Fiat Punto Towbars

Fiat Punto Towing Specifics

The Fiat Punto was first introduced in 1993 by the Italian manufacturer as a supermini car, offering great towing abilities. Currently there are three generations included in the range. We will cover the towing specifics of this model below.

Fiat Punto Towbar Electrics Kits

It is recommended that all tow bars fitted to a Fiat Punto vehicle are done so with a dedicated electrics kit, rather than a universal electrics kit. A dedicated electrics kit not only ensures all modern features such as; trailer stability and parking sensors are functional, but also helps to keep your vehicle's warranty unaffected.

We offer both universal and dedicated electrics kits for the Fiat Punto vehicle towbars, but be aware that universal electrics kits can invalidate any manufacturer warranty your vehicle has and may also require a bypass relay.

Check your Fiat warranty for more information.

Bypass Relays

All tow bars for all the Fiat Punto models will require a bypass relay, if universal electrics are fitted.

A bypass relay works by powering what it is you are towing through transferring power straight from the battery instead of taking too much current away from your vehicle.

Whereas a dedicated system works in harmony with your vehicle's ECU and all of its functions.

Coding

This is the coding of the ECU to accept the dedicated system, this updates your vehicles software to run smoothly with the new towbar. All Fiat Punto vehicles will not require coding.

Coding is used to update your vehicles software in order for it to run coherently with the new towbar through the dedicated electrics.

Bumper Cuts

Depending on the towbar, Fiat Punto vehicles may require a bumper cut. A bumper cut is when a fraction of the vehicle's rear bumper is cut in order to fit the towbar.

All Fiat Punto 1993-1999, 2006-2009 and 2009 onwards models have towbars that require a non visible bumper cut.

All Fiat Punto 1999-2006 models have towbars that require a visible, non visible and no bumper cut.

Nose Weight

Nose weight is the amount of weight pushing down on the tow ball, it is important not to exceed the nose weight set on the tow bar, failure to do so could damage the car chassis and/or tow bar mounting points. Nose weight varies depending on the towbar you choose and are displayed under each tow bar below.

All Fiat Punto 1993-1999 models have a nose weight of up to 70kg.

All Fiat Punto 1999-2006 and 2009 onwards models have a nose weight of up to 60kg.

All Fiat Punto 2006-2009 models have a nose weight of 60kg up to 75kg.

Towing Weight

Towing weight is the weight that a Fiat Punto vehicle can tow safely, without any risk of damaging the vehicle. Towing weights are bar specific and displayed below each towbar.

For a Fiat Punto vehicle made 1993-1999, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1100kg.

For a Fiat Punto vehicle made 1999-2006, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of up to 1000kg.

For a Fiat Punto vehicle made 2009 onwards, the towbars have a towing weight capacity of 1000kg up to 1100kg.

You will need to check the towing limit for your Fiat Punto vehicle model as it may not be able to tow up to the weight limit that the tow bar can tow.