Prasad Kale

Exterior It is simply a tank. I mean, just check out weight of bonnet. Try to closd doors roughly. It still gives a nice robust thump . This you won't find in any of "popular" cars. The solid build gives a kind of confidence while driving.

As per my view, since the fiat-chrysler group also include the brand maserati, the look of evo appers much inspired by that and thus looks very bold and mean.

The best possible color combination is present on dynamic model only. i.e. body colored handles( the chrome handles on emotion looks crappy), moderate beige on door panels(unlike active, thus won't get dirty easily),etc. The soft touch plastic on dashboard really gives a premium feel. You'll feel as if you are sitting in a plane cockpit.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) If you look at punto from outside, you may think it must be cramped in there, but belive me, there is a too much of space inside. Even the boot space is great. Space is present for both legs of driver to move comfortably.

The stock music system is not that nice in terms of display quality, etc. but the speaker output is really fantastic.

Small yet thoughtful features present such as lamp in boot, glovebox, driver side compartment for keeping toll money and recipts, etc.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Most of the times it is criticised by reviewers, that the maruti's and tata's have better tuning and pickup for 1.3JTD (MJD), than fiat. Personally i think, what is the use of giving pickup and acceleration and pickup to cars whose dynamics can't handle it safely? The mjd can be tuned uptil 126hp, however I feel the parameters fiat have set for punto evo are perfect and safe also.

PS. For me, in initial 1000 km drive, I am getting 21 kmpl with ac in city-highway mixed conditions.

Ride Quality & Handling Not a single word to say about it but "BEST". No one can beat punto in this department. Most of the car manufacturers claim to produce safe vehicles in 2015, but punto has received 4 star NCAP safety ratings just for single driver side airbag version back in 2005 only. Another face is that, since it was used as a official sports car, the body build is superb. Being originally designed for a 2 Liter 256 HP engine, the engine bay with 1.3mjd looks much bigger. Thus providing more safety for frontal impact.

Final Words Punto is a fiat's enthusiast's car. Thus if you are looking for a low cost car and ready to compromise on quality , safety and performance, don't even look at it. But if you are economy minded person at home and passionate driver on roads, don't think beyond and grab its wheel.

Areas of improvement I often mistakenly pressed the dead pedal instead of clutch. Though now i'm getting over with it, still the dead pedal positioning needs revision. The plastic quality of handles can also be improved.

Exterior style, premium interiors, enginesome handles, eg. height adjustment , door lock handles feel plasticy