Review: The 145 BHP Monster Hot Hatchback – Fiat Punto Abarth

Fiat challenges its competition with the Punto Abarth to make a performance hatchback for India.

Fiat Punto Abarth. (Photo: The Quint)

After launching the Fiat Abarth 595 Competizione in India in 2015, the company played a gamble by launching the Abarth versions of its hatchback the Punto and Avventura. We got our hands on the 145 BHP Monster and we think that Fiat taunts its competition to make a performance hatchback in India.

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)

Also Read: Review of Fiat Abarth 595 Competizione is a Cute Little Monster.