The Fiat Ritmo, as the Bravo is known in Australia, the stylish family hatch with so much Italian ‘brio’ that its name is the Italian for rhythm, is now available for a limited time in Australia from A$19,990 driveaway, a saving of more than A$7500, enabling the chic Italian to offer an unbeatable combination of value for money, comprehensive equipment and sheer panache.

The Fiat Ritmo Dynamic is now under A$20,000 on the road with the 1.4 litre 66 kW Fire engine, while fitted with the 1.9 litre 88 kW Turbo diesel engine, the Fiat Ritmo Dynamic is available under A$25,000, with a driveaway price of just A$24,990.

Although this remarkable price might seem to indicate otherwise, the Fiat Ritmo Dynamic is not short on equipment and features to ensure comfort, safety and convenience. Standard equipment includes AirCon, digital audio system, remote central locking, cruise control, trip computer, front power windows, plus a carbon fibre effect and chrome trimmed interior. Nor has safety been sacrificed, with ABS brakes standard, along with six airbags, all standard and the FiatCare Warranty remains at a generous three years/100,000 km with 24 hour roadside assistance.

Stylish, fun to drive and great to look at, the Fiat Ritmo is also environmentally capable, with the Fiat Ritmo Dynamic 1.4 litre boasting a Five Star Green Vehicle Guide Rating to go with its Five Star EuroNCAP Safety rating. This is achieved thanks to the remarkable economy offered by both versions of the Ritmo Dynamic, with the 1.4 petrol version boasting a combined fuel figure of 6.7 l/100 km. The Turbo Diesel sips its fuel even more economically, with a combined fuel figure of 5.3 l/100 km, while on the open road its miserly fuel consumption is just 4.3 l/100 km and its CO2 emissions are just 139 g/km.

“The Fiat Ritmo always offered a unique combination of style, performance, safety and environmental ability,” says Andrei Zaitzev, General Manager for Fiat in Australia. “But at these prices, the Fiat Ritmo Dynamic has set a new benchmark. But, as all good things must come to an end, it’s time to get into a Fiat dealer as quickly – and rhythmically – as possible!”