Fiat Grande Punto 2005–2011 car dimensions: 4030 mm long, 1687 mm wide and 1490 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,030 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
The Active base trim offers electric front windows, remote central locking, height-adjustable driver seat, height and reach adjustable steering wheel, trip computer and Dualdrive electric power steering. Manual air conditioning is optional on Active and standard on Dynamic, while dual-zone automatic climate control and cruise control are reserved for Emotion and above. Rear parking sensors are optional across higher grades. No touchscreen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay or advanced driver aids such as AEB, blind-spot warning, lane keep or reversing camera appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 275 litres with the rear seats in place and expands to 1030 litres when the seats are folded, providing a flat load floor for larger items.
Braked towing capacity is 900 kg on the 1.2 Active and rises to 1000 kg on most other engines, with unbraked limited to 400 kg across the range. Payload sits at approximately 485 kg including the driver on typical 5-door versions.
No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for the passenger Active models. Sport receives a lowered setup but nothing aimed at work use.
The cabin feels roomy for its class with good head and leg room even for taller adults, height-adjustable driver seat, reach and height adjustable steering wheel, and clear amber-lit instruments. Visibility is strong and the space feels solid and practical with a 275-litre boot that expands when the rear seats fold.
Combined fuel use around 6.1 l/100 km on 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines. diesels lower.
Service intervals typically 30 000 km or 12-24 months.
Euro NCAP 5 stars for adult occupant protection.
Standard safety includes ABS with EBD and dual-stage front airbags. side and curtain airbags available on higher grades.
Isofix child seat mounts and seat-belt pretensioners with load limiters fitted.
Petrol versions return combined consumption near 6.1 l/100 km with a 45-litre tank. Multijet diesels are more frugal in mixed use. Engines meet Euro 4 standards.
Servicing follows a 30 000 km plan with oil and filter changes at those points or yearly, plus checks on brakes, fluids and filters. Timing belt replacement is scheduled at longer intervals depending on use.
The car scored five Euro NCAP stars for adults thanks to a strong body structure, dual-stage front airbags, ABS with EBD, pretensioners and Isofix points. Active trim starts with two airbags. side and window bags plus ESP become available higher up the range.
Ownership is straightforward with a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty and roadside assistance. Parts remain widely available and running costs stay low when the service schedule is followed.
Length 4030 mm, Width 1687 mm, Height 1490 mm, Wheelbase 2510 mm (Grande Punto 2005–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, Fiat Grande Punto technical sheet GRANDE_PUNTO_CTecn_ITA_ago05, Italian catalogue GRANDE_PUNTO_CAT.