Comments on: Fiat Punto in Australia http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:30:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: franz chong http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/#comment-207162 franz chong Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:44:56 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/#comment-207162 looking at this little fiat with interest especially now that one can get a sort of automatic transmission.I have been driving a Tiida for the last four years and looking to update within the next twelve months and would like European most likely.Those Bastards at Holden discontinued importing in the Opel Corsa as the Barina in favour of cheap as chips korean garbage so where else to go it is either a fIAT OR A VEE DUB POLO OR A FORD FIESTA LX. looking at this little fiat with interest especially now that one can get a sort of automatic transmission.I have been driving a Tiida for the last four years and looking to update within the next twelve months and would like European most likely.Those Bastards at Holden discontinued importing in the Opel Corsa as the Barina in favour of cheap as chips korean garbage so where else to go it is either a fIAT OR A VEE DUB POLO OR A FORD FIESTA LX.

]]> By: Luca http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/#comment-24980 Luca Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:09:26 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/#comment-24980 Ive had one since july 2006 and its got a few crap plastics and major blind spots. But its smooth on the highway and $40 gets me 800km (mostly highway drive) so the fuel consumption is way off what is stated. Handels really well for a small car but the 1.3 diesel lags the turbo spools up untill 2000rpm then u feel it take off. But no FIAT (Fix It Again Tony)on this little baby. Ive had one since july 2006 and its got a few crap plastics and major blind spots. But its smooth on the highway and $40 gets me 800km (mostly highway drive) so the fuel consumption is way off what is stated. Handels really well for a small car but the 1.3 diesel lags the turbo spools up untill 2000rpm then u feel it take off. But no FIAT (Fix It Again Tony)on this little baby.

]]> By: G Nielsen http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/#comment-24502 G Nielsen Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:17:40 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/#comment-24502 I am considering the Fiat Punto because of the price tag combined with all the features, on a city drive test drove very nicely indeed. This article is very good and helpful, except you give no explanation as to the throwaway line about diesel over petrol. This issue is giving me a headache trying to balance out whether diesel vs petrol choices are valid considering prices at the bowser (consensus seems to be irrelevant for small cars) or environmental issues (CO2 emissions seems clear diesel better with fuel economy, but not clear on whether or not particulate filters cut down on nitrous oxide or other carcinogens in Australian models). The petrol Fiat Punto is well priced at the moment, but the diesel versions are getting up there in price. If you're going to make these assessments, would be nice you backed them up. I am considering the Fiat Punto because of the price tag combined with all the features, on a city drive test drove very nicely indeed. This article is very good and helpful, except you give no explanation as to the throwaway line about diesel over petrol. This issue is giving me a headache trying to balance out whether diesel vs petrol choices are valid considering prices at the bowser (consensus seems to be irrelevant for small cars) or environmental issues (CO2 emissions seems clear diesel better with fuel economy, but not clear on whether or not particulate filters cut down on nitrous oxide or other carcinogens in Australian models). The petrol Fiat Punto is well priced at the moment, but the diesel versions are getting up there in price. If you’re going to make these assessments, would be nice you backed them up.

]]> By: Bel http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/#comment-19549 Bel Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:32:08 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/370/fiat-punto-in-australia/#comment-19549 Well, we're about to purchase our first brand new car after having a Mazda 121 Bubble for years - the Punto is at the top of our list especially with the latest $19990 Driveaway price! With a child, safety is priority and the Greenhouse Ratings are also excellent - this qualifies the car for cheaper 'Environmentally Friendly' loan rates. We went and had a look and were very impressed - Roomy, full of standard 'extras', the design is pleasant and the interior very comfy. Planing a test drive in the next week or so - I also noticed that there aren't many on the road, but given tha Fiat hasn't been back in Australia for long, it's to be expected. Well, we’re about to purchase our first brand new car after having a Mazda 121 Bubble for years – the Punto is at the top of our list especially with the latest $19990 Driveaway price! With a child, safety is priority and the Greenhouse Ratings are also excellent – this qualifies the car for cheaper ‘Environmentally Friendly’ loan rates. We went and had a look and were very impressed – Roomy, full of standard ‘extras’, the design is pleasant and the interior very comfy.

Planing a test drive in the next week or so – I also noticed that there aren’t many on the road, but given tha Fiat hasn’t been back in Australia for long, it’s to be expected.

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