So I've been contemplating for an absolute age now swapping my twinair panda for a Grande Punto .... Couple of silly questions .

Is the 1.4 8valve powerful enough ??? I know that's a vague question but I mean in basic , joining the motorway and overtaking ways?

And also as It's a slightly older car will the interior quality be less up to scratch to the current panda??? Like Will it fall apart around me? Lol

I'll be honest the twinair is a powerhouse if driven heavy footed lol

puntofan01 might be able to help you out

Having driven a 1.2 8v and a 1.4 8v Grande, I would say that the 1.4 is the smallest engine that you should really get. It's adequate for general driving, the 1.2 feels positively dangerous it's that slow.

Interior wise, admittedly it's been a few years, but they seemed well screwed together so I suspect - like many things - how much the interior has been abused will be very dependent on the mileage and the previous owner(s).

Hard to believe there's a 1.0 litre Ford Focus and Mondeo on the market - albeit 'turbo'd to the b*lls'

Apparently the twinair Punto Evo is no slouch. The 1.2 8v is a fossil though, and the Grande was far too heavy for it.

Eklipze3k said:

Apparently the twinair Punto Evo is no slouch. The 1.2 8v is a fossil though, and the Grande was far too heavy for it.

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Kerb Weight 1105 kg.

that right?

flisko said:

Kerb Weight 1105 kg.

that right?

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250kg more than a Mk1 Punto with the same engine, so yeah.

Eklipze3k said:

Apparently the twinair Punto Evo is no slouch. The 1.2 8v is a fossil though, and the Grande was far too heavy for it.

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My TA is nippy and spacious..ride is poor though.

6 speed box. And climate..cruise

50 + mpg on a run all help.

Charlie . Oxford 2012 punto TA