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Fiat’s Popular Car Rises in Searches for Used Cars Under R$ 30 Thousand. Find Out Which Unit is Best and If It’s Still Worth Buying a Fiat Punto in 2025.
The Fiat Punto is a popular car that arrived in the Brazilian market in 2007, already as a 2008 model, to compete in the competitive premium compact segment, which already included the Volkswagen Polo and Citroën C3, and later, began to compete with the Peugeot 208 and Ford Fiesta. In this article, you will learn about the best versions of the model for under R$ 30 thousand.
Get to Know the History of Fiat’s Popular Car Better
With lines penned by designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, it arrived in four trim levels and two engine options – 1.4, 1.4 ELX (86/85 hp), 1.8 HLX, and 1.8 Sporting (113/115 hp), all with power steering, onboard computer, power front windows, power locks, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, internal fuel tank opening, and a trunk.
By 2009, the T-JET was introduced with a 1.4 turbo gasoline engine that guaranteed a good 152 hp. In addition to the debut of this version, the rest of the Punto line would receive minor updates, such as an increase in the fuel tank capacity from 48 to 60 liters.
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In 2010, ELX and HLX were replaced by the Attractive and Essence trims, in that order, and the 1.8 (8V) was replaced by a new family of Fiat E.torQ engines: the 1.6 16V (115/117 hp) and 1.8 16V (130/132 hp). Furthermore, the biggest news for the Fiat Punto was the automated Dualogic transmission, sold as an option for the 1.8 16V Essence version and then for the 1.6 16V Essence.
Another major change in the history of Fiat’s popular car occurred in 2012, already as the 2013 line, with a slight facelift based on the European version, along with the introduction of the 1.4 Fire EVO engine with 88/85 hp. The more basic Attractive trim already came with front airbags and ABS brakes.
What is the Best Unit of Fiat’s Popular Car
Those who want to trade that basic hatch for another used one, but more complete and do not want to invest too much or worry about complicated and expensive mechanics, the Fiat Punto is a strong candidate. Overall, Fiat’s popular car has a good supply in the used market and tends to have very satisfied customers, partly due to the good cost-benefit ratio it offers.
The tip is to buy models from the entry-level Attractive version, launched in 2012 (already facelifted), which gained more convenience and safety features. Additionally, in that year, it received the 1.4 Fire EVO engine that gained more power, when fueled with ethanol, from 86 hp to 88 hp.
The fuel consumption also improved, on average, by 4%, achieving 7.2 km/l in the city and 8.5 km/l on the highway with ethanol and 10.3 km/l in the city and 12.4 km/l on the highway with gasoline, according to Inmetro data. These versions are usually offered for an average of R$ 25 thousand.
Points to Be Noted When Buying a Fiat Punto
Before buying Fiat’s popular car, it is important to pay attention to some details. In the case of the 1.8 Powertrain, from GM origin, there are reports of a possibility of failures, which originate from the potentiometer that activates the throttle body.
Another common complaint is the type of plastic used for the instrument panel and door, which scratches easily, in addition to the undesirable noises that spread throughout the interior, as reported by owners on forums and complaint sites like Reclame Aqui.
With the chassis number, access the Fiat recall website to check if the unit has undergone, if necessary, a replacement or inspection of components such as the rear axle for models manufactured between 2009 and 2011.
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