2008 Fiat Bravo Dynamic 1.6 MultiJet 105 from Belgium

Summary:

Excellent car with Italian flair

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

How to replace an excellent small and reliable car like our first Punto (160000km without any problem)? Not easy!

We hesitated between a Grand Punto and a Bravo, and chose the last one because of the relatively small price difference and more space.

Well... no regrets! What a fabulous car it is.

Well built, superb styling, excellent engine - powerful, smooth, and last but not least, very economical.

What would one want more? Maybe a little more space in the back (our Punto MkII is almost as spacious), larger front seats and more glass surface.

Overall: an excellent car and choice in this car segment full of dull cars...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st November, 2010

2008 Fiat Bravo Dynamic 1.4 16v from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Striking inside and out

Faults:

High brake light bulb.

General Comments:

The 1.4 engine doesn't make this a racing car, but it goes well, especially using cruise control on long journeys

The ride is smooth and quiet even at speed.

Driver's seat and all passenger seats have decent leg and headroom... I am 6ft and the driving position is comfortable.

The interior is smart and well made, all controls and dials are stylish and easy to use.

The boot, although not massive, holds 2 cases with room to squeeze in other small odds and ends.

It has bluetooth, which can be voice activated or via buttons on the steering wheel, this is really handy as it copies all the contacts from your mobile phone, and it's really easy to set up and use.

There is a USB socket, so you can play MP3, WAV and WMA music files from a USB pen drive.

Not quite done 2000 miles so far, but it's one of the best cars I have had so far. The only other car giving the same sense of style was an 07 Merc A class.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th August, 2009

8th Jan 2016, 23:37

First thing I have to say is I love FIATs, but passed one of these today and it's a "No" from me - a bloated Punto is the best I can say - just left an indelible blank on my mind - nothing at all that stood out in the external design.

Sounds like a well equipped car that's good to drive, but I think I'd walk past it in a car park not knowing what it is.

Why is it FIAT always do classy small cars, but move above the supermini class and they just have never really cut the mustard ? Well not since the Strada and TIPO days.