Fiat Bravo (95-02) - Review

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Concept-car looks, Italian flair and the promise of good build quality shifted the Bravo/Brava small family models from Fiat showrooms when they were launched in 1996. But by the end of its showroom life in 2002, even massive incentives like zero per cent finance over four years plus £1000 cashback were failing to pull in the punters. And hard-nosed buyers didn't even expect to pay the full discounted price! The result is weak residual values, which means that Bravo is now a bargain on the used market.
3 out of 5

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1.5 out of 5

Safety

Under its attractive skin, Brava behaves like a car that was designed in the early 1990s. Euro NCAP rates it as a two star car, putting it behind its contemporaries. A driver's airbag is standard, but passenger and side airbags only came as options. Security is so-so; there's an immobiliser and visible VIN etching, but locks are not strong and deadlocks were never fitted.

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3 out of 5

Reliability

Major mechanical failure is unlikely but niggling faults are common – especially electrics; rust-resisting galvanised body.

Car check problem points

Body

Parking knocks, including kerb scrapes on alloy wheels.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems noted apart from obstructive reverse gear change.

Other

Minor trim defects; misaligned wheels; wear and tear on hard-driven sports versions.