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

Rigid Rotor · 23rd May 2009, 11:34

Not everybody, definitely not everybody is satisfied with the 1.3 L FGT version. I for one am not - also check out what our rubber burning doc has to say-

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Originally Posted by drpullockaran

Most on this forum know about this 16 valve 1.6VGT I am talking about. This repost is for your benefit. The 1.3 in any form cannot hold a candle to this engine. Please go through the links and know why I am so damn crestfallen. Also note that very few parts inventory increase for the parent company to release this engine in India which I read somewhere on the net when googling.

Fiat Grande Punto 1.6 Multijet 120hp

ram_hyundai · 23rd May 2009, 11:46

I have news that it would be the same engine as in the linea.rumour is that the price would be more than the swift.its a good product till now and i dont see anything why it should change after the launch.And there is something called branding a product.The length of this GP thread shows how many fiat/ferrari(LOLZ) fans are out there.This one is sure to bring something for the TATA dealers which they have never found among themselves.
ram

nkapoor777 · 23rd May 2009, 12:42

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

I have news that it would be the same engine as in the linea.rumour is that the price would be more than the swift.

Same as Linea? I think you meant this for the petrol version not the diesel right. Well, I will be praying to get the VGT MJD but can live with the FGT version (Pete's may be down the line). Price does not bother me that much and IMHO GP should command a small premium over the Swift.

amit · 23rd May 2009, 15:56

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

I have news that it would be the same engine as in the linea.

That has my ears UP! Do you mean the diesel engine? I am hoping against hope that the GP will have the 1.3L VGT.

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rumour is that the price would be more than the swift.

Deservingly so. Fiat shouldn't be targetting the Swift with the GP. It's the i20, Fabia and upcoming Polo that it should logically compete with.

Since the i20 isn't avaliable with a diesel, the GP, in all probablity, will be my next car and I hope it exhibits the same Italian passion as my current Fiat.

beejay · 23rd May 2009, 16:15

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Originally Posted by amit

That has my ears UP! Do you mean the diesel engine? I am hoping against hope that the GP will have the 1.3L VGT.

Deservingly so. Fiat shouldn't be targetting the Swift with the GP. It's the i20, Fabia and upcoming Polo that it should logically compete with.

Since the i20 isn't avaliable with a diesel, the GP, in all probablity, will be my next car and I hope it exhibits the same Italian passion as my current Fiat.

I sincerely hope that as you said it showcases the Italian passion, Guess there should be a separate thread to future GP owners. However I am going to wait and hold onto my GTX for a while, the GP is tempting though.

chetan · 23rd May 2009, 21:25

Are there Abarth kits available for the diesel punto ?

tazmaan · 23rd May 2009, 22:03

I drove down to Bangalore and back and saw 4 puntos being pushed to limit. This was between Pune and Kholapur. All of them were test muels and there was a fifth car being tested which was a linea. Guess they are going to introduce a new engine in linea which was being tested.

ahuja365 · 24th May 2009, 04:18

No way one can compare swift with gp coz it would be bigger and much better build car.I havent seen a swift that does not rattles after 10k kms.

vinaydas · 24th May 2009, 06:14

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Originally Posted by ahuja365

No way one can compare swift with gp coz it would be bigger and much better build car.I havent seen a swift that does not rattles after 10k kms.

you should try the palio.
it will outlast the swift for sure.5 years in the palio and not 1 rattle.

shadyrulez · 24th May 2009, 09:39

10 more days for the official launch. ( June 3 right)
Just cant wait for the launch.
So are we getting a VGT on the diesel. This is making thing more interesting.
Have to wait for the official launch to see how far these rumors are true.

sukrit7 · 24th May 2009, 12:55

Yup can't wait for this car. I'm going for a stile 1.6 test drive today. Let's see where the punto takes us.

reppy · 24th May 2009, 16:24

ACI's forum has a member post regarding a test drive of the 1.4 emotion pack (and pictures of the blue, silver and white color).

The post is here:
Autocar India Forums: Fiat Grande Punto spied testing!!

The blue color looks good..though the author does mention that he does not find the pickup of the 1.4 to be all that great.

vijaythacker · 24th May 2009, 16:29

that member was me on ACI and here the link for more details and review of GP 1.4L petrol model
[TAI Excl.] INDIAN Spec. Fiat Punto 1.4 Driven.

source:theautomitiveindiaforums.com

CliffHanger · 24th May 2009, 16:43

A lot of cost cutting, especially at the interiors, is obvious looking at the pics..The person who TDed the car has also mentioned that the leg room at rear is not as expected, I wasn't expecting this because I was contemplating punto over swift only for this reason, the alloys look appealing though..
I would expect punto to be priced on par with swift if not higher..

Hope Fiat launches it on June 3rd !! And thinking whether it will be a winner?Only time can tell..

amit · 24th May 2009, 17:07

The blue Punto has no dashboard or A/c vents visible yet the author says he switched on the ACC. Is that possible? Where will the cool air come out from?

Car shows a lot of stuff told to us by sid. It has black and grey interiors in the Emotion+ trim. Thank God there is no beige! I am wondering if the GP will get arm rest like the Linea.

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When asked abt Fuel efficiency, he said, Fiat never bothers about Fuel efficiency.

So why no VGT then? What did your relative say about the MJD. Is it same as Linea?

23rd May 2009, 11:46	#872
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	I have news that it would be the same engine as in the linea.rumour is that the price would be more than the swift.its a good product till now and i dont see anything why it should change after the launch.And there is something called branding a product.The length of this GP thread shows how many fiat/ferrari(LOLZ) fans are out there.This one is sure to bring something for the TATA dealers which they have never found among themselves. ram
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23rd May 2009, 21:25	#876
chetan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 487 Thanked: 11 Times	Are there Abarth kits available for the diesel punto ?
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23rd May 2009, 22:03	#877
tazmaan BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 926 Thanked: 3,235 Times View My Garage	I drove down to Bangalore and back and saw 4 puntos being pushed to limit. This was between Pune and Kholapur. All of them were test muels and there was a fifth car being tested which was a linea. Guess they are going to introduce a new engine in linea which was being tested.
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24th May 2009, 04:18	#878
ahuja365 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jamshedpur Posts: 216 Thanked: 16 Times	No way one can compare swift with gp coz it would be bigger and much better build car.I havent seen a swift that does not rattles after 10k kms.
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24th May 2009, 09:39	#880
shadyrulez BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chennai(Madras) Posts: 133 Thanked: 72 Times	10 more days for the official launch. ( June 3 right) Just cant wait for the launch. So are we getting a VGT on the diesel. This is making thing more interesting. Have to wait for the official launch to see how far these rumors are true.
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24th May 2009, 12:55	#881
sukrit7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 722 Thanked: 185 Times	Yup can't wait for this car. I'm going for a stile 1.6 test drive today. Let's see where the punto takes us.
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24th May 2009, 16:24	#882
reppy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 521 Thanked: 613 Times	ACI's forum has a member post regarding a test drive of the 1.4 emotion pack (and pictures of the blue, silver and white color). The post is here: Autocar India Forums: Fiat Grande Punto spied testing!! The blue color looks good..though the author does mention that he does not find the pickup of the 1.4 to be all that great.
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24th May 2009, 16:29	#883
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	that member was me on ACI and here the link for more details and review of GP 1.4L petrol model [TAI Excl.] INDIAN Spec. Fiat Punto 1.4 Driven. source:theautomitiveindiaforums.com
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24th May 2009, 16:43	#884
CliffHanger BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 756 Thanked: 1,597 Times	A lot of cost cutting, especially at the interiors, is obvious looking at the pics..The person who TDed the car has also mentioned that the leg room at rear is not as expected, I wasn't expecting this because I was contemplating punto over swift only for this reason, the alloys look appealing though.. I would expect punto to be priced on par with swift if not higher.. Hope Fiat launches it on June 3rd !! And thinking whether it will be a winner?Only time can tell..
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