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

grvanand · 8th June 2009, 21:34

The interiors look exactly same as Linea at a lot lesser price. So, effectively its same as Linea except boot. I don't like the shade of Grey though, all black looks even better. However, the dashboard is different from the international models, wonder whether it won't eat into Linea market share.

Silver Knight · 8th June 2009, 21:46

The rear looks ordinary and confused. But head on the car is simply mind blowing. Interiors ( Dashboard) is a big letdown :(. Pricing will be the key. Price it near the Swift and the let the Game begin.

illuminatus · 8th June 2009, 21:47

Thanks JayD!! I wasn't sure of the June 17th launch as i knew the history of FIAT with frequent change of plans.But now that the cars are with the distributors,i have started to believe that the launch will be soon.

Only the pricing lies between me and The Punto.

kiren · 8th June 2009, 22:00

What's the price? & back to the same question FGT or VGT? 75HP or 90 HP? SIDGO7
,sidindica where are you guys?

Has any one seen the vehicle in Mumbai?

tushky · 8th June 2009, 22:01

why not these interiors?

amitcd · 8th June 2009, 22:15

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Originally Posted by tushky

why not these interiors?

because this is India...just kidding

sohail99 · 8th June 2009, 22:28

Wow!!!

Interiors look awesome in the pics, but I guess the first picture must be of the 3-door version as it has a bit of carbon fiber(sporty) touch to it.

If there's enough space for a 7" touchscreen on the dash for my future carputer, then this is the top contender among the list of cars I'd have to decide from!

Thanks for the pics tushky.

AyAn! · 8th June 2009, 22:54

Brilliant car..In Europe the interiors come in different color options,ranging from pleasing to ghastly! Hope Fiat offers some color options here as well,a bit of color is certain to perk up those interiors.And look all modern

geeash · 8th June 2009, 23:08

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75HP or 90 HP

Same as linea. 90 HP for fire engine and 86 for the diesel. Was told specifically by the sales executive yesterday to me

JayD · 8th June 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by geeash

Same as linea. 90 HP for fire engine and 86 for the diesel. Was told specifically by the sales executive yesterday to me

90 is for the 1.4 petrol? And are you sure the diesel is the VGT variant, coz what i heard from a guy here is that it was an FGT. That would be 75 odd bhp right??

geeash · 8th June 2009, 23:17

oops sorry i think you are right. It is 75 only . He said the features are same as linea . I got this confused with that.

kanwal · 8th June 2009, 23:28

not sure if I can conclude this from this error - but if this is the official site, it looks ready for release

anandkumargb · 8th June 2009, 23:47

Front looks remind me of Porche Cayenne. Amazing looking car, great interiors (I luv it black). Interiors is just same as Linea, no change.
If Diesel Emotion + is priced around 6.25 On road, it will be a runaway hit.

Regret buying Indica Vista Quadrjet (Its a VFM car, love it, except the looks), wish Punto released much earlier.

SilentEngine · 8th June 2009, 23:48

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Originally Posted by kanwal

not sure if I can conclude this from this error - but if this is the official site, it looks ready for release

of course it is THE official site!

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Created On:08-Jan-2009 11:48:36 UTC
Last Updated On:09-Mar-2009 19:20:07 UTC
Expiration Date:08-Jan-2010 11:48:36 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:India Links Web Hosting Pvt Ltd (R51-AFIN)
Registrant Name:Mr **********
Registrant Organization:Fiat India
Registrant Street1:**********
Registrant Street2:**********
Registrant Street3:
Registrant City:Mumbai
Registrant State/Province:
Registrant Postal Code:400102
Registrant Country:IN
Registrant **************@id8labs.com

Gilead · 8th June 2009, 23:50

The interiors look solid and well put together. They do lack the classy look of the i20 though. I, for one, am very happy that beige is not available. Any idea if the E Packs will come with subtle bits of chrome in the dash? That would enhance the looks quite a bit.

8th June 2009, 21:34	#1156
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	The interiors look exactly same as Linea at a lot lesser price. So, effectively its same as Linea except boot. I don't like the shade of Grey though, all black looks even better. However, the dashboard is different from the international models, wonder whether it won't eat into Linea market share.
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8th June 2009, 21:46	#1157
Silver Knight BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trichur Posts: 220 Thanked: 467 Times	The rear looks ordinary and confused. But head on the car is simply mind blowing. Interiors ( Dashboard) is a big letdown :(. Pricing will be the key. Price it near the Swift and the let the Game begin. Last edited by Silver Knight : 8th June 2009 at 21:49.
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8th June 2009, 21:47	#1158
illuminatus Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks JayD!! I wasn't sure of the June 17th launch as i knew the history of FIAT with frequent change of plans.But now that the cars are with the distributors,i have started to believe that the launch will be soon. Only the pricing lies between me and The Punto.
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8th June 2009, 22:00	#1159
kiren BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 454 Thanked: 33 Times	What's the price? & back to the same question FGT or VGT? 75HP or 90 HP? SIDGO7 ,sidindica where are you guys? Has any one seen the vehicle in Mumbai?
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8th June 2009, 22:01	#1160
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,232 Thanked: 2,701 Times View My Garage	why not these interiors? Attached Thumbnails
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8th June 2009, 22:28	#1162
sohail99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,271 Thanked: 229 Times	Wow!!! Interiors look awesome in the pics, but I guess the first picture must be of the 3-door version as it has a bit of carbon fiber(sporty) touch to it. If there's enough space for a 7" touchscreen on the dash for my future carputer, then this is the top contender among the list of cars I'd have to decide from! Thanks for the pics tushky.
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8th June 2009, 22:54	#1163
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	Brilliant car..In Europe the interiors come in different color options,ranging from pleasing to ghastly! Hope Fiat offers some color options here as well,a bit of color is certain to perk up those interiors.And look all modern
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8th June 2009, 23:17	#1166
geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 146 Times	oops sorry i think you are right. It is 75 only . He said the features are same as linea . I got this confused with that.
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8th June 2009, 23:28	#1167
kanwal BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 149 Thanked: 15 Times	Will this be the official website for fiat punto in india? not sure if I can conclude this from this error - but if this is the official site, it looks ready for release Attached Thumbnails
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8th June 2009, 23:47	#1168
anandkumargb BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 207 Thanked: 180 Times View My Garage	Front looks remind me of Porche Cayenne. Amazing looking car, great interiors (I luv it black). Interiors is just same as Linea, no change. If Diesel Emotion + is priced around 6.25 On road, it will be a runaway hit. Regret buying Indica Vista Quadrjet (Its a VFM car, love it, except the looks), wish Punto released much earlier.
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8th June 2009, 23:50	#1170
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	The interiors look solid and well put together. They do lack the classy look of the i20 though. I, for one, am very happy that beige is not available. Any idea if the E Packs will come with subtle bits of chrome in the dash? That would enhance the looks quite a bit.
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