Fiat at the Auto Expo 2010

ms001 · 7th January 2010, 11:59

the alloys on punto sport look 16 inch.
Any comments GTO?

MuraliR · 7th January 2010, 12:01

Is there any change in the manner in which the pedals are placed in the Punto?
Or is it because of the pics that the footwell does NOT look cramped?

surd_biker · 7th January 2010, 12:03

Fantastic pics GTO. Was waiting for the FIAT thread. The Linea T-Jet is surely going to rock if they price it right. With the 200nm torque and 108 horses, this is one car I would simply love to drive. Any news on pricing? I read somewhere it is 9.4 OTR. Is it ex Delhi? And do we also get Dualogic AT with T-Jet?

The alloys on the Punto sport look super. Somehow I dont like the red stitching on the leather. Doesn't go well with it.

What is that box like thing in the puncture repair kit in Punto CNG?

arnabchak · 7th January 2010, 12:04

Big Thanx to GTO...

The much awaited Fiat Details.
Any new cars from the stable announced?

What about the revamped Palio? Is it on the horizon??

gomzi · 7th January 2010, 12:05

GTO & Rehaan, Thanks for the per manufacturer coverage.

Even I wonder why they call the Punto as Sport, its only 85 bhp (thought it was 90). Does this mean that they will not fork the 1.6 MJD or TJet into the Punto?

The sunroof looks snazzy however the alloy design doesn't work for me.

I guess Fiat will be positioning this against the i20 Asta (O) version.

sharma_sanjeevi · 7th January 2010, 12:09

@GTO, is there a difference in the General Fit & Finish of the interiors of the Linea & Punto ?

Have they improved the quality of the plastics to justify the recent hike in the prices ?

madhukar_n · 7th January 2010, 12:12

any idea when is the Linea automatic launch dates ??

jkdas · 7th January 2010, 12:21

The CNG Punto's space saving concept is good.

A touch of red in the interior and alloys of the Punto Sport looks good. Hope they give us the alloys too. Any idea if the issue with gearing was solved? ( in-gear acceleration).

Also, is there a change in leather for Linea? The one pictured looks plusher than what I have seen.

ACM · 7th January 2010, 12:32

Good Idea to get the Punto sport, can't figure out just why the punto's are not flying off the shelf, I guess though a good vehicle in the segment it operates in pricing is key, maybe then can take a leaf from chevrolet, on the beat and spark, and go aggro at it's end.

MihirC · 7th January 2010, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by ACM

Good Idea to get the Punto sport, can't figure out just why the punto's are not flying off the shelf, I guess though a good vehicle in the segment it operates in pricing is key, maybe then can take a leaf from chevrolet, on the beat and spark, and go aggro at it's end.

I think the strategy by FIAT should be succesful. Punto with more power , alloys will increase the numbers. Additional numbers of even 300-400 should be fine after the products settle in.

Linea T Jet is whoop everyones tushi man. agreed its just 110PS but with more pulling power than ANHC its gonna be a good competition. Lets see how it fares now. FIATS giving the japs and koreans something to think about, just like TATA. Kudos to both.

Caramelo · 7th January 2010, 12:41

holly crap, those alloys on the punto sport are the alloys from the fiat punto ESSE ESSE verison!! OMG

!

combined with a more powerful diesel engine.(VGT). this is gonna be one hot hatch

srikanths1 · 7th January 2010, 12:41

@1.5L premium, the linea will enter the H.City's top segment - i worry for the fiat. With its current (relatively abysmal) support level can they sustain the competition. I wish they do, linea is a good car. Also the rated power is 108BHP against the earlier claimed 120BHP

nkrishnap · 7th January 2010, 12:47

Good pics there GTO:

The Linea T-jet is sporting 205/55 R16 Goodyear Eagle NCTs so finally the 16" inchers finally made it to linea.

Punto Sport is sporting a 205/50 R17 Pirellis. Thats a bit

MihirC · 7th January 2010, 12:48

Hey GTO, is there any update on the facelifted palio. I had heard it was getting launched in the expo??

Caramelo · 7th January 2010, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by srikanths1

@1.5L premium, the linea will enter the H.City's top segment - i worry for the fiat. With its current (relatively abysmal) support level can they sustain the competition. I wish they do, linea is a good car. Also the rated power is 108BHP against the earlier claimed 120BHP

the torque figure is high for the T-jet. its 200Nm. and for ANHC is just 148Nm. (guys correct me if i am wrong). with the turbo in place driving will be more fun and so will be the accelaration

7th January 2010, 11:59	#16
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	the alloys on punto sport look 16 inch. Any comments GTO?
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7th January 2010, 12:01	#17
MuraliR BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 361 Thanked: 35 Times	Is there any change in the manner in which the pedals are placed in the Punto? Or is it because of the pics that the footwell does NOT look cramped?
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7th January 2010, 12:03	#18
surd_biker BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117 Thanked: 31 Times	Fantastic pics GTO. Was waiting for the FIAT thread. The Linea T-Jet is surely going to rock if they price it right. With the 200nm torque and 108 horses, this is one car I would simply love to drive. Any news on pricing? I read somewhere it is 9.4 OTR. Is it ex Delhi? And do we also get Dualogic AT with T-Jet? The alloys on the Punto sport look super. Somehow I dont like the red stitching on the leather. Doesn't go well with it. What is that box like thing in the puncture repair kit in Punto CNG?
	() Thanks

7th January 2010, 12:04	#19
arnabchak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MH-04 Posts: 1,346 Thanked: 1,162 Times	Big Thanx to GTO... The much awaited Fiat Details. Any new cars from the stable announced? What about the revamped Palio? Is it on the horizon??
	() Thanks

7th January 2010, 12:05	#20
gomzi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 798 Thanked: 236 Times	GTO & Rehaan, Thanks for the per manufacturer coverage. Even I wonder why they call the Punto as Sport, its only 85 bhp (thought it was 90). Does this mean that they will not fork the 1.6 MJD or TJet into the Punto? The sunroof looks snazzy however the alloy design doesn't work for me. I guess Fiat will be positioning this against the i20 Asta (O) version.
	() Thanks

7th January 2010, 12:09	#21
sharma_sanjeevi BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 598 Thanked: 113 Times	@GTO, is there a difference in the General Fit & Finish of the interiors of the Linea & Punto ? Have they improved the quality of the plastics to justify the recent hike in the prices ?
	() Thanks

7th January 2010, 12:12	#22
madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 179 Times	any idea when is the Linea automatic launch dates ??
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7th January 2010, 12:21	#23
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	The CNG Punto's space saving concept is good. A touch of red in the interior and alloys of the Punto Sport looks good. Hope they give us the alloys too. Any idea if the issue with gearing was solved? ( in-gear acceleration). Also, is there a change in leather for Linea? The one pictured looks plusher than what I have seen.
	() Thanks

7th January 2010, 12:32	#24
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	Good Idea to get the Punto sport, can't figure out just why the punto's are not flying off the shelf, I guess though a good vehicle in the segment it operates in pricing is key, maybe then can take a leaf from chevrolet, on the beat and spark, and go aggro at it's end.
	() Thanks

7th January 2010, 12:41	#26
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 16 Times	holly crap, those alloys on the punto sport are the alloys from the fiat punto ESSE ESSE verison!! OMG ! combined with a more powerful diesel engine.(VGT). this is gonna be one hot hatch
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7th January 2010, 12:41	#27
srikanths1 BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 142 Thanked: 3 Times	@1.5L premium, the linea will enter the H.City's top segment - i worry for the fiat. With its current (relatively abysmal) support level can they sustain the competition. I wish they do, linea is a good car. Also the rated power is 108BHP against the earlier claimed 120BHP
	() Thanks

7th January 2010, 12:47	#28
nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,983 Thanked: 7,407 Times View My Garage	Good pics there GTO: The Linea T-jet is sporting 205/55 R16 Goodyear Eagle NCTs so finally the 16" inchers finally made it to linea. Punto Sport is sporting a 205/50 R17 Pirellis. Thats a bit
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7th January 2010, 12:48	#29
MihirC BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 534 Thanked: 71 Times	Punto launch Hey GTO, is there any update on the facelifted palio. I had heard it was getting launched in the expo??
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