Abarth Punto Evo Hatchback (10 on) - Review Review by Chris Ebbs on 20 July 2010 The world of hot hatches is a pretty busy one. Volkswagen, Renault, Peugeot, Skoda, SEAT, Audi, BMW, Citroen and MINI are all jostling for position in this crowded marketplace. As such Abarth, Fiat’s performance brand, has a lot of work to do with its new Punto Evo to get its share of customers. While other hot hatches might out-do the Punto Evo when it comes to pure performance, the Abarth is the more practical, less-hardcore alternative and is not so arduous when it comes to day-to-day driving. It's no slouch though, and the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine is more than lively enough, while the handling is sharp. To push Abarth's case even more, the 165bhp Punto Evo is available in the hotter Esseesse guise with an improved power output of 180bhp. 4 out of 5 Other Abarth reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £16,857 View all new prices Used price range: £11,122 - £14,250 View all used prices Get an Abarth Punto Evo Hatchback (10 on) information pack Next steps Abarth Punto Evo Hatchback cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 6 models like this for sale, starting at £12,995. Find used Abarth Punto Evo Hatchbacks for sale Good value performance, excellent handling, more practical than some competitors Limited dealer network, cramped rear, some competitors offer better performance for similar cost The world of hot hatches is a pretty busy one. Volkswagen, Renault, Peugeot, Skoda, SEAT, Audi, BMW, Citroen and MINI are all jostling for position in this crowded marketplace. As such Abarth, Fiat’s performance brand, has a lot of work to do with its new Punto Evo to get its share of customers. While other hot hatches might out-do the Punto Evo when it comes to pure performance, the Abarth is the more practical, less-hardcore alternative and is not so arduous when it comes to day-to-day driving. It's no slouch though, and the 1.4-litre turbocharged engine is more than lively enough, while the handling is sharp. To push Abarth's case even more, the 165bhp Punto Evo is available in the hotter Esseesse guise with an improved power output of 180bhp. Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"There’s just the one engine offered in the Abarth Punto Evo - the 1.4-litre turbocharged MultiAir." Handling 4.5 out of 5"This is where the Punto Evo really excels. Despite being on 17-inch alloys and stiff performance car..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"Despite the sporty looks and performance it’s surprisingly comfortable. The ride is smooth and..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"The luggage space in the Punto Evo is competitive compared to its rivals and you’ll get less room..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Like other Abarth models the Punto Evo gets a decent amount of standard kit with 17-inch alloys,..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"Although modelled on the regular Punto Evo, behind the wheel is unmistakably pure Abarth..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"Priced under the Abarth 500C and most of its competitors means the Punto Evo looks a good..." Green credentials 4 out of 5"Considering the pace and performance, the Punto Evo performs well when it comes to the ‘green’..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"While the regular Punto Evo hasn’t been crash tested by Euro NCAP, the previous Grande Punto model..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"Fiat tends to perform poorly when it comes to customer satisfaction surveys but this may be..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"Asking for a discount on an Abarth model is always going to end with a no. Dealers won’t be expected..." Buying used 3 out of 5"With Punto Evo models expected to sell in low numbers and be outsold by Abarth 500 models, the..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"Thanks to the cars niche appeal and the limited numbers on the road you shouldn’t have any trouble..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Abarth Punto Evo cars for sale We have 6 models like this for sale. Find Abarth Punto Evo cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures