Insurance Group: 14
MPG: 64.2
CO2: 115
0-62 Mph: 11.3 secs
BHP: 105 BHP
Range: 819 miles
PROS: The Fiat Bravo Dynamic is stylish and has a refined and economical diesel engine. It is also cheap to buy and should be cheap to run.
CONS: The Bravo can't hope to match the class leaders when it comes to quality and feels very cheap indeed. It's not much fun to drive either and the depreciation will be very steep.
The Bravo's 1.6-litre diesel engine develops 105bhp and 214lb-ft of torque. This translates into a 0-62mph time of 11.3 seconds and a top speed of 116mph which is perfectly acceptable for a car of this type.
The engine is supremely refined and there is very little road, wind or engine noise, even at speed, making the Bravo a very competent and comfortable motorway cruiser.
However, handling is where the Bravo disappoints. The steering is numb and there is too much body lean through the corners. Also, the ride is too firm and the Bravo is no fun to drive.
The Bravo looks fantastic. The Italians know a thing or two about styling and the little Fiat looks infinitely more stylish than any Golf, Focus or Astra. The interior is similarly stylish but the cabin has a low-rent feel thanks to the use of some cheap plastics in places.
Standard equipment includes alloy wheels, cruise control, climate control, electric windows, Bluetooth and a CD player with MP3 connectivity. Optional extras include rear parking sensors (£255), leather seats (£970), an electric sunroof (£1025) and metallic paint (£460).
There is ample headroom in all five seats but rear legroom is at a premium. Boot space is ample but the high load lip and the rear wheelarches are intrusive. The boot offers 365-litres of space, with 1175-litres on offer with the rear seats down.
The Bravo scored five stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. Its safety kit includes six airbags, Isofix child seat mounting points, traction control, electronic stability control and ABS.
Security kit includes an immobiliser, deadlocks, remote and central locking, visible VIN and locking wheelnuts. You can opt for a steering wheel lock for more security against thieves.
The Bravo scored poorly in the 2011 J D Power Survey and came bottom of its class for reliability. However, it is offered with a five year/unlimited mileage warranty.
The Fiat Bravo 1.6 MultiJet 105 Dynamic Eco is priced at £18,200, making it slightly cheaper than the equivalent Focus or Golf. However, both of these cars will retain more of their value when it comes to sell.
The Bravo should, however, be cheap to run, returning an impressive 64.2mpg on the combined cycle. It emits just 115g/km of CO2 and falls under VED band C. Group 14 insurance is also reasonable for a car of this type.
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