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We: Why didn't you put the VGT in Punto?
RK: Indian market is a different game. People place high importance on Fuel Efficiency. Except for a few enthusiasts, people are happy with good mileage and decent power. People say they need more power. But, if we give more power, they say mileage is low! We can't change the laws of Physics. For e.g., the 1.6 Fiat Palio sells very less - Only enthusiasts like you guys may buy it.
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This is actually true,the enthusiasts will always ask for more power,but how many are they in number?Maybe 1 out of 100,and to just specifically cater to those people and ignore the masses,i don't think the company would survive.
Everyone should read this quote whensoever they complain about VGT,its just not viable for fiat to bring this engine. Because if the VGT offers a lower 'fe' than swift 'ddis',its game over,no one will consider the amount of horses except the enthusiasts.
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We: That's nice to hear! We felt that the rear is cramped - Did you receive this feed back elsewhere?
RK: I have heard that but, you have to know that the wheelbase of the car is almost that of Linea. (He then pointed to space below the dash) - People can extend their legs inside - But, people don't realize it and push their seats backwards. This makes it appear that the rear is cramped. Otherwise, the space is quite decent for the car for this segment.
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The rear seat travel is wwwaaaayyyy too much in the punto,and Fiat has made a critical error here,they can possibly rectify this in the next production batch and notify the car magazines.
After all perceptions are more critical than reality when it comes to marketing.