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

sidgo7 · 18th May 2009, 13:55

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Originally Posted by amit

you mean oil changes will be every 30,000kms? What will they do at the 15,000kms service then?

No beige? Not even in Emotion trim? That's sounds GOOD!

You said the blue metallic is the best colour. Is it like the New Orleans blue?

the colour is called electric blue metallic and looked quite different from the new orleans blue!probably closer to the azure shade!

i will update regarding the service schedules and after sales strategy as soon as the training gets over so we can have pure clarity!

sriramv.iyer · 18th May 2009, 15:09

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Originally Posted by sidgo7

the colour is called electric blue metallic and looked quite different from the new orleans blue!probably closer to the azure shade!

i will update regarding the service schedules and after sales strategy as soon as the training gets over so we can have pure clarity!

Sid:
Can you please update us on:
1. Is the car getting launched on June 3? (only a couple of weeks away) - Or is it June 17th

2. Are a wide range of colors available? (or, are the ones available same as linea?)
3. Are the tires same as Linea? (is the 17'' upgrade available

)

God bless you for the information :-)

sridak · 18th May 2009, 15:44

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Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

I am not sure about the Fiat, but the Indica used to come with Subros or Behr. I have a Behr unit in my Marina and it is good.

In Indica Vista, it is Behr, and it is not upto the mark. its not adequate. I was told that the capacities are different from Indica and Indigo.

sridak · 18th May 2009, 15:45

What about Indica Vista in terms of Oil change, as both will have the same engine.

trrk · 18th May 2009, 18:54

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by sridak

In Indica Vista, it is Behr, and it is not upto the mark. its not adequate. I was told that the capacities are different from Indica and Indigo.

This was what I found regarding AC compressor for Indicas and Indigos:

Yahoo! Groups

of course, this was way before the Vista's time!

This is going OT here.

Sorry.

wildon · 19th May 2009, 07:53

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aqualeo2040 · 19th May 2009, 14:48

I guess we all here are waiting for the 2 major answers!!

1.When is the launch?? is it on 4th of June or is it 17th????

2.What is the estimated price??

Sid, time for another coup!

cruiser_1982 · 19th May 2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by aqualeo2040

I guess we all here are waiting for the 2 major answers!!

1.When is the launch?? is it on 4th of June or is it 17th????

2.What is the estimated price??

Sid, time for another coup!

Sid has already confirmed the launch date as June 17th. You should be able to find it in this thread a few pages before.

aqualeo2040 · 19th May 2009, 17:08

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Originally Posted by cruiser_1982

Sid has already confirmed the launch date as June 17th. You should be able to find it in this thread a few pages before.

Yup!
I have seen that

.But I guess i was put off-track by the mail from the CEO who himself mentioned something about 3 weeks!!

Personally, I would love to see the car on 4th of June(specially since I have got my finances arranged

).

amit · 19th May 2009, 18:12

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Originally Posted by aqualeo2040

I guess i was put off-track by the mail from the CEO who himself mentioned something about 3 weeks!!

The same CEO mentioned that the GP would be launched in Q3 of this year a few weeks back. I think GP launch has been brought forward because Linea sales seem to be tapering off and Fiat is probably getting a bit desparate. I say this because off late Linea print and TV advts seem to be all over the place.

rudrah · 19th May 2009, 18:26

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Originally Posted by amit

The same CEO mentioned that the GP would be launched in Q3 of this year a few weeks back. I think GP launch has been brought forward because Linea sales seem to be tapering off and Fiat is probably getting a bit desparate. I say this because off late Linea print and TV advts seem to be all over the place.

But in a way I'm still disappointed not to see a teaser of GP Ad on TV or Print media!

Atleast let the millions of people know we are getting a new FIAT on the roads!

harry10 · 19th May 2009, 18:48

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Originally Posted by rudrah

But in a way I'm still disappointed not to see a teaser of GP Ad on TV or Print media!

Atleast let the millions of people know we are getting a new FIAT on the roads!

Althought i don't see much of a tv but still i have not seen any Ritz Ad yet? Is any aired at all?
I agree, if launch is in a month atleast make a website or some teaser etc.

ram_hyundai · 19th May 2009, 19:03

The launch date for GP is JUNE 2nd at bangalore.Training for sales started already at bangalore.Service training is almost over and this is confirmed news.One news is that oil change is 14 mnths or 30k kms,
ram

deepakhon · 19th May 2009, 19:10

Choosing Bangalore for the launch seems interesting.

30k km for oil change, that too in Indian conditions? What kind of filter does GP have? Is it any different from the combo of Swift/Vista/Palio?

gods-envy · 19th May 2009, 19:23

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

The launch date for GP is JUNE 2nd at bangalore.ram

And when would the bookings start, Ram?
same day or June 17th?

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aqualeo2040 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Back 2 Bangy Posts: 458 Thanked: 465 Times View My Garage	I guess we all here are waiting for the 2 major answers!! 1.When is the launch?? is it on 4th of June or is it 17th???? 2.What is the estimated price?? Sid, time for another coup!
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ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	The launch date for GP is JUNE 2nd at bangalore.Training for sales started already at bangalore.Service training is almost over and this is confirmed news.One news is that oil change is 14 mnths or 30k kms, ram Last edited by ram_hyundai : 19th May 2009 at 19:04.
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deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	Choosing Bangalore for the launch seems interesting. 30k km for oil change, that too in Indian conditions? What kind of filter does GP have? Is it any different from the combo of Swift/Vista/Palio?
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