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.
4 out of 5

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4.5 out of 5

Running costs

With economical engines and low CO2 figures, the Punto Evo is a cheap car to run - even the top 135bhp MultiAir Turbo returns 50mpg. Insurance is affordable too, with ratings starting at group 7 for the 1.4-litre Active models, going up to group 21 for the quickest MultiAir Turbo version. Fiat servicing rates tend to be very competitive but the dealers have a poor reputation and often finish low down in owner satisfaction surveys.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,137 - £1,252 *

Diesel

£822 - £1,002 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

12 months or 12,000 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£0.00 - £120.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

5 out of 5

Green credentials

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    95
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  • D
  • E
    134
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

Thanks to its range of small cars with efficient engines, Fiat boasts the lowest average CO2 emissions figure of any car manufacturer. All the engines in the Punto Evo range are economical and have low emissions, but its the MultiJet diesels which stand out - the 75bhp version emits just 108g/km of CO2 and averages 69mpg.

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