Fiat Punto hatchback review - CarBuyer

[@RalfFinne]

Fiat at their best. Compact,useable, economical and goodlooking. GP was a beauty when it came on the market. I don't really like the front grille on the Evo though. Fiat should have put more effort in developing this car. The body of it is is still quite modern.

[@askdhuwuw]

I have had the punto evo 150th, manual, for exactly 2 years. Awesome car, love it.

[@neverquit2470]

Its style is still modern nowadays

[@blackhood7840]

My father owns a fiat Linea with the same 1.3 multijet diesel love the way it handles even in our indian roads .

[@dookieday1]

I have a punto hgt 1.8lt owned it for 12 yrs ,my 2000, done 200,000 km,s with it never broken down s and can get on hwy 6.5 litres per 100 km

[@RRReid294]

Had an Fiat Abarth Punto for near enough a year traded in my boring 5 series 2.5L Driving has never been more fun and economical at the same time, great brand that has learned from its mistakes in the past

[@sandeepjoshua3019]

2011 model grande punto multijet 1.3 75000 odo clocked still getting 5 liters per 100 kms. Thank you Fiat

[@gemmahutton8244]

I have a Grande, one of the most reliable cars I have owned. I've had it for 5 years and I've only had to change the clutch. :)

[@thihal123]

Excellent! Italian engineering at its finest.

[@Ricardo1906]

I'm very happy with my Punto Evo. The best option no doubt. Full of extras, beautiful and pretty fast!

[@Wojtek456890]

I own a Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 petrol and it'a a cracking little machine!

[@ancientslav4863]

Punto EVO or Corsa D or i20 or Fiesta? I know the Fiesta is most fun to drive with the ugliest interior. The cross D is the cheapest and the EVO just appeals to me as the Italian design is nice.

[@adalbert93_75]

@@ancientslav4863 I'd say go for the Punto Evo - for me it's been super reliable and cheap to drive + the interior quality and design is on another level compared to Fiesta / Corsa.

[@jakehesnan4313]

The 1.4 engine is acctualy the best of the bunch in terms of get up and go

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

@@jakehesnan4313 yeah the Multiair is very reliable, that’s the one I have

[@jakehesnan4313]

@@glennchinyangarara8225 so are the 8v 1.4 n/a

[@rohit_19962]

Am i right in saying that it doesn't look as classy or as beautiful as the grande punto ??

[@bogotvorprvovencani]

dead wrong. i think the black plastic bumper is the only thing that makes it look good

[@Adayum27]

I like how all his videos has a top comment about how great he is.

[@freakspeed18]

Punto is a great car, i drive 2004, 1.2 16V punto, and the car is amaizing, it has 120000 km, and the only things i changed on it is clutch on 90000, and a exhaust system, never had any other problems with italian baby :) right now i am thinking of buying one of this babies, evo looks great. Fiat for life ^__^

[@debstar2005]

Omg I've just brought a punto evo was cautious abt buying a used car after watching this. The car is FUCKING fantastic it's comfortable the steering is on point the ride is smooth and do comfortable. I can't fault it, it's speedy of the motorway it does 90mph comfortably with no issues I highly recommended I got it for mine for £2000 with was a barging it had 4o,000 on the clock real miles checked 🖒

[@robtebbit5150]

debstar2005 where did you find it ? Any specific website ?

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

I bought a used 2011 Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 Multiair just a few days and for me it’s the most recommendable variant. It’s kinda roomy in there as well.

[@superspidey901.]

I used to have a Mark 2 Fiat Punto and even the interior wasn't great the airbag is located under the storage unit instead of over the storage unit but it was an excellent car

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

I had a Mk2 facelifted Punto and it was fun to drive and spacious inside.

[@LRS905]

I have to see the Ford Fiesta review, to see what he says about the steering area...since in all these small car videos he says "it is not as fun to drive as a Ford Fiesta", lol...

[@cupcakes262]

Lol or he says something about vw polo. Fairly annoying 😂

[@Axxomint]

i love your review on cars coz u show more details than any others out there. thank you

I hope they moved the alternator from where it was in the Grande Punto. I did my driving license in Grande Punto, and the only problem was, that after a heavy rain, when someone accidently drove into a puddle, alternator got instantly drown. Imagine - my instructor had to replace alternator 3 times in just 2 months ;p

[@albertorincon2549]

I have read the good things and bad things about this car, I have never driven this car, but I had for five years a Fiat Siena 1.4lts 2007, and I NEVER had an issue with that car, they are reliable, comfortable to drive, cheap on petrol, spare-parts were very cheap in my hometown ( I know this varies from country to country), suspension is very good. (A good driver knows how to drive every car, don't pretend to drive a Fiat Punto like if you were in a Ferrari, is a small car, with a small engine, but they are absolutely fantastic.). I have now a Toyota Corolla 2012, it is a good car with better price resale. But there is something in the Fiat that I like more, I don't know what it is. People wants big powerful engines for what?? In Australia the speed limit in motorways are 100 k/h, and there are cameras everywhere, so, if you want a powerful engine is because you are going to be out of the law speeding. With the Fiat take you from point a to B, cheap, and no dramas, if your are singles or only a couple, but if you have kids, maybe is not for you. I am looking forward to buy a second hand Fiat Punto, to have fun, and leave my Toyota to my wife. Cheers

[@232Geno]

You make good, no-nonsense points. I recently bought a 2006 Punto Grande 1.2 8v, 42k miles, and in immaculate condition (it must have been garaged) with zero rust. I've been driving it sensibly for a month...no problems with performance, comfort and economy. It's the same colour as this one in video - and as clean. This guy talks about the 'poor, cheap plastics' of the window-mirror controls! Jesus! - The things Millennials think of as poor... It does it's job perfectly. So, I'm backing-up what you said here.. Anyway, arrivederci, my Fiat friends!

[@alicegrant3731]

"AND THE BOOT.....well it's a respectable size(!)"

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

At least back in the day it was but even the Fiesta’s boot isn’t much bigger and nor is the Yaris’

[@demelza32]

We have had a 2005 model punto and currently have the unfortunate displeasure of owing a very costly 2010 "grande"? (anything but) Punto! The 2005 model has faired better than the 2010 one. The 2005 model got to just over 120,000 miles and has rusted away. The 2010 model has given us nothing but grief in the year we have had it! Exhaust, clutch, brakes, alternator, oil sump (that is leaking since the mechanics made it leak), all replaced, and the list goes on, and this is all under 100,000 miles!!! I have no idea what car to go to next (a Toyota)? I think that we are being screwed over by car manufacturers (of course why wouldn't we be, we are being messed about by all the powers that shouldn't be)!! Things (including cars) were once built to last if you looked after them, now there is a very short shelf life as this messed up world is all about PROFIT!!

[@kristiansvigelj5763]

good car with best engines in its class

[@SquidgyPixel]

I know people can say that cars in general are unreliable and such but surely it falls down to how well looked after they are. If you look after your car, no matter what it is, it's going to keep on going. Heck, I have a 2011 Fiat Punto Evo 1.4 with 22k miles on the clock and it's as tight as a drum, no faults at all, not even with Bluetooth or Stop/Start. Now I'm not saying thousands of people are wrong, I'm just saying that it depends on how you treat a car. :)

[@Matty12333]

I don't think fiats are particularly reliable. My neighbours fiat punto always fails or struggles to start when it's cold outside.

[@stephenduncan7112]

Ah the good old days before Mat became a Germanic diva

[@Slic3R1]

We have Fiat Puntos at my driving school and i drive it everyday, now i don't know anything about cars but i would say that the Punto is a good car for the city

[@zurcherzurich213]

...not only in the cities

[@mertenspolak]

Is there a reason as to why I should not leave city mode on?

[@IwanBTan]

really want to buy this car because its quite cheap and nice to me.

[@ranawagdy198]

h.m?

[@jordanreynolds1498]

so the car can play music via usb ? I thought it was just for the blue and me system

[@jordanreynolds1498]

Ahhh this was my first car 👌🏻 loved it ❤

[@thihal123]

I wish we in the US had as many small/supermini cars to choose from as in the UK.

[@Minchxr]

Would this be a good first car guys? I’m a lad and was worried with it being a fiat it’s girly?

[@ChasingMidnight001]

Matt Watson before carwow

[@fuzinho1]

I used to own fiat punto and spare parts were so damn cheap! Plus it has a lot of space, clio for example is for midgets :)

[@Rhyspatten]

Have they fixed the power steering then?

[@aspiringdrummer17]

@u1430 Sounds great. I've also been considering the Fiat Bravo and this new Punto Evo as I've always admired the Grande Punto and imho I think the Evo looks even better. I fear the Giulietta might be just a bit more than I'm willing to spend atm but I've seen some really great deals on the Bravo brand new. I just wanted something a bit different from a Golf, Focus, Astra etc. They're all good cars but they're far too common and boring

[@jacmar44]

Looking at one of these for a first car, how's people's experiences?

[@juanjatt]

avoid ..go for a fiesta instead

[@jacmar44]

@@juanjatt why a fiesta?

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

Consider it for me, I’ve had a Mk2 Punto and now the Punto Evo I have and tbh it hasn’t really let me down. It’s quite noisy on the motorway but it’s fairly economical.

[@215alessio]

I think I going to buy one soon the same color (tango red - Rosso sfrenato ) but damn them it cost 400 euro more :( But what can I do, I felt in love while I test drived it, it feld solid and confident

[@RallyVozac]

Can you give me the link of Fiat Bravo review, cause I can't find one. Thanks

[@Ilovecats1308]

Ok I think my sis has a different one bcs hers is 12 or 11? And it does not have back doors but has back seats!

[@Mr330d]

@carbuyer why did you not turn the DRL's on??

[@addiepat6552]

Advice on this as a first car ?

[@lowkey7914]

Buy this but an older model 2000-2003 fiat punto are cheap and good.

[@simkelacasa]

addie pat every single punto is cheap just like his parts. I have one from 1997 using him for market:)) still good

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

Bought a 2005 Fiat Punto as my first car and tbh it was an absolute joy to have. Whenever I had passengers they never felt too cramped in the back which is good.

[@brzutt]

Guys is this car reliable ? Im lookin to buy one

[@chutchy107]

yes, any car can have problems, I know from experience of owning Vauxhall's for 12 years, if you look after it will be fine. Don't listen to all the anti fiat brigade, just don't get the active trim (it is bland). I had a corsa d for six months and swapped it for a punto, much nicer to drive and more fun.

[@brzutt]

Cheers very much :-)

[@kostreetfights2595]

This or Corsa 2011 ?pls help.

[@FlyingBeast009]

Isn't this the guy from carwow?

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

Yep

[@KrisGalea]

this or seat ibiza ??

[@natrat206]

I have the new 2013 pun to now so I wish I had have thought of that thing

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

It’s based on the Vauxhall Corsa D same platform

[@brzutt]

That will be upgrade to my fiesta

[@TheMaxship]

@carbuyer would you reccomend 3 or 5 door on this car?

[@danielkelk2804]

3 door mate common problems on puntos is regulator breaking if windows aren't wound down regularly. My back one has just got one

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

So the Fiat Bravo is named after Johnny Bravo 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@seauryakumar]

please do a review of Bravo

[@johnnycotton3217]

I love my punto

[@thihal123]

What happens if you use city steering while on the motorway?

[@232Geno]

A good point that you raised here five years ago... I have the previous model to this one (Grande), and it has the same 'city' ultra-light-steering system. So, the car is programmed to revert back to 'normal' power-steering once you've reached 20, or so, MPH for safety; as it is too light for higher speeds. It's really not for what he was doing here, either. It's better used for backing-in and parking in tight, crowded spaces on streets. It's great for that - so super-light that you can turn it with your little finger!

[@Matty12333]

Is there a new fiat punto due soon?

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

Discontinued it now

[@theaegeanisgreek]

@sammni sorry but here is the oposite..... ford ka is a fiat 500 :S and it is made in fiat factory in poland

[@navn897]

Who’s watching this in 2020?

[@zurcherzurich213]

I do ;) Will perhaps buy a used Punto Evo 1.4 next week

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

@@zurcherzurich213 I got one this year, the 1.4 Multiair

[@Kukuruzca]

Mat, is that you?

[@ProGamerTRHD]

his getting older :(

[@alfof87]

the "city" should only be used for parking, but you'll immediately notice the difference is strange that you do not you will not notice ... I have a 1.6 and I am fine.I spent 30 euro in a week,and i do in one week 250 Km...

[@samr1321]

I will never buy a FORD, even if every car reviews speak highly of them.

[@FLABEX224]

+Sam R k

[@dommidavros2211]

Why not?

[@fireblade8905]

Sam R funny I hate them too

[@CrankCase08]

How strange.

[@ancientslav4863]

I own several cars, but the oldest is a 99 Ford Focus 1.8 with 298,500Km and still runs strong...I have a Yaris 2012 with 50,000Km and I know it will live a million KM. I want to try a Pinto EVO 1.4 just for the love for small Italian cars (not the 500 as that seems to break in 20,000km easy....)

[@sammni]

@VeRDeGR No one demands a FIAT as they have a terrible record in the UK. So their value drops. Fiat 500 is a ford KA. So they dont break and push demand up

[@Lanciarules]

Your reviews are great

[@cole_sheridan]

No way it’s acc Matt

[@geoffnoyes520]

Back in the days when this reviewer didn't swear during his videos.

[@stevenrf69]

g...u think this car wil reech america?

[@rustyfrombluey]

The Punto Evo's Downsides: Not as much fun to drive as a Ford Fiesta. (Laylee: Pssst! Yooka, how did Fiat not make it fun to drive? Yooka: Shhh!) Some plastics are on the budget side. (Lemmy: Oh, snap!) The Punto Evo will depreciate faster. ("E".) #YookaLaylee

[@aspiringdrummer17]

@u1430 Yeah that Punto looks good but I still personally prefer this Evo. I really like the chrome strip across the front of the bonnet similar to the 500. I think it looks classier than the Grande and the 2012 Punto, but that's just me. I'm surprised Fiat are revamping the Evo so soon. It doesn't seem to have been out that long

[@semirdzdani6488]

make a review of fiat bravo

[@aspiringdrummer17]

@u1430 No I'm not jealous lol. I'm interested in the Giulietta for my next car in about a year's time and I was wondering what engine you have in yours because I've heard really good things about the 1.4 MultiAir

[@stunner629]

whats the song? :P

[@ProGamerTRHD]

we bought now :D 2012 evo

[@buldhana]

They have made a mess of the front grill, the Grande Punto looks much nicer compared to the evo!

[@sammni]

@VeRDeGR Wow i dont know what country your in but your not in the UK. Fiats (except 500s) value drop like a bomb

[@carobsessions4707]

I was has Ford fiesta in India worst car not solid build not good ride quality in no one close to Fiat our Fiat Punto is 10 years old 302,009 kms done and still better than new car best reliable car ever own My uncle own swift one he was drive on highway and one cat came front of swift he took right and thier was Punto coming in front of swift, Swift was on 110+ and slam into Punto and whole car destroy badly and sadly Uncle was no more even after airbag deployed Punto driver unscratched and car only got one side alloy bend n headlight broke only. In India Fiat Built like tank Fiat is superb

[@zebutes]

Can you read? I said "apart for the consumption, it was absolutely crap", it means that the consumption was the only good point of this car.

[@jeremycubs8331]

IT'S NOT AS FUN TO DRIVE THAN A FORD FIESTA!, I knew it was coming and I was right. Then what the fuck is better to drive than fiesta??

[@aHumanCookiee]

i think the new fiesta is a bit of a dog tbh, handles well at low speeds but its very jumpy as you get faster, quite a frightening experience tbh

[@dommidavros2211]

Errr a Ferrari perhaps? All I can say is the Ford Fiesta must be pretty bloody amazing!!

[@04smallmj]

@stevenrf69 It would be interesting to see if it does... I would have thought that Fiat would be better off introducing this rather than the 500 first...

[@MRpasqua]

fantastic car......

[@LRS905]

What is that on the middle of the road at 2:15? A cow turd?

[@DVaderlar]

You could try the 500L? Seems like a nice car too. I am a 500 driver myself, the normal one though, and apart from being so much fun to drive, it is a beauty as well! However you wouldn' t want to go to sth smaller would you? :) Cinquecento FTW!

[@theoharrison1]

I like it

[@mokokoize1]

I like it :)

[@jagenz1]

my mom has this car :)

[@seauryakumar]

@zloben9000 huh but it looks great...

[@alterpacholczyk]

I have the same Nokia as You :D

[@TheSoilemezidis]

i have the same phone

[@bravemove9655]

Fiat are a good make

[@aspiringdrummer17]

@u1430 Seriously how many Fiat's and Alfa's, if any, do you own because on each video you claim to own a different car

[@matthewbowler6563]

My mum gas acrive 1.2 bottom of the range with metalic paint as standard blue and me voice as standard june 2011 its not even gad a light go a brillant car that gets taken on ploughed fields it drives to skeggy from Rotherham and runs aroynd Rotherham everyday no damage apart fron rear seltbeats fray but 10 quid later its sorted. Its beats any 1. 2 supermini of its day back in 2011

[@WeItenspinner]

And this in the shortest time, too! :)

[@TeslaModel-dt7ge]

mat Watson from carwow

[@motikaful]

Nice car, but GRANDE PUNTO was better..

[@JNN30077]

i hate the evo because of the bumpers (shit plastic) go for normal mode !

[@dunti21]

@215alessio Uhh,Statistics don't only include UK. Italian cars are known worldwide to be unreliable...

[@stevenrf69]

o i c. thanx

[@zloben9000]

@seauryakumar i have a bravo1 , its unreliable :-(

[@04smallmj]

@stevenrf69 Simply because its bigger

[@stevenrf69]

& y's that?

[@JNN30077]

yeah i didnt saw pew pew.

[@carobsessions4707]

My uncle who was own swift is worst car ever only in just one month gears are always stuck on reverse door hinges cracking steering lock even in between driving one time only just speed bump touch to down body and engine mount broke down nightmare to own any Suzuki car never ever bought again Swift has Fiat engine But no one close to Fiat