Griffin Mill Fiat

FIAT PUNTO EVO ACTIVE

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AN ITALIAN STALLION! Attractive, powerful, sexy, never been rode. Enjoys fine wines, dining, travelling. Seeking a solvent partner for friendship, possibly more.

Available for only £8,995 as part of the Scrappage Scheme.

The latest Fiat Punto shares a badge with sporting legends like the Mitsubishi Lancer and Lancia Delta Integrale. But it’s no hot hatch — instead, increased efficiency is the name of the game for the Evo.

This revised version of the firm’s best-selling supermini goes on sale early next year, starting at around £10,500. It benefits from a fresh range of MultiAir petrol and JTD diesel engines, incorporating stop-start, as well as an upgraded interior. The Evo will be offered alongside the current Grande Punto — which will have its model range and price tag cut back.

That leaves the newcomer to take on VW’s new Polo and the Ford Fiesta. So, is it good enough to beat two of the best superminis ever? The Punto Evo certainly stands out, with a larger front grille and new badging, as well as redesigned headlights and wraparound bumpers front and rear.

Our car came with Sports trim, which adds 17-inch alloys, side sills, a rear spoiler and an uprated exhaust — all of which provides more presence, without detracting from the Fiat’s pleasing lines.

Auto Trader rating: 4/5

Read more about the Auto Express Fiat Punto Evo car review here