Clever marketing – a lot of which involves the supply of easy credit – has ensured a higher number of Puntos show up on the roads of Europe.

The vehicle is a perfectly functional mode of transport; Fiat seems to have resolutely resisted any make an effort to push this car beyond its natural boundaries of providing transport for the masses.

And that’s why the most powerful engine is a 100PS diesel. Despite its unadventurous engine range the vehicle is offered having a comprehensive choice of traction and braking aids, which help make sure the Punto is a safe and reliable type of transport for small families. There’s also a hot Abarth-inspired three door, that is very exciting on fast roads.