FIAT Grande Punto Specs: Punt(o)ing around town

highsteem · 17th June 2009, 23:14

Guys, pls ... pls cool down!! I am not able to read through all the messages

I did not know that I am such a slow reader!! Even before I could finish a page, another page is poping up!! What's happening? Let atleast somebody test the car know? But to be frank I am not able to work today at all

Really I am swept away by the excitement created in this forum! Thanks Fiat and Tata.

drpullockaran · 17th June 2009, 23:16

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Originally Posted by absynthguzzler

Well , True if your talking about Petrol Hatches. Else, one has the Getz Crdi( 110Bhp) to consider as most powerful hatchback in India. With a pete's and filter upgrade , I'm guessing the Crdi mill tops out at approx 130 Bhp!

The fastest hatchback sold in India is the Skoda Superb Hatchback with the V6 petrol engine. Period. The V6 petrol engine outputs 260bhp and 350nm of torque to all its 4 wheels.
Please note that Skoda only manufactures Hatchbacks in India and a made to order Estate version. They do not manufacture Sedans.
Skoda Superb

If you want a cheaper hatchback there is the Skoda Laura
Skoda Laura
Skoda Laura :: Technical Specifications ::
If you want a real fast diesel hatchback then there is nothing to beat the Laura 2.0tdi PD with 140bhp and 320Nm.
The GM Cruze may be a faster diesel when its launched here but then thats not a hatchback.

bageherath · 17th June 2009, 23:19

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Originally Posted by JayD

I could not make head or tail from your post. It needs waay too much effort to decipher. But i can tell you one thing, the prices for the swift are totally wrong. Not sure about the petrol, but the VDi retails for around 5.17 Ex showroom whereas the VDi+ABS is around 5.42.

I got this prices I got are for Hyderbad ex showroom..and they are correct

check http://www.marutiswift.com/pricepost.asp for other cities

Here is the presentation video for Punto......

YouTube - Fiat Grande Punto presentation and features

ada · 17th June 2009, 23:38

Dr bullockaran from ernakulam, when were skoda laura and skoda superb made as hatchbacks?

tarunmadhok · 17th June 2009, 23:41

I think there would be a discount/offer from Swift LDI/VDI soon and also a big discount on i10... THanks to Punto launch.

nishant kar · 17th June 2009, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by drpullockaran

The fastest hatchback sold in India is the Skoda Superb Hatchback with the V6 petrol engine. Period. The V6 petrol engine outputs 260bhp and 350nm of torque to all its 4 wheels.
Please note that Skoda only manufactures Hatchbacks in India and a made to order Estate version. They do not manufacture Sedans.
Skoda Superb

If you want a cheaper hatchback there is the Skoda Laura
Skoda Laura
Skoda Laura :: Technical Specifications ::
If you want a real fast diesel hatchback then there is nothing to beat the Laura 2.0tdi PD with 140bhp and 320Nm.
The GM Cruze may be a faster diesel when its launched here but then thats not a hatchback.

In my knowledge neither SKODA Superb nor Laura are hatchback they are sedans, even if we speak technically by design language its a NOTCHBACK and not a hatchback. The only hatchback Skoda India has is the Fabia.

Fellow BHPians please shed some light.

Dine · 18th June 2009, 00:03

FIAT can take out the Head Unit and speakers and reduce the Emotion tag by another 10-15K.
It would be good to have choices in Emotion - like Audio, Alloys, Steering controls and Blue&Me instead of one package E+ .

The blue color in India is a disgrace.Not the ones that are shown initially. Where's the New Orleans Blue or Rock & Roll Blue that shows on UK site ???

I had to choose from Red or Blue, it makes my choice easier now

my 2 cents

Gagan.js · 18th June 2009, 00:04

Yup, we only get the sedan version of superb and laura.

Looks promising, lets wait for TD.

ahuja365 · 18th June 2009, 00:07

Guys chill out now that the punto is launched i suddenly feel what next.The launch of this car and being a bhpian has given me a feeling of a family event.Thanks to everybody for the association.

drpullockaran · 18th June 2009, 00:47

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Originally Posted by Gagan.js

Yup, we only get the sedan version of superb and laura.

Looks promising, lets wait for TD.

Please click on convinience and storage on the SKoda website link and look at the black Superb car with the hatchback opened.
Skoda Superb

For Laura click the link below.
Skoda Octavia Hatchback - Summary - New Car Review - What Car?
IN the above link see the number of editions available the world over and all are hatchbacks.

Used Skoda Octavia Hatchback 5dr Cars

hbkamit · 18th June 2009, 00:48

donno if has been posted or not still posting it (all prices ex showroom delhi)

MOdel Swift Model Punto Model Hyundai i20

Lxi 3.99 Active (P) 3.99 Magna 4.80

Vxi 4.36 Dynamic(P) 4.66 ---------------

Vxi(abs) 4.55 Emotion (P) 5.06 Asta 5.60

ZXi 5.15 Emotion+ (P) 5.61 Asta(0) 5.82

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MOdel Swift Model Punto

Ldi 4.67 Active(D) 4.85

vdi 5.01 Dynamic(D) 5.16

vdi(abs) 5.19 Emotion (D) 5.56

Emotion+(D) 6.11

*All the prices are according to the prices given in their respective official site

Caramelo · 18th June 2009, 01:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishant kar

In my knowledge neither SKODA Superb nor Laura are hatchback they are sedans, even if we speak technically by design language its a NOTCHBACK and not a hatchback. The only hatchback Skoda India has is the Fabia.

Fellow BHPians please shed some light.

i agree with you . what that dude must be refering to is the estate versions of the skoda cars.

they are not hatchbacks. sorry for

reply.

nishant_kingpin · 18th June 2009, 06:13

This thread has gone beyond what I expected. Its grown more than three times in a matter of hours and I had to almost give up reading all posts.

Way to go Fiat, you guys have done the unthinkable. Now lets get the service backup house in proper shape and we will take you to the largest manufacturer's league

tortoiseNhare · 18th June 2009, 06:43

Forget the 0-100 timing figures of the GP. If the 0-40 timing of pages in this thread is any indication then Fiat is well and truly in for a grand revival in India. They have already pulled up an ace trick as far as pricing is concerned. My only grumble is the 5.4 mtr turning radius of the car.

Secondly, after preparing for almost 6 months, Fiat should have been able to launch the car on the same day all over India. The Fiat dealers in Guwahati still don't know much about the launch here. Two demo cars are supposedly in transit.

I'm afraid the first few customers will have long waiting periods. This may in turn adversely affect Fiat because the general customer might feel, "we are here to give Fiat a chance but they are acting pricey".

geeash · 18th June 2009, 06:52

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My only grumble is the 5.4 mtr turning radius of the car

Yes. Too big for a small car. It is 5.5m in linea. Thats a headache.

17th June 2009, 23:14	#646
highsteem BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 123 Thanked: 13 Times	Guys, pls ... pls cool down!! I am not able to read through all the messages I did not know that I am such a slow reader!! Even before I could finish a page, another page is poping up!! What's happening? Let atleast somebody test the car know? But to be frank I am not able to work today at all Really I am swept away by the excitement created in this forum! Thanks Fiat and Tata.
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17th June 2009, 23:38	#649
ada BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 184 Thanked: 50 Times	Dr bullockaran from ernakulam, when were skoda laura and skoda superb made as hatchbacks?
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17th June 2009, 23:41	#650
tarunmadhok BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 182 Thanked: 2 Times	I think there would be a discount/offer from Swift LDI/VDI soon and also a big discount on i10... THanks to Punto launch.
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18th June 2009, 00:03	#652
Dine BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 117 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	my 2 cents FIAT can take out the Head Unit and speakers and reduce the Emotion tag by another 10-15K. It would be good to have choices in Emotion - like Audio, Alloys, Steering controls and Blue&Me instead of one package E+ . The blue color in India is a disgrace.Not the ones that are shown initially. Where's the New Orleans Blue or Rock & Roll Blue that shows on UK site ??? I had to choose from Red or Blue, it makes my choice easier now my 2 cents Last edited by Dine : 18th June 2009 at 00:22. Reason: comments on blue color
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18th June 2009, 00:04	#653
Gagan.js BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 227 Thanked: Once	Yup, we only get the sedan version of superb and laura. Looks promising, lets wait for TD.
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18th June 2009, 00:07	#654
ahuja365 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jamshedpur Posts: 216 Thanked: 16 Times	Guys chill out now that the punto is launched i suddenly feel what next.The launch of this car and being a bhpian has given me a feeling of a family event.Thanks to everybody for the association.
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18th June 2009, 00:48	#656
hbkamit BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Dekhi Posts: 54 Thanked: 45 Times	price comparison donno if has been posted or not still posting it (all prices ex showroom delhi) MOdel Swift Model Punto Model Hyundai i20 Lxi 3.99 Active (P) 3.99 Magna 4.80 Vxi 4.36 Dynamic(P) 4.66 --------------- Vxi(abs) 4.55 Emotion (P) 5.06 Asta 5.60 ZXi 5.15 Emotion+ (P) 5.61 Asta(0) 5.82 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOdel Swift Model Punto Ldi 4.67 Active(D) 4.85 vdi 5.01 Dynamic(D) 5.16 vdi(abs) 5.19 Emotion (D) 5.56 Emotion+(D) 6.11 All the prices are according to the prices given in their respective official site Last edited by hbkamit : 18th June 2009 at 00:50.*
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18th June 2009, 06:13	#658
nishant_kingpin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 335 Thanked: 4 Times	This thread has gone beyond what I expected. Its grown more than three times in a matter of hours and I had to almost give up reading all posts. Way to go Fiat, you guys have done the unthinkable. Now lets get the service backup house in proper shape and we will take you to the largest manufacturer's league
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18th June 2009, 06:43	#659
tortoiseNhare BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Guwahati Posts: 536 Thanked: 90 Times	Forget the 0-100 timing figures of the GP. If the 0-40 timing of pages in this thread is any indication then Fiat is well and truly in for a grand revival in India. They have already pulled up an ace trick as far as pricing is concerned. My only grumble is the 5.4 mtr turning radius of the car. Secondly, after preparing for almost 6 months, Fiat should have been able to launch the car on the same day all over India. The Fiat dealers in Guwahati still don't know much about the launch here. Two demo cars are supposedly in transit. I'm afraid the first few customers will have long waiting periods. This may in turn adversely affect Fiat because the general customer might feel, "we are here to give Fiat a chance but they are acting pricey".
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