Fiat Grande Punto : Test Drive & Review

nkrishnap · 24th June 2010, 20:47

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Originally Posted by better4worse

Whoa...dude, is that a standard thing for 700 bucks at TATA FIAT showroom, I have Medium Grey Active GP in Delhi and I want the grey'ed out front grill, can I go and aske them to replace it with a new one for 700 bucks ? or will they paint it ?

- B4W

Not new bumper/grill. They will only paint it. Mind you this is the cost mentioned by the service advisor, a few bucks + or - and only in Bangalore.

krreddy · 25th June 2010, 06:42

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Originally Posted by motor spirit

one of my friends got his MJD EP delivered 2 days back .its exotica red. the Grills of EP are silver ones .He feels that a black grill on red looks hot than silver hence He enquired with the showroom to get it painted black . they demanded 7K .

Just wanted to know from anybody . if some one has done similar job of painting the grills black in their GP's

Also he is ready to to trade or exchange his grill with any active or dynamic puntos . if anybody is interested let me know

IMO the silver grill looks better than the black one. I'm not suggesting your friend to not paint the grill, but rather give it time and you'll soon realize that the silver one looks more elegant. I too wanted to paint the grill black for my punto, but i waited and every now and then i'd see a red dynamic punto and realize that mine is better.

GTO · 25th June 2010, 10:38

Note from Mod : Please continue the Punto Sport discussion over on the new thread.

This thread is only to discuss the two variants that I've test-driven.

Daewood · 25th June 2010, 11:13

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Originally Posted by motor spirit

the Grills of EP are silver ones .He feels that a black grill on red looks hot than silver hence He enquired with the showroom to get it painted black . they demanded 7K .

yes, black grill looks sexy on the red car.

i guess buying a new BLACK one will be cheaper.
Usually new grills cost less than Rs.1.5K.

neoonwheels · 25th June 2010, 15:28

At 2:30, I received a call from FIAT Italy. This was regarding the ownership feedback after 3 months of purchase. The interviewer went through all parts - exterior, interior, handling, driving pleasure, service feedback. He was writing down my points. It was for around 1/2 hour. I briefed him about the issues which I faced to which he said he will get in touch in due course. He also asked me if the call can be recorded for future assessment. I was surprised as he asked me about :

1. Bonnet/door lock/latch breaking
2. Rattling noise from seats
3. Seat height adjustment
4. Interior fit and finish
5. BluenMe controls and working

If you notice these are few of the issues Punto owners have reported in the past. I hope they will act on the feedback they are getting from the owners.

aarenes · 25th June 2010, 15:35

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Originally Posted by neoonwheels

At 2:30, I received a call from FIAT Italy. This was regarding the ownership feedback after 3 months of purchase. The interviewer went through all parts - exterior, interior, handling, driving pleasure, service feedback. He was writing down my points. It was for around 1/2 hour.

I had the call as well but over 1.5 months ago. Call lasted for 1/2 hour, went through in detail about the sales, car specifics and after sales. Glad they are now asking pointed questions around some of the issues always being discussed. If they can act upon these in time, Fiat ought to be successful this time around.

Amartya · 25th June 2010, 22:53

^^ Very good sign indeed. Heartening to know that this data percolates through to the headquarters.

download2live · 27th June 2010, 08:54

Guys did anyone of you see a difference in mileage after first servicing? Mine avg consumption before servicing was 15.9Km/lt. Now its showing 17.9Km/lt. Still to cross 3K mark.
Mine is MJD E pack. Driving style has not changed much.
Fuel all the way is Shell normal diesel only.

This mileage is as per the MID display. Although tank to tank method gives more accurate results but MID also gives almost similar mileage. Will do tank to tank filling calculation also later and post it.

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BMW-X5 · 27th June 2010, 17:50

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Originally Posted by download2live

Guys did anyone of you see a difference in mileage after first servicing? Mine avg consumption before servicing was 15.9Km/lt. Now its showing 17.9Km/lt. Still to cross 3K mark.
Mine is MJD E pack. Driving style has not changed much.
Fuel all the way is Shell normal diesel only.

This mileage is as per the MID display. Although tank to tank method gives more accurate results but MID also gives almost similar mileage. Will do tank to tank filling calculation also later and post it.

Hi,

Mine is 500 Kmts and a week old Punto MJD E+, MID shows 13.5-13.8 Kmts/ltr ACC on 100 %. This is 100% city driving, I could see it is improving every day, when I got it was 65 Kmts on ODO and 6.5/kmts on MID!! and a trip to Nandi hills next day took it all the way to 13.4 . I hope it will settle at 16.XX

.

Indizen010 · 28th June 2010, 00:00

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Originally Posted by BMW-X5

Hi,

Mine is 500 Kmts and a week old Punto MJD E+, MID shows 13.5-13.8 Kmts/ltr ACC on 100 %. This is 100% city driving, I could see it is improving every day, when I got it was 65 Kmts on ODO and 6.5/kmts on MID!! and a trip to Nandi hills next day took it all the way to 13.4 . I hope it will settle at 16.XX

.

What kind of highway figures are you hoping for?

headers · 28th June 2010, 07:41

i get 19.9 to 21.5 if driven sanely on the highway [under 100kph].

else get 18.xx so no complaints!!

Amartya · 28th June 2010, 07:47

The 1.3 MJD has been efficient quite consistently. I say that in comparison to the 1.4 TDCi implementation in the Figo, where the Figo owners are reporting lower and not so consistent figures. Although it must be said that a lot of the cars are yet to be run in.

.anshuman · 28th June 2010, 10:21

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Originally Posted by headers

i get 19.9 to 21.5 if driven sanely on the highway [under 100kph].

else get 18.xx so no complaints!!

These are the exact same figures i get. The FE drops after 100 rapidly due to lower gearing.

better4worse · 28th June 2010, 10:29

Well im still in the sub 1K kms run in category for my Punto and my car gave me an average of 16.9 for on 160 Km trip with 90% highway/10% B2B traffic and bluddy spirited driving

. I had the AC on all the time during the trip.

My city driving isn't getting me much average right now, its between 11.6- 13.5 depending on the traffic. (with 100 % AC ON)

- B4W

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25th June 2010, 15:28	#2285
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,877 Times View My Garage	At 2:30, I received a call from FIAT Italy. This was regarding the ownership feedback after 3 months of purchase. The interviewer went through all parts - exterior, interior, handling, driving pleasure, service feedback. He was writing down my points. It was for around 1/2 hour. I briefed him about the issues which I faced to which he said he will get in touch in due course. He also asked me if the call can be recorded for future assessment. I was surprised as he asked me about : 1. Bonnet/door lock/latch breaking 2. Rattling noise from seats 3. Seat height adjustment 4. Interior fit and finish 5. BluenMe controls and working If you notice these are few of the issues Punto owners have reported in the past. I hope they will act on the feedback they are getting from the owners.
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Amartya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evanston Posts: 1,748 Thanked: 736 Times	^^ Very good sign indeed. Heartening to know that this data percolates through to the headquarters.
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27th June 2010, 08:54	#2288
download2live Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: - Posts: 1,147 Thanked: 1,144 Times	Guys did anyone of you see a difference in mileage after first servicing? Mine avg consumption before servicing was 15.9Km/lt. Now its showing 17.9Km/lt. Still to cross 3K mark. Mine is MJD E pack. Driving style has not changed much. Fuel all the way is Shell normal diesel only. This mileage is as per the MID display. Although tank to tank method gives more accurate results but MID also gives almost similar mileage. Will do tank to tank filling calculation also later and post it.
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28th June 2010, 07:41	#2292
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 559 Times	i get 19.9 to 21.5 if driven sanely on the highway [under 100kph]. else get 18.xx so no complaints!!
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28th June 2010, 07:47	#2293
Amartya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evanston Posts: 1,748 Thanked: 736 Times	The 1.3 MJD has been efficient quite consistently. I say that in comparison to the 1.4 TDCi implementation in the Figo, where the Figo owners are reporting lower and not so consistent figures. Although it must be said that a lot of the cars are yet to be run in.
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28th June 2010, 10:29	#2295
better4worse BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 302 Thanked: 2 Times	Well im still in the sub 1K kms run in category for my Punto and my car gave me an average of 16.9 for on 160 Km trip with 90% highway/10% B2B traffic and bluddy spirited driving . I had the AC on all the time during the trip. My city driving isn't getting me much average right now, its between 11.6- 13.5 depending on the traffic. (with 100 % AC ON) - B4W
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