Fiat India launched the Linea in January and is now preparing to launch the Grande Punto on the 4th of June, 2009. The Grande Punto was launched in the European markets in 2005 and pulled Fiat out from bankruptcy. The Grande Punto is one of the few cars to have got 5 Stars in EURO NCAP test, the upcoming Maruti Ritz managed to get 4 stars. Dealer trainings and product demonstration for the Indian Grande Punto have already started. The first made in India Grande Punto manufactured at Ranajangaon plant will roll out today.
Just like the Linea, the Grande Punto will come in three variants – Active, Dynamic and Emotion. The Emotion variant will also come with the optional Emotion Pack which will have Fiat’s Blue & Me with steering mounted controls , Alloy Wheels, Front Airbags. The Active variant will come with the 1.2 Litre Petrol engine while the higher end variants Dynamic and Emotion will come with Linea’s 1.4 Litre petrol engine. The diesel engine will be the award winning 1.3 litre Multijet without VGT and 75bhp of power on tap, same as the Swift.
Pricing : -
Petrol: 4.5 – 6.0 lakhs (Ex-Showroom)
Diesel: 5.25 – 6.5 lakhs (Ex-Showroom)
Active :-
- 1.2 L Petrol/1.3 Multijet
- Manual Airconditioning
- Immobilizer
- Tilt Steering
- Black door handles and outside rear view mirrors.
- Power Steering
- Front Power Windows
Dynamic :-
- 1.4 L Petrol/1.3 Multijet Diesel
- Adds to Active Trim
- Front and Rear Power Windows
- Front Fog Lamps
- Dual tone central console/door handles
- Central Locking
Emotion : -
- 1.4 L Petrol/1.3 Multijet Diesel
- Adds to Dynamic Trim
- Split Rear Seat
- Front Grille Painted in BOdy Color
- Rear De-Fogger + Wash & Wipe
- Electrically Adjustable OVRM’s
- Bi-Color Dashboard
- Remote Door Lock
- ABS
- Radio MP3 + CD Player
- Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Emotion Pack (Optional) : -
- Automatic Climate Control
- Front AirBags
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Fiat’s Blue & Me with Steering Mounted Controls
- Alloy Wheels
Thanks to sidgo7@team-bhp for the information.
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May 13th, 2009 at 11:18 am
An Indian consumer will not be really bothered about the star rating which an Europeon agency has given. He is simply bothered about the following parameters…
1. Price
2. KMS/Litre
3. Servicability
4. Resale Value
so we will have to see how FIAT will fare on these parameters.All those premium hatch-backs are biting the dust in India…Fabia, I20, and i bet Jazz would not be having any big takers with its 7+ Lac price tag…Hope FIAT positions this well considering that its image is not exactly the one which it aspires to have…
May 13th, 2009 at 11:51 am
AKRA is bang on target..he’s the commenter of the day in my opinion. Serviceability is an issue and resale value is another with Fiats.
May 13th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Yes I agree, but with service intervals of 15000 KM or 12 months and 90 bhp which will out perform Swift, I thnk this is a value for money product from Fiat.
Dynamic variant will be exccellent value for money.
May 14th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Guys the EURO NCAP is a emissions test! not performance, so what are you bragging about indian consumer this and indian consumer that!
May 14th, 2009 at 11:18 am
niel….request you to do a re-check on what EURO NCAP means..It stands for Europeon New Car Assessment Programme..they basically do crash tests and certify for safety….so our point was that will an indian customer really care for an EURO safety ratings when he is driving on Indian pathetic road conditins with all those traffic-rule defying heavy vehicles….
May 20th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
hello everybody,
saw two zebra fiat puntos being road tested on the hadapsar road yesterday here in pune,it’s a sexy hatcback car for us someting to diffentiate from the swift i guess.
cheers.
May 20th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Sadly i was not able to take the pics as i was traveling in the opposite direction of the road, saw these cars around 7:30 am in the morning.
I guess punto is almost ready to hit the Indian roads.
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:38 pm
At a price 6.5 lakh it is not good
here we can get a CS(compact sedan) at 4 lakh
not interested in P
June 6th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
1. Is that going to be around 6.5L ?
2. I herd that, punto will be launched by june 17… when can we get that car for test-drive, earliest ?
3. this going to be my first car.. so.. i am cautious… need your help to understand how to judge the car. my current worries about the car…
-How spacious it is ? can that be 5 sitter ( at times )?
-How much room will be there ( front and back ) if a 6-feet tall person sits.
- boot-space ?
Thanks in advance.
June 6th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Sagar, the ex-showroom price is expected to be around 6.5 lakhs. Yes the Punto will be launched by 17th June. http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/fiat-grande-punto/fiat-grande-punto-launch-on-17th-june/
You should get test drive on the 17th itself, since the car is expected to reach the dealership before launch.
It can comfortable seat 5. Its same as the Linea in interior space minus the boot. Space in the car is adequate for a 6 footer. Why don’t you sit in a Linea and check it out. Once the GP is launched you can check it there too. Boot space will be adequate for a hatch.
June 7th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
FAS thanks for the comment!.
ex-showroom price = 6.5L .. . that looks pretty much..
How much would it be on road ?
I feel the ex-showroom price-talks are around 4 to 6L.
Fiat GP = Fiat Linea – boot_space. Does that mean, it is not as equal as Fiat GP in UK ?
June 8th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Sagar, yes thats right, and yeah another thing i forgot to mention that the GP has less powerful engines than the Linea. the GP does not have VGT (Variable Geometry Turbochrger) Fiat Linea is not sold in the UK and Fiat GP in UK has very different specs with different engine, tyres and trim on offer.
The 6.5L is for the top of the line Emotion Pack, expect that to be around 7.30 lakhs OTR.
June 8th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
fas :
Thanks for the quick comment!.
I guess 
VGT is for Diesel. i guess. I am interested in petrol version of the car. so, I guess, the price would be down that much
Whichever car I purchase, I am planning to keep the car for long term.
I am a totally new in this and this would be my first car. What are the other things to look for while purchasing the car ? What are the key areas of comparison?
Thanks a bunch!!
June 8th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Sagar, the top end petrol will cost less than 7 lakhs on road. around 6.75 lakhs I think, maybe lesser.
Since this is your fast car, you need to look at whether your comfortable with the seating (well even if its your 2nd, 3rd or anyother car you should ensure a few points). Checkout your requirements of petrol or diesel? If your running is more than get the diesel. Either ways I would pick the diesel due to the high torque, fuel efficiency and better resale value.
When i say comfortable with the steering I mean driving the car is easy for you? Your family members find their seat comfortable. There is enough legroom for rear passengers. Be prepared though, because Tata-Fiat service is not one of the best. However Fiat cars are built tough and should last long.
June 8th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
fas:
thanks!.
I hope the car is cheaper than 6.75. *fingers crossed*
I am going to get a test-drive of Linea.
Will it make difference of getting test-drive of Diesel version and Petrol version ?
June 8th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Sagar, you will find difference in both the variants. I would advice you to take a test drive of both the variants.
June 8th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
fas :
kool man thanks!.
Will keep you posted!
June 8th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Sagar, your most welcome. If you would like to post your test drive experience in a separate post, please email me using the contact form above
June 8th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
fas :
kool.
Will do that definitely but do not consider it as the ball-bark figure, as I am new in this.
June 8th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
No issues Sagar. We all are here to learn.
June 17th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Ex showroom price Delhi…
PETROL
a. 1.2 Active 3.99 Lakhs
b. 1.4 Dynamic 4.60 Lakhs
c. 1.4 Emotion 5.06 Lakhs
d. 1.4 Emotion Pack 5.60 Lakhs
DIESEL
e. 1.3 Active 4.85 Lakhs
f. 1.3 Dynamic 5.16 lakhs
g. 1.3 Emotion 5.56 Lakhs
h. 1.3 Emotion Pack 6.11 lakhs
Send me ur email id i will send more info
June 18th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Has anybody driven the beauty ?
August 19th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
i have test driven top end petrol GP.AT LOW RPM IT DID NOT RESPOND WELL .i have driven so far around 1.5 lac kms mostly maruti zen , wagon R ,swift vxi and ford ikon 1.3 flair. all these cars were extremely peppy as compared to GP.DIESEL VERSION IS SAID TO BE MORE RESPONSIVE AT LOW RPM I HAVE TO TEST DRIVE THIS YET .
August 19th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Ajay, we have test driven the diesel and found that it had good response lower down.