My Fiat Punto 1.3 Active after 1.25 lakh kms and 6 years

Exterior

 I have booked my car in 2009, even before seeing it physically. That much confident I had about Fiat Punto, when every body waiting for Maruti Swift by that time. I took my car delivery without any regret of my decision and even today I stand on my words. The Externals of the car is appreciable for the price range. Even today, after a water wash, I am impressed with the stunning looks of Punto

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 As far as Interiors, it is very basic Engineering to the requirement of function. rear space design could have improved. The comfort of riding is awesome, as our family tiredlessly travelled more than 500 kms at one stretch. No body pain, even after that.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

There is lag below 2000 rpm and after that it "moves with power". Many of us are not tuned to this style as we need initial injuction more to speed away when the signal turns Green.

Fuel economy was 20kmpl upto 75000 kms I have driven and after that it is 17.50Kmpl. 

Gear box is nothing great to complain or to appreciate. It does it works properly.

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride quality is the forte of Fiat. It is driver's angel. Easily I can negotiate curves even at 70 kmph speed, which I am feared to do with Indian or korean make cars.

Due to perfect weight ratio, puto outshines all other hatch back to give same sturdy handling of your car, whether it is single driven or with 4 passengers. No difference at all.

Final Words

Service is blamed as poor area for Fiat. But, my perception is different. It is not 5000km range service for Fiat, it is sheer 15,000kms range for service. That's the confidence of manufacturer on their Engineering. 

A maruti  or hyundai car will be appreciated that the service charge is Rs 5000 every service and blamed Fiat that it is high.

After driving of 1.25 lakh kms, my total amount spent for maintenance is around Rs 90,000 in last 6 years. I am sure the amount will be higher if I had used Cars of 5000 kms service range, in which I have to pay 24 services so far and defeinetly the amount will be around Rs 1,40,000+.

Hence the service cost of Punto is less than Rs 1 per Km.

 

If you want to have real driving plesure, concerned for family safety and stay away from crowd, then your choice will naturally ends with FIAT, as it is the economical brand with the above attributes.

Areas of improvement  

Punto can be increased to 4200 mm to give more luggage and rear seat space. Additional cost is worthy, insteady of restricting the body shape to 3995mm for tax benefits. 

 

Safety, Value for Money, Reliable on speedsRear seat leg space