A beautifully crafted package.

Exterior :

Stunning looks with the abarth badgings, scorpion alloys and the red stickering gives the car a sporty look. 

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort):

Black interiors is refreshing. Decent Music system with good audibility. Provided with leather wrapped steering wheel and  gear lever. Seats are made like in a sports  car with excellent thigh and back support. Driver seat is  height adjustable.  

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox:

Abarth has transformed the engine and suspension into a real performer in terms of pick and power . The bigger turbo adds punch to the driving dynamics of the car and is indeed a delight to drive in both city and highways. No need of frequent gear shifts. On soft pedalling 18 to 20 kms/ltre and in city 12 to 14 is not at all a difficult proposition. Gear shifts gives " a knife through butter feel". Along with the soft clutch, driving this monster of a machine is  surely a treat. The more you drive this beauty the more you fall in love with it. Plastics used are of better quality and has no room for complaints.  

Ride Quality & Handling :

The stiffer suspension does not throw you around , but instead the ride is way ahead of the competition. FIATs are well known for their ride and handling and this car is no exception. High speed stability has always been fiat's strong hold .  The car does not shake or shiver at the upper limits of three digit speeds. Steering is precise and sharp with instant response at high speeds. It glides over rough roads , pot holes and bumps with nil or little fuss. No shocks or shudders filter through the under carriage into the cabin. This car's ride and handling puts to shame bigger and more expensive sedans a few segments above. Going into turns at high speeds is not a problem at all and the brakes are excellent with ABS and ABD. 

 

Final Words :

This car is not only meant for performance heads but also can be used as an excellent family car with extremely good driving dynamics. FIAT has done a wonderful job. The car is  VFM because for such kind of performance one will have to spend a few tens of lakhs more. 

 

Areas of improvement:  FIAT could have provided good quality floor mats and reverse sensors.

 

 

Good Power, stunning looks, smooth, silent engineNo reverse sensors, floor mats provided does not match the interiors