Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat Punto
Power
80HP
Torque
196Nm
Consumption
4.9l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
12.2s
Top Speed
170km/h
Weight
1130kg
Price
12,545€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
297 L
47 L
59 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat Punto 1.9 JTD ELX 5p · 80 CV (2001-2002)
General description
The Fiat Punto 1.9 JTD was not just another utility car in the early 2000s; it was the strongly beating heart of a motorized Italy. It represented the promise of a modern, efficient, and characterful diesel, wrapped in a design that was love at first sight. A car that felt at home in chaotic city traffic as well as on a weekend getaway, carrying with it the spirit and passion of its heritage.
Driving experience
Driving this Punto was to feel the immediate and generous thrust of its JTD engine. Those 196 Nm of torque at just 1500 revolutions gently pushed you into your seat and made you smile at every traffic light. It wasn't aiming for speed records, but to offer surprising agility and a lively response that turned daily driving into a pleasure. It felt light, willing, and connected to the road, a faithful companion that responded with energy when you asked it to.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the second-generation Punto was pure Italian harmony and charm. Its fluid and rounded lines gave it a friendly and modern look. The most iconic detail was its vertical taillights, a hallmark that climbed up the pillars and made it unmistakable at night. It was a car designed with heart, which managed to be practical in its five-door version without losing an ounce of the charm and style expected of a car born in Turin.
Technology and features
The real technological gem of this model lay under the hood: the JTD engine with common-rail direct injection. This technology transformed the perception of diesel engines, offering a smoothness, quietness, and efficiency previously unthinkable. Its consumption of 4.9 liters per 100 km was a statement of intent. Beyond the engine, its technology was simple and functional, focused on providing a direct and uncomplicated driving experience.
Competition
In a fiercely competitive market, the Fiat Punto measured up against giants like the Renault Clio, the Peugeot 206, the Opel Corsa, or the Volkswagen Polo. Each had its arguments, but the Punto played the card of passionate design, a surprisingly spacious interior, and above all, the character of its JTD engine. It was the alternative with soul for those who were not satisfied with the cold efficiency of other competitors.
Conclusion
The Fiat Punto 1.9 JTD was much more than a simple means of transport; it was a member of the family for thousands of people. A car that proved that practicality and economy were not at odds with style and driving pleasure. Its legacy is that of a brilliant utility car, a faithful reflection of an era when cars still had a very strong personality. To remember it is to evoke a feeling of accessible freedom and Italian intelligence.