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  • Fiat Releases Punto Jet Black 2 Limited Edition

    2014-FIAT-Punto-Jet-Black-2-THUMB2014 Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 is the latest limited-edition model of the brand. It offers unique and instantly recognizable looks, rides on 17-inch alloy wheels and is equipped with sports suspension. The interior of the car is also different from those of the production one – it includes refinements such as climate control, cruise control and Blue&Me connectivity as standard. Jet Black 2 is powered by a 77 hp 1.4-litre petrol engine.

    This new limited-edition Punto features distinctive looks and also offers high level of standard specifications. The car is available as a three-door only and is finished in Crossover Black metallic paint.

    Furthermore, the black theme continues through the dark tinted rear privacy glass and smoked, 12-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels that come as a standard. In addition, also in body-color are the side skirts and the matching rear spoiler. The sports suspension, front fog lights, special side stripes and a tailgate logo complete the bespoke look.

    Inside, the car also benefits from additional equipment. For instance there is a new leather steering wheel and gear knob. Also added for more convenience are the automatic climate control and cruise control.

    On the other hand the standard safety features include rear parking sensors, adaptive cornering fog lights; five airbags and voice-controlled, Blue&Me Bluetooth multimedia connectivity. At last but not least, this Fiat is driven by the 77 hp (57 kW) 1.4-litre petrol engine fitted with Start&Stop as standard.

    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2
    2014 FIAT Punto Jet Black 2

    Source: Fiat

  • 2014 Fiat Punto – Price £9950

    2014 Fiat Punto - Front Angle

    Fiat has announced an updated price list and additional equipment for its popular and stylish Punto supermini. The range provides customers with outstanding value for money.

    Available with either three or five doors and with a choice of 5 low emission Euro 5 engines, Fiat’s  Punto now comes with a revised line-up of 4 main trim levels, Pop, Easy, GBT and the new Sporting.

    The engine line up includes: a 1.2 liter 8V petrol – 69HP, a 1.4 liter 8V petrol – 77HP, a 1.4 liter 8V petrol – 77HP Dualogic, a 1.4 liter 16V MultiAir petrol – 105HP, a TwinAir 0.9-litre petrol – 85HP and a 1.3 liter 16V MultiJet diesel – 85HP.

    Standard equipment in the entry-level Pop model includes remote central locking, electric front windows, driver and passenger airbags, window airbags, radio/CD/MP3 player, Dualdrive electric power steering and a height-adjustable driver’s seat.

    This specification has been further enhanced with a new dashboard with diamond embossing which is now aligned to the rest of the range, colour-coded door handles and door mirrors and the addition of a driver’s knee airbag as standard.

    Both Easy and GBT trim levels have also been enhanced with upgraded, sculpted, black Castiglio fabric seats, the addition of front fog lights with cornering function, dashboard and door ambient lighting and side airbags as standard.

    The GBT trim level now also sports 16” 7- spoke 2-tone Sportline alloy wheels, replacing the previous 15” Sportline alloy wheels.

    The new exciting Sporting trim level joins the Punto range, building on the success of the GBT, while reinforcing Punto’s sporty credentials.

    The new Sporting has a dramatic appearance and features a number of stylish enhancements both to the interior and exterior which make it instantly recognisable and likely to appeal to a younger audience.

    Standard equipment on the Sporting trim level includes body coloured rear spoiler and side skirts, gloss black painted roof, sports suspension, gloss black electrically adjustable heated door mirrors, ‘Tarmac finish’ dashboard, black interior roof lining, sports leather steering wheel, leather gear knob and handbrake lever, specific ‘Sporting’ dark headlamps, front fog lights with cornering function, dark tinted privacy glass, chrome exhaust tailpipe and 16” 7- spoke 2-tone black Sportline alloy wheels.

    On the road pricing for the range is as follows:

    Model Total OTR (£)
    POP 1.2 8v 69hp 3-dr (no S&S) £9950.00
    POP 1.2 8v 69 hp 5-dr (no S&S) 10,550.00
    EASY 1.3 MultiJet 85hp 3-dr 13,450.00
    EASY 1.4 8v 77hp 3-dr 11,335.00
    EASY 1.4 MultiAir 16v 105hp 3-dr 12,355.00
    EASY 1.4 8v 77hp Dualogic 3-dr 11,850.00
    EASY 1.2 8v 69hp 3-dr (no S&S) 10,950.00
    EASY 0.9 TwinAir 85hp 3dr 12,150.00
    EASY 1.3 MultiJet 85hp 5-dr 14,050.00
    EASY 1.4 8v 77hp 5-dr 11,955.00
    EASY 1.4 MultiAir 16V 105hp 3-dr 12,955.00
    EASY 1.4 8v 77hp Dualogic 5-dr 12,450.00
    EASY 1.2 8v 69hp 5-dr (no S&S) 11,550.00
    EASY 0.9 TwinAir 85hp 5dr 12,750.00
    GBT 1.3 MultiJet 85hp 3-dr 13,950.00
    GBT 1.4 8v 77hp 3-dr 11,855.00
    GBT 1.4 MultiAir 16V 105hp 3-dr 12,855.00
    GBT 1.2 8V 69hp 3–dr (no S&S) 11,450.00
    GBT 0.9 TwinAir 85hp 3-dr 12,650.00
    GBT 1.3 MultiJet 85hp 5-dr 14,550.00
    GBT 1.4 8v 77hp 5-dr 12,455.00
    GBT 1.4 MultiAir 16V 105hp 5-dr 13,455.00
    GBT 1.2 8V 69hp 5–dr (no S&S) 12,050.00
    GBT 0.9 TwinAir 85hp 5-dr 13,250.00
    SPORTING 1.4 8v 77hp 3-dr 12,355.00
    SPORTING 1.4 MultiAir 16v 105hp 3-dr 13,355.00
    SPORTING 1.4 8v 77hp 5-dr 12,955.00
    SPORTING 1.4 MultiAir 16v 105hp 5-dr 13,955.00

    Source: Fiat

  • Fiat Punto Jet Black Limited Edition

    Fiat has introduced a striking new version of the popular Punto supermini. The model is called Punto Jet Black Limited Edition and as you may suggest features a number of “black” upgrades.

    The exterior boasts Crossover Black Metallic paint, Jet Black badges, Matt black stripes and a set of 17” twelve-spoke smoked Sportline alloy wheels.

    The standard equipment includes body coloured rear spoiler and side skirts, leather steering wheel and gear knob, automatic climate control, dark tinted privacy glass, electric front windows, rear parking sensors, sports suspension, adaptive cornering fog lights, cruise control, Start & Stop, voice-controlled Blue&Me multimedia system and five airbags.

    Punto Jet Black is limited to just 300 units, each priced from £12,000.

    Source: Fiat

  • 2012 Fiat Punto Van brings more elegance in the Van range

    2012-Fiat-Punto-Van-THUMB2012 Fiat Punto Van comes to replace the Grande Punto Van in the brands Professional range of models. In addition to this it carries a lot of improvements compared to the preceding model.

    The new Fiat Van model provides a load capacity of 1.0 m3 and a payload of 520 kg. And in addition it features external design modifications with fully coloured front and rear bumpers which give it more sophisticated look.

    Furthermore, it is important to mention that this Van actually successfully combines the exterior style of both the Grande Punto and Punto Evo cars.

    Regarding the interior of the Punto, it includes new sportier seat fabrics. On the SX version there can be found a new dashboard with soft touch materials and an elegant design.

    As a standard equipment for all versions of this model are include the ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), BAS (Brake Assistance System), remote central locking, electric front windows, electrically adjustable and heated body coloured mirrors, trip computer, driver and passenger airbags, radio/CD/MP3 player, electric power steering, height and reach-adjustable steering wheel and a height-adjustable driver’s seat.

    2012 Fiat Punto Van
    2012 Fiat Punto Van

    More importantly, 2012 Fiat Punto Van will come with one diesel engine – the 1.3 MultiJet II diesel, in three levels of power:

    • 75hp (55 kW) / 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) max torque (at 1500 rpm)

    67.2 MPG (4.2 l/100km) combined fuel consumption and 112 g/km CO2 emissions

    • 85hp (62 kW) / 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) max torque (at 1500 rpm) with Start&Stop

    80.7 MPG (3.5 l/100km) combined fuel consumption and 90 g/km CO2 emissions

    • 95hp (70 kW) / 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) max torque (at 1500 rpm) with Start&Stop

    67.2 MPG (4.2 l/100km) combined fuel consumption and 110 g/km CO2 emissions

    The Start&Stop function comes as a standard only on the 1.3 MultiJet II 85hp and 95hp versions. With this function the fuel consumption is lowered to 80.7 MPG and the CO2 emissions to 90 g/km.

    The Punto Van will be available in three different pastel colours: White, Dark Blue and Red, thus being able to deliver even more style and elegance to the load-bearing range of vehicles.

    The starting price of the 2012 Fiat Punto Van is £10,990.

    Source: Fiat

  • 2012 Fiat Punto Price – £9 990

    Fiat has announced the price list for MY2012 Punto. The small city car is priced from just £9 990 OTR for the Pop 1.2 8-valve model. It hits the UK market this month and represents outstanding value for money.

    The most expensive version is the Lounge 1.3 MultiJet priced at £15 600 OTR. It boasts automatic dual zone climate control, leather steering wheel, front fog lamps, 7 airbags, cruise control, ambient interior lighting and electric sunroof as standard.

    The engine range includes six power units complying with EURO 5 regulations: 1.2 8-valve petrol 69PS, 1.4 8-valve petrol 77PS, 1.4 16-valve MultiAir petrol 105PS and 135PS, TwinAir 0.9-litre petrol 85PS and 1.3 16-valve MultiJet diesel 75PS and 85PS.

    The new Punto comes in three main levels – Pop (base), Easy (mid) and Lounge (high).

    Added to these are a sports version based on the Easy level grade called GBT, which will lead the advertising campaign developing within the sports association between Fiat UK and British Cycling.

    The evolution of the Punto range includes external styling changes incorporating fully colour coded front and rear bumpers for a more sophisticated look, while three new exterior colours are introduced: Brit Pop Blue, Tango Red and Underground Grey.

    2012 Fiat Punto
    2012 Fiat Punto

    Inside, new sportier seat fabrics and refreshed dashboard inserts identify the new car, along with a revised specification to provide a more defined spread of choice for customers and a more focused selection of options.

    Standard equipment in the entry-level Pop model includes remote central locking, electric front windows, driver and passenger airbags, window airbags, radio/CD/MP3 player, electric power steering and height-adjustable driver seat.

    Easy trim level adds such equipment as leather steering wheel, 15” alloy wheels, and air conditioning, GBT level additionally gets sport suspension, rear spoiler and side skirts, while Lounge adds climate control, front fog lamps, cruise control, ambient interior lighting and electric sunroof.

    Source: Fiat

  • Abarth prepares hot EsseEsse rides for 2010 Paris Motor Show

    At the upcoming motoring event in the French capital – Paris, Abarth, the in-house tuner for Fiat is preparing two extremely powerful debutants – the Abarth Punto Evo EsseEsse and the Abarth 500C EsseEsse. (more…)

  • Abarth Punto Evo – True hot hatchback

    Abarth Punto Evo is powered by award-winning MultiAir 1.4 litre turbo engine featuring cutting edge technologies. The power unit combines performance and eco-friendliness. The numbers are astonishing – 0 to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds and still the car returns 47.1mpg on the combined cycle. And by employing Start&Stop and an in-cockpit Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) this Abarth both conforms to Euro 5 emissions regulations and emits a very un-performance car-like 142g/km of CO2.

    The sports package includes 17″ alloys, body coloured rear spoiler and side skirts, specially tuned race suspension and satin finish twin tailpipes. (more…)

  • Fiat Punto Evo – Evolution Of The Species

    Think small cars and a string of super-successful Fiats should spring to mind: the ground-breaking 600, the trend-setting 127, the innovative Uno, and progressive Punto.

    The Fiat 127, first of the ‘superminis’, was voted Car of the Year 1972 and was destined to become Europe’s best-selling car, continuing in production until the introduction of the Fiat Uno in 1983, by which time a total of 5.6 million had been built.

    Compared with the 127, the Uno was some 6cm shorter and a similar amount taller. Voted Car of the Year 1984, it was also destined to be Europe’s best-seller, with no less than 2.5 million sold in just four years, and a total production run of more than six million. (more…)

  • Fiat Punto Evo

    Punto Evo made its first debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The badge “Evo” highlights a level of evolution in car design that is capable of satisfying customers who are increasingly demanding in terms of technology, driveability and respect for the environment.

    Fiat Punto Evo will be powered by a wide range of Euro 5 Engines. There will be second-generation 1.3 litre MultiJet and the 1.4 litre MultiAir engines. The range is going to be reinforced by hybrid methane and LPG systems to achieve the best eco-friendly engines in the segment. (more…)

  • Fiat Punto Evo to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show

    Fiat Punto Evo will make its world debut at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, a debut destination for many car makers. The Punto Evo represents the evolution of the Grande Punto. With more style, safety and innovative features that ever, the new Fiat Punto Evo is destined to repeat the success of its predecessor. (more…)

  • Fiat Qubo: Stylish Family Motoring – Made Simple

    Blending an eye-catching and attractive new form with class-leading function, the new Fiat Qubo offers chart-topping family friendliness.

    Using the highly acclaimed Grande Punto platform as a base, Qubo is aimed at drivers who want to combine versatility, space and a car-like driving experience without sacrificing individuality. (more…)

  • Top Boxers Weigh-In For Abarth Celebrity Bout At Wembley

    Four current and former British boxing champions will be warming up for a ‘bout’ with a difference – when they fire-up a Wembley Stadium crowd this weekend with a Race of Champions showdown in new Abarth 500 race cars. (more…)