30.12.2002 REVISED FIAT PUNTO GETS STILO-STYLE FRONT AS MULTIPLA'S LOOKS ARE TONED DOWN
| The ageing current Fiat
Punto, which undergoes its third and final facelift in June, will receive
an all-new front end styled around that of the Fiat Stilo, to harmonise
the "family" look. Larger headlamps with slim indicators mounted underneath
( as used on the Ulysse MPV and Doblo ) along with a more pronounced grille
and rubber protector strips under each headlamp complete the Stilo look.
The revised Punto will feature a hot "Abarth" performance version with a Selespeed gearbox option, while LPG versions ( first seen in the current Punto at the Bologna Motor Show earlier this month ) will be a production option. Meanwhile the Fiat Multipla, praised continually by motoring journalists but never accepted by car buyers, will have its outrageous looks toned down when a revised version goes on sale in 2004. A Doblo-style front grille will be complemented by bigger headlamps, and a front bumper with larger spoiler cut-outs will complete the front end makeover. A distinct swage down the side, drawn from the Stilo, aims to give the new Multipla a more solid appearance. The back side doors, modelled on the Ulysse MPV, will slide rearwards to facilitate easier access, while the rear upward-opening door will also be revised. Inside Fiat will use their field leading knowledge in maximising interior adding the Stilo's ideas to the Multipla. |
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