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For The Fiat Punto is one of the biggest and best looking superminis, and it has a surprisingly smart interior, too. However, it’s the engines – particularly the 1.4 Multiairs – that really impress.

Against The low-speed ride is unsettled and the steering is vague. You might find it difficult get comfortable behind the wheel, too.

Fiat Punto Hatchback
33 5stars

The Fiat Punto is a likeable small car with above average practicality and some extremely good engines. Shame it isn’t better to drive.

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There are 21 Fiat Punto versions available

Hatchback 1.2 8v Pop 3dr £9,800
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.2 8v Pop 5dr £10,400
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 8v Easy 3dr £11,310
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 8v GBT 3dr £11,810
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.3 75 Multijet Pop 3dr £11,900
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Hatchback 0.9 Twinair 85 3dr £12,100
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 8v GBT 5dr £12,410
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.3 75 Multijet Pop 5dr £12,500
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Hatchback 0.9 Twinair 85 5dr £12,700
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 8v Lounge 3dr £12,910
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.3 85 Multijet Easy 3dr £13,400
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 8v Lounge 5dr £13,510
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.3 85 Multijet GBT 3dr £13,900
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 16v 105 Multiair Lounge 3dr £13,910
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.3 85 Multijet Easy 5dr £14,000
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.3 85 Multijet GBT 5dr £14,500
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 16v 105 Multiair Lounge 5dr £14,510
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.3 85 Multijet Lounge 3dr £15,000
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 16v 135 M'air Turbo Lounge 3dr £15,200
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.3 85 Multijet Lounge 5dr £15,600
What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Hatchback 1.4 Turbo Multiair Abarth 3dr £16,857
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Fiat Punto has been treated to several face-lifts during its life, but it’s essentially the same car that went on sale in 2005 badged ‘Grande Punto’.

There’s a bewildering range of engines to choose from, but to keep things cheap most buyers are best off going for the 76bhp 1.4 petrol. However, the 0.9 Twinair is worth considering if you want a practical and cost-effective way to avoid the London Congestion Charge.

We reckon Easy trim is the best compromise on price and equipment. You get air-conditioning and alloy wheels, but you still might want to consider paying extra for Bluetooth and side airbags.

Whichever model you choose, make sure you shop around, because big discounts are available. Our Target Price gives a good indication of how much you should expect to save, but even bigger discounts are available online.

Reader test team says:

Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.3 85 Multijet GBT 5dr

Bought this car at the end of September with 1500 miles on the clock saving myself £4500 off the new price. I found it very hard to get one with the…

Les Abbottt

4 out of 5 stars

Fiat Punto Hatchback 1.3 75 Multijet Active 3dr

I have the auto model. Build quality is superb - no squeaks or rattles and everything is solid. I'm getting 46mpg (which, for an auto in a mountainous…

Sam Graham

4 out of 5 stars
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