Fiat Punto 2003–2007 car dimensions: 3840 mm long, 1660 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 860 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin offers manual air conditioning with pollen filter on mid trims and dual-zone automatic climate control on higher ones. Cruise control and rear parking sensors are available on upper grades or as options. Basic radios with CD or tape play through the dash. no advanced screens. Driver aids stop at optional sensors and cruise. Front airbags are standard, with side and curtain bags on better trims. Seats include height and lumbar adjustment on many versions, plus Isofix points.
The 3-door boot holds 264 litres with seats up. Fold the rear bench to reach 1080 litres. The load sill sits high.
Braked towing reaches 1000 kg and unbraked 400 kg. Payload is 435 kg. The small hatch suits light duties with no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed.
The cabin offers class-leading space for its size with a two-tone dashboard that brightens the interior. Cloth trims vary by grade from flock to metallic-effect. Driver seat has height and lumbar adjustment on most versions. Dual-zone climate control is available on higher grades along with a six-button steering wheel for stereo. Electric sunroof is optional. Seats feel supportive for daily use with good headroom and legroom.
Combined fuel use 5.7 l/100 km, CO2 136 g/km
4-star Euro NCAP rating
Driver and passenger airbags standard across range
Isofix mountings on outer rear seats
ABS with EBD available, standard on many grades
Oil and filter change every 20 000 km or yearly
The 1.2 8v petrol returns combined fuel use of 5.7 l/100 km with urban 7.3 and extra-urban 4.8. Tank holds 47 litres for a practical range. CO2 sits at 136 g/km.
Service needs oil and filter every 20 000 km or once a year. Timing belt check starts at 60 000 km with replacement around 120 000 km or five years. Brake fluid every two years or 60 000 km. Air filter and plugs follow similar longer intervals.
Safety starts with driver and passenger airbags on every car plus seatbelt pretensioners. Up to six airbags possible with side and curtain options. ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution is widely fitted. ESP with ASR, MSR and hill holder available. Isofix points aid child seats. Automatic door locks engage above low speeds.
Living with the car means easy parking thanks to compact size and Dualdrive electric power steering. Cabin space feels generous for a supermini. Keep fluids topped and tyres checked every 1 000 km. Regular oil changes keep the FIRE engine reliable. Higher grades add climate control and better seats for longer trips.
Length 3840 mm, Width 1660 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2460 mm (Punto 2003–2007)
Sources: manufacturer data, Fiat Punto owner's handbook, print 603.45.868, 2nd edition, 03/2007, chassis ZFA 188000), Fiat Punto catalogue, Fiat Marketing 04.2.8544.02, 05/2003: front airbags standard, side bags optional, window bags on Emotion/Sporting/HGT.