Fiat Punto Evo (10 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
It has a new name and new engines, but the Punto Evo is essentially a facelift of the Grande Punto - a car which has helped to improve Fiat's reputation for quality and reliability. There are some subtle changes to the exterior, including a new front end akin to the Fiat 500 while there are substantial upgrades to the interior with a new dashboard, instrument dials and a sleek stereo. However the biggest advances come under the bonnet thanks to new petrol and diesel engines that deliver more power along with improvements in economy and CO2 emissions. All models come with an automatic engine stop/start system too. Improvements in refinement and soundproofing make it quieter on the move, but the overly firm ride detracts from overall comfort. However, the Punto Evo is still a great value small car with plenty of standard equipment and low running costs.
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Economical and cheap to run, good levels of standard equipment, excellent MultiAir petrol engines,

Firm ride, disappointingly spongy gear change, some hard plastics in the cabin

It has a new name and new engines, but the Punto Evo is essentially a facelift of the Grande Punto - a car which has helped to improve Fiat's reputation for quality and reliability. There are some subtle changes to the exterior, including a new front end akin to the Fiat 500 while there are substantial upgrades to the interior with a new dashboard, instrument dials and a sleek stereo. However the biggest advances come under the bonnet thanks to new petrol and diesel engines that deliver more power along with improvements in economy and CO2 emissions. All models come with an automatic engine stop/start system too. Improvements in refinement and soundproofing make it quieter on the move, but the overly firm ride detracts from overall comfort. However, the Punto Evo is still a great value small car with plenty of standard equipment and low running costs.

Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    4 out of 5

    "Fiat has managed to improve the majority of the engines in the Punto Evo line-up in terms of both..."

  • Handling

    3.5 out of 5

    "Despite the styling changes inside and out, the handling of the Punto Evo remains largely unchanged..."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "Despite a firm ride - which somewhat takes the edge off refinement - the Punto Evo manages to retain..."

  • Practicality

    4 out of 5

    "All models come with Fiat's Blue&Me system which was developed with Microsoft. This includes..."

  • Equipment

    4.5 out of 5

    "There are five trim levels - Active, Dynamic, Eleganza, GP and Sporting, with the latter two..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4 out of 5

    "The interior isn't a massive departure from the Grande Punto but there have been some key..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    4.5 out of 5

    "With economical engines and low CO2 figures, the Punto Evo is a cheap car to run - even the top..."

  • Green credentials

    5 out of 5

    "Thanks to its range of small cars with efficient engines, Fiat boasts the lowest average CO2..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4 out of 5

    "Although this Punto Evo doesn't have an official Euro NCAP crash test rating, the previous Grand..."

  • Reliability

    3.5 out of 5

    "Fiat's reputation has suffered due to some poor models in the 1980s and 1990s, but its modern..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    4 out of 5

    "With good levels of standard kit and competitive prices, the Punto Evo is decent value for money,..."

  • Buying used

    3.5 out of 5

    "There will be plenty of models to choose from with the Dynamic and GP the most common trims and the..."

  • Selling

    4 out of 5

    "Thanks to a sporty image and a well recognised name there should be no problems selling a Punto Evo."

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