Fiat Linea and Punto to get improvements and upgrades

coldice4u · 6th January 2010, 02:12

This is SMASHING. Dying for a complete pic set. Notice Clear lens tail lamps. And the interiors looking good too. Trust the italians to set ur pulses racing.

ms001 · 6th January 2010, 09:50

Awesome anyone got more pictures/details?

clevermax · 6th January 2010, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by fz_rider

here are the pics. courtesy autocar forum

Wow wow wow!!!
Missed it

It will be a damn good looker with the clear lens tail lamps! Thank god retro fitting this will be easy as the shape has not changed.

nkrishnap · 6th January 2010, 10:18

The 90 bhp VGT engine was much needed for the Punto. They should work on the noise insulation and the Plastics.

Guess this has wider tyres as well, 16 inchers with 205 sections.

Trust_In_Thrust · 6th January 2010, 10:28

Although the 75 Bhp Punto was great but this version has made sure that Indian masses have no reason to complain about FIAT .
This is a great car .

speedKrazy · 6th January 2010, 10:37

Any more info on 90 Hp Punto??? somebody please share some more photos and more details on when its going to be available for us?

kphilip · 6th January 2010, 10:48

YUMMY!!! any idea about the price for this.

niv26 · 6th January 2010, 11:27

can you share sunroof pictures also. BTW, How safe is full sun roof.

worldcrawler · 6th January 2010, 11:28

Guys , any news on Fiats meet at 10:30 ? I am dying here to get some surprise.

clevermax · 6th January 2010, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkrishnap

They should work on the noise insulation and the Plastics.

We see many people complaining about plastics quality in Punto & Linea.

Is it really the plastics quality? IMHO, It is the fitting quality of plastic parts that has a problem.

The plastics used in Punto are tough, pitch black and it is not flimsy at all. But I have seen parts falling apart, like the bonnet open lever in my case. Personally, I like a black dashboard than a beige one.

Adding onto this, there are absolutely no rattles in my Punto, and I guess this is the case with every Punto.

What say folks?

SkyWalker · 6th January 2010, 11:45

the VGT is good, but real hot hatch would be the Turbojet. Hope they bring the GP Turbojet soon!

privin · 6th January 2010, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

Is it really the plastics quality? IMHO, It is the fitting quality of plastic parts that has a problem.

The plastics used in Punto are tough, pitch black and it is not flimsy at all. But I have seen parts falling apart, like the bonnet open lever in my case. Personally, I like a black dashboard than a beige one.

Adding onto this, there are absolutely no rattles in my Punto, and I guess this is the case with every Punto.
What say folks?

I agree. Plastic's quality is quite tough. However, I don't like the surface feel of the plastic.

And absolutely no rattles. I am quite happy about this aspect.

-Vinod

nkrishnap · 6th January 2010, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

We see many people complaining about plastics quality in Punto & Linea.

Is it really the plastics quality? IMHO, It is the fitting quality of plastic parts that has a problem.

The plastics used in Punto are tough, pitch black and it is not flimsy at all. But I have seen parts falling apart, like the bonnet open lever in my case. Personally, I like a black dashboard than a beige one.

Adding onto this, there are absolutely no rattles in my Punto, and I guess this is the case with every Punto.

What say folks?

Quote:

Originally Posted by privin

I agree. Plastic's quality is quite tough. However, I don't like the surface feel of the plastic.

And absolutely no rattles. I am quite happy about this aspect.

-Vinod

Oops what I meant was putting them together rather than the quality in itself.

SilentEngine · 6th January 2010, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

We see many people complaining about plastics quality in Punto & Linea.

Is it really the plastics quality? IMHO, It is the fitting quality of plastic parts that has a problem.

The plastics used in Punto are tough, pitch black and it is not flimsy at all. But I have seen parts falling apart, like the bonnet open lever in my case. Personally, I like a black dashboard than a beige one.

Adding onto this, there are absolutely no rattles in my Punto, and I guess this is the case with every Punto.

What say folks?

In my Punto, the support for the parcel tray has broken. This has definitely got something do with the quality.
Edit: the part i am referring to is the one marked in the pic (pic from GTO's review thread).

SPARKled · 6th January 2010, 15:03

All this talk has me wondering if the T-jet Punto be better than the TSI Polo when ever it arrives?

6th January 2010, 02:12	#136
coldice4u BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 372 Thanked: 724 Times	This is SMASHING. Dying for a complete pic set. Notice Clear lens tail lamps. And the interiors looking good too. Trust the italians to set ur pulses racing.
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6th January 2010, 09:50	#137
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	Awesome anyone got more pictures/details?
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6th January 2010, 10:18	#139
nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,983 Thanked: 7,407 Times View My Garage	The 90 bhp VGT engine was much needed for the Punto. They should work on the noise insulation and the Plastics. Guess this has wider tyres as well, 16 inchers with 205 sections.
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Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	Although the 75 Bhp Punto was great but this version has made sure that Indian masses have no reason to complain about FIAT . This is a great car .
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6th January 2010, 10:37	#141
speedKrazy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 69 Thanked: 2 Times	Any more info on 90 Hp Punto??? somebody please share some more photos and more details on when its going to be available for us?
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kphilip BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cochin Posts: 333 Thanked: 6 Times	YUMMY!!! any idea about the price for this.
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niv26 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 336 Thanked: 77 Times	can you share sunroof pictures also. BTW, How safe is full sun roof.
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6th January 2010, 11:28	#144
worldcrawler BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 812 Times View My Garage	Guys , any news on Fiats meet at 10:30 ? I am dying here to get some surprise.
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6th January 2010, 11:45	#146
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	the VGT is good, but real hot hatch would be the Turbojet. Hope they bring the GP Turbojet soon!
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6th January 2010, 15:03	#150
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 656 Times	All this talk has me wondering if the T-jet Punto be better than the TSI Polo when ever it arrives?
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