Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Punto
Power
60HP
Torque
102Nm
Consumption
5.7l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
14.3s
Top Speed
155km/h
Weight
1025kg
Price
10,395€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
297 L
47 L
44 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Punto 1.2 Active 5p · 60 CV (2002-2003)
General description
The 1999 Fiat Punto is more than just a car; it's an icon that motorized a generation and became part of the European urban landscape. This small Italian, in its 1.2 Active version, represents the essence of practical and affordable mobility, a faithful daily companion that exudes a charm and friendliness that only Fiat knows how to instill in its creations.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 60-horsepower Punto 1.2 is to rediscover the pleasure of pure, unfiltered driving. Don't expect lightning-fast acceleration, but rather the satisfaction of a willing and elastic engine that moves with surprising agility through the city. Its 5-speed manual transmission connects you directly to the mechanics, and its lightness allows you to weave through traffic with a smile. It's a car that talks to you, that makes you feel every meter of asphalt and reminds you that the joy of driving doesn't always lie in power.
Design and aesthetics
The design of this Punto generation is a masterpiece of functionality and style. Its soft, rounded lines, along with its characteristic high-mounted taillights, give it an unmistakable and friendly personality. With its compact dimensions and the practicality of its 5 doors, it proved that a city car could be spacious and versatile without sacrificing an attractive aesthetic that, even today, evokes a warm nostalgia.
Technology and features
The technology of the Punto Active focuses on the essentials, a philosophy that is missed today. It lacks complex screens and modern assists, but in return, it offers bomb-proof mechanical robustness. Its indirect injection engine is an example of reliability and simple maintenance. Everything in it is designed to work, to last, and to make any unforeseen event easy and cheap to fix, a peace of mind that the most advanced technology cannot always guarantee.
Competition
In its golden age, the Fiat Punto competed with giants of the segment like the Renault Clio, the Peugeot 206, or the Opel Corsa. While its competitors played different cards, the Punto always played the card of the heart. It offered surprisingly good interior space and a generous trunk, but above all, it won over with that Italian character, a design with soul, and a more lively drive that set it apart from the rest.
Conclusion
The Fiat Punto 1.2 Active is an honest car, a loyal friend that will never ask for more than it can give, but will give you everything it has. It is the perfect choice as a first car, as an indefatigable urban vehicle, or for anyone looking for economical mobility without giving up a bit of style and fun. It represents an era when cars were built with a clear purpose and a mechanical heart that, in the case of the Punto, beats with an unmistakable Italian accent.