Punto gets five star safety rating

FIAT Auto’s all-new Grande Punto has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. This independent consortium has been carrying out crash tests on vehicles since depending on the results. Its assessment groups the new Italian super mini with the best in its class as regards adult occupant protection. The Grande Punto, which goes on sale in the UK early next year, scored 33 out of a possible 37 points for safety. In front-end barrier crash tests, the test car, a three-door Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic, achieved 14 points or 85 per cent. In the side impact crash test it scored 18 points and 98 percent. Two more points for the seat belt reminder brought Grande Punto’s performance in the separately assessed Euro NCAP categories of child safety and pedestrian protection.