In the unforgettable Kabaret Starszych Panów Wiesław Gołaś sang the song "Upiorny twist", in which a gentleman, after dark, changed from a lyrical romantic into a disgusting bandit. Working with Punto HGT, you can find an analogy with the theme of the song – of course, it is only about the behavior of the car on the road, not about his appearance, which does not suggest such a metamorphosis.
The cause of the Fiat Punto HGT's double life is its engine – 4-cylinder, 16-valve with a capacity 1,8 dm3, developing maximum power 96 kW at 6300 rpm and reaching maximum torque, equal to 164 Nm at 4300 crankshaft rpm. This engine allows you to run normally, a quiet way by taking advantage of its nice flexibility in the city or on the road, as long as we do not exceed 4000 obr./min. Such behavior, however, requires restraint and discipline in operating the accelerator pedal, but in traffic jams it pays off very much. With this kind of riding, the Punto HGT is comparable to its counterparts, equipped with modern engines with a capacity 1,4 dm3. When discipline gives way to emotions, the car becomes aggressive and very fast. If we now use the gear ratios well matched to the engine parameters, driving will provide more and more adrenaline. Then it's good to go winding, preferably mountain, the road and give yourself the pleasure of driving. The engine will satisfy even picky drivers, who are watching the views, they only pay attention to the acceleration time and top speed of the car. Because the Italians developed the vehicle, loving sports cars, they also took care of the proper sound of the engine and exhaust system. So fast driving is also a pleasure for the ear. At low revs, the engine works a little louder than the base unit in the "civilian" model.

As befits a sports car, The Punto HGT has suspension and brakes adapted to this role. Reinforced springs and hard shock absorbers definitely deprive the car of comfort, but you don't notice it when driving fast. Better road holding, however, is then welcomed, enabling faster cornering and delaying braking. The widened, low-profile tires also help (185/55 R15). The braking system was also adapted to the car's capabilities. Ventilated discs are used at the front, o increased in relation to the basic model by 17 mm in diameter, and at the rear, discs with a diameter were mounted instead of drums 240 Mm. As standard, a four-sensor ABS system is installed in the brake system. The steering system has a changed gear ratio, Limiting the movement of the steering wheel between the extreme positions of the wheels. Electric support of its work is still used.
A sports car must be different from its base brother. The Punto HGT is only available as a 3-door version, has enlarged thresholds, extended bumpers and aluminum rims in diameter 15 cali. The interior of the car has also been changed. The front seats have a bucket shape with strongly exposed side bolsters for the torso and thighs. The three-spoke steering wheel is trimmed with leather and decorated with an aluminum inlay, the center of the console is also finished in aluminum. In addition to sports attributes, the Punto HGT has full equipment, offered for this Fiat model, which they are composed of: four airbags, air conditioning, fog lamps, electric door windows, central lock, on-board computer, Interior lighting switched off with delay, asymmetrically divided rear seat.
Punto HGT, despite its sporty character and design, retains the values ​​of the basic model. It can seat five people, although the enlarged seats reduce the space for those driving in the rear, has unchanged luggage capacity, which can be enlarged, folding rear seats.
Punto HGT offers advantages similar to the competitors described here, but much lower, acceptable to young people, the price. It can be recommended to enthusiasts of strong sensations and a sports career, who pay less attention to the durability and quality of materials, what their car is made of.