It was almost 10 years ago that Fiat launched the current generation of Punto. A long commercial career with only slight updates. His successor arrives in 2016.
Fiat continues its restructuring process and in 2016 the model that will be the backbone of the brand in Europe should arrive: the successor to the Fiat Punto. According to Automotive News, the new model should reach dealers in 2016.
Still without technical details, it is anticipated that the Fiat Punto's successor could be called 500 Plus. A model that should reconcile the space needs of the B-segment models with the style and design of the modern 2nd generation of the Fiat 500. All this in a 5-door body.
With this strategy, the Fiat Punto's successor may even start to be sold in other markets, such as the USA. We recall that the North American market has registered a great demand for the Fiat 500, however reports from the brand itself indicate that consumers in the «new world» would like the model to have more generous dimensions. The Fiat 500 Plus could be the missing piece in this puzzle, responding to the needs of two different markets, and achieving significant economies of scale.
Source: Automotive News