Fiat Punto Evo

The Punto Evo is Fiat’s long-standing hatchback. It’s been around since 2009 and the last major facelift was a few years ago. Feature updates have helped keep it with the times but the fact is that the Punto Evo is well past its prime. The Fiat Punto Evo is available in petrol-manual and diesel-manual versions.

The Punto Evo is Fiat’s long-standing hatchback. It’s been around since 2009 and the last major facelift was a few ye...

The Punto Evo is Fiat’s long-standing hatchback. It’s been around since 2009 and the last major facelift was a few years ago. Feature updates have helped keep it with the times but the fact is that the Punto Evo is well past its prime. The Fiat Punto Evo is available in petrol-manual and diesel-manual versions.

The Fiat Punto Evo is a good-looking hatchback. It, however, doesn’t look quite as special on the inside today and the known Punto weaknesses of an awkward driving position and inconsistent plastic quality persist too. It’s not the roomiest of cars either.
Of the engines, the 68hp, 1.2-litre petrol is dull and uninspiring while the 93hp, 1.3 diesel has a strong mid-range but also lots of low-speed turbo lag. The diesel engine is also rather loud and feels outdated. That said, the Punto Evo has some genuine strengths too, such as its great handling and good ride. It also feels tough in its build.

The Fiat Punto Evo is a good-looking hatchback. It, however, doesn’t look quite as special on the inside today and th...

The Fiat Punto Evo is a good-looking hatchback. It, however, doesn’t look quite as special on the inside today and the known Punto weaknesses of an awkward driving position and inconsistent plastic quality persist too. It’s not the roomiest of cars either.
Of the engines, the 68hp, 1.2-litre petrol is dull and uninspiring while the 93hp, 1.3 diesel has a strong mid-range but also lots of low-speed turbo lag. The diesel engine is also rather loud and feels outdated. That said, the Punto Evo has some genuine strengths too, such as its great handling and good ride. It also feels tough in its build.

For the price of a Fiat Punto Evo you could get yourself a newer, better-equipped and more modern hatchback. But if this is the car for you, we’d recommend you pass on the petrol and go for the stronger and more efficient diesel Punto Evo. And it would do you well to choose the top-spec Emotion trim. Sure, it gets modern amenities like a touchscreen infotainment system but it’s our pick for being the only one of the diesels to offer dual airbags and ABS.

For the price of a Fiat Punto Evo you could get yourself a newer, better-equipped and more modern hatchback. But if t...

For the price of a Fiat Punto Evo you could get yourself a newer, better-equipped and more modern hatchback. But if this is the car for you, we’d recommend you pass on the petrol and go for the stronger and more efficient diesel Punto Evo. And it would do you well to choose the top-spec Emotion trim. Sure, it gets modern amenities like a touchscreen infotainment system but it’s our pick for being the only one of the diesels to offer dual airbags and ABS.