New Fiat Grande Punto

amit · 29th July 2005, 02:29

Fiat is all set to show it's much awaited new Punto at the Frankfurt Auto show.
Check out the pics guys. The new Punto looks awesome! Looks like Fiat's glory days are coming back again. Check out the pics

Fiat Grande Punto

ajmat · 29th July 2005, 08:59

Looks good, end of the day, you need to make good cars that are desirable at first sight

Look and Renault and Peugeot - they are not exactly 100% reliable but their cars are selling!!!

Fiat were in the same situ in the early 80's and it was the Uno that saved them but they never learnt their lesson

Also remember, an ex Audi man is running things in Fiat

cream · 29th July 2005, 14:09

there was never any problem with fiat engineering - and to top it all, all fiat cars now have the italian lineage as far as looks are concerned...so they look gorgeous as well (most of them).

but if they have to concentrate on the indian market - i see a 2 door hatch as absolutely a no-no.

johnjacob · 29th July 2005, 15:32

Doesn't this share the platform with the next-gen Vauxhall/Opel Corsa? (Both due for a 2006 launch).

acedj · 29th July 2005, 15:36

Well I liked all the FIAT cars rite from the 1st Uno days. They make real robust cars and this ones with the looks too. Killing in its segment ! Lets hope FIAT mkts it properly and not like Palio which flopped all due to bad mkting techniques !

camry93 · 29th July 2005, 15:44

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Originally Posted by acedj

Well I liked all the FIAT cars rite from the 1st Uno days. They make real robust cars and this ones with the looks too. Killing in its segment ! Lets hope FIAT mkts it properly and not like Palio which flopped all due to bad mkting techniques !

In case you're in the market to buy a car, don't wait for the Punto.

It'll be a loooong time before it hits our shores.

turbo_lover · 29th July 2005, 17:57

yeah looks good ...
wonder how it'll look with 4 doors ...
photoshop experts ..how you guys are listening ..

Hellcat · 29th July 2005, 21:15

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Originally Posted by turbo_lover

yeah looks good ...
wonder how it'll look with 4 doors ...
photoshop experts ..how you guys are listening ..

Ok Buddy your punto 5 Door Option.

Cya
HellCat

turbo_lover · 29th July 2005, 21:18

Ooops !!!!
thats one cramped rear door buddy..
i aint no photshop expert ..but design wise i think you should let the rear door extend over the wheel arc ..

Mpower · 29th July 2005, 22:31

That's the thickest C pillar in history.

Mpower · 29th July 2005, 22:34

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Originally Posted by ajmat

Also remember, an ex Audi man is running things in Fiat

Who, Demel? He got fired, as did Martin Leach? Italians are back in charge now.

Mpower · 29th July 2005, 23:33

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Originally Posted by johnjacob

Doesn't this share the platform with the next-gen Vauxhall/Opel Corsa? (Both due for a 2006 launch).

Right on JJ...and for that reason the regular Punto will also be sold alongside. Could'nt they just find a different name?

amit · 4th October 2005, 22:36

Fiat's new Grande Punto has been awarded five star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. This groups the Punto with the best in class for adult occupant protection. Good going. Hope it makes to India. We need more safe cars on our roads.

Stratos · 4th October 2005, 23:28

Here is a rough image of the Punto 4 Door. Has many errors. Made it in 5 mins thats why.

milindbajekal · 7th October 2005, 18:10

Hi,

Went to www.fiatpunto.com. This car is available both as a 3 door (i.e. 2 door with hacthback? door) and as a 5 door (i.e. 4 doors with hatchback? door).

Compare the actual 5 door with Shantanu's PS'ed version. Looks good to me..

Milind

29th July 2005, 02:29	#1
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	New Fiat Grande Punto Fiat is all set to show it's much awaited new Punto at the Frankfurt Auto show. Check out the pics guys. The new Punto looks awesome! Looks like Fiat's glory days are coming back again. Check out the pics Fiat Grande Punto
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29th July 2005, 08:59	#2
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,865 Thanked: 27,980 Times View My Garage	Looks good, end of the day, you need to make good cars that are desirable at first sight Look and Renault and Peugeot - they are not exactly 100% reliable but their cars are selling!!! Fiat were in the same situ in the early 80's and it was the Uno that saved them but they never learnt their lesson Also remember, an ex Audi man is running things in Fiat Last edited by ajmat : 29th July 2005 at 09:11.
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29th July 2005, 14:09	#3
cream BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 159 Thanked: 3 Times	there was never any problem with fiat engineering - and to top it all, all fiat cars now have the italian lineage as far as looks are concerned...so they look gorgeous as well (most of them). but if they have to concentrate on the indian market - i see a 2 door hatch as absolutely a no-no.
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29th July 2005, 15:32	#4
johnjacob BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore, INDIA Posts: 344 Thanked: 25 Times	Doesn't this share the platform with the next-gen Vauxhall/Opel Corsa? (Both due for a 2006 launch).
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29th July 2005, 15:36	#5
acedj Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Times	Well I liked all the FIAT cars rite from the 1st Uno days. They make real robust cars and this ones with the looks too. Killing in its segment ! Lets hope FIAT mkts it properly and not like Palio which flopped all due to bad mkting techniques !
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29th July 2005, 17:57	#7
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,377 Thanked: 9 Times	yeah looks good ... wonder how it'll look with 4 doors ... photoshop experts ..how you guys are listening ..
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29th July 2005, 21:18	#9
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,377 Thanked: 9 Times	Ooops !!!! thats one cramped rear door buddy.. i aint no photshop expert ..but design wise i think you should let the rear door extend over the wheel arc .. Last edited by turbo_lover : 29th July 2005 at 21:20.
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29th July 2005, 22:31	#10
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	That's the thickest C pillar in history.
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4th October 2005, 22:36	#13
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	5 star safety rating for Punto Fiat's new Grande Punto has been awarded five star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. This groups the Punto with the best in class for adult occupant protection. Good going. Hope it makes to India. We need more safe cars on our roads.
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4th October 2005, 23:28	#14
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	Here is a rough image of the Punto 4 Door. Has many errors. Made it in 5 mins thats why.
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7th October 2005, 18:10	#15
milindbajekal BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 44 Thanked: Once	Fiat Punto also availabale as a 5 door Hatchback Hi, Went to www.fiatpunto.com. This car is available both as a 3 door (i.e. 2 door with hacthback? door) and as a 5 door (i.e. 4 doors with hatchback? door). Compare the actual 5 door with Shantanu's PS'ed version. Looks good to me.. Milind
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