Fiat Grande Punto (06-10) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 08 February 2006 Last Updated: 02 November 2009 It's fair to say Fiat has a good reputation for style and driver appeal but an unfavourable one for reliability and build quality. That's fast changing however and the Grande Punto is a perfect example. Neatly styled, good to drive and solidly constructed it's a much better long term prospect than Fiat's of old and comes with a good choice of engines including the excellent MultiJet diesels. The inside is neat and well laid out but does lack the quality feel of some rivals while the slack gearchange also lets it down. However it's great value for money and typically around £1400 less than rivals like the Renault Clio or Toyota Yaris. 4 out of 5 Other Fiat reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £7,485 - £15,695 Used price range: £2,506 - £9,699 View all used prices Get a Fiat Grande Punto (06-10) information pack Next steps Fiat Grande Punto cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 650 models like this for sale, starting at £2,590. Find used Fiat Grande Puntos for sale Sporty styling, excellent T-Jet engine, well equipped, frugal diesels Not quite as roomy as you'd think, some average interior plastics, slack gearbox It's fair to say Fiat has a good reputation for style and driver appeal but an unfavourable one for reliability and build quality. That's fast changing however and the Grande Punto is a perfect example. Neatly styled, good to drive and solidly constructed it's a much better long term prospect than Fiat's of old and comes with a good choice of engines including the excellent MultiJet diesels. The inside is neat and well laid out but does lack the quality feel of some rivals while the slack gearchange also lets it down. However it's great value for money and typically around £1400 less than rivals like the Renault Clio or Toyota Yaris. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"The entry-level engine in the Grande Punto is the 1.2-litre which boasts a modest 65bhp. It's quite..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"There are more agile small hatchbacks around but thanks to precise turn-in and a well balanced..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"Roominess has long been a hallmark of the Punto and as the size of small cars has grown, the Punto..." Practicality 4 out of 5"The Grande Punto has a decent sized boot, although at 275 litres it's not quite as large as..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"Active models have electric front windows, remote central locking, driver and passenger airbags,..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"Fiat seems to be bucking the trend toward more soft-touch materials inside cars as a way of making..." Costs Running costs 4.5 out of 5"Low list prices, economical engines, good resale value forecasts and low insurance groups should..." Green credentials 5 out of 5"The Grande Punto scores remarkably well on the eco front. With an average of 134g/km CO2 across the..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"The Grande Punto achieved a maximum five-star rating for occupant protection in the European New Car..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"The engines are developments of proven engines in the Fiat range and should be mechanically robust." Buying & Selling Buying new 4.5 out of 5"The Grande Punto represents superb value in the small car sector and very few rivals can match its..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"It may not be as common as the Clio or Corsa, but the Grande Punto represents a better used buy as..." Selling 4 out of 5"With attractive styling and good equipment levels the Grande Punto's most obvious attributes, there..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Fiat Grande Punto (06-10) 1.9 Multijet Sporting 3d 5 out of 5 “ The seats are comfy and came as standard...as did the steering wheel and carpets. ” John Tomlinson Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Fiat Grande Punto cars for sale We have 650 models like this for sale. Find Fiat Grande Punto cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Fiat Grande Punto (06-10) 1.9 Multijet Sporting 3d 5 out of 5 “ The seats are comfy and came as standard...as did the steering wheel and carpets. ” John Tomlinson