Fiat Punto Abarth: Performance Hatchback For India

By Staff

Updated: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 13:37 [IST]

Fiat has been headlining for the wrong reasons in India. From the sales front the company has not got it right thus far. However there is some delight for Fiat fans in India. The Italian manufacturer has announced that India will soon receive the Fiat Punto Abarth by Q3 of 2013 and expects the Fiat brand to grow in India with an onslaught of new car launches in the coming years.

We now take a look at what we can expect from the 2013 Fiat Punto Abarth. For sure this is a sizzling hot hatchback from Fiat. Let's go right ahead and throw some light on this upcoming hot hatchback from Fiat.

Pounds Of Performance

The Fiat Punto Abarth is made for the petrol heads. Keeping that in mind is it advisable for Fiat India to launch a petrol drinking hatchback to revive their sales in India?

Fiat India believes that Indian car enthusiasts are thirsty for a performance oriented hatchback and close to 24% of car buyers in India contribute to the petrolheads car community.

Performance Outlived

Fiat will be looking forward to build their brand in India via the Abarth. In international market the Abarth brand enjoys good reputation as a performance brand.

We expect Fiat to launch the Punto Abarth priced just below INR 10 lakhs. In order for Fiat to achieve that kind of pricing its absolutely necessary for them to locally produce the Punto Abarth in India.

Dedicated Performance

Petrol Heads wake up! The Punto Abarth will surely keep you tucked in your seats.

The Fiat Punto Abarth's 1.4 liter T-jet engine will churn out 165 horsepower and from the safety front Fiat has equipped all the four wheels of the Abarth Punto with disc brakes.

A Class Of Its Own

The Punto Abarth in International markets are launched in a two door version. However for India the Punto Abarth will be offered in four door version.