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Fiat Punto Evo Sportivo launched, showcased at APS 2015

Based on the Punto Active, the Punto Evo Sportivo gets alloy wheels and a touchscreen infotainment system.
1 min read29 Oct '15
Jaiveer MehraJaiveer Mehra
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Fiat has launched the limited-edition Punto Evo Sportivo. Showcased at the ongoing Autocar Performance Show 2015, the Punto Evo Sportivo is  based on the Punto Evo Active trim and gets added features and physical differentiators to set it apart from the standard car. The Punto Evo Sportivo is priced at Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). 

On the exterior, the car gets body graphics, a colour-contrast white roof, a rear spoiler, 15-inch alloy wheels, chrome trim on the wing mirrors and a body kit to set it apart from the standard car. Updates on the interior include a 6.5-inch multi-function touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and Bluetooth streaming, door sill plates, seat covers, Fiat-badged floor mats and rear parking sensors.

Fiat recently launched the hot hatchback version of the Punto Evo badged the Abarth Punto powered by a 1.4-litre 145bhp T-Jet petrol motor. The car features colour contrast inserts on the exterior along with new alloy wheels, while the interior is more in-line with the Punto 90HP. Also launched alongside was a hotter version of the Avventura. The Avventura powered by Abarth is powered by a toned-down 140bhp version of the motor.

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