Fiat Punto

The Fiat Punto delivers good value for money and would make an excellent second vehicle or first car. The Fiat has been designed for passenger comfort and offers decent performance and economy. Buyers get a good deal for the asking price.

In the past buying a Fiat meant settling for inferior quality and performance. Recent years have seen the firm step up in terms of quality and performance. The Fiat Punto is an example of that increase in quality.

The Punto has received exterior and interior design enhancements aimed at giving the car a more modern look and feel. The Punto actually has a good reputation and is often viewed as being one of the better built superminis.

The Fiat Punto has received enhancements to its headlights, rear-end and under bumper grille. Some argue whether or not these changes made the Punto look better or just different.

The Punto comes with a choice of engines; the 1.2-litre petrol engine which sometimes feels underpowered, the 1.4 unit which performs quite well, the 75bhp 1.3-litre diesel needs to be worked hard, and the 90bhp 1.3 which tends to lag. The car’s build quality has been much improved and potential buyers may be shocked by all of the changes the Punto has undergone.

The Punto will likely have low resale values but should be an enjoyable and economical car to own and operate. Even critics of the car’s exterior design will have a hard time arguing against the car’s good build quality and sound mechanicals.

The Fiat Punto is an inexpensive car to purchase. It delivers good fuel economy and low insurance rates. Running costs should also be low, but unfortunately so will resale values.

The Punto provides an adequate amount of cabin space for all passengers. Due to the car’s size space is limited but should be adequate for most average size passengers. Boot space is also good for a car of this size.

The Fiat Punto controls and dials are somewhat of a disappointment. They are comprised of plastics that are inferior to most competitors. This may put some buyers off. They are all functional and work well but quality could have been better.

The car provides good levels of comfort. The seats are comfortable and supportive, and road and engine noise are low. The car is easy to drive and provides good levels of passenger comfort.

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