Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Grande Punto
Power
120HP
Torque
206Nm
Consumption
6.6l/100
Emissions
155g/km
0-100 km/h
9.3s
Top Speed
195km/h
Weight
1245kg
Price
13,910€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
275 L
45 L
88 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Grande Punto 5p 1.4 T-Jet 120 CV Sport (2008)
General description
The Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet Sport is much more than a simple subcompact; it is the embodiment of the Italian spirit in a compact and practical format. Launched in an era where the passion for driving still dictated design, this car promised and delivered strong emotions, wrapped in a 5-door body that sacrificed neither style nor versatility.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel how the small 120 hp turbo engine comes to life with surprising energy. The thrust is immediate and forceful from low revs, launching you forward with a verve that brings a smile to your face. Its agile chassis and direct steering invite you to link curves, feeling the car as an extension of your body. It's not just a means of transport, it's a sensation-generating machine, a small sports car disguised as a daily driver.
Design and aesthetics
Penned by the legendary Giugiaro, the Grande Punto possesses a timeless beauty. Its fluid and muscular lines, accentuated in the Sport version with 17-inch wheels and specific details, give it an imposing presence that defies its size. Inside, the atmosphere is sporty and welcoming, with seats that support the body and a driving position that makes you feel like the protagonist. It's a design that appeals directly to the heart.
Technology and features
Although it wasn't a technological showcase, its mechanical heart was a jewel of engineering. The T-Jet engine with indirect injection, turbo, and intercooler represented an intelligent solution to achieve great performance with a small displacement. The electric power steering and a four-wheel disc brake system ensured control and safety, focusing the technology on what really matters: the driving experience.
Competition
In the battlefield of hot hatches, it faced giants like the Peugeot 207, the Renault Clio, or the SEAT Ibiza. While its rivals might have surpassed it in some practical aspects or finishes, the Grande Punto always played the passion card. It was the choice for those seeking not just an efficient car, but a companion with a soul, with an unmistakably Latin design and character.
Conclusion
The Fiat Grande Punto T-Jet Sport is a car bought with the heart and enjoyed with all the senses. It is proof that you don't need stratospheric power figures to experience the true joy of driving. It represents an almost lost philosophy: that of an affordable, practical, and, above all, immensely fun car full of character. A future popular classic that captivates with its honesty and its Italian soul.