Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Grande Punto
Power
90HP
Torque
200Nm
Consumption
4.5l/100
Emissions
119g/km
0-100 km/h
11.9s
Top Speed
175km/h
Weight
1220kg
Price
11,735€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
275 L
45 L
66 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Grande Punto 5p 1.3 Multijet 90 CV Dynamic (2008)
General description
The Fiat Grande Punto burst onto the market like a breath of fresh air, a statement of intent from the Italian brand. With this model, Fiat sought not just to compete, but to charm. The version with the 90-horsepower 1.3 Multijet engine represents the perfect balance between a passion for design and the rationality of extraordinarily low consumption, encapsulating the soul of a car designed to conquer the streets and hearts.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the Grande Punto with the Multijet engine is a rewarding experience. Its 90 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque, available from very low revs, give it surprising agility in urban traffic and a competent response on the road. It's not a sports car, but its thrust is constant and pleasant. The five-speed manual gearbox has a proper feel and its chassis, although focused on comfort, feels stable and safe. It's a car that inspires confidence and, above all, a sense of efficiency that is reflected in every visit to the gas station.
Design and aesthetics
Designed by the master Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Grande Punto is a small work of art on wheels. Its fluid lines and sharp front end, reminiscent of the Maseratis of the time, made it one of the most beautiful superminis of its generation. Every curve and every detail, from the sleek headlights to the clean, rounded rear, speaks of a purely Italian aesthetic care. It is a design that has aged with exceptional dignity, maintaining its appeal and its ability to turn heads.
Technology and features
At its technological heart beat the advanced 1.3 Multijet engine, a jewel of diesel engineering for its efficiency and refinement for the time, thanks to common-rail direct injection. The electric power steering, with its 'City' mode to facilitate maneuvers, was a much-appreciated comfort feature. Although its infotainment equipment was simple, it met expectations for its segment, focusing innovation on what really mattered: efficient and reliable mechanics for daily use.
Competition
In such a competitive segment, the Grande Punto faced giants like the Renault Clio, the Peugeot 207, the Ford Fiesta, and the Volkswagen Polo. While its German competitors opted for sobriety and almost clinical perfection, and the French for comfort, the Fiat played the card of design and emotion. It was the choice for those who were not just looking for a means of transport, but an object of desire, a car with a soul that offered an alternative with character and Latin style.
Conclusion
The Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Multijet 90 HP is much more than a simple supermini. It is proof that functionality and beauty can go hand in hand. Its timeless design remains its great argument, but it is its frugal and willing engine that ultimately convinces. It was, and still is, a smart purchase for both the heart and the wallet, a car that offers a pleasant driving experience, low running costs, and the unmistakable charm of Italian style.