On the test track the Bravo’s 1.9-litre diesel engine shone. It was the most powerful engine in its class, it revs really freely and 225lb ft of torque meant minimal gearchanges and easy start-offs. With no traction control, however (it’s an optional extra), getting all that power on to the road is not always easy and wheelspin can be hard to avoid on hill starts unless you balance clutch and accelerator just right.
The Bravo is fast, and it remained stable on our test track until well over the legal UK speed limit. Load-carrying ability is compromised by its raked tailgate and the Bravo didn’t score well in terms of value for money. Good handbook information on towing though, and it has both audible and visual warnings for caravan indicator bulb failure.
| Caravan weight |
Noseweight limit |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp@rpm |
lb/ft@rpm |
CO2 g/km |
Ins group |
Price |
Tested |
|
1,220kg |
60kg |
FWD |
4/1910 |
150@ 4000 |
225@4000 |
149 |
10 |
£15,594 |
2008 |
Fiat Bravo 1.9 MultiJet 150 Dynamic
