Fiat Punto
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Fiat Punto Review
Editorial Test Drive Review of Fiat Punto
In 2009 Fiat launched the Grande Punto. However it was in 2012 that they launched updated Punto with new features. First launched in 2009, the Punto has basically looked the same and for once we think it should look the same! The Maserati like nose is the most appealing part of the design and the rear also looks good with muscular styling. The big wheel arches and the 15 inch alloys do their part in sprucing up the looks as well.
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Fiat Punto Pros & Cons
Pros
- Great looking design
- Good build quality
- Lots of features (Emotion variant)
- Stylish interior
- 90 hp Sport is pricey but is nice
Cons
- After sales service
- Petrol engines lack performance
- Gearbox is not slick
- Low resale value
Fiat Punto Exteriors
What strikes you first about the Punto is obviously its stunning styling. It looks fantastic with the traditional italian flair. The Punto shows that small can also be beautiful and you do not need a supercar to have good looks. First launched in 2009, the Punto has basically looked the same and for once we think it should look the same! The Maserati like nose is the most appealing part of the design and the rear also looks good with muscular styling. I loved the grille which looked retro and the sleek head lamps are good as well. Look at the side-profile and it nearly looks like a coupe! Everything is finely detailed and there is not even one part of the design that I did not like. The big wheel arches and the 15 inch alloys do their part in sprucing up the looks as well. Frankly out of all the small cars on the road today, the Punto looks the best which is natural to expect from the Italians!
The 2012 model features a new Oceanic blue paint-job (pictured here) and we think it looks great. However take a closer look and you will see a small change, the 2012 Punto now has enhanced ground clearance (Punto 1.2- 195 mm and Punto 1.4 and 1.3 D - 185 mm). When it comes to build quality, the Punto feels extremely solid as its the heaviest in its segment at 1300 kilos and it feels it. Among the colours available other than the Oceanic Blue mentioned above, you get Fox Trot Azure, Tuscan wine, Minimal grey, Medium grey, hip hop black, exotica red and Bossa Nova white. In red you would get the closest you can to a Ferrari hatchback! The paint quality is good and overall the build quality feels much more improved.
What we like |
Looks stylish and one of the best looking in its class |
What we don't like |
Build quality needs improvement |
Fiat Punto Exterior vs Similar Cars Exterior
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Fiat Punto Front design |
Fiat Punto that is Italian designed comes new dynamic, fluid and stylish exteriors that include its aggressive front grille and flawless design that gives it a bold and aggressive look in the front. Its low slung, compact body, with muscular frame and arches gives it an overall solid and masculine look. |
Fiat Punto Rear design |
Fiat Punto looks sporty from the rear the tall tail lamps at the back of the car adds a more masculine look to the car. |
Fiat Punto Side profile |
Punto looks sleek and simple from the side a narrow line runs down the lower bottom of the car till the rear wheel makes it look stylish. |
Fiat Punto Ground Clearance |
Fiat Punto now comes with a ground clearance of 185mm. |
Fiat Punto Bumpers |
Fiat Punto has body coloured bumpers. |
Fiat Punto Head lamps |
The headlamps adds a new look to the Punto and also provides good illumination in the dark. |
Fiat Punto Tail lamps |
The tail lamps are tall and look beautiful and are clearly visible from a long distance. |
Fiat Punto Fog lamps |
Fiat Punto does not have fog lamps. |
Fiat Punto Tyres |
The Grande Punto comes with puncture resistant tubeless tyres that facilitate off-road driving too. The tyre sizes of Fiat Punto are 165/80 R14 for Active, 175/70 R14 for Emotion and 195/60 R15 for Emotion Pack. |
Fiat Punto Alloy wheels |
The wheels in Fiat Punto have an option of both steel wheel and alloy in them. Its lower variants Active, Dynamic and Emotion comes with steel wheel with full wheel cover while its top end variant Fiat Punto Emotion Pack comes with the sporty alloy wheels . |
Fiat Punto Outside mirrors |
Fiat Punto has electrically controlled outside rear view mirrors. |
Fiat Punto Colors |
The Punto active is available in the following colors like Exotica Red, Oceanic Blue (New), Hip Hop Black, Medium Grey, Tuscan Wine, Fox Trote Azure, Minimal Gray and Boss Nova White. |
Fiat Punto Rear wiper |
Fiat Punto do have rear wiper. |
Fiat Punto Roof rails |
Punto Does not have roof rails. |
Fiat Punto Sun roof |
Sun roof is not provided in Fiat Punto. |
Fiat Punto Spoiler |
There is no spoiler in the Punto. |
Fiat Punto Side Steps |
Fiat Punto do not have Side Steps. |
Fiat Punto Spare wheel |
There is a spare wheel at the boot of the car. |
Fiat Punto Comfort & Suspension
One thing that hasn't changed is the wonderful ride and handling. The steering feedback is brilliant and exactly just what you would want from a steering- not very light nor very heavy. In the city it is light and along with a light clutch, driving in heavy traffic and parking is a breeze. The turning circle of the Punto is 5 M which means you will not have nay problems negotiating those tight U-turns!
When it comes to ride, the Punto features an independent wheel suspension with McPherson Struts at the front and Torsion Beam, Helical springs at the rear. All that means that the way the Punto glides over potholes which shames even the more expensive cars! The ride of the Punto is easily the best in its segment and it completely bullies every pothole and you no longer fear going over bad roads- just amazing!
What we like |
Has the best ride in its class |
What we don't like |
Refinment could be better |
Fiat Punto Comfort |
The interior of the Fiat Punto is heavily bolstered sports seats provide plenty of support during cornering, and are comfortable on long journeys. The chunky leather steering wheel of Fiat Punto is a joy to hold, while the dashboard design is simple and well laid out. Fiat claim the interior represents the epitome of Italian style. It means being able to get in and out of the car easily and comfortably, and once you are sitting down, it means being surrounded by an airy environment, enjoying its |
Fiat Punto Front suspension |
The front suspension includes independent McPherson Struts on the Fiat Punto |
Fiat Punto Rear suspension |
The rear suspension of Fiat Punto includes the Teles Stabiliser Bar. |
Fiat Punto Engine & Performance
Time to turn the key and see how the 2012 Punto drives. We drove the 1.2 and 1.4 petrol and the 1.3 Multijet diesel. The 1.2 petrol has 68 PS and performance is adequate at best. It is not slow though and if you use the gearbox wisely by that I mean select the right gears at the right revs, you will quite enjoy this motor. In the city it is fine and it will cruise effortlessly but once you start going at higher speeds, the engine feels strained. The reason for that is partly due to its weight as due to it the performance is blunted somewhat and you soon wish for more power. That said for most it is enough.
The diesel is a lot better and we say its the pick of the range. The 76 PS multijet diesel motor provides good performance and there is enough torque (197 Nm @ 1750 rpm). Whether you are out in the city or on the highway peformance is strong and this is the engine that we would reccomend. It pulls strongly and the power is well spread out meaning you dont have to constantly use the gearbox to extract power. Speaking of the gearbox, the shift action was precise but it is slightly on the bulky side and needs some effort. The other engine in the range is the 90 PS petrol which is the most powerful engine that you can buy with a Punto and as expected it is a delight for any enthusiast. It's fast and complements the car perfectly. Though of all the engines, it is the diesel that we would recommend for obvious reasons as price of petrol is touching sky high and the diesel is also quite enjoyable. There is also the 90 hp diesel version which is fast too!
What we like |
90 hp diesel is fast and has good performance |
What we don't like |
Petrol 1.2 lacks punch |
Fiat Punto Acceleration |
The base variant of Grande Punto is equipped with a 1.2L, 1172cc, FIRE petrol engine that offers great acceleration which enables it to cross the mark of 100kmph in just 14.5 seconds and achieve the top speed mark of 155 Kmph. The other three petrol variants of this model are equipped with a 1.4L, 1368cc, FIRE petrol engine that also offer excellent acceleration that enables it to cross the mark of 100kmph in just 10.9 seconds and achieve the top speed mark of 178kmph.1.3L, 1248cc, Multijet, VGT |
Fiat Punto Top speed |
Fiat Punto provides a top speed of 182 Kmph. |
Fiat Punto In-gear acceleration |
Fiat Punto petrol that can reach 40-60 Kmph in 5.19 seconds while overtaking in the 3rd gear it can reach between 80-100 in 8.43 seconds. The Punto Diesel should be able to reach 40-60 in 2.94 seconds and between 80 to 100 in 7.24 seconds. The 1.4 litre should be able to touch 40-60 in just 4.41 seconds and 80-100 in 5.8 seconds. |
Fiat Punto Gearbox |
Punto uses a five speed manual gearbox for its engine. |
Fiat Punto Power |
The Fiat Punto 1.2 Fire Active gives power of 68 PS, the Punto 1.3 Emotion Pack gives power of 76 PS and Punto 1.4 Fire Emotion Pack gives power of 90 PS. |
Fiat Punto Torque |
The Fiat Punto 1.2 Fire Active gives 96Nm of torque in 2500 rpm, the Punto 1.3 Emotion Pack gives 197Nm torque at 1750 rpm and the Punto 1.4 Fire Emotion Pack gives 115Nm torque at 4500 rpm. |
Fiat Punto NVH levels |
The level of noise is pretty low inside the cabin and there is minimum vibration in the car during high speeds. |
Fiat Punto Diesel 1.3 Multijet Performance |
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Fiat Punto Diesel 1.3 Multijet Maximum speed |
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| True Speed | 154.5 | km/h | |
| Speedometer Reading | 165 | km/h | |
Fiat Punto Diesel 1.3 Multijet Acceleration |
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| 0-20 | 1.3 | seconds | |
| 0-40 | 3.51 | seconds | |
| 0-60 | 6.66 | seconds | |
| 0-80 | 11.01 | seconds | |
| 0-100 | 17.5 | seconds | |
| 0-120 | 0 | seconds | |
| Quarter Mile Sprint Terminal Speed |
20.3 107.5 |
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| 0-1000m Sprint Terminal Speed |
37.2 136.6 |
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Fiat Punto Diesel 1.3 Multijet Overtaking Acceleration (seconds) |
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| KM/H | 3rd Gear | 4th Gear | Top Gear |
| 40-60 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 60-80 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 80-100 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
| 100-120 | 0 | 16 | 14 |
Fiat Punto Diesel 1.3 Multijet Braking Performance |
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| From 80 km/s to 0 | 2.71 Seconds / 30.27 Mtr | ||
| From 100 km/s to 0 | 3 Seconds / 47.65 Mtr | ||
Fiat Punto Diesel 1.3 Multijet Performance Factors |
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| Power/mass(PS/Tonnee) | 64 | ||
| Power/letre(PS/Leter) | 61 | ||
| Kerb Weight (KG) | 158 | ||
Fiat Punto Handling Braking & Safety
The handling is great though the enhanced ground clearance has made it a bit on the softer side, but still it is direct and it is quite enjoyable to push it. The stability of the Punto at high speeds is very good and it feels stable and confident plus the brakes are also up to the job. It has got dual airbags and ABS.
What we like |
Handles very well for its size |
What we don't like |
Has become more soft around corners |
Fiat Punto Handling |
The larger diameter disc brake of Punto at its front wheel makes it easier to stop the car quickly. |
Fiat Punto Braking performance |
The front wheels of Fiat Punto are packed with the 257mm disc brakes while its rear wheels are equipped with 203mm drum brakes. Emotion Pack, the top end variant of this car is equipped with ABS (Anti lock Brake System) and EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) that enhances the safety in case of instant brakes applied slippery road. |
Fiat Punto Safety features |
Fiat Punto comes fully loaded with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Dual stage front driver & passenger airbags with unique system that deploys the air-bags depending on the severity of the impact. It also comes with fire prevention system which cuts off fuel in case of an impact to reduce chances of fire, Fiat Code System rolling code, Load limiters and pre-tensioners. |
Fiat Punto ABS |
Fiat Punto is offered with ABS on 1.3 L Dynamic, Emotion and 90 HP emotion variant only. |
Fiat Punto Traction control |
Fiat Punto does not have traction control. |
Fiat Punto Mileage and Running Costs
In India fuel-economy is one of the most criteria in buying a car even more so when it comes to a hatchback. In this regard the Punto delivers 15.2 km/l for the 1.2 P and 20.3 km/l (ARAI) for the diesel, the petrol 1.2 loses some of the fuel-efficiency as you have to down-shift a lot to extract the performance.
Fiat Punto Mileage
| Fiat Punto 1.2 Active | 15.2 kmpl |
| Fiat Punto 1.2 Dynamic | 15.2 kmpl |
| Fiat Punto 1.4 Emotion | 14.6 kmpl |
| Fiat Punto 1.3 Active | 20.3 kmpl |
| Fiat Punto 1.3 Dynamic | 20.3 kmpl |
| Fiat Punto 1.3 Emotion | 20.3 kmpl |
| Fiat Punto 90HP Sports | 16.5 kmpl |
Fiat Punto Petrol Mileage
The overall mileage of Fiat Punto is 11.6 kmpl, on the highway it gives a mileage of 15 kmpl and in city it is 10.5 kmpl.
Fiat Punto Diesel Mileage
Fiat Punto gives an overall mileage of 18.92 kmpl, on the highway it is 28.0 kmpl and in city it is 15.9 kmpl.
Fiat Punto Mileage vs Similar Cars Mileage
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| 1.2 Active15.2 kmpl 1.2 Dynamic15.2 kmpl 1.4 Emotion14.6 kmpl | Asta Petrol18.5 kmpl Asta(O) with sunroof18.5 kmpl Era Petrol18.5 kmpl Magna Petrol18.5 kmpl Magna(O) Petrol18.5 kmpl Sportz AT15 kmpl Sportz Petrol18.5 kmpl | LXi18.6 kmpl VXI18.6 kmpl ZXI18.6 kmpl | |
| 1.3 Active20.3 kmpl 1.3 Dynamic20.3 kmpl 1.3 Emotion20.3 kmpl 90HP Sports16.5 kmpl | Asta21.9 kmpl ERA21.9 kmpl Magna21.9 kmpl Magna(O)21.9 kmpl Sportz21.9 kmpl | LDi22.9 kmpl VDi22.9 kmpl ZDi22.9 kmpl |
Fiat Punto City fuel economy |
When tested, Punto 1.2 Fire Active returned 9.5 kmpl in the city roads, Punto 1.3 Emotion Pack returned 15.9kmpl and Punto 1.4 Fire Emotion Pack returned 10.5kmpl. |
Fiat Punto Highway fuel economy |
When tested, Punto 1.2 Fire Active returned 14.5 kmpl in the highway, Punto 1.3 Emotion Pack returned 28.0kmpl and Punto 1.4 Fire Emotion Pack returned 15kmpl. |
Fiat Punto ARAI rated economy |
The ARAI figures indicate a fuel efficiency of 10.7 kmpl in the Punto 1.2 Fire Active, 18.92kmpl in Punto 1.3 Emotion Pack and 11.6 kmpl in Punto 1.4 Fire Emotion Pack. |
Fiat Punto Tank Range |
The tank range in Punto 1.2 Fire Active is 481.5 km, in Punto 1.2 Fire Active it is 851.4 km and in Punto 1.4 Fire Emotion Pack it is 522km. |
Fiat Punto Features
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| ABS | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child safety lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Hill control | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Hill descent | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| 4WD | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| ESP | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Power Steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Front-Yes Rear-No |
Yes | Yes |
| Auto down for power windows | Front-Yes Rear-No |
Yes | Yes | Front-Yes Rear-No |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-pinch for power windows | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cup holders | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Air-con | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear A/c vents | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audio system | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless start-stop button | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Electric mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electric foldable mirrors | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Deffoger | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tachometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather seats | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Arm rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Reversing camera | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Steering controls | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth connectivity | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver info display | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cruise control | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Foot rest | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote boot release | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Driver seat height adjust | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chilled glovebox | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Power Seats | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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| Keyless entry | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fog lights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Moon Roof | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Rear wiper | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto headlamps | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Rain sensing wipers | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Steel rims | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Roof rails | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Chrome grille | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Projector lamps | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Day time running lamps | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Fiat Punto Colors
- Hip Hop Black
- Ocean BLue
- Tuscan Wine
- Medium Grey
- Fox trote Azure
- Exotica red
- Minimal Grey
- Bossa Nova White
Fiat Punto Specifications
Fiat Punto Price
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| Fiat Punto 1.2 Active | Rs 5.18 Lakh | On-Road Price |
| Fiat Punto 1.2 Dynamic | Rs 5.42 Lakh | On-Road Price |
| Fiat Punto 1.4 Emotion | Rs 6.99 Lakh | On-Road Price |
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| Fiat Punto 1.3 Active | Rs 5.79 Lakh | On-Road Price |
| Fiat Punto 1.3 Dynamic | Rs 6.44 Lakh | On-Road Price |
| Fiat Punto 1.3 Emotion | Rs 7.06 Lakh | On-Road Price |
| Fiat Punto 90HP Sports | Rs 7.43 Lakh | On-Road Price |
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punto A review on Fiat Punto (All Versions ) by guru - On 24 Jan 12 at 10:25 am Average Model Rating:
3 reviews | Write a review Views 3075 Comments 4 Found Helpful 0 % Agreed With 0 %
Pros: good looks, excellent steering, good suspension,new technology, powerful engine
Cons: indicator stick is on left side,rear window glass doesnt shuts down fully,dash board is uneven.User's Ratings for the car
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worst fiat punto petrol A review on Fiat Punto (All Versions ) by amit tyagi - On 24 Aug 12 at 1:01 pm Average Model Rating:
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Pros: good aerodynamic shape
Cons: poor service,parts not available,third class engineUser's Ratings for the car
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My great car A review on Fiat Punto (All Versions ) by Sunil Sharma - On 21 Mar 13 at 10:11 am Average Model Rating:
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Pros: looks plus good milage & smooth engine on long drive
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we purchased punto diesel car from ghaziabad (up) n car is right now in jaipur .we need 23 routine spare parts like
upper dash board lock quater glass rubber, n fuel tank lid items nothing is available at TATA cars work shops im really
sad to inform n i Reply to this post
Perfect blend of Hydraulic steering and rigid platform of Linea and Punto makes them the best handling machines all over
the world... Reply to this post
i have brought new fiat punto from Nagpur.my car AC n DVD player is not in service.After i had talked with the the
service dept i got the answerwas very negative n i have got many problems particular in service department.i have follow
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awesome looking and great features. Reply to this post
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