The 2010 iteration of the Fiat Grande Punto does seem much different from the regular Punto. The Evo version looks like Fiat forgot to change anything on the car and just called it a facelift. However thats not the case. If you look at both the cars separetely, you will be hard pressed to identify, but when you look at them side by side you will notice the changes are evident. Fiat India we want the Evo and we want it right now.
As can be seen in the pictures, the the car on the top is the 2009 Grande Punto Indian version and below is is the 2010 Punto Evo. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to identify the changes to the headlights, indicators, hood, grille, bumpers, fog lamps, interior, steering wheel, instrumentation, center console, ac vents, audio system, gear knob, antenna, tail lights, reflectors, etc (we can go on and on). Those are just the visible changes and there is more underneath but then why talk when we won’t get the Evo here anyways.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Well some companies never learn from their mistakes (blunders infact). Fiat should realise they are not the only ones selling cars here and its really not on Indian’s wish list.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:38 pm
the changes are evident from the above article….but if FIAT plans to bring the same EVO to India, it will be forced to position this as a premium hatch-back…now we all know the fate of premium hatch-backs in India…i guess the current version of Punto will contribute to the volumes thus making FIAT financially stable in India…and then FIAT can bring cars which contribute to the brand building or for serving the premium segment…
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I have a suggestion – why not introduce the 1.6 or 1.9 Multijet through the EVO in India?
February 19th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Get the Punto Evo to India soon. What many dont know is that Punto Evo comes with MultiAir, FIAT’s electrohyadraulic valve actuation, that promises superb performance with a great reduction in mileage. Its their only chance show that they as good as Honda when it comes to petrol engine technology. FIAT ofcourse is the pioneer of CRDI diesel which japanese OEMs have yet to master. Evo looks better than the original. But one thing please..dont have much of a premium because of MultiAir.this green technology should be made accessible!