Fiat Punto Cars For Sale In Australia

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The small-sized front-wheel drive Punto (in translation - point), which debuted in 1993, has become a real bestseller in Europe. It replaced the Fiat Uno model. Was awarded the title of "Car of the Year".

During production, Punto has not undergone significant upgrades and restyling, but the power units have been repeatedly updated. The car was produced with three body types: a 5th and 3-door hatchback, as well as a convertible, which appeared in 1994.

The first generation Punto was equipped with 1.1 l / 55 hp. engine equipped with central injection, low power, but ecoomic: consumed 7 liters per 100 km. "Sports" versions had a 1.6-liter 88-horsepower or 1.4-liter 133-horsepower engine under the hood. They will certainly delight the ambitious driver with excellent dynamics, but they also have more fuel consumption. The "golden mean" can be called a 1.24-liter engine with 74 hp. This powertrain with multipoint injection combines acceptable dynamics with economy.

Manual transmissions were offered in both 5-speed and 6-speed. Punto did not use hydromechanical gearboxsm, instead of it there was a short-lived continuously variable variator.

The first generation lasted on the assembly line until 1999. Its total circulation was over 3 million copies. It was replaced by the Fiat Punto II. The front-wheel drive hatchback was produced in 3 and 5-door versions, and until 2000 there was also a version with a convertible body in the Punto body range, built, however, on the basis of the previous generation. The Punto II has practically achieved the success of its predecessor, despite the presence of many competitors in this market segment.

Punto II, built on a new platform, is largely aboutdiffers from the first generation model. The designers have eliminated all the weaknesses of the predecessor, and, according to statistics, the car has become much more reliable. By the way, the body warranty against perforating corrosion is 8 years.

The strong point of the Fiat Punto image is its looks. The designers managed to combine the capacity of a tall body with grace and expressiveness. The car has acquired more aggressive plastic and solidity, although the characteristic silhouette remains the same.

The inside of the Fiat Punto is much more spacious than it might seem from the outside.The steering block is height adjustable. Thanks to a more upright seating position, good visibility to the front and to the sides, as well as ample legroom for rear passengers, who can be three.

In addition to the basic models with petrol engines of 1.2 liters (8-valve 60 hp, 16-valve - 80 hp), an economical pre-chamber 1.2-liter diesel engine (60 hp) and a new high-torque turbodiesel 1.2 l with a torque of 186 Ntm and a Common Rail system (80 hp), there is a sports modification of the Punto HGT with a forced engine of 1.8 l, 131 hp. and 6-speed fura normal gearbox. The engine installed on the HGT version with an adjustable intake manifold length and variable valve timing has remarkable dynamic characteristics: the maximum speed is 205 km / h, and the acceleration to hundreds - 8.6 s.

There are also 1.9-liter (80 hp) diesels of the JTD family with turbocharging and Common Rail fuel injection, as well as its naturally aspirated version, producing only 60 hp.

In the spring of 2003, sales of the updated Punto began in Europe. In addition to improved styling, modernizedThese hatchbacks feature new trim materials, a steering wheel, instrument cluster and an aluminum-trimmed center console.

Punto's external changes are not dramatic. The successful rear end was not touched at all. The main changes affected, first of all, the front of the car. There are new headlights with transparent diffusers, a radiator grill (before that there was a small gap in that place) and a new bumper. Overall, the updated Punto looks sportier and more "fit" than its predecessor. EksteYou can't deny the car's performance in expression, originality and harmony. It has become more like traditional European models, but at the same time has lost some of the charm of Italian design.

The interior of Punto has also undergone an update, in the decoration of which new materials are now used, as well as recently fashionable inserts "like aluminum". The ergonomics of the driver's seat is well thought out. There are seat height adjustments and various lumbar support positions. The steering wheel is adjustable only in the vertical plane. In the back seat mFor the legs, by the standards of class B, it is quite enough. Another important comfort detail is sound insulation. In Punto everything is done at the highest level - the engine does not annoy with its sound, there is no unnecessary noise when driving.

The vehicle is equipped with a dual-range electric power steering as standard. Moreover, it has an interesting feature: after pressing a button on the center console, the amplifier increases its efficiency - the city mode is turned on, and then the steering wheel becomes the lightest, of course, while the information content drops to zero.If you forget to switch the amplifier to the normal position, this will be done by the automatics when the speedometer needle reaches 60 km / h. When switching to the "track" mode, the steering wheel becomes heavier, and the feedback from the road improves.

Range of engines: basic 1.2 l R4 8V of the Fire family (60 hp, 102 hp), a more modern engine of the same volume R4 16V (80 hp, 114 Nm), 1.4 l R4 16V (95 hp, 128 Nm), and the top version of the HGT is equipped with a 1.8-liter R4 16V engine, developing 130 hp. and 164 Nm. In addition, there are three turbo diesels to choose from - the new 1.3 L R4 16V Multijet (70 HP, 180 Nm) and 1.9l R4 8V Multijet (100 hp, 260 Nm), installed on the HGT, as well as 1.9 l R4 8V JTD (85 hp, 196 Nm).

Transmissions - 5-speed "mechanics" or 6-speed automatic gearbox Speedgear, and optionally a 6-speed robotic gearbox Dialogic is offered.

Additional equipment includes dual-zone climate control, new Hill Holder and ESP and ABS.

In general, Fiat has got a good and solid car.

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