Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Sport
Safety first at Perfect Pass, thats the main reason behind using the Fiat Grade Punto. You can take you lessons safe in the knowledge that you are driving in the safest supermini on the market currently. This car scored the maximum 5 Star Euro NCAP rating in tests.
Fiat's all-new Grande Punto has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) crash tests. This independent consortium has been carrying out crash tests on vehicles since 1997, and awards 1 to 5 stars, depending on the results. Its assessment groups the new Italian supermini with the best in its class as regards adult occupant protection.
The Euro NCAP result confirms Grande Punto's uncompromising safety concept, with testers awarding the model 33 out of a possible 37 points. In front-end barrier crash tests, the test car - a three-door Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic achieved 14 points or 85%. In the side impact crash test it scored 18 points and 98%. Two more points for the seatbelt reminder brought Grande Punto up to an overall 33 points. Conclusion: testers rated the risk of injury and potential stress to the head, chest and limbs in the new Fiat as being very low. Experts were also impressed with the Grande Punto's performance in the separately assessed Euro NCAP categories of child safety and pedestrian protection.
The Grande Punto's outstanding profile in the Euro NCAP tests underlines Fiat's leading position on safety in the supermini class. The new Fiat benefits from the comprehensive expertise of the Italian car manufacturer and its intensive research in the field of safety, both active and passive.
The Grande Punto also looks amazing and is also very simple to drive. Forget your dull looking Fiesta's and Micra's when you can learn to drive a car thats had body styled by Ferrari. Perfect Pass uses the 1.4 Dynamic Sport model for the perfect balance of power and easy of use. The car is packed with high end features for you comfort including air conditioning.
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A large spacious cockpit allows even the tallest of people to fit in the drivers seat. The seating position also pushes a long way forward to allow for those drivers with less reach. |
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Height adjustable seating means the seating position is adjustable for pretty much any shape and size of driver. |
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An uncluttered but extremely feature packed cockpit greets the driver of the Grande Punto
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Clear uncomplicated instrument panel. Simple to use, yet feature packed for the more advanced drivers needs
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A fully featured car with many aides to make driving easier and more enjoyable
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The Grande Punto is fully air conditioned
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Electric front windows and mirrors
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Another feature unique to Fiat is the dual drive steering. Just press the steering wheel button and the steering lightens for town use and parking. Doors also lock as soon as the car moves for additional town security
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A simple gearbox layout. Reverse gear is protected by a lift up selection lever
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Wide mirrors for a great view whilst behind the wheel
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This is what the auto press had to say on the Grande Punto........
Auto Express
"With a real dose of Italian style, the Grande Punto is not only one of the largest superminis, it's also one of the best".
The Sun
"With the Grande Punto, it's a case of even more style and better value.....this is now the most handsome small car there is".
Telegraph Website
"Great looks, high quality, built like a car in a higher class, very quiet, safe and comfortable. Spacious and accommodates all human sizes unusually well".
Auto Car
"There's no doubt that Fiat's new baby is now one of the best superminis, as well as looking the most stylish".