The dated underpinnings are exposed in the way the Fiat Punto drives, which falls short of what’s on offer from the likes of the Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta. And again, safety is a concern.

Fiat's popular Grande Punto is expected to receive its first facelift this year but, as you can see for yourselves in these spyshots, the upcoming model will look mostly the same as the current model.