Fiat Grande Punto
The Fiat Punto is a supermini car (B-segment) produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat from 1993 to 2018, spanning over three generations. The third generation of the car was marketed between 2005 and 2009 as the Grande Punto, and between 2009 and 2012 as the Punto Evo, until the single-word Punto name was reintroduced. As of May 2013, nearly nine million units had been sold globally.
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1993 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Fiat Grande Punto (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 155 km/h | – | – |
| 1.4 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 165 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
Other Fiat models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 63% of Fiat Grande Puntos pass their MOT test first time, based on 7,734 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Fiat Grande Punto. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Faulty crimping of the micro-gas generator for the seat belt tensioner means that, in the event of deployment of the seat belt tensioner, parts of the gas generator could detach causing injuries to the occupants of the car.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-08-25
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Fiat recalls.