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£9,785 – £10,485

Our Verdict
If you’re in the market for a small hatchback-type van then give Grande Punto some serious consideration. It’s a real gem.

On the face of it there’s no logical reason for Fiat’s Grande Punto three-door hatchback van to exist. After all, its Fiorino stable-mate offers more cargo space and better load area access.

 

Grande Punto Van remains an appealing package however thanks to its sharp styling and lively on-the-road performance.

Top payload capacity is 520kg, the compact Fiat offers a modest 1.0m³ cargo area and it comes with a superb engine.

We’re talking about the always-impressive 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel with 75bhp/190Nm on tap in either Euro 4 or Euro 5 emissions specification. Married to a five-speed manual gearbox, it’s flexible, packs plenty of punch for its size and won’t cost you a fortune in fuel.

Fiat quotes a combined cycle economy figure of no less than 62.8mpg and we see no reason to disagree. CO₂ output is a planet-saving 119g/km.

ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution are standard features. Driver and passenger airbags come as standard too in the stylish and roomy cab.

Another feature is the City Function button; sometimes referred to as the girly button by more macho drivers. Hit that, and the power steering becomes a lot lighter to make the van easier to park in tight spaces.

Service intervals are set at 18,000 miles while Grande Punto is covered by a generous three-year/120,000-mile warranty. The little Fiat will set you back £9,685; money well spent in our opinion.