Fiat Punto

The Fiat Punto is a supermini car produced by Fiat. He is the successor of the Fiat Uno and came in November 1993 on the market. Since September 2005 he is sold in the third generation model.

The Punto has a transversely mounted front engine and front wheel drive.

• 2.1 facelift

• 3.1 Punto Evo (2009-2011)
• 3.2 Punto ( since 2012 )
• 3.3 engines

Punto (Typ 176, 1993-1999)

Fiat Punto three-door (1993-1997)

The first generation was introduced as the three - and five-door hatchback in Turin in May 1993 and went on sale six months later.

In spring 1994, in addition a convertible, which also helped that he became 1996 's best-selling car in Europe appeared yet. The Punto also won the title of " Car of the Year 1995 '.

The front wheels are suspended on wishbones with MacPherson struts and rear of solid swing arms ( trailing arms ) with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers.

The design was by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The Punto was the first small car from Fiat with a galvanizing important body parts. Initially following petrol engines were offered: 40 kW ( 55 hp ), 43 kW ( 58 hp), 44 kW (60 hp), 54 kW ( 73 hp ), 65 kW ( 88 hp ) and 98 kW ( 133 hp). The latter version was the Punto GT with a 1.4 -liter turbocharged engine. In addition, there was the car with diesel engines 46 kW (63 hp) and 51 kW (70 hp).

Fiat Punto Cabrio (1994-1997)

• S
• SX
• ELX
• Sporting
• GT

In 1995 there was also the models, the " ED ", " EL " and " HSD ". The latter had for that time with Airbag ( from 1996 dual airbags ), ABS and four head restraints, a particularly good safety features.

The variant " 6 -speed " it was only for the 1.1 - liter engine and had a six-speed gearbox. The Punto Selecta had a continuously variable automatic transmission ECVT.

The variant "ED" ( "ED " stand for Economy Drive) with 55 hp engine had the same features as " S", but with 5 -speed transmission with a different gradation, whereby the maximum speed was slightly lower.

Furthermore, there were still some special models such as Cult, brine, styles or Start.

Facelift

Mid-1997 was followed by a slight facelift that included, among other things, changed colors and seat covers, a slightly darker dashboard and revised bumper. In addition, the 1.6 - liter engine with 88 hp was replaced by a 1.2 - liter four-valve engine with 85 hp.

Specifications

Punto (Typ 188, 1999-2007 )

Fiat Punto three-door (1999-2003)

On the 100th birthday of Fiat the second model generation of the Fiat Punto was introduced in May 1999. Technical feature is the electrically assisted steering. In the " City " mode, you need very little force for steering. This allows very easy to park. From 50 km / h, then automatically the "Standard Support " is set, ie you need something more force for steering.

The Fiat Punto Rally was developed for auto racing and race ready shipped to the customer. Only the suspension tuning had to be made. 2001, the 'Abarth ' version was introduced with a 1.8 16v engine and lower weight.

• S ( 60 PS petrol engine )
• SX ( 60 PS petrol / 80 hp diesel )
• ELX (80 hp, gasoline and diesel)
• HLX (80 PS petrol engine )
• Emotion ( 85 and 100 hp diesel )
• Sporting (80 and 95 horsepower gasoline engine )
• HGT (131 PS petrol engine )

In March 2003 the five millionth car rolled off the production line for the European market. In June 2005, the number of previously produced Puntos six million.

Fiat Punto five-door (1999-2003)

Facelift

In mid-2003 received the Punto a facelift. The trim levels were renamed to the revision in Active, Dynamic, Emotion, Sporting and Abarth for the top model (131 hp). Short term there was also the Class variants, GO, Sole, Sound and Start.

Rear view

The second generation model remained in several countries in the five-door variant as a convenient entry model Punto start to 2007 in the program and for others, especially Eastern European markets at Zastava as " Zastava 10 " produced and in some cases continue to be sold as Fiat (eg in Hungary). In Italy and Austria, the old generation of the Punto under the name Punto Classic is still sold.

In Egypt, however, the change was not finalized and the Punto has since been still continue to be assembled in the old version from 1999 at the El- Mashreq Company.

• All engines are inline four cylinder.

Grande Punto (Typ 199, since 2005)

Fiat Grande Punto three-door (2005-2009)

In late summer 2005, the Grande Punto came first in three-door on the market in spring 2006, followed by the five-door.

The third generation model is longer by about 20 cm and 2 cm wider than the previous model (hence the " Grande "). Also with respect to the processing quality progress has been made. With five stars in the Euro NCAP test of the new Punto is one of the safest in its class representatives.

The Grande Punto was in the first quarter of 2006, the best selling car in Western Europe, a result that was achieved in nearly a decade of no more Italian model. The sales success of the Grande Punto is important for the financial development of the Fiat Group.

A sister model of the Grande Punto will be established in 2012 in the Chinese market under the name Fiat C- Medium. Manufacturer of this, the GAC Fiat Automobiles Co., Ltd.. be in Changsha.

In Germany, seven trim levels are offered: Go, Active, Dynamic, Linea Sportiva speed, Linea Sportive Racing, Linea Sportiva Sports and emotion:

• Active: Power Windows, Driver and passenger airbags
• Dynamic: in addition to the "Active" equipment: front side airbags, asymmetrically folding rear seat, height adjustable driver's seat, remote control for central locking, air conditioning manually
• Emotion: in addition to the " Dynamic" equipment: head curtain airbags, front and rear, ESP with brake assist and hill starting aid hill holder, fog lamps, dual-zone automatic climate control, Blaupunkt RDS car radio with CD player and six speakers, radio controls on steering wheel
• Sports: In addition to the " emotion " equipment ( without dual-zone air conditioning ): ESP with brake assist and hill starting aid, rear spoiler and side skirts, four seats ( 3-door, five seats in the five-door ) in sporty design, sport chassis, car radio with CD - and MP3 player and six speakers

In Austria, also the equipment line Gran Luce is available, grows with a panoramic glass roof and climate control, as well as the sporty oriented Linea Sportiva with inter alia sports suspension and alloy wheels.

For an additional charge additional extras are available, such as that developed in conjunction with Microsoft "Blue Me " radio hands-free, the comfort package with center armrest and electric lumbar support, which developed together with an American company Interscope Hi-Fi system, tinted windows, dual-zone automatic climate control and much more. For all compression-ignition (diesel engines), a particulate filter is available for a surcharge.

The Opel Corsa D and the " Grande Punto " share the Punto3 - ZFA199 platform that was developed jointly with Fiat, so about 30 % of the parts and technical components are identical.

Since May 2008, the Abarth Grande Punto extended with a 1.4 - lT -Jet engine with 114 kW ( 155 hp ) or 132 kW ( 180 hp ) and Super Sport model range. For the Abarth Grande Punto 114 kW ( 155 hp ) The performance kit " esseesse " is also available, which is based on 132 kW increases engine power ( 180 hp). This Abarth models to do with particularly sporty looks and other equipment especially the VW Polo GTI and Polo GTI Cup Edition competition.

Currently starts Fiat Grande Punto S2000 Abarth at the factory also in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, you could win with the pilot Giandomenico Basso 2006.

Fiat Grande Punto five-door (2006-2009)

Fiat Grande Punto Abarth (2008-2010)

Punto Evo (2009-2011)

From 24 October 2009, the Punto Evo was sold both as three- and five-door. The new version has next to visual changes, including new so-called MultiAir engines, which was ordered in January 2010. Mid-2010 still followed the Abarth version, now with 120 kW (163 hp). Since early January 2011, the vehicle is, again simply Punto.

Drive and equipment have compared to its predecessor Grande Punto on some changes. In addition to the " MultiAir " engine technology also includes the safety equipment with standard now seven airbags including knee airbag, as well as the electronic stability program ESP with Hill Start Assist.

Security With five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test, he is among the safest in its class representatives. Six airbags are standard on Dynamic version, there are driver and front passenger airbags, two head airbags, two front side airbags, optional is the knee airbag for the driver. In addition, the Punto Evo with anti-lock brakes with electronic brake- force distribution ( EBD), Electronic Stability Program ( ESP) with traction control (ASR ) and Hill Start Assist feature.

Conservation When Fiat Punto Evo with the Multiair engines ( gasoline ) CO2 emissions and pollutant emissions compared to conventional motors are reduced. These fulfill the Euro -5 emissions standard.

Start -stop system All turbo-diesel engines and Euro 5 petrol engines are equipped with a start -stop system. This system automatically switches off the engine when inserting idle and release the clutch, and again when the clutch pedal is pressed and coupled.

Eco: Drive ™ The application program eco: Drive ™, provides real-time information on driving style and makes suggestions as to how you can drive more environmentally friendly in the current driving situation, while optimizing fuel consumption due to optimized switching, acceleration and braking - energy-saving driving style. This system already existed in the previous model.

Body design Compared to the Fiat Grande Punto Fiat Punto Evo is the body of was revised by the designers of the Centro Stile Fiat in the field of plastic parts. Striking features are the striking vehicle worked out front, which is determined by characteristic headlamps with integrated daytime running lights, and the striking design of the rear. The revised bumper provides extra safety in traffic. Trim on the side, according to Fiat emphasize the dynamic lines. Rear tail lights set in an L-shape accents.

Interior decoration As the body was completely redesigned and the interior of the Fiat Punto Evo. The center console is divided into two areas: The upper segment contains the module for the audio system, including a positioned centrally LCD, air vents and storage compartment. At the bottom are the controls of the ventilation and air-conditioning. Optionally, the newly developed Blue & Me TomTom is available that combines satellite navigation, hands-free and entertainment functions in one device. A novelty is the first time used in a vehicle of the Fiat brand Ambient lighting. The center console is illuminated by an indirect light.

Fiat Punto Evo Fünftürer (2009-2011)

Fiat Punto Evo Abarth (since 2010)

The Punto Evo was offered in Germany in four trim levels:

• Active: four airbags, anti -lock braking system for the brakes (ABS), electronic brake force distribution ( EBD), electronic vehicle stability program ( ESP) with traction control (ASR) and traction on the mountain ( Hill Holder ), electrically assisted power steering Dual Drive, heat-absorbing glass, height and axialverstellbares steering wheel, height- adjustable driver's seat, electrically adjustable door mirrors, front electric windows, central locking system and daytime running lights
• Dynamic (in addition to equipment Active): six airbags, manual air conditioning, 60:40 folding rear seat, RDS car radio with CD and MP3 player, remote control for the central locking and body-colored door mirrors and door handles
• Racing ( additional equipment to Dynamic ): front fog lamps with integrated cornering light function leather steering wheel, Blue & Me infotainment system, heated mirrors, 16 " alloy wheels, tinted windows in the rear, chrome sill plates and tinted headlight lenses
• Sports (in addition to facilities Racing): ambient lighting of the interior, 17 " alloy wheels, roof spoiler and side skirts in body color and chrome exterior mirror housings

Prices have compared to the previous version increased because several features have ceased to exist due to the theoretical equipment with the ESP and were now incur additional charges. Prices for optional extras were also increased, so the extra charges for special colors are, for example, has increased.

Punto ( since 2012 )

Beginning of January 2012 was carried out a small facelift. The chrome strip accounted at the front. In addition to a new 85 -hp turbo gasoline engine an equally strong compression-ignition diesel is proposed, whose consumption is given as 3.5 liters per 100 km.

Since the revision, there are only three facilities: Pop, Easy and sports. Every outfit costs 1000 euros extra.

Rear view

Motors

The motors are equipped with the newly developed MultiAir technology, which is to make an increase in the maximum power and torque possible with reduced average consumption. For example, the 1.4 16v MultiAir engine offers the Fiat Punto Evo 12 percent more power and increased by about 15 percent maximum torque. The inlet valves are now actuated via an electronically controlled hydraulic system. Characterized the time, duration and number of the valve openings are variable, whereby the throttle valve in the intake duct is no longer needed. The throttle losses which adversely affect the efficiency of the engine particularly in not fully open throttle, to be reduced.