The reborn Abarth has broken cover in Japan for the first time at the Tokyo Auto Salon where it has presenting its two performance models just as the Scorpion brand makes final preparations for its launch in the country next month.

The reborn Abarth has broken cover in Japan for the first time at the Tokyo Auto Salon where it has presenting its two performance models just as the Scorpion brand makes final preparations for its launch in the country next month.

The brand will arrive in earnest when the Grande Punto Abarth goes on sale in sale in Japan on February 14th while the 500 Abarth is slated to arrive in the Spring. Interest in the two sports models is reportedly high and Japanese buyers have already embraced the award winning Fiat 500 which is proving very popular since it went on sale. The 1.4-litre turbocharged Grande Punto Abarth will go on sale in Japan for 2,700,000 yen (22,431 euros) and is available for customers to order now.

The Tokyo Auto Salon, by NAPAC, bills itself as the world’s largest auto exhibition with more than 600 vehicles being on display as well as some 300 companies, associations and schools including after-market parts manufacturers, custom shops, car manufacturers, automotive businesses, and automotive vocational schools. It was the perfect venue to present the 500 Abarth and Grande Punto Abarth and other exhibits in the halls included not only custom cars and car tuning products but also every topic for Japanese owners and enthusiasts including intros to customising technology and custom car product sales. This was followed up by live entertainment by top musicians and talk shows hosting famous drivers and celebrities.

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