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Second generation (188)
Overview
Also called	Fiat Punto Classic Zastava 10
Production	1999–2010 (Italy) 2005–2011 (Serbia)
Assembly	Melfi, Potenza, Italy Mirafiori, Torino, Italy Termini Imerese, Palermo, Italy Kragujevac, Serbia (Zastava)
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 3-door van
Related	Fiat Idea Lancia Ypsilon Lancia Musa
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L I4 (petrol) 1.2 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 1.4 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 1.8 L I4 16-valve (petrol) 1.3 L I4 MultiJet (diesel) 1.9 L I4 DS (diesel) 1.9 L I4 JTD (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual (Sporting) 5-speed semi-automatic (Dualogic) 6-speed semi-automatic (Speedgear) 7-speed semi-automatic (Speedgear)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,460 mm (96.9 in)
Length	3,800 mm (149.6 in) (3-door, 1999–03) 3,835 mm (151.0 in) (5-door, 1999–03) 3,840 mm (151.2 in) (3-door, 2003–10) 3,865 mm (152.2 in) (5-door, 2003–10)
Width	1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Height	1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Curb weight	860–1,050 kg (1,900–2,310 lb)

The second generation Punto, codenamed Project 188, was launched in September 1999 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The styling was all-new while retaining the original Punto's distinctive shape and design, while the chassis and interior were completely overhauled, with a new torsion beam rear suspension. The new Punto also became the first Fiat in decades to carry the original round Fiat badge, to celebrate Fiat's centenary.

At the launch event of the hatchback, the Fiat Wish concept car was also presented, which was hardtop convertible version of the Fiat Punto, very similar in styling with the Peugeot 206 CC. The model was conceived by Pininfarina to celebrate the centenary of Fiat.

Entry level

The 1.1 and 1.4-L turbo engines were discontinued due to emissions issues and the entry-level models had only a 1.2-L petrol unit, with either 8 or 16 valves, giving 60 hp (45 kW) and 80 hp (60 kW) respectively, or a 1.9-L diesel, with common rail injection and turbocharger or naturally-aspired with mechanical injection.

Sporting versions

Two sporty versions were offered. The 1.2-L 16 valve Sporting model with a six-speed manual, and the 1.8-L HGT which could reach almost 130 mph (210 km/h). The 1.2-L 16V model also has a Speedgear CVT-equipped variant (with a sequential manual shift mode consisting of six gears, seven for the Sporting model). The 1.8-L HGT accelerates from 0-60 in 8.0 seconds. It was considered a big improvement in handling over the Punto GT. The HGT was also available (in limited numbers) as an "HGT Abarth" which added deeper bumpers, rear spoiler, side skirts, new alloy wheels and interior trim. The HGT Abarth had no technical improvements over the regular HGT.

Power steering

The second generation Punto has also adopted the Dualdrive electric power steering and came with two operation modes, using an electric motor, rather than a hydraulic pump driven by the engine. This resulted in reduced fuel consumption and less environmental impact. It has a fuel economy of 5.6 l/100 km (50 mpg_‑imp; 42 mpg_‑US) - urban and 3.9 l/100 km (72 mpg_‑imp; 60 mpg_‑US) - extra urban for the 1.9-L diesel. The 1.8-L petrol does 8.8 l/100 km (32 mpg_‑imp; 27 mpg_‑US) - urban and 5.3 l/100 km (53 mpg_‑imp; 44 mpg_‑US) - extra urban.

Facelift

In early 2003, Fiat celebrated the rollout of the 5,000,000th production Punto. In the same year, the second-generation facelift brought further revisions to the platform, including extensive changes to the exterior styling and engines, partly due to changes in pedestrian safety regulations.

The round Fiat badge, found only on the bonnet of second-generation models, was introduced on the tailgate of the second generation facelift. On 1 June 2005, Fiat produced the 6,000,000th Punto at the Melfi plant.

Engine changes included a new 1.4 L 16v engine, alongside the staple 1.2 and 1.2 L 16v variants, and the introduction of two HGT versions, the 1.9 L MultiJet diesel engine and the 1.8 L 16v petrol engine, which could reach almost 130 mph (210 km/h) continued over from the pre-facelift version. There was an introduction also of the 1.3 L common rail diesel MultiJet engine.

Punto Classic

Despite the launch of the slightly larger Grande Punto at the end of 2005, the second-generation Punto remained in production, marketed as the Punto Classic, and has been sold in many emerging markets in addition to the newer versions. It was launched for the first time in Chile in 2007. It ended production in Italy in November 2010.

Zastava 10

In October 2005, Serbian manufacturer Zastava reached an agreement with Fiat to assemble this version under licence in Kragujevac, Serbia, with the model name Zastava 10. After acquiring a majority stake in Zastava in the autumn of 2008, Fiat continued production of this vehicle under the Fiat Punto Classic name from March 2009. Production was stopped in mid 2011, and it never got restarted despite some rumors. It has been available with the 1.2-litre petrol engine and later, also with the 1.3-litre diesel engine.

Trim levels

The Punto was initially released in four different trim leveles: S, SX, ELX and HLX, that were later renamed to Actual, Active, Dynamic and Emotion. Three special versions of the three-door hatchback were also available: Sporting, HGT and Abarth. The top level included such features as ABS, front and side airbags, window bags, remote locking, front power windows, electrical power steering, air conditioning, trip computer with four functions, CD player, CD changer, alloy rims and fog lamps. Options such as navigation and burglar alarm were also offered. After the facelift, it also received EBD, ESP with ASR and hill holder, climate control with double zone heating, MP3 player and subwoofer (HGT only), rear parking sensors and cruise control as an option. A revised instrument panel with a larger display could now show the instant consumption too.

Engines

Four petrol engines with multi-point injection system were available, as well as one indirect injection diesel and three common rail turbocharged diesel engines with intercooler (JTD and MultiJet). The 1.8-L 16v and the 1.9-L MultiJet engines were available only with the three-door version in the HGT trim level.

Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Top speed	0–100 km/h	Combined consumption	CO2 emissions	Production years
Petrol engines
1.2-L 8v	1,242 cc	44 kW (60 PS; 59 hp) at 5000 rpm	102 N·m (75 lb·ft) at 2500 rpm	155 km/h (96 mph)	14.3 s	5.7 l/100 km (50 mpg‑imp)	136 g/km	09/1999– 01/2010
1.2-L 16v	1,242 cc	59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp) at 5000 rpm	114 N·m (84 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm	172 km/h (107 mph)	11.4 s	6.0 l/100 km (47 mpg‑imp)	142 g/km	09/1999– 01/2006
1.4-L 16v	1,368 cc	70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) at 5800 rpm	128 N·m (94 lb·ft) at 4500 rpm	178 km/h (111 mph)	9.9 s	6.1 l/100 km (46 mpg‑imp)	145 g/km	06/2003– 01/2006
1.8-L 16v	1,747 cc	96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp) at 6300 rpm	164 N·m (121 lb·ft) at 4300 rpm	205 km/h (127 mph)	8.6 s	8.3 l/100 km (34 mpg‑imp)	197 g/km	09/1999– 01/2006
Diesel engines
1.3-L MultiJet 16v	1,251 cc	51 kW (69 PS; 68 hp) at 4000 rpm	180 N·m (133 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm	164 km/h (102 mph)	13.4 s	4.5 l/100 km (63 mpg‑imp)	119 g/km	06/2003– 01/2006
1.9-L D 8v	1,910 cc	44 kW (60 PS; 59 hp) at 4500 rpm	118 N·m (87 lb·ft) at 2250 rpm	155 km/h (96 mph)	15.0 s	5.7 l/100 km (50 mpg‑imp)	150 g/km	09/1999– 06/2003
1.9-L JTD 8v	1,910 cc	59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp) at 3000 rpm	196 N·m (145 lb·ft) at 1500 rpm	170 km/h (106 mph)	12.2 s	4.9 l/100 km (58 mpg‑imp)	130 g/km	09/1999– 01/2006
1.9-L JTD 8v	1,910 cc	63 kW (86 PS; 84 hp) at 3000 rpm	200 N·m (148 lb·ft) at 1500 rpm	173 km/h (107 mph)	11.5 s	4.9 l/100 km (58 mpg‑imp)	130 g/km	2002– 01/2006
1.9-L MultiJet 8v	1,910 cc	74 kW (101 PS; 99 hp) at 4000 rpm	260 N·m (192 lb·ft) at 1750 rpm	185 km/h (115 mph)	9.6 s	5.3 l/100 km (53 mpg‑imp)	140 g/km	06/2003– 01/2005