Special-edition Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 launched

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1 May, 2014 9:20am Jordan Bishop

The new, limited edition Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 is now on sale in the UK, and is yours for £12,000

Fiat has added a new, limited-edition Punto to its UK line-up, called the Jet Black 2. On sale now, prices for the Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 start from £12,000 – almost £2,000 more than the entry-level hatchback – and for that you’ll get distinctive styling and extra standard kit.

Available as a three door only, the Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 lives up to its name thanks to a Crossover Black metallic paint finish, tinted rear privacy glass and smoked 12-spoke 17-inch alloys.

The Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 gets body-coloured side skirts, a matching rear spoiler, electric-blue side stripes, plus a bespoke rear badge that helps this limited-run model stand out.

Fiat hasn’t limited itself to visual changes though, and the range of exterior improvements also stretches to a sports suspension and front fog lights.

On the inside, the Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 gets a leather steering wheel and gearstick. Fiat also includes cruise control, voice-activated Bluetooth connectivity and automatic climate control as standard.

As for standard safety equipment, the Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 gets five airbags, rear parking sensors and adaptive cornering fog lights are just some of the standard features.

Underpinning the Fiat Punto Jet Black 2 is the Fiat's 76bhp 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, fitted with the Italian manufacturer’s Start&Stop tech.

According to Fiat, this “combines ample performance with low running costs”, and should see the special-edition Punto hit 0-62mph in 13.2 seconds and return 49.6mpg.

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Submitted by A User on Thu, 2014-05-01 14:05.

That's a lot of kit for £12k, sounds like good value to me and it looks pretty smart both inside and out.

Submitted by RodHull on Fri, 2014-05-02 18:28.

Looks nifty and well priced, although a shame they didn't slot a MultiAir or TwinAir lump under the bonnet. Hopefully this special ed will herald an all new Punto, even after two facelifts this one is starting to look a little long in the tooth (especially as the original one still looks the freshest).

Submitted by Higgins Wisepiggy on Fri, 2014-05-02 21:12.

Yes it is a lot of car for the money but it needs a revamp now (although it is still one of the best looking superminis on the road) - however I read somewhere that Fiat will not be replacing the Punto at all - just widening the Panda and 500 range which I think is a risk.

Submitted by Jezz Sullivan on Sun, 2014-05-04 11:47.

Yup I read the same thing looks as if its going to be phased out with all these special edition end of the line runs coming in.

Submitted by Dan Mark on Sun, 2014-05-04 13:15.

Fiat - poor quality , high prices in service , high prices at cars .My Fiat - 3 steering boxes damaged in 75000 km !! and many other parts damaged. Fiat told me - ,,is not our problem,, !!!!!