.
What kind of engine does an Abarth Grande Punto have?
Initially the Abarth Grande Punto was released with a 150 PS (155 PS when using 97 RON fuel) 1.4 turbo engine, but from 2008, there was available an Essesse kit, which could be installed at official Abarth service centres rather than in the factory.
Is Abarth Punto made in India?
Indian Abarth Punto come with a 1.4 Turbojet engine with 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp) and new sport kit for exterior and interior including revised Abarth badge and retuned chassis. Transmission is a five speed manual. Production in India ended in November 2018, together with the Abarth and Adventure versions.
What is the length of a Fiat Grand Punto?
It is built on an extended version of the Grande Punto’s chassis, with a total length of 4,560 mm (179.5 in), making it part of the superior small family car segment. Safety [ edit ] The Grande Punto was awarded with five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test for passenger protection, and three stars certification for pedestrian safety . [16]
Is the Fiat Grande Punto a Maserati?
It was branded as an Abarth rather than Fiat. The car’s nose, headlights and front grill look reminiscent of the Maserati Coupé (both were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign ). In Australia, Fiat introduced the Grande Punto in July 2006, sold only as the Punto; it was the first Fiat to be sold in Australia since 1989.