Fiat Grande Punto. EDIT : Launch on 17th June!

SilentEngine · 16th January 2009, 21:11

Some Grande Punto pics I have ...

harry10 · 16th January 2009, 21:18

Looks fantabulous in Red. Common Fiat launch it!

cruiser_1982 · 16th January 2009, 22:25

How come any cars designed by Fiat looks fabulous in Red? Is that because of the inputs from the Ferrari design team?

muneemmk · 17th January 2009, 00:10

So I heard that the Grande Punto will be launched by April , why don't we start speculating ,swearing, cursing already ? atleast Fiat won't keep us waiting as long as they did with the Linea.

The biggest competition in my opinion to this Car will be i20,Swift and the Jazz.

cruiser_1982 · 17th January 2009, 00:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by muneemmk

So I heard that the Grande Punto will be launched by April , why don't we start speculating ,swearing, cursing already ? atleast Fiat won't keep us waiting as long as they did with the Linea.

The biggest competition in my opinion to this Car will be i20,Swift and the Jazz.

Any more information about GP? atleast engine specs will be very much appreciated here

autoluv · 19th January 2009, 22:36

Saw a camouflaged GP on the NDA Pashan rd today afternoon. It was coming in the opposite direction hence was too quick for me to catch a snap.
The body of the car was decorated in white/black stripes (similar to Linea earlier).
It seems Fiat's real busy here in India this year...

maverickxx2006 · 20th January 2009, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoluv

Saw a camouflaged GP on the NDA Pashan rd today afternoon. It was coming in the opposite direction hence was too quick for me to catch a snap.
The body of the car was decorated in white/black stripes (similar to Linea earlier).
It seems Fiat's real busy here in India this year...

Saw two Grande Puntos near Magarpatta, hadapsar area while going to office. Couldnt get pics as didnt have camera/phone handy. But saw the car very close by whilst standing by signal and also got down from my car and peeked at the dashboard. Driver was surprisingly kind enough to lower the window and show ( I thought he would shoo me away

Observations:
I had driven GP in UK and this GP had almost same dimension. Not sure if they will cut the length. The dashboard looks smashing and interiors are also on same lines.

Not sure when this will be launched but looks a strong contender in its segment.

SilentEngine · 20th January 2009, 11:39

Going by the sightings of test mules, I think April-May launch looks probable.

manish7 · 20th January 2009, 12:02

I saw one in Kothrud, Pune yesterday, heading towards Chandani Chauk. Hope they launch it in a month's time or so!

pradkumar · 20th January 2009, 12:06

Hi,

On 18 Jan, I saw 3 Fiat Lineas and 2 Grande Puntos (test cars) near Khadki, Pune.

Pradeep

Quote:

Originally Posted by manish7

I saw one in Kothrud, Pune yesterday, heading towards Chandani Chauk. Hope they launch it in a month's time or so!

luky_13 · 20th January 2009, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by pradkumar

Hi,

On 18 Jan, I saw 3 Fiat Lineas and 2 Grande Puntos (test cars) near Khadki, Pune.

Pradeep

FIAT is hanging the carrot (GP) way up in the air, we can see it and let our mouths water, drool but cannot reach it as yet ! Good strategy though.

ms001 · 20th January 2009, 12:19

Pune guys, please try to get some shots , we are all waiting eagerly

given2fly · 20th January 2009, 13:21

Exactly my words. I saw the camouflaged duo near Wanorie McDonalds (almost the same place where I saw Linea in a similar paintjob). Sighting Fiat test cards in Pune has become a pretty easy job it seems.

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Originally Posted by maverickxx2006

Saw two Grande Puntos near Magarpatta, hadapsar area while going to office. Couldn't get pics as didn't have camera/phone handy.

autoluv · 20th January 2009, 13:50

This is hot, right from the oven...just saw two GPs few hours back, again on the NDA Pashan Rd.
This time got some snaps.
Had a peek at the interiors. The instrument panel is quite similar to the Linea. However, manual AC buttons seemed flimsy. Guess this is the base version on test. However, dashboard was two tone (black/beige).

ms001 · 20th January 2009, 14:44

WOW! this is lovely

any idea about the engine? was it a diesel or petrol?

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SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	Some Grande Punto pics I have ... Attached Thumbnails
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harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,624 Times View My Garage	Looks fantabulous in Red. Common Fiat launch it!
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muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	So I heard that the Grande Punto will be launched by April , why don't we start speculating ,swearing, cursing already ? atleast Fiat won't keep us waiting as long as they did with the Linea. The biggest competition in my opinion to this Car will be i20,Swift and the Jazz.
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autoluv Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Saw a camouflaged GP on the NDA Pashan rd today afternoon. It was coming in the opposite direction hence was too quick for me to catch a snap. The body of the car was decorated in white/black stripes (similar to Linea earlier). It seems Fiat's real busy here in India this year...
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20th January 2009, 11:39	#203
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 735 Times View My Garage	Going by the sightings of test mules, I think April-May launch looks probable.
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20th January 2009, 12:02	#204
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	I saw one in Kothrud, Pune yesterday, heading towards Chandani Chauk. Hope they launch it in a month's time or so!
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ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	Pune guys, please try to get some shots , we are all waiting eagerly
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20th January 2009, 13:50	#209
autoluv Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Spotted! This is hot, right from the oven...just saw two GPs few hours back, again on the NDA Pashan Rd. This time got some snaps. Had a peek at the interiors. The instrument panel is quite similar to the Linea. However, manual AC buttons seemed flimsy. Guess this is the base version on test. However, dashboard was two tone (black/beige). Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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20th January 2009, 14:44	#210
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	WOW! this is lovely any idea about the engine? was it a diesel or petrol?
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