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The Fiat Punto is coming back – also electric

Starting in 2023, the Fiat Punto is set to return to the lineup – thanks to Stellantis synergies, also as a purely electric version

There are no sketches yet, but as early as 2023, the Fiat Punto is set to return to the Fiat lineup. | Photo: Fiat
There are no sketches yet, but as early as 2023, the Fiat Punto is set to return to the Fiat lineup. | Photo: Fiat
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Gregor Soller

This decision was foreseeable: Since Fiat let the Punto phase out without a replacement, there has been a gap in the Italians' program in the B-segment. This gap can be easily closed, as the group has the CMP (Common Modular Platform) developed by PSA, on which the former Punto competitors like the DS 3 Crossback, Opel Corsa, or Peugeot 208 are based. And since all of them are also available in all-electric versions, Fiat will utilize this option as well.

The new Punto is likely to be based on the second generation of the e-CMP platform, which will be used as a transitional platform until the introduction of the STLA Small platform from 2026. In parallel, a Lancia model could also use this base. The "second generation" is expected to offer up to 500 kilometers range according to WLTP, though in reality, it will be around 400 plus or minus x. Currently, the e-Corsa or the Peugeot e-208 officially offer 340 kilometers, actually delivering 300 plus or minus x.

It is currently assumed that Fiat will continue an internal brand splitting, meaning: In addition to the expensive 500 models, it will offer affordable models such as the Panda, Punto, and Tipo. Accordingly, the Punto is expected to be cheaper, more fun, and somewhat simpler equipped than the Corsa and the like, becoming the "entry model" in the B-segment within the group. A base version, as well as an Abarth and a slightly higher Cross version analogous to the Tipo, are conceivable.

What does that mean?

That Fiat let the Punto phase out at all is incomprehensible from today's perspective – because the B-segment is one of the strongest even in the home market of Italy. Therefore, it remains to be seen how the Italians will design and define the future Punto.

Translated automatically from German.
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