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

chetan · 26th May 2009, 16:24

Guys do go by the reviews , at the end of the you are the ones who'll be driving the car , if you like it buy it .

rudrah · 26th May 2009, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Palio_2005

Any updates on the launch dates? Fiat or Tata who ever is handling the marketing really needs lessons in product launch. Or has Fiat/Tata become complacent with the launch of Linea's success that they don't find the need to advertise the Punto??

I'm wondering how TATA-FIAT is so much tight lipped about its launch of the product. Its right on the doors but no teasers or ADs.

TATA-FIAT Marketing team seems that they are launching something like a criminal out on bail!

Even TATA has relaunched new Indica Vista ADs on TV. Is TATA being too jealous so as not to make it popular?

Shame on you TATA-FIAT! Wake up FIAT!

finneyp · 26th May 2009, 17:03

Relax guys, it is only May-26 and the launch is scheduled for 17-June.

Expect some teasers by June first week.

amtak · 26th May 2009, 17:04

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Originally Posted by rudrah

Shame on you TATA-FIAT! Wake up FIAT!

Reminds me of the famous saying "Jaago grahak jaago". Knowing FIAT's working in India, they are known to hibernate for long years before waking up one fine day to change the rules of the game.

On the other hand, why are all the test mules being marked as Punto and not Grande Punto?

Something to do with Sumo Grande? Jinxed name?

Palio_2005 · 26th May 2009, 17:16

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Originally Posted by finneyp

Relax guys, it is only May-26 and the launch is scheduled for 17-June.

Expect some teasers by June first week.

Where has Fiat officially declared launch date as June/17? I haven't seen any announcements till date. The website doesn't give any info either.

SilentEngine · 26th May 2009, 17:39

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Originally Posted by amtak

On the other hand, why are all the test mules being marked as Punto and not Grande Punto?

Something to do with Sumo Grande? Jinxed name?

Thats how the car is all badged all over the world. The international range of GPs have only 'punto' in the badge.

ms001 · 26th May 2009, 18:09

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

Ok guys some more details are out.@ engine options for petrol-1.2 base version and the other versions to have 1.4 motor.The diesel unit is the same as linea diesel.One surprising thing is that the oil change is scheduled for 12 mnths or 30k kms.Looks wise i20 is apreciated more than the GP by most of the lookers.Feature wise also i20 scores over the GP.Price starts by 4.5 lakh.Dash board is ditto linea-almost ,atleast maybe similar set up.More news would be flowing tommorow when more details are out.
ram

Ram do you have any updates?
we all are getting restless

rudrah · 26th May 2009, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Palio_2005

Where has Fiat officially declared launch date as June/17? I haven't seen any announcements till date. The website doesn't give any info either.

The Website doesn't even tells you that the GP is "Coming Soon"

Sigh!!

Are they still in 2 minds whether to launch in June or not?

pranava999 · 26th May 2009, 18:21

Spoke to a Concorde dealer. They said the launch is June 1st. Have asked them for a TD of the GP.But I seriously doubt her claim that it's 1st June

sukrit7 · 26th May 2009, 18:54

A 0-100 in 13.6 seconds for the diesel. There are three things I wanted to know
1- timing of swift diesel, I'm not comparing
2- With a petes box, this timing would go down by ?
3- Timings of the petrol 1.4 punto ?

I know this information is probably available somewhere on this thread but I couldn't locate it

varriers · 26th May 2009, 20:24

Looks like a Punto is roaming around the Bangalore city. Today evening around 4:05 pm I have seen a i20 look alike, totally covered driving down from Whitefield side towards Marathahalli. Sorry I could not take a snap as I was not prepared for it. When I checked with Prerana Motors, they were not willing to confirm whether it was Punto. But one of their driver has told me that there is a Punto that roaming around the city, don't know how authentic this news is. Lets wait and see when it get launched

sukrit7 · 28th May 2009, 13:57

A disappointing 200th post for me, hopefully someone will confirm this news article to be false.
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According to the above, punto has been delayed to july

ms001 · 28th May 2009, 14:03

may be true caus we have not heard anything about the release in the last few days.If it is to be released in June ,news should have been out by now.
SIDGO,SIDINDICA,RAM any comments?

ms001 · 28th May 2009, 14:17

guys check the homepage of FIAT it says GP coming in JUNE

Fiat India

wildon · 28th May 2009, 14:23

^^^ Cool update ... here it comes in June " The Monsoon Fever "

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26th May 2009, 17:03	#933
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Relax guys, it is only May-26 and the launch is scheduled for 17-June. Expect some teasers by June first week.
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26th May 2009, 18:21	#939
pranava999 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 845 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Spoke to a Concorde dealer. They said the launch is June 1st. Have asked them for a TD of the GP.But I seriously doubt her claim that it's 1st June
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sukrit7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 722 Thanked: 185 Times	A 0-100 in 13.6 seconds for the diesel. There are three things I wanted to know 1- timing of swift diesel, I'm not comparing 2- With a petes box, this timing would go down by ? 3- Timings of the petrol 1.4 punto ? I know this information is probably available somewhere on this thread but I couldn't locate it
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26th May 2009, 20:24	#941
varriers BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	Looks like a Punto is roaming around the Bangalore city. Today evening around 4:05 pm I have seen a i20 look alike, totally covered driving down from Whitefield side towards Marathahalli. Sorry I could not take a snap as I was not prepared for it. When I checked with Prerana Motors, they were not willing to confirm whether it was Punto. But one of their driver has told me that there is a Punto that roaming around the city, don't know how authentic this news is. Lets wait and see when it get launched
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28th May 2009, 13:57	#942
sukrit7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 722 Thanked: 185 Times	A disappointing 200th post for me, hopefully someone will confirm this news article to be false. Kerala Latest News \|Kerala Breaking News \|Kerala Latest Headlines According to the above, punto has been delayed to july
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ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	may be true caus we have not heard anything about the release in the last few days.If it is to be released in June ,news should have been out by now. SIDGO,SIDINDICA,RAM any comments?
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28th May 2009, 14:17	#944
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	guys check the homepage of FIAT it says GP coming in JUNE Fiat India Last edited by ms001 : 28th May 2009 at 14:18.
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wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,440 Thanked: 1,235 Times View My Garage	^^^ Cool update ... here it comes in June " The Monsoon Fever " Attached Images Last edited by wildon : 28th May 2009 at 14:36.
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