Fiat Punto 1.2 reviews in USA

Italian manufacturer named “Fiat” brought Punto in to existence in the year 1993 banging the cars for sale industry with effective petrol engine producing great speed of around 182 kmph with Hatchback type of body. In USA the popularity achieved by this car is commendable and is considered to be dynamic car for current generation. If you are not so much keen to know about this car as it might not sound interesting to you, but give it a chance. Have a test drive as this might change your view in terms of comfortable driving.

No car is hundred percent perfect, so while looking for any of the car see to it that what the competitors have to provide you with in terms of features as well as quality. Now say today in market cars which are giving competition to Fiat Punto 1.2 are Ford Fiesta, Porsche Panamera, Chevrolet Cruze, BMW 5 – series, Volvo, VW polo, Ford Figo, Tata Indica Vista, etc which possess quality features. When we talk about standard performance of the car, Punto 1.2 might top the list.

Design and styling of Fiat Punto

Dynamic design with complete stylish features makes Fiat Punto recognizable in such a tough competition. The designing is very effective and if you are a short person then can find it easy to drive such car. It provides maximum comfort to short people and the Punto 1.2 models seems to be small and appealing. Designing is done keeping in mind the safety of passenger and as it is spacious in nature it becomes easy for people of any age group to drive it.

The designers here have made effort to implement some features like that of race cars. Their efforts were good but it did not resulted to the desired outcome. Also the wheels here are effective but they do need little alteration. You can find these cars in many colors with quality interior as well as exterior design of the car. The efforts made by designers are good but somewhere they lack efficiency as to strive in this competition you need something which is exceptional.

Update: 2 new Punto variants launched

Punto range adds glitz to the Fiat brand and has somewhere enhanced popularity of Fiat in the market. You can find two variants launched by Fiat in the market among which one is 1.2 Dynamic Fire model and another is 1.2 Emotion Fire model. Apart from these there are also other two models available like Active and Emotion pack. There is hardly any price difference between these two models and are considered to be the best Punto generation vehicle.

Features which you can find in these two variants are:

1.2 Dynamic Fire Model

Fire forestalling system

Power windows

Tilt steering

Automatic service reminder

Central lock system

Rear power windows

CD with MP3 player

1.2 Emotion Fire Model

Audio system

Fog lamps

Split seating arrangement

Electric mirrors

Manual transmission

Front wheel drive with five speed gear box

Front and Rear suspension

These variants have been brought in to existence by making some value added changes which ultimately results in increase in popularity of the Fiat brand.

Interior and comfort feature of Fiat Punto

As far as interior of Fiat Punto 1.2 is concerned it is very commendable and also spacious. It provides enough of leg room as well as head room which make it easy for driver to drive the car. Apart from this you also need to take care of some of the safety features like Stability control device, climate control device, airbags, ABS, remote control locking, etc. Also the designing is done in such a way that it makes it easy for people to get in and come out of the car.

The attractive look of the car is mainly due to usage of hard plastic but it is not so comfortable. Even maintenance of this car is not at all a complicated issue as it is quiet spacious but when it comes to goods carrying capacity or cargo system it is quiet less. Passenger electric window is also among one of its disadvantages. Also the power steering which you find here is light in both the modes. Interior designed here is of Italian style. Fiat Punto 1.2 consist of models among which some are under powered, but the way it is designed, it would never make you feel as if you are in some small car.

Engine options of Fiat Punto

Many people find 1.2 engines small and so they try to customize it with large engine say 1.4 or 1.3. But this is very complicated job; instead you can change sports clutch, lightened flywheel, better exhaust, etc. The power delivered by 1.2 petrol engines is 68 Bhp with maximum torque. The efficiency which 1.2 liter engine showcases is also quiet magnificent and also make driving smooth functioning.

Model of Fiat Punto

Dallavilas Punto, Stohl’s Punto, Galli’s punto are some of the well known model available in Fiat Punto and are gaining lot of importance from customers. The increase in popularity of such demand showcases the quality of car provided by Fiat. By making use of all such models it becomes easy to even enjoy the sporty look of the car.

Price and safety features of Fiat Punto

Different Fiat Punto possess different price and all are within range of 4 lakh to that of 6 lakh. Other versions like 1.2 Active, 1.2 Emotion, 1.2 Emption pack, 1.2 Dynamic are all of different ranges and so you need to make proper research work before purchasing any of the Car of Fiat Punto.

You can enjoy maximum safety features like ABS, Airbags, stability control device, etc which can make ride soothing for you. As far as price affordability is concerned these cars might go ahead of all.