Fiat Punto

Leading Italian auto manufacturer Fiat has launched its most awaited premium hatchback model Fiat Punto in the Indian market. Fiat Grande Punto has been launched in the Indian market as a joint venture between Italian passenger car manufacturer Fiat and Indian auto major Tata Motors. Fiat Grande Punto is consistently performing well internationally since its first debut at Frankfurt Motor Show in 2005 and has won many awards such as "Car of the Year 2008" award in Brazil. Even on safety point of view, the Fiat Punto has received a 5-Star rating in the stringent Euro NCAP safety tests. Now with the launch of this car in the Indian market, the company plans to strengthen its position in hatchback segment. Fiat Punto is the second vehicle that has been launched by FIAL (Fiat India Automobiles Ltd.). Fiat Punto has launched in the Indian market with three engine options - a 1.2L, 1172cc petrol engine, 1.4L, 1368cc, FIRE petrol engine and a 1.3L, 1248cc multijet turbo diesel engine.

Fiat Punto has an over all length of 3987mm that is 13mm smaller than 4 meters and this length fulfills the criteria to term it as a small car. This is beneficial for both the company as well as customers because if any car termed as a small car under the Government's rule, it gets a 16% concession on excise duty. But for a car, its length is not the only criteria to put it in the small car category, it should also, be powered by the engine with the capacity of a 1.2L or less. To get excise duty benefit Fiat India took the chassis of Grande Punto and fitted in the 1172cc petrol engine that is alsl powers its previous hatchback Fiat Palio. Also the 1.2L, 1172cc, 8-valve, FIRE petrol engine is surely cheaper than its 1.4L engine petrol counterpart. Its 1.2L FIRE petrol engine can produce 68PS power @ 6000rpm and 96Nm torque @ 2500rpm.

The Fiat Punto that comes with the essence of Italian design has attractive interiors especially its dual tone dashboard. The other exciting features that this car offers are its leather finished steering wheel and gear knob, height adjustable driver’s seat, comfortable position of pedals, power windows (both Front & Rear Door), and steering wheel with Blue and Me audio controls. The most revolutionary feature that Fiat Punto offers is its hands free system Blue and Me TM that makes it the first hatchback car of its segment in the Indian market to offer this feature in its segment.

Interior Comfort

Whether you are in the driver’s seat or seated as the passenger the new Fiat Punto takes you off to another world of comfort. Its pedals, gear knob and instrument cluster is placed at the most appropriate place for easy access and offers relaxed and comfortable driving experience. Grande Punto's dual tone dashboard and interiors, automatic climate control AC that is adapted for tropical climate and polien filter, electrically controlled outside rear view mirrors, automatic foldable key, easy to find ignition facing the driver and 60:40 split seats to customized storage space guarantees the most comfortable and relaxed driving experience with Grande Punto.

Fiat Punto that is Italian designed comes new dynamic, fluidand stylish exteriors that include its aggressive front grille and flawless design that gives it a bold and aggressive look in the front. Its low slung, compact body, with muscular frame and arches gives it an overall solid and masculine look. The curvaceous rear with sporty 15" alloy wheels makes the Grande Punto to die for.

Exteriors Measurements

The dimensions of the Fiat Punto are - its length is 3,987mm, width is 1,687mm, its height is 1,495mm and the wheelbase of this car is 2510mm with the fuel tank capacity of 45 litres.