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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Running costs

Priced under the Abarth 500C and most of its competitors means the Punto Evo looks a good proposition for anyone after a bit of fun at a low price. With such low volumes it should also retain its value well. With a claimed 47mpg a bit of sensible driving could pay dividends when it comes to fuel costs too.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

9,000 miles

Warranty

Three years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first

Road tax (12 months)

£135.00 - £135.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

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Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

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Emissions summary

Considering the pace and performance, the Punto Evo performs well when it comes to the ‘green’ issues with emissions of 142g/km. This means the annual tax bill is much more affordable than most rivals.

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