Fiat Bravo (07 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on 09 July 2007

Last Updated: 31 January 2012

Fiat is back in the family hatchback market with a bang. The Bravo is a replacement for the Stilo - a car that didn't prove very popular due to its dull looks and a cheap feeling interior. Its replacement couldn't be more different however. It may use the same name as Fiat's three-door hatch from the mid-1990s but this car is a generously sized five-door that is a credible alternative to the likes of the Ford Focus. It's elegant and sporty, but most crucially is priced well below its mainstream European rivals. The diesel engines are frugal, but the smaller T-Jet petrol unit offers punchy performance with impressive economy.

3.5 out of 5

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Summary

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£15,205 - £19,605

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£3,387 - £12,027

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Driving & Performance

Performance

4 out of 5
"Apart from the entry-point to the range - a normally aspirated 1.4-litre engine - Fiat has a..."
Handling

3.5 out of 5
"The Bravo feels pretty good on the road, although drivers won't feel quite as connected to the..."

Comfort

Comfort

3.5 out of 5
"Fiat claims the Bravo is the widest car in its class for rear seat passengers, boasting more..."
Practicality

3.5 out of 5
"The Bravo offers a minimum of 365 litres of boot space with the rear seats in place and up to 1165..."
Equipment

4 out of 5
"The base Bravo 1.4 includes a CD stereo, electric front windows, 'Dualdrive' power steering (with a..."
Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5
"The Bravo has a neat interior design with a simple dash layout and easy to use controls. The..."

Costs

Running costs

3.5 out of 5
"All engines offer good fuel consumption considering their performance potential, and the Bravo..."
Green credentials

4 out of 5
"The Bravo range has an average CO2 output of 144g/km which is good for a mid-sized hatchback. Unlike..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"The Bravo performed very well in the Euro NCAP crash tests, gaining the maximum five stars for adult..."
Reliability

3.5 out of 5
"Fiat is working to improve the reliability of its cars and while engines have typically been fairly..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3.5 out of 5
"Priced to undercut most mainstream rivals, it could be difficult to negotiate a worthwhile discount..."
Buying used

3.5 out of 5
"The entry level Bravo 1.4 will be the least desirable version as it does without air conditioning..."
Selling

3 out of 5
"The Bravo name should be familiar, and most versions on the road will have good levels of equipment."