New Fiat Punto Evo at Comparecontracthire.com

Overview

The new Punto Evo is set to build on the strengths of its illustrious predecessors, the Fiat 600, the Fiat 127 and the innovative Uno and move the game on with a host of new innovations.

Customers are becoming more demanding and the Punto Evo has been designed to meet the requirement for smaller, more environmentally friendly cars that are easier to park and more affordable to run, yet still stylish, safe, comfortable yet fun to drive.

Fiat has managed to do this by combining their new MultiJet diesel engines with a healthy dose of technology and features that are traditionally associated with larger cars. As a development of the popular Grande Punto, the Punto Evo has a great new look inside and out with a stronger structure that makes it much safer, better to drive and more welcoming for its passengers. Plus it incorporates many advanced safety features to further enhance the ownership experience, including knee airbags, double seatbelt pre-tensioners and ESP with hill holder.

Technology

In line with Fiat’s philosophy of “high-tech cars” every model in the range is fitted with the firm’s Blue&Me interface that allows drivers intuitive control of all the car’s major functions. All models, except the Active, can also be specified with the cutting edge Blue&Me TomTom system. This means fingertip access to a touch-screen navigation system, mobile phone, trip computer and MP3 player with steering wheel commands.

It also includes Fiat’s ground-breaking eco:Drive which helps drivers lower their fuel consumption and Co2 exhaust emissions and for the first time, eco:Drive is a fully integrated system in Punto Evo. Customers can now receive real-time suggestions for more environmentally friendly motoring.

Trim & Equipment

All the GP and exclusively three-door Sporting versions follow the Sport chassis philosophy with racy on-road behaviour and more assertive looks. Three or five-door Comfort versions come in either Active, Dynamic or Eleganza trims with a more elegant look and feel to them.

Even the entry level Active model features a generous amount of standard equipment including front driver, passenger and driver’s knee airbag, five standard-size seats, two rear head restraints, front electric windows, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, electric mirrors, and Blue&Me infotainment. You can also choose from an extensive additional options list plus a total of 22 model versions to select from.

Engines

There are new ‘Ecotechnology’ engine line-ups, the MultiAir petrol family and MultiJet II diesels.The Punto Evo’s range of five engines all conform to Euro 5 emissions requirements.

All are fitted with Start&Stop technology as standard where the engine shuts down instead of idling when the car is at a standstill, but bursts back into life when you need to get underway again. Co2 outputs range from 107g/km to 132g/km and combined mpg ranges from 49.6 to 68.9 depending on the model. Fiat contract hire pricing on the Punto Evo is available now.