Might be too late, but my 2 cents completely agree with NMP. Even I own a Punto Active 1.2 and it is just a dream car. Except for the interiors, there's nothing to complain about. Even the interiors are not bad, just we expected more 'premium' stuff. Fiat has spent the money on the metal of the body and the superb engine instead, where Ritz, i20 and Figo all suffer.
Yes, resale value is probably the only serious dampener (not even After Sales so much, it has been OK). But then all you can buy is Hyundai or Maruti in India, if resale value is important.
If you haven't already, go for the Punto Emotion, you'll love it!
PS: About the clutch and seats, I think it is a matter of getting used to. I find it extremely comfortable. Even the light-controls on opposite side (due to LHD origins) actually feel more intuitive now.
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