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

maverickxx2006 · 23rd January 2009, 01:40

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Originally Posted by ritz830

I think Gpunto will look more like Xylo. Compare punto with new Honda city, the latter(Hcity) looks very different and sets things apart and looks like the car for the future.

Gpunto is a hatchback and Xylo is an MPV/SUV.. there can't be similarity

luky_13 · 23rd January 2009, 08:09

If only we could get some shots of the GP dash and interiors, would help continue drooling till its launched.

amtak · 23rd January 2009, 08:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverickxx2006

Gpunto is a hatchback and Xylo is an MPV/SUV.. there can't be similarity

Gpunto is a supermodel and Xylo is the aunty next door. Fat and Ugly!

Waiting for the car to be launched soon!!!

joslicx · 23rd January 2009, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by amtak

Gpunto is a supermodel and Xylo is the aunty next door. Fat and Ugly!

Waiting for the car to be launched soon!!!

Thats smashing amtak

Me too hoping GP to be launched by sooner-than-April (as I have to buy a car by that time).

illuminatus · 23rd January 2009, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by amtak

Gpunto is a supermodel and Xylo is the aunty next door. Fat and Ugly!

Waiting for the car to be launched soon!!!

I am not much concerned about the looks(of Punto and not that of Aunty

).I hope it comes with a good engine and handles well.

cruiser_1982 · 23rd January 2009, 17:34

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Originally Posted by illuminatus

I am not much concerned about the looks(of Punto and not that of Aunty

).I hope it comes with a good engine and handles well.

It will definitely be coming with a 1.3 MJD and 1.2L petrol engine and may be an option of 1.6 petrol engine like the Palio.It should definitely handle well and be sporty as Punto Abarth has been built on the Grande punto(of course with many performance oriented mods)

ms001 · 23rd January 2009, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by joslicx

Thats smashing amtak

Me too hoping GP to be launched by sooner-than-April (as I have to buy a car by that time).

Me too eagerly waiting, hope it is launched soon .
I think the the car's styling looks fresh .

JVH · 23rd January 2009, 17:40

Slightly OT!

Aren't we all missing Sidindica with his ground breaking scoops?
or is it too early to expect considering the expected launch date?

By the way, Punto is a fantastic hatch and is the only genuine competitor to VW hatches (synonymous to Maruti 800/Altos in India) in Switzerland (don't know about the rest of EU).

PAVAN KADAM · 23rd January 2009, 17:42

Definitely Punto will be a super hatch that'll be launched soon.

But still did'nt get why is xylo getting mentioned and bashed in every thread possible.

I am out of words,

1) You discuss a Linea thread, we see xylo getting bashed.
2) You discuss the Indicruze, we see xylo getting bashed.
3) You discuss Grande Punto, we again see xylo getting bashed.
4) You discuss Sumo Grande, we still see xylo getting bashed.
5) You discuss Scorpio, we continue seeing xylo getting bashed.
6) You discuss ANHC, we see xylo getting bashed.
7) You discuss Innova, we see xylo getting bashed.
8) You discuss on Safari Thread, xylo gets bashed again.
9) You discuss a classic or a vintage car, xylo gets bashed.
10) Finally during Xylo discussion thread, again it gets bashed

I request all members to stop being so aggressive, spare the MUV which was trying to become a Super Sedan

myavu · 23rd January 2009, 18:48

Thanks to all Pune Team-BHPns. GP looks really good. If the interiors are like Linea and comes with modified 1.3 MJD in close to 6LK OTR. this will be my next car by June-July 2009. I am closely watching the all new AVEO-UVA too...

tushky · 23rd January 2009, 18:57

spotted this at Kothrud, Pune

harry10 · 23rd January 2009, 19:39

For me the interesting factor is how will TATA react to GP launch as it will be a direct competitor to its Vista Aura.
Infact by then i think Vista with ABS and Airbags would be launched as well. Interestint to see!

Trapezio · 23rd January 2009, 19:52

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Originally Posted by harry10

For me the interesting factor is how will TATA react to GP launch as it will be a direct competitor to its Vista Aura.
Infact by then i think Vista with ABS and Airbags would be launched as well. Interestint to see!

Don't you think that the GP will be a little too expensive for that. Already the Vista is a steal. Won't it be difficult for the GP to match it?

SilentEngine · 23rd January 2009, 19:55

Thanks tushky for the pics.

In the 2nd pic, there are two badges masked, one is Punto badge. what could be the other one? trim level (emotion, dynamic etc) or is it multijet badge?

@harry10
Punto will be priced higher than Vista, so shouldn't really be a problem there.

dipakrawat · 23rd January 2009, 19:56

Looks neat but more or less kinda U-VA or I-20 to me... hope Fiat guys price it in range unlike Hyundai did for I-20

23rd January 2009, 08:09	#242
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	If only we could get some shots of the GP dash and interiors, would help continue drooling till its launched.
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23rd January 2009, 17:40	#248
JVH Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 213 Times	Slightly OT! Aren't we all missing Sidindica with his ground breaking scoops? or is it too early to expect considering the expected launch date? By the way, Punto is a fantastic hatch and is the only genuine competitor to VW hatches (synonymous to Maruti 800/Altos in India) in Switzerland (don't know about the rest of EU).
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23rd January 2009, 17:42	#249
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 2,557 Times	Definitely Punto will be a super hatch that'll be launched soon. But still did'nt get why is xylo getting mentioned and bashed in every thread possible. I am out of words, 1) You discuss a Linea thread, we see xylo getting bashed. 2) You discuss the Indicruze, we see xylo getting bashed. 3) You discuss Grande Punto, we again see xylo getting bashed. 4) You discuss Sumo Grande, we still see xylo getting bashed. 5) You discuss Scorpio, we continue seeing xylo getting bashed. 6) You discuss ANHC, we see xylo getting bashed. 7) You discuss Innova, we see xylo getting bashed. 8) You discuss on Safari Thread, xylo gets bashed again. 9) You discuss a classic or a vintage car, xylo gets bashed. 10) Finally during Xylo discussion thread, again it gets bashed I request all members to stop being so aggressive, spare the MUV which was trying to become a Super Sedan
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23rd January 2009, 18:48	#250
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,631 Thanked: 2,236 Times	Thanks to all Pune Team-BHPns. GP looks really good. If the interiors are like Linea and comes with modified 1.3 MJD in close to 6LK OTR. this will be my next car by June-July 2009. I am closely watching the all new AVEO-UVA too...
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23rd January 2009, 18:57	#251
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,277 Thanked: 2,847 Times View My Garage	spotted this at Kothrud, Pune Attached Thumbnails
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23rd January 2009, 19:39	#252
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,743 Thanked: 4,109 Times View My Garage	For me the interesting factor is how will TATA react to GP launch as it will be a direct competitor to its Vista Aura. Infact by then i think Vista with ABS and Airbags would be launched as well. Interestint to see!
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23rd January 2009, 19:55	#254
SilentEngine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: KA19,KA04 Posts: 1,167 Thanked: 762 Times View My Garage	Thanks tushky for the pics. In the 2nd pic, there are two badges masked, one is Punto badge. what could be the other one? trim level (emotion, dynamic etc) or is it multijet badge? @harry10 Punto will be priced higher than Vista, so shouldn't really be a problem there.
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23rd January 2009, 19:56	#255
dipakrawat Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	Looks neat but more or less kinda U-VA or I-20 to me... hope Fiat guys price it in range unlike Hyundai did for I-20
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