Fiat Bravo (07 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 31 Jan 2012
3.5
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.

Fiat Bravo (07 on)

Stylish looks, good value, lively turbo engines

Rear leg-room is tight, some interior materials feel cheap

New price range:

£15,805 - £19,000

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Used price range:

£2,477 - £11,808

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

3.5 out of 5

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.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

3.5 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Handling

3.5 out of 5

Comfort

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

3.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5

Safety

4 out of 5

Reliability

3.5 out of 5

Running costs

3.5 out of 5

Green credentials

4 out of 5

Buying new

3.5 out of 5

Buying used

3.5 out of 5

Selling

3 out of 5

Equipment

4 out of 5

What owners say...

 Good strong diesel engine delivers 120bhp and oodles of torque despite returning 44-50mpg. Width across the rear bench is excellent as well, although legroom is somewhat restricted.  

4 out of 5

Alasdair Thomson ,   06 Dec 2010    ... read more

 Never bought the car for practicality although the boot is quite large, especially with the rear seats folded. Had no complaints from passengers.  

5 out of 5

micky marley ,   12 Sep 2010    ... read more

 Probably the blue&me bluetooth phone function - just takes all the hassle and breaking the law out of using your phone while driving.  

4 out of 5

Daniel Phillipson ,   16 Dec 2009    ... read more

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