Abarth Punto Evo Hatchback (10 on) - Review

Review by Chris Ebbs on
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.
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Buying new

Asking for a discount on an Abarth model is always going to end with a no. Dealers won’t be expected to shift huge numbers of cars so will be reluctant to take any money off or even throw in any extras. The Punto Evo is priced competitively when compared with models such as the Clio Renaultsport and is also cheaper than the smaller, slower and impractical Abarth 500C.

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Buying used

With Punto Evo models expected to sell in low numbers and be outsold by Abarth 500 models, the hardest part will be trying to find one for sale in the used market. Make sure any car has been serviced regularly and by approved outlets.

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Selling

Thanks to the cars niche appeal and the limited numbers on the road you shouldn’t have any trouble in selling one on with enthusiasts keeping an eye out for them. Esseesse versions should sell even quicker and go for a premium over the regular model.