We say The Grande Punto is a good car in most repsects - and at a very good price.Performance The Grande Punto is powered by 1.2-litre 68bhp and 1.4-litre 77bhp engines are a little underpowered, though the latter is game. Of the four turbodiesels the 1.3-litre 75bhp model is willing to work hard while the 130bhp 1.9-litre is powerful and fun.Emissions 62mpg and 119/km is possible with the 13. Multijet diesel and is the most frugal engine in the Grande Punto line-up.Driving The Grande Punto offers lots of grip into corners and responsive steering, if somewhat light. Suspension is a little firm around town, but fine on the straight.Feel The Grande Punto petrols are both on the loud side at high revs, but the diesels are smooth. Wind noise intrusion mean it's not as good a cruiser as it might have been.Space Plenty of room for four adults, five is possible. Boot space isn't huge at 264 lites, but it's decent for its class. Rear seats split 60/40.Equipment CD player, remote locking and follow-me-home lights as standard. Higher trims add alloys and MP3 player.Price The Grande Punto offers good value for money. Cheap running costs. Residuals should be good.Quality Sturdy and decent-looking materials inside. Fiat engines will be fine.Safety Up to seven airbags available that deploy according to crash impact. ABS with brakeforce distribution and stability programme is also standard on the Fiat Grande Punto.Pros Good size, well equipped. Good drive.Cons Some engines are underpowered, some trim looks cheap.Alternatives Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa, Citroen C3, Toyota Yaris, Renault Clio
