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

extreme_torque · 5th May 2009, 00:14

My next car for sure.

CliffHanger · 5th May 2009, 08:43

@prabhuv..

checked it at Tafe Reach,Mount Road..
I think when the car arrives and if the car is VFM, we both can book the car for better discounts...
I am just waiting for the pricing to be anounced,if the top end diesel variant is going to be 6L(onroad) upwards, then i don't think i would be able to have this baby..

P.S:Anyone from chennai who is having a thought for this car, can join us..

theEnd · 5th May 2009, 09:04

So are any of the expected Punto variants going to be more powerful than the outgoing Palio 1.6?

vineethvazhayil · 5th May 2009, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

The launch date would be June 3rd nation wide

Good timing! A week before the Jazz launch isn't it?

ac 427 · 5th May 2009, 10:37

Hey guys what are the Puntos specs and feature lists ?

ac

sathyaprakash · 5th May 2009, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by CliffHanger

@prabhuv..

checked it at Tafe Reach,Mount Road..
I think when the car arrives and if the car is VFM, we both can book the car for better discounts...
I am just waiting for the pricing to be anounced,if the top end diesel variant is going to be 6L(onroad) upwards, then i don't think i would be able to have this baby..

S:Anyone from chennai who is having a thought for this car, can join us..

Is there any chance of getting discount or freebies if we both buy together? iam looking for top end diesel variant what is your choice & colour?

ram_hyundai · 5th May 2009, 11:00

I am not sure of the dates regarding Jazz launch,First quarter is going to be a rocking one for sure.Sales started to show improvements and all manufacturers are eyeing on the comming months to capture all what they can.Fiat in india has started to make sense now and i hope it continues.Every one blamed them on the pricey 500,They brought the ferraris,they launched the pretty linea,now they have a fat boy punto to be just in the family in a month.So family is complete now,but they may expect another baby in a year lolz.Will come up with whats in store for india on may 15th guys.

ram

anachronix · 5th May 2009, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by CliffHanger

@prabhuv..

checked it at Tafe Reach,Mount Road..
I think when the car arrives and if the car is VFM, we both can book the car for better discounts...
I am just waiting for the pricing to be anounced,if the top end diesel variant is going to be 6L(onroad) upwards, then i don't think i would be able to have this baby..

P.S:Anyone from chennai who is having a thought for this car, can join us..

Count me in too if you are planning a mass booking

reppy · 5th May 2009, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

I am not sure of the dates regarding Jazz launch

Jazz is on for June 10th as per Zigwheels

sathyaprakash · 5th May 2009, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by anachronix

Count me in too if you are planning a mass booking

ok so its four vechiles as of now clubbed together what is the discount we may be getting any idea who will bargain the best deal? i am very eager to know

what is choice of colour mine is black hope they have it

anachronix · 5th May 2009, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathyaprakash

ok so its four vechiles as of now clubbed together what is the discount we may be getting any idea who will bargain the best deal? i am very eager to know

what is choice of colour mine is black hope they have it

There are 2 more (non-bhpians) who are interested in the purchase.

I am looking at a white color!

CliffHanger · 5th May 2009, 12:25

@prabhuv,@sathyaprakash,@anachronix

Guys, I am not sure whether we would get any reasonable discounts if we book together, but I am sure the dealer will not try any of his antics..

Let's form a group with people who are interested in buying this car in chennai and once the launch date gets announced, let's visit the dealer together....My budget is strictly 6L(onroad) and won't mind going in for a base version diesel if the price is high and if the car is worth the price..

P.S: Assuming that i'm going to buy this car at any cost, i've already informed my friend,who is flying down to india this month end, to purchase the music system.. Hope Fiat doesn't delay the launch again, if it does, then i should say it's curtains for Fiat(atleast for me)..

sats · 5th May 2009, 12:56

Hope Fiat and Tata get their act together for the GP and not do what they did with the Palio.

Also hope they give a killer pricing for the GP and not look at how the Jazz gets priced, which would at a uber premium

sriramv.iyer · 5th May 2009, 16:00

I am in market for a car again, and I hope Fiat guys get Punto pricing right (someone says let them launch it first

)

Autocar says the 1.2L Petrol Jazz (base version) would be priced 6.5L ex-Showroom. This would make it approx 7.5- 8L OTR Bangalore. And, I dont know what would the price of the top end be - 9L OTR? Fabia now seems VFM considering that they sell diesels at this price point. (Their A$$ is another story, but I am only talking about pricing) - Looks like Honda might launch Jazz with their 1.5 iVTEC from Honda city few months down the line. And, we'll have a hatch selling at 10L OTR Bangalore

I hope Fiat doesn't take cues from Honda and price Punto reasonably well. (I'd love a shock pricing, but I don't count on it though!)

I have seen Punto in Singapore and it was pretty big! Would love to see the 1.3L MJD with the VGT atleast in the top end. 7.5L OTR for the top end is the worst case scenario I have planned for.

May 12th seems close.. yet so far!

amit · 5th May 2009, 16:11

So there are 6 confirmed buyers of the GP even before the launch date is known!

Be careful guys. The dealer may faint if he sees 6 confirmed buyers of the GP on the day of launch! Better call the dealer and ask him if he has insurance before going.

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CliffHanger BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 756 Thanked: 1,597 Times	@prabhuv.. checked it at Tafe Reach,Mount Road.. I think when the car arrives and if the car is VFM, we both can book the car for better discounts... I am just waiting for the pricing to be anounced,if the top end diesel variant is going to be 6L(onroad) upwards, then i don't think i would be able to have this baby.. P.S:Anyone from chennai who is having a thought for this car, can join us..
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theEnd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 534 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	So are any of the expected Punto variants going to be more powerful than the outgoing Palio 1.6?
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ac 427 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,393 Thanked: 244 Times View My Garage	Hey guys what are the Puntos specs and feature lists ? ac
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5th May 2009, 11:00	#502
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	I am not sure of the dates regarding Jazz launch,First quarter is going to be a rocking one for sure.Sales started to show improvements and all manufacturers are eyeing on the comming months to capture all what they can.Fiat in india has started to make sense now and i hope it continues.Every one blamed them on the pricey 500,They brought the ferraris,they launched the pretty linea,now they have a fat boy punto to be just in the family in a month.So family is complete now,but they may expect another baby in a year lolz.Will come up with whats in store for india on may 15th guys. ram
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CliffHanger BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 756 Thanked: 1,597 Times	@prabhuv,@sathyaprakash,@anachronix Guys, I am not sure whether we would get any reasonable discounts if we book together, but I am sure the dealer will not try any of his antics.. Let's form a group with people who are interested in buying this car in chennai and once the launch date gets announced, let's visit the dealer together....My budget is strictly 6L(onroad) and won't mind going in for a base version diesel if the price is high and if the car is worth the price.. P.S: Assuming that i'm going to buy this car at any cost, i've already informed my friend,who is flying down to india this month end, to purchase the music system.. Hope Fiat doesn't delay the launch again, if it does, then i should say it's curtains for Fiat(atleast for me)..
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5th May 2009, 12:56	#508
sats BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 112 Thanked: 36 Times	Hope Fiat and Tata get their act together for the GP and not do what they did with the Palio. Also hope they give a killer pricing for the GP and not look at how the Jazz gets priced, which would at a uber premium
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5th May 2009, 16:00	#509
sriramv.iyer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 845 Thanked: 739 Times	I am in market for a car again, and I hope Fiat guys get Punto pricing right (someone says let them launch it first ) Autocar says the 1.2L Petrol Jazz (base version) would be priced 6.5L ex-Showroom. This would make it approx 7.5- 8L OTR Bangalore. And, I dont know what would the price of the top end be - 9L OTR? Fabia now seems VFM considering that they sell diesels at this price point. (Their A$$ is another story, but I am only talking about pricing) - Looks like Honda might launch Jazz with their 1.5 iVTEC from Honda city few months down the line. And, we'll have a hatch selling at 10L OTR Bangalore I hope Fiat doesn't take cues from Honda and price Punto reasonably well. (I'd love a shock pricing, but I don't count on it though!) I have seen Punto in Singapore and it was pretty big! Would love to see the 1.3L MJD with the VGT atleast in the top end. 7.5L OTR for the top end is the worst case scenario I have planned for. May 12th seems close.. yet so far!
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5th May 2009, 16:11	#510
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	So there are 6 confirmed buyers of the GP even before the launch date is known! Be careful guys. The dealer may faint if he sees 6 confirmed buyers of the GP on the day of launch! Better call the dealer and ask him if he has insurance before going.
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