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

xPK · 25th May 2009, 10:38

It has been talked many times that GP will come with FGT and not VGT. If I'm not wrong Rajeev Kapoor has also mentioned that in his mail to one of BHPians. So is it like FIAT is building the suspence and will surprise everybody with VGT? (My mind says no, but heart says yes)

amit · 25th May 2009, 10:47

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Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

Ok guys some more details are out. The diesel unit is the same as linea diesel.

When you say same as Linea diesel, does it mean same as in 1.3L same or 1.3L VGT same?

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One surprising thing is that the oil change is scheduled for 12 mnths or 30k kms.

Isn't Linea oil change scheduled at 15K kms? How will Fiat explain the huge difference between 2 cars powered by the same engines? Besides, I hope they know what they are doing. 30K oil change interval in Indian conditions is stretching things too far.

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Looks wise i20 is apreciated more than the GP by most of the lookers.

Wheelocity was doing a comparo between i20 and Fabia yesterday and the i20 in white looked smashing! How I wish it came with a nice diesel engine at sane prices. The GP isn't out yet but right now I also feel that the i20 looks better then the Punto.

sriramv.iyer · 25th May 2009, 10:48

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Originally Posted by xPK

It has been talked many times that GP will come with FGT and not VGT. If I'm not wrong Rajeev Kapoor has also mentioned that in his mail to one of BHPians. So is it like FIAT is building the suspence and will surprise everybody with VGT? (My mind says no, but heart says yes)

That's a good point xPK! I think we shouldn't have high hopes on VGT esp after Rajeev's mail.

I am not sure if Rajeev is a fan of "Art of War" though

teknophobia · 25th May 2009, 11:02

In case of most of us here in TBHP? Every single pony that can be squeezed out. Highways+powerful diesels = fun and I have done upwards of 80 kms at full throttle on my baby.

hillram · 25th May 2009, 11:04

Im desparately waiting for GP launch.Cant wait any longer.
June 3rd seems close enough to wet the appetite.

schitre05 · 25th May 2009, 11:05

The pricing would depend a lot on whether Fiat plans to continue with the Palio or not. The SDX MJD OTR Mumbai is around 5.45L. If Palio and Punto were to be sold side by side, the active (MJD) version would have to start where the SDX MJD is now so IMO Punto Dynamic (MJD) should be priced comfortably on par with Swift VDI (ABS)!

ms001 · 25th May 2009, 11:07

I see so many FIATS for sale in classifieds sections , Punto effect? or mere coincidence?

amitcd · 25th May 2009, 11:23

If 3rd June is the launch date, its hardly a week left.
But I don't see any teasers or any mention of punto anywhere on the Fiat India's website. On the contrary, the jazz which is speculated to be launched on 10th already has a teaser website. Quite surprising.

mahadev_kc · 25th May 2009, 12:12

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Originally Posted by amitcd

If 3rd June is the launch date, its hardly a week left.
But I don't see any teasers or any mention of punto anywhere on the Fiat India's website. On the contrary, the jazz which is speculated to be launched on 10th already has a teaser website. Quite surprising.

That is Way-Of-Working for FIAT. They will give a big-one page advertisement next day the car released

amitcd · 25th May 2009, 12:23

But I do remember Linea on Fiat's website before it was launched!!

JVH · 25th May 2009, 13:39

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Originally Posted by ms001

I see so many FIATS for sale in classifieds sections , Punto effect? or mere coincidence?

Yes. If you see the Reason for Sale row, it is either upgrade or waiting for Grande Punto

I know atleast 3 of my friends who are waiting for the upgrade and dreaming of discounts

Gilead · 25th May 2009, 14:01

Fiat should have started a preview ad campaign for the GP if the launch is indeed in the first half of June. A preview website should have been up and running at least if they can't afford a TV campaign.

ajnagpur · 25th May 2009, 15:25

Did any one noticed that FIAT has played smart here by putting Linea’s dashboard in Indian punto.

I like punto’s original dash.

I am happy with the features though

JVH · 25th May 2009, 15:35

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Originally Posted by ajnagpur

Did any one noticed that FIAT has played smart here by putting Linea’s dashboard in Indian punto.

I like punto’s original dash.

I am happy with the features though

including the beige colour?

A month ago when I was traveling to Pune, I overtook a Punto which had black/greyish coloured outlay.

Could be variants?

ajnagpur · 25th May 2009, 15:39

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Originally Posted by JVH

including the beige colour?

A month ago when I was traveling to Pune, I overtook a Punto which had black/greyish coloured outlay.

Could be variants?

No. not beige color but the complete dashboard is the same as Linea with black/grey combo.

25th May 2009, 10:38	#901
xPK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 266 Thanked: 16 Times	It has been talked many times that GP will come with FGT and not VGT. If I'm not wrong Rajeev Kapoor has also mentioned that in his mail to one of BHPians. So is it like FIAT is building the suspence and will surprise everybody with VGT? (My mind says no, but heart says yes)
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25th May 2009, 11:02	#904
teknophobia BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WB/MH Posts: 385 Thanked: 121 Times	In case of most of us here in TBHP? Every single pony that can be squeezed out. Highways+powerful diesels = fun and I have done upwards of 80 kms at full throttle on my baby.
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Im desparately waiting for GP launch.Cant wait any longer. June 3rd seems close enough to wet the appetite.
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25th May 2009, 11:05	#906
schitre05 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 457 Thanked: 176 Times View My Garage	The pricing would depend a lot on whether Fiat plans to continue with the Palio or not. The SDX MJD OTR Mumbai is around 5.45L. If Palio and Punto were to be sold side by side, the active (MJD) version would have to start where the SDX MJD is now so IMO Punto Dynamic (MJD) should be priced comfortably on par with Swift VDI (ABS)!
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ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	I see so many FIATS for sale in classifieds sections , Punto effect? or mere coincidence?
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25th May 2009, 11:23	#908
amitcd Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	If 3rd June is the launch date, its hardly a week left. But I don't see any teasers or any mention of punto anywhere on the Fiat India's website. On the contrary, the jazz which is speculated to be launched on 10th already has a teaser website. Quite surprising.
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25th May 2009, 12:23	#910
amitcd Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	But I do remember Linea on Fiat's website before it was launched!!
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25th May 2009, 14:01	#912
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	Fiat should have started a preview ad campaign for the GP if the launch is indeed in the first half of June. A preview website should have been up and running at least if they can't afford a TV campaign.
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25th May 2009, 15:25	#913
ajnagpur BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nagpur, Pune, Washington DC Posts: 253 Thanked: 145 Times	VGT please Did any one noticed that FIAT has played smart here by putting Linea’s dashboard in Indian punto. I like punto’s original dash. I am happy with the features though
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