Fiat Punto 2003–2007 car dimensions: 3865 mm long, 1660 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 875 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
The cabin offers good space for a small hatch with height-adjustable steering and driver's seat on most grades. Manual climate control with pollen filter is available or standard depending on trim, while dual-zone automatic climate control is offered on higher grades like Class, Emotion or Eleganza. Cruise control and rear parking sensors with acoustic warnings are options or standard on upper trims. No advanced driver aids like emergency braking or cameras appear in the equipment lists. Isofix mounts are fitted on outer rear seats.
The five-door hatch provides 297 litres of boot space with seats up under VDA standards. Folding the rear seats expands it to 1080 litres for larger loads.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1000 kg and unbraked is 400 kg across the 1.2 8V models. Payload including the driver sits at around 510 kg with a gross vehicle weight near 1385 kg.
The car suits light work use with its compact size and available split-folding rear seats on higher trims, but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed in the specs.
The cabin offers class-leading space for the segment with roomy seating for five. Driver seat has height and lumbar adjustment. Steering wheel adjusts for height. Electric front windows and Dualdrive electric power steering are fitted. Cloth trims in various styles. Manual climate control with pollen filter is available, dual-zone climate control on higher grades. Multi-function display and trip computer appear on better specs. Basic but practical feel with good passenger room.
Combined fuel use 5.7 l/100 km, urban 7.3, extra-urban 4.8, CO2 136 g/km, Euro 4.
Service interval 15 000 km or 1 year.
Euro NCAP 4 stars.
Standard driver and passenger airbags, Isofix on outer rear seats.
ABS with EBD standard or available by grade, ESP optional on most.
The 1.2 8V FIRE petrol returns 5.7 l/100 km combined under the test cycle with 136 g/km CO2 and meets Euro 4. Urban figure is 7.3 l/100 km and extra-urban 4.8 l/100 km. Tank holds 47 litres.
Scheduled servicing is set at 15 000 km or yearly. Oil and filter changes follow that pattern, with more frequent attention advised for hard use such as short trips or dusty roads. Parts are widely available.
It carries a 4-star Euro NCAP rating. Driver and passenger airbags are standard across the range. Side airbags and curtain airbags are optional or fitted on higher grades. ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution is standard on many versions and available elsewhere. ESP with ASR, MSR and hill holder is optional. Isofix mounts are on the outer rear seats. Automatic door locking above low speed is included.
Living with the car means simple electric power steering, electric front windows and central locking from the base. Higher grades add climate options and more cabin gadgets. Keep up the service schedule and the reliable FIRE engine stays economical for daily use.
Length 3865 mm, Width 1660 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2460 mm (Punto 2003–2007)
Sources: manufacturer data, Fiat owner handbook print 603.45.868 EN, 2nd edition 03/2007, technical specifications, Fiat New Punto 2003 restyling Fire 1.2 technical table, Fiat Marketing catalog 04.2.8544.02, printed 05/2003.