Fiat Punto Abarth : First Impressions : PowerDrift
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- Опубліковано 23 жов 2015
- We've all been waiting for Hot Hatches in India, and we've all been hoping that the Abarth is both priced sensibly and more than a cosmetic gimmick.
Well, the hopes have turned true and how! Here's a first look of what could be called as India's first, modern-day Hot 145hp hatch!
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Not everyone who holds a pen becomes a Shakespeare
Not everyone who manufacture a car becomes an Abarth.
Maruti should be ashamed for cheating Indian customers with few stickers and calling it as performance car. Good job done Fiat
+EsakkiSundar Varatharajan Swift Glory (Gory) Alto Onam Edition and they are real shameless to call It sport Version
+EsakkiSundar Varatharajan Oohhh! That is strong. With Maruti, they let their numbers do the talking. Fiat on the other hand will talk through numbers too. 145hp eh? ;)
PowerDrift I've seen Dyno chart of the abarth Punto and it makes around 100+hp.
Not Maruti. Suzuki! Maruti is a mere shareholder.
All heaps and praises in the comment sections, and then you'll go and book the Hyundai i20
+kanishq ruhil Well that escalated quickly!
+PowerDrift Howdy fellow torque lover ! Does this have an auto transmission down the line ? And one more thing.. any chance of reviewing the Abarth Avventura ?
kanishq ruhil and i bought a punto evo 1.4 :)
I praise and I own....... proud owner of Abarth Avventura
These viewers make all this noise , cheer , halla ho..and they will eventually buy Maruti swift VDI/Dzire/i20 etc . These are not bad cars..but how can u show off these cars..seriously!!. You are amongst the millions of autorickshaws and maruthi's and hyundais etc. Honestly "The best cars are never bought ...they are always craved".Fiat Punto/linea etc are such cars..They are the best ..but only few buy them.
Truely said.
+Mayur Nayudu This is a true blue enthusiasts car. A lot of us Indians have priorities lined up starting from office traveling to family. Hence they chose the other side. This treats to a very special taste and well it is quite a tummy filler ;)
+Mayur Nayudu Well Said. And am proud that am on of em since Palio 1.6 Gtx, Now Tjet Linea
+Murphy Asharaf Correction. We are ;)
PowerDrift
Yes We Are :)
Do a comparison with the Punto Abarth sold abroad. One will understand how much the Indian Engineers have compromised.
But still, I appreciate Fiat for bringing it here. Let's see if other Car Makers are going to launch something to compete. Fingers Crossed!
beta wo iske two times se jyada girta hai
When you talk about Sporty, it's about Adrenaline. A 'Car' means different to different people. A commuter for some, a people carrier to some, pure thrill to some. The name "PowerDrift" means something, doesn't it?So PD looks at cars as thrill bestowing machines.
Now, for the winner in this comparo,
...
It's the Abarth Punto.
For this machine dares you to think beyond. I bet Rohan would agree with me if I said that Steering breathes life. That motor gives you power that we middle class can only dream about. Well , what's in a well mannered horse that never jumps? One that is difficult to tame has all the thrills to offer. All 4 discs to give you more assurance, that I think is more important.I still remember the look on Rohan's face when he experienced torque steer on the Abarth. Sure, he has seen better cars with great Dynamics and supreme comfort. But So much Thrill has never been made so affordable as the Abarth.
As for Figo, a superb car! Alas! Not in the league of the Abarth. Ford needs encouragement for the effort they put in. So, buy the Ford Figo S while you can. As for the Abarth, I was told production restarted this June-July. Have to confirm.
I am an ex fiat fan boy the reason I say ex is because there was no successor to my Palio GTX until now 😇 looks like the Civic will have to make way for the Punto Abarth and a good remap and I will have a real world hot hatch indeed 👍
+PowerDrift Steering is for holding on! :D
I took a td of Abarth, torque steer is massive. But after 2 torquey launches, i managed to launch the car with a little bit of wheel spin and boy it flies! I could manage to hit 100kph in 9.2 seconds(Phone video calculation :p). It drives like my diesel punto, just that the powerband is massive (2500-6500rpm) whereas the diesel punto tapers off at around 4000rpm. Bhp and top speed aside, it's the widespread torque that impressed me more, effortless to drive and cruise around! Awesome! It's a complete package, you have good interior room, pretty damn good Interior design and quality, great sounding music system, racy seats and abarth Instrument cluster, what else can you ask for! And for kitna deti hai community, turbo petrol will give more kmpl as the torque generated is high and at very low rpm, so you dont need to rev the guts out of your engine to build up speed and to overtake, that positively reflects in the fuel consumption, existing T jet owners have reported around 18-20kmpl when cruising on highway, that should be enough to justify how impressive this package is. And then the looks, there is nothing you can find like this car on indian roads! Sticker job is loud, but then all you need is some alcohol to remove those stickers, they are just stickers, not paint. :D
+Palash Sharma Someone clearly seems to be happy about the Abarth Punto. Do we see a Abarth in your garage anytime soon ?
+PowerDrift only after i start earning(2years from now)!
I get to a see a Fiat everyday in my garage, though it was pretty damn tough to convince my father to buy one. :D
The international Standard Abarth punto comes with 1.4 ltr 155 BHP and the Esseesse Abarth punto comes with a more powerful 1.4 ltr 180 BHP engine.
It would have been better if Fiat India tuned up the engine to produce 155 BHP and does 0 to 100 kph in less than 8 seconds.
It will be a REAL BOON if it would come 6 speed automatic gearbox and as well as with a touch screen infotainment and navigation system..
But the price of this model MIGHT BE AROUND 12-13 lakh ex-showroom
And #PD guys...you know what.....i have been eagerly waiting for your video review about this Sports hatch each and every single day... Please come up with a review as soon as possible.....can't wait
Hey +PowerDrift, It's been 5 months after the First Impressions. When can I expect a full review on this Italian beauty. Please make it fast. I am so excited about Abarth.
+Ajin Abraham I don't think Fiat is gonna pay them :P
I've said it before and I'll say it again the music at 0:49 deserves to be in top music!
+yashraj singha And it shall make its way super fast like the Abarth here :)
Awesome! 😎
+yashraj singha You know what's music to my ears? This 4:15
+Amox That ain't music. That's communication between the machine and your soul.
+Amox Just Sayy Oooooh
Watched all videos of this car on UA-cam. Now eagerly waiting for the PowerDrift review of this fantastic car.
Whats that watch are u wearing(smart watch)at the end of the video..plz do tell me
Powerdrift you completely forgot about the comprehensive review that you promised. 2018 Abarth Punto comes with 5" infortainment with same 145 bhp that make you smile.
Torque steer is given when u put a 145 horses through front wheels without a proper diff but still it a senario changer and for once i can say we really do have a "HOT HATCH" and that too a steal of a price old punto's had bang on handling have to see what's AbarthFIED punto like ...!!!!
Kudous FIAT and as always thankyou powerdrift #powerdrift #pdarmy
Thanks +Punith Bharadwaj A huge step in the right direction yes!
Ok so it has "strong" Fiat build. Fiat is also known for great handling. It has looks. It will have performance. Its petrol. Its manual. Its priced right as well. Its definitely a car for an Indian driving enthusiast. Hope it sells well.
Pole Star except it didnt sell well
Surprised to see the pricing of both the Punto and the Avventura Abarths at 9.95 L.
+Suraj Joel So adventure can be fast and furious too! ;)
Love this! Abarth is finally here
And waiting for your creta review too
+shivakumar n The pipeline is slowly pushing its way forward :)
Hey PD, I pray so much that this hatch finds homes and yes FIAT some good sales! The Abarth Punto TVC was a big let down - 21 sec of rapid scenes of a car spinning.... Counting on PD for a better showreel. Man, you guys are awesome!
it's been very long ... where's the full review? :(
+powerdrift which one is better polo gt tdi or abarth punto ?
cant wait for the review video...... given the fact tht the polo GT TSi vid ws jst awesome......... cant really wait for the review of this baby Abarth.
+Raiyan Shaikh Blockbuster maybe? Alright forget you read that :P
Don't know from where do you get the background scores they are simply fantastic..! Thanks for the first impressions.
Considering that you have driven the car for a short sprint, how was the gear shift ? Is it slotting fine or is there any rubbery feel ?
+Ragav J If you like our tracks, then you will definitely love this - ua-cam.com/play/PLVfy6I8a8OSxMlnmzLa5wAO68lXYX5XhE.html
Oh my! I think I'll take the white one :)
+trippinghard Black is More Hot :/ Eh or White :/
+trippinghard Get in line :P
+Murphy Asharaf black ofcourse
A drag b/w abarth punto and polo GT would be intresting to watch.
+Yash Agrawal That calls for some popcorn eh? ;)
+Yash Agrawal Seriously?
+Yash Agrawal Dude?? Kuch bhi...hahaha XD XD
+Atul Singh I mean I know Polo is less by around 40 horses compared to Punto abarth but still it would be intresting to see the distance gap between them.
+Yash Agrawal I dont think the gap will be too wide to push the GT out of the picture. Even with 40hp advantage the punto is just about a sec faster in the 0-100 sprint (if the numbers posted in the other sites are to be believed)
u ll guyz make the best reviews ever i hav seen to date in india....
if u can please add the tracklist in your description it will be awsum for people who se ur videos and love the soundtracks of ur videos....
Thanks +Tanmay Shinde we hope you have subscribed to our channel!
Unfortunately we cannot add the tracklist in the description because 1. They get copied, and 2. These come from a private sound bank and we aren't allowed to name them
Howz the exhaust sound ,am planning to buy this car next week
no doubt ...top in its class.
+Pranshul Tripathi Then do remember to share it ahead :)
hey powerdrift..
need a detailed review on abarth punto
Really look forward to comprehensive review of this beast of wheels..
+Tushar Phule Stay tuned. Something big is headed your your way. ;)
thanks and wishes to Fiat, really superb Dynamics and I bought it .great Fiattttt and abarthhhhhhhh
team
Congratulations on the car, Mariner881! :D
good one.rohan bro rocks as always with his words.😊👌
the attention to detailing given including all logos and even alloy wheels is awesome
+mayur kulkarni Those alloys are SO Yum!
+mayur kulkarni True! This one is special and has quite a sting eh :)
Wow! Thanks PD! I have been bugging you guys again and again for this... however this is still just the trailer! Waiting for the blockbuster movie which I am very sure coming up soon!! :)
+Avneesh Dwivedi We are here for the #PDArmy..ALWAYS! ;)
+PowerDrift please begging you for PD Full Review
+Murphy Asharaf lawl same here
How were the gear shifts? Were they smooth or rubbery like the previous Punto's?
Thanks in advance! And a even bigger thanks for covering this!
+Durgesh Patel We got the car for a limited time & hence this but we assure you that everything shall be covered in our full review :)
Rohan you're the best, you have made it to that level, ever heard and seen reviewing an Auto Show
+Anup Kurup Thank you :D
Exhaust Note Please! :P
How are the pedals? Can you rev match?
+abhishek jha (aj159) Would love to try that out when we get it for a full review. ;)
shaking hands with u power drift for your good review..
+Naseef Ns Much appreciated!
Can't wait for the full review. The best looker till now and now - the best performer too!
+ankur padalia And we have a Abarth fan on board! Join the club says TenHut ;)
If anything could have excited about that car than it's arrival it's you first impressions & review. 10 seconds in and I like this video before continuing.
+Azhar Mahimi Thank you. Do not forget to subscribe to our channel :)
Been subscribed since I first saw u guys in PTR
Firstly thanks to team PD for an awsm rvw !! treat to watch . Fiat india should improve on the styling part it looks lyk same old punto injected with some serious power .
+9999lilshawty Hence the stylish graphics and those wheels! Take a second look we suggest :)
Thanks for the first drive impressions.....just want to know whats your take on linea tjet.
+Kamlesh Mohan Yet to lay our hands on the Linea T-Jet!
+PowerDrift I'm really waiting for Fiat reviews from your side. Their cars are stylish as hell and they certainly deserve a stylish review from the only channel which does reviews in sheer style. :D Come on PD folks, call your nearest Fiat dealer and review all their cars! Heuheuheuheu
4:13 that torque steer though! :D
+BisAlmighty Yeah! Mighty eh? :D
A quick view at Abarth Punto and it was a true one. The last torqui part was awesome. waiting for full review from you guys
+Navtej Kakran We hope Fiat India is listening! We ANXIOUSLY await the car :D
+Navtej Kakran Yeah! That torque steer is insane. Took us by surprise ;)
Fiat posted your review in their FB page. You got big fans out there.
Guys, I saw this car in person today and I couldn't stop drooling at it. But as a noob in trying out cars, I think it would be great if you guys can come up with a set of video tutorials explaining how to try out and what to look for in terms of aspects and features in a car when checking it out in the showroom. It will help all new car buyers.
+Ravishankar Raghavan That sounds like a plan :)
+PowerDrift Awesome! :D
Hi ..I'm in the market for a new four wheeler. shortlisted duster & punto abarth. Is the torque steer in punto abarth something that I should be worried about? Will it be a problem in chock-a-block traffic? Also how good is the punto abarth for long distance trips of about 800km?
+Vinod Kumar One is a hot-hatch which the other is an SUV! Torque steer is a problem yes but it can be managed unless you are too heavy on the pedal.
Thanks PowerDRIFT... Eagerly waiting for your comprehensive Review..... :D
+R Vaikunth We shall try covering it soon :)
Thank you guys :) Excited :D
+Nihal Salim We are too! Hi-five :D
Must be sweet to drive isn't it Rohan! Btw waiting for full review. And guys any news on when will the Polo GTI head towards us
+Khalid Mulla The full review will be out super soon. :D
looks like PD Army is excited about the new PUNTO!
and i see fiat supporting you with it !
hope honda would do the same
a sporter version of jazz !
and gives it first car you to review !
+Rahul Prasad Team PD is super excited about this revolution! This just calls for more competition :D
those metal pedals 😍
+Srijit Lahiri #PedalToTheMetal :D
ohh my god ! I can't wait for the comprehensive review !
+Rahul R Nambiar And we cannot wait to lay our hands on it :)
Ha ha !
#pdarmy
planning to buy polo tdi ..does it make much diff against gti tdi? which has +15 hp and +10 nm against polo tdi
+Ishank Singh We suggest you take a trip to the nearest showroom, take a test ride and thou shall know!
Love it! Abarth Punto is finally here
I'm worried about is the after sales customer service..
+aka Travis A lot of customers have the same feedback. Hope Fiat has rectified that.
what music system they r providing us...
So when we getting the full review?
This ain't the first time fiat has done this, remember the palio 1.6 gtx.
Shame on maruti that has been giving us things like "swift sport" with nothing but stickers
Waiting eagerly for the detailed review. I hope it is as special as the car!! :D
+Sameer Kulkarni Blockbuster? Maybe? Ok! #Walkout
+Sameer Kulkarni If we have our way with it, expect fireworks :D
+PowerDrift Oh don't make me so restless. Fireworks = Diwali release? That is mouth-watering!!! :D
long wait for full review continues...please compare with polo gt TDI and tsi as well...though TDI is diesel and abarth is petrol..
Also ..since GT TDI has massive 250 nm torque for a hatch..if you can really bring out where does abarth scores...cause if I recollect.. you guys mentioned polo also does 0 to 100 under 10s..why is it not a hot hatch..
How soon the full review of the car will be done PD?
+Nandeesh scorpio Super soon we say! Excited to get stung by the Abarth?
seen this car in a fiat showroom delhi was a delight. top notch finishing and built which is putting cars like ciaz, city verna to shame. the light on the storage console is so so premium. and these alloys. fucking good car. getting test drive car on wednesday as i am going bonkers to book this. had test driven GT and thats not also a mean machine.
+Shivi Bhatia + 1 to that. This car is a looker. :D
If you had fun in the GT, then the Abarth will be an experience like no other!
A tune down in suspension height??
Now that's very interesting!
Hope Punto Abarth unleashes its handling prowess with no absolute hesitation!
+Dinesh Kiran It doesn't have to ;)
Good review waiting for the detail review.Fiat could have added some instruments to the interiors like touch screen parking sensors parking camera that is the one they miss.Inspite of having all the motor resources with them they still can't get the interiors good.
+Ram prasath Thank you Ram. This car is a sweet little hot hatch, India's first in more than a way, and chances are that you will spend most of your time just flooring the pedal to the metal. And chances are while doing so, you'd not be looking at those fancy bells and whistles :P
ha it seems powerdrift focus had moved on some expensive vehicles in recent days still waiting for the review of this scorpion
Beast
Dear@ powerdrift this car deserves a special full review by you people. I hope you surely understand how dear this beauty is for the starving enthusiasts.
+Will Ferell Definitely Will! On our cards :)
Rohan's here. TenHut's here. Finally. Finally. It feels like I'm listening to him talk after ages.
+Varun Sarathy Someone is in love eh? :P
PowerDrift LOL, yeah! He's the BEST car reviewer out there, IMO! Great to have you back, brother.
+Varun Sarathy He says thank you!
When exactly is comprehensive review coming? It has been quiet a while.
I like when Rohan talks talks and talks. He is too good.
+AB Aldo Payardu What he would want you to do as you enjoy is tap that share button ;)
+PowerDrift Done That Many Times :D
Waiting for a proper review guys!
When are you doing the full review? I have been waiting for months. Please do this.
+Atul balachandran Ahh! We shall try getting one done super soon ;)
That mighty torque steer :D :D
+anoop u :D
Great with the torque steer :) could have been better if it was a rear wheel drive. How much power you add, the same wheels with acceleration and steering on same wheel gives a lot understeer. I love the strips on the roof.
+Vishnu Sajayakumar Oh! Did you just say rear wheel drive? That would have been a first for us Indians :)
+PowerDrift Not first...we had Contessa with rwd and nano also :P
Contessa was a great car except for its maintenance. Love its shake when comes to a sudden stop. Yes even Innova is a RWD, but there has not been a RWD Thrill Car yet.(For aam admi).
+Vishnu Sajayakumar yup that's right, maybe it will take some more years for that to come. Btw, one of my friend is making maruti 800 a rwd
+Anant Gupta It will be the only 800 that can burn rubber. If the project has already been taken up, I would like to know the feasibility, like the drive train alteration and the feasibility.
Finally a proper hot hatch!!!
+Apurv Shukla Cheers! :D Stay tuned for the review.
How is the gearbox ? Slicker or harder
5 years later there is still nothing like it i wish i could buy one in 2020
All right you just gave us the trailer when this is the movie getting released.I am waiting. :)
+Ram prasath Like we say "Sabar ka fal, REVIEW hota hay" :P
Wish you guys have had a comprehensive review of the Abarth Punto..
We haven't yet gotten our hands on the media car.
Confused with gt tsi and abarth. Which one will buy plzzzz tell buddyz
If you love driving a manual, the Abarth would be a better choice, but for an automatic, the Polo. That said, the Abarth is more powerful than the Polo.
Traction control in abarth phunto ?
PD please upload a full review about the car. Waiting for it there isn't much information in the above video. Please consider this asap
+Kushal Shrivastava Yes yes! We do have it marked on our calendars :)
Waiting for complete review
+Goutam Naik A slight glitch that should be resolved soon. Stay tuned!
Please do consider to compare it with the Polo GT in your upcoming video review of the abarth punto. If possible please do a seperate one.
+Debayan Das You think this deserves a Blockbuster? ;)
PowerDrift Yea! Exactly! Sholay type. Its upto you guys which one of these two will be cast as Jai or Gabbar :P
+Debayan Das Ha ha ha ha Blockbuster = A lot more fun :D
Hey PD Team why didn't you people still do a comprehensive review about this beast...?
When you guys will take comprehensive test for this car
I am really exciting
+Kanav Tagotra May we say, super duper soon? ;)
+PowerDrift i want to buy a car which takes less parking space have good mileage on road and have less miscellaneous expenses and have good performance , suggest me
punto is really underrated..I am glad fiat is willing to take the risk in indian market.
+Ronnie11789 Till then we leave it to time :)
full review please PowerDrift! its very sexy car it deserves a review from you! :) i am using it since around 15days now its amazingly hot Hatch a enthusiasts want
+Ronit Sonawane Whooaaa! Envy level - Over 9000!
+PowerDrift thank you so much powerdrift!! :))) your video has helped me alot to decide the car. no other reviews are adrenaline filled! :D
FINALLY!!! they should get a 2 cheaper door without all the electronics (power windows, stereo etc.)
Hey PD, where's in depth review? Common guys, this is most underrated car in terms of review, and still no review from "The Perfectionists - PowerDrift". Still I request again. Get behind this car soon. thanks
We need a video of this competing with the POLO GT
+Sathwik Bellam We have that on our cards :)
+PowerDrift When do we get to experience it...also eager to have a full blown review of the Abarth Punto...
Please bhai make 1 more review over Abarth punto
guys I am really waiting for your comprehensive review....
The media car is not available yet!
How has other people got their hands on one!? I see Motobeam and other channels giving out reviews much earlier. PD please dont do this! :D Waiting since 7 months now! How about a test drive vehicle?
kekhaaa.....🙌
awms review
TQ PD...!
+dileep reddy Well this was just a very short drive. Full review coming in soon :)
I am happy with 90bhp.... Until now. Looks like I need a bigger grin makeup like "joker" while riding this beast :-D
+Abhinivesh Reddy You won't be once you take this out for a spin. That sting will spread a poison so happy, you will have to buy one to get rid of it ;)
wow i like this car
+Giuseppe Capozzi Hot hatch :D
Where you can buy the Abarth Punto Evo 2016 where it is cheapest ? Because I would buy . I am from Poland.
seems rohan driving car near dhola kua delhi
+yogesh dagar Oh yes! Good job Sniper eyes!
Come on guys !!...... when will the super hot review gonna come out????
+Harshith SV Super duper soon!
ABS with EBD, All Wheel Disc Brakes..that's enough for my liking :)..!!
+TheEvaAddict So when are we booking one eh ;)
+TheEvaAddict Are we seeing a splurge? ;)
+PowerDrift No..No..No plans as of now..let the dream remain a dream for a while :)..!!
+PowerDrift Splurge..By all means :)..!!
Music at 0:49 please?