Fiat Punto 1.4 Turbo Lounge: Point made, point taken
4.7 (182) · € 25.50 · In Magazzino
![Fiat Punto 1.4 Turbo Lounge: Point made, point taken](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/7419fe38314ee0333c228bcaa9505deb.jpg?w=1280)
There’s no shortage of compact hatchbacks on the crowded South African motoring landscape. The German brands command the image high ground, while their Japanese rivals epitomise reliability and trustworthiness. Korean marques are focussing successfully on tech and value. So, DEON SCHOEMAN asks, where does that leave and Italian brand like Fiat, and a car like the Punto?
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Fiat Grande Punto Abarth
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Fiat Grande Punto : Test Drive & Review - Page 135 - Team-BHP
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First Drive: 2009 Fiat Punto Evo
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![Punto GT 'Competizione', Page 2](https://www.torquecars.com/forums/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi274.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj264%2Fneokyle99%2FDSC_0168.jpg&hash=10c9d76c45f958fadda6e725d31897c1)
Punto GT 'Competizione', Page 2
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Fiat Punto (2012 - 2018) used car review, Car review
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Fiat Punto 1.4 MultiAir Turbo 135bhp Lounge 3-door
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Fiat Punto 2013: Road Test
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Fiat Punto with a Turbo 1.4 L Inline-Four – Engine Swap Depot