FIAT GRANDE PUNTO SOUND 1.4 3 DOORS

Offer Price £7,595

RRP £9,785 / Save £2,190

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The Grande Punto's steering may lack feel on the open road but, in its natural city centre environment, the electric system's City mode is great. It lightens the wheel and makes it easy to drive.

The ride is absorbent when cruising, but ironically deteriorates a little at low speeds. Generally, the Punto drives ell when pressing on, with impressive stability in bends and strong brakes. But petrol engines lack power, with even the 1.4-litre not offering much to get excited about. Diesels are better, with more useful response to the accelerator, though all models share a loose gearshift. Refinement of every Punto is excellent.

Fiat has a long and illustrious history of building small cars, and doesn't seem to have lost its touch with the Grange Punto. Fresh, clean lines and a bold, Maserati-style nose provide plenty of visual appeal. The biggest model in its class, the Punto is available in three- or five-door guise, and a wide range of five trim levels and six engines is offered. Interestingly, four of the engines are diesels. The Punto is temptingly priced compared to rivals, but some of the petrol engines lack power. Fiat is set to challenge supermini front-runners for sales; they include the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa, Renault Clio, Peugeot 207 and VW Polo.