Fiat Croma (05-07) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 31 October 2005
The Fiat Croma was only sold for a brief period of two years in the UK. Despite some strong diesel engines and a roomy interior, the ungainly styling and poor driving experience found few fans. Its biggest problem is that it doesn't quite know what it - halfway between an MPV and a traditional estate it's neither one nor the other. But if you want something with plenty of passenger space and a decent boot then the Croma can make a bargain buy. The petrol engines are best avoided as the Multijet diesels are far superior and although the handling is forgettable, the Croma does ride well and makes a comfortable cruiser.
2.5 out of 5

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Generously equipped, hugely spacious interior, strong diesel engines

Ungainly styling, dull to drive, bland interior, limited choice of petrol engines

The Fiat Croma was only sold for a brief period of two years in the UK. Despite some strong diesel engines and a roomy interior, the ungainly styling and poor driving experience found few fans. Its biggest problem is that it doesn't quite know what it - halfway between an MPV and a traditional estate it's neither one nor the other. But if you want something with plenty of passenger space and a decent boot then the Croma can make a bargain buy. The petrol engines are best avoided as the Multijet diesels are far superior and although the handling is forgettable, the Croma does ride well and makes a comfortable cruiser.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3.5 out of 5

    "There are just two petrol engines - a 1.8-litre and a 147bhp 2.2-litre - as Fiat thinks most Croma..."

  • Handling

    2.5 out of 5

    "The Croma is designed to be a cruiser and it does that job well. The ride is very good and..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3 out of 5

    "Everyone on board gets plenty of head and legroom. Unlike most cars this size, there's a full size..."

  • Practicality

    4 out of 5

    "The Croma makes a strong case as a spacious family car. There's 500 litres of luggage space with the..."

  • Equipment

    4 out of 5

    "The entry-level Dynamic has seven airbags, Isofix child seat mountings, remote central locking with..."

  • Behind the wheel

    2.5 out of 5

    "The dashboard is logically designed, with all the buttons and switches where you'd expect them. But..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    3 out of 5

    "Avoid the petrol engines (which are rare anyway) and go for a diesel if you want to keep costs down."

  • Green credentials

    3 out of 5

    "The best model in the range is the 1.9-litre Multijet with 120bhp. It emits 160g/km of CO2 and will..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4 out of 5

    "The Croma has been awarded a top five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating and comes with seven airbags..."

  • Reliability

    2.5 out of 5

    "The MultiJet diesel engines are strong and have so far not given any cause for major concern in the..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    4 out of 5

    "List prices are attractive compared to big estates from mainstream manufacturers like Ford and..."

  • Buying used

    3 out of 5

    "Most of the cars on the market will be diesels, which is good news as the MultiJets are far superior..."

  • Selling

    2 out of 5

    "The Croma was only on sale for two years and few were sold, so a lack of awareness of the model is..."

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