Fiat offers 6 different engines for this baby, all with character that may satisfy buyers with differ demands. Punto with 1.3-litre Multijet diesel with 75bhp is not a rocket, but it is satisfactory for every day use, with more than adequate peak torque of 190 Nm at 1750 rpm for its bhp. With this engine, gas pedal should be managed hard, but the car will listen for your instructions. 1.3-litre Multijet with 75bhp offers 165 km/h top speed with 13.6 sec. from 0 to 100 km/h, which is a little surpassed. The second diesel engine is 1.3-litre 16V Multijet which delivers 90bhp, offers a variable geometry turbo and top speed at 175km/h and 11.9 sec from 0 to 100 km/h.There is also two more diesel engines, both with 1.9-litre, which delivers 120 or 130 bhp.These engines are pretty furious in such a small city car, with high torque even at low speeds. 120 bhp version gives 190km/h with 10 seconds acceleration, and 130 bhp version gives 200 km/.h top speed with 9.5 sec acceleration.
With only two gasoline petrol in the gamma, Fiat has made great lapse. Punto with 1.2 and 65bhp or 1.4-litre and a 77bhp may feel lazy, with lack of response to the accelerator and make you want run the pedal through the floor. In general, diesel engines feel better, but that is common practice these days. A 95bhp 1.4-litre version will appear at the end of 2006 and stronger versions with 120 and 200bhp petrol engines are promised for 2007.
Steering is powered by the Dualdrive electric servo, which is standard on all versions of the car. On the open road, steering wheel may exhibit crisp handling, but it is not Punto’s natural environment anyway. On the other hand, in city centers driving is a real pleasure, steering wheel is precise and super light witch CITY mode turned on. Even if the Grande Punto is bigger than its predecessors, it has similar turning circle, about 10.6 meters.
Grande Punto is extremely fun to drive, with impressive stability, strong brakes and low noise level. The five star NCAP rash test score makes it the safest car in the B segment. By offering 6 engines, 4 equipment levels and 12 types of interior, Fiat has made strong, fashionable car with plenty possibilities to chose from. It is in the top of the offer in its class.
With only two gasoline petrol in the gamma, Fiat has made great lapse. Punto with 1.2 and 65bhp or 1.4-litre and a 77bhp may feel lazy, with lack of response to the accelerator and make you want run the pedal through the floor. In general, diesel engines feel better, but that is common practice these days. A 95bhp 1.4-litre version will appear at the end of 2006 and stronger versions with 120 and 200bhp petrol engines are promised for 2007.
Steering is powered by the Dualdrive electric servo, which is standard on all versions of the car. On the open road, steering wheel may exhibit crisp handling, but it is not Punto’s natural environment anyway. On the other hand, in city centers driving is a real pleasure, steering wheel is precise and super light witch CITY mode turned on. Even if the Grande Punto is bigger than its predecessors, it has similar turning circle, about 10.6 meters.
Grande Punto is extremely fun to drive, with impressive stability, strong brakes and low noise level. The five star NCAP rash test score makes it the safest car in the B segment. By offering 6 engines, 4 equipment levels and 12 types of interior, Fiat has made strong, fashionable car with plenty possibilities to chose from. It is in the top of the offer in its class.
New Fiat Grande Puno is younger, but bigger bother in Punto family. With 4.03 m/1.68 m/ 1.49 m/2.51 diemension (length/ width/height,wheel base), Grande Punto is one the biggest cars in B segement even if cars are getting bigger every day.
Grande Punto is commodious enough for long distance rides, while integrating all ergonomic criterions.Luggage compartment is big enough for the B segment car, with 275 liters capacity. Rear door opens high enough so your head should stay safe, but the brink is little bit taller than it should be. Seats are shaped very well, and the driver seat is adjustable by height, also. Steering wheel is also adjustable, 4 ways, which makes that every driver find his best position. The only complaint can be visibility, because the A counterfort may be side-view marplot for someone, but that is a standard problem which is poorly solved, in general.
The dashboard is simple and functional, with all needed information and good groupings. Interior is full of quality materials and differ color schemes are available.
The dashboard is simple and functional, with all needed information and good groupings. Interior is full of quality materials and differ color schemes are available.
