Fiat Grande Punto tested by CarWale

nice review! just did not get the point in having a dot (.) above the 'P' in Punto.

Between how do you find the space when compared to the vista? also do you have any figures for FE of the 1.2,1.3 and 1.4? Which one of the variant was tested by CW- petrol/Diesel?

'Punto' means 'point' or 'dot' in Italian. The Vista is better, space-wise. We drove the 1.4 and 1.3, but have no FE figures as of now - we'll only get those when we do a full road-test.

Good write up. Power delivery comes only above 4000 rpm is real concern for pleasure driving. Nomally people will not rev that high. Any the prising is very competitive...matcing Ritz, and is cheaper than sift also.

thanks for the info Charles.

Charles,

Thanks for the quick preview.

Couple of points to make:

1. A better locale for the background would have been good.

2. A few more shots could have been added.

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OT: I am not sure if I am asking too much.

I've noticed that most of the sites have already posted full fledged reviews. eg, NDTV, TBHP, Zigwheels(on the launch day itself). TBHP has mentioned that they were invited to the event.

Then how come we could only get a 'preview' while others could manage a full 'review'. The same applies to Jazz where CW was also invited.

So I would say that the Title is not fully justified.

PS: Please dont take this as offensive. It is something where I felt we need to really improve.

i too agree with AMI on this. I am also aware that carwale is still in the stages of development but then these are small opening in which we can be at par or more than other sites. Sorry to make this statement but I have seen TBHP ahead ALWAYS. I did not intend to be offensive with that statement but then my point is carwale too can be at par or better than other websites. Maybe one day we will. Cheers!

Is Punto 1.4 L Emotional pk  a better buy than i20 Asta  Ritz Zxi and Jazz (base)?

if you leave out the ASS part it will definitely be a better buy. ASS from FIAT is not bad but its still not a match to Hyundai. Rest it has all the features of the i20 and is more powerfull. Apart from that its slightly cheaper also. It will perform better than the i20

Hi All

Bought a Punto Emotion Diesel (from TAFE Coimbatore) and drove around for 600Kms.

PRO's: Very nice car, spacious enough cabin for a 5'6" adult in the rear seat. Shock absorbers are very good for indian roads. Boot space is low but remember this is a hatchback. The cup holders are shallow (unusable. usable only if you buy cups from Fiat).

CON'S: Condensation water from A/C was leaking on carpet inside car, noticed after 10 days at 600kms. I had to leave the car with dealer (TAFE Coimbatore) for three days as they had to remove seats and some trim, then dry the carpet under sunlight for a day.

The service quality from TAFE Coimbatore was below average.

Issues after A/C water leak fix:

1) The carpet on driver side floor was not laid flat

2) Plastic panel on front passenger seat broken (retaining clip) and was hanging on seat belt.

3) Screws holding one floor panel on passenger side cross threaded, sticking out 5mm.

4) Rear seat fitted 2 inched forward (yes two inches, see photos through link below) and back rest was missing latch by an inch.

5) Rear seat belt buckles stuck under seat.

6) Clips on plastic panel above rear seat damaged.

Photos are available here: http://*********

I'm and NRI living in Australia for past 15 years and owned Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima and a Mazda Astina 323.

Bought the punto for children and parents use. This is the first time I have taken a car back for a warranty issue in my 250,000+ kms driving history.

Please check your A/C hoses on passenger side within the first 100kms and get any leaks fixed immediately. Otherwise TAFE's well qualified and trained technicians will ruin your car.

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