The best car for city driving....1.2 Fire does the JOB...!!!

A user review on Fiat Grande Punto. Written by nimesh on 16 July, 2009

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Active 1.2

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Good	:	Good pick up, Good style, Good price, Good space
Bad	:	Difficult to find with this car....

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I own Fiat Linea Fire Emotion Pack but I find it difficult to use in the city because of its big size.

Thus, thought of purchasing a Punto petrol for city driving.
Test drove both 1.2 and 1.4 petrol.
The top end performance of 1.4 was good whereas the low end response of 1.2 was good. Being confused, I thought I would rarely cross 3000 rpm mark in city, thus narrowed down my choice to 1.2 Fire active. Features are acceptable for the price at which they come.

Now coming to the car:
I turned on the ignition and the initial impressions were good. It felt silent than even my Linea petrol.
I switched the first gear and the car moved nicely. It was a breeze to drive within the 2000-3000 rpm range. Since my test drive was confined to city driving, I kept the car till 300 rpm. It was very silent.
Then thought for checking out the performance of car on open roads. Took it to an open road and revved each gear (except 5th) to the limit of 5500 rpm. Above 4000 rpm, the roar from the engine was so damn sporty. But the progress above 4000 rpm was not as pleasing as the initial performance.Top speed touched was 125 kmph. Then I said to myself that I need a car for city driving and yes, the punto 1.2 fire did tht job PERFECTLY....I took out my cheque book and booked the 1.2 Fire Exotica Red....At 425000 Rs on road, it is a steal. Waiting for the delivery. It is promised to be after 2 weeks.

Overall, a great car for city driving.

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Mohit on 21 Dec, 2009 at 02:39 PM

Hi, I too booked my FIAT GP 1.2 Active from Rama Motors and asked for Manish. He's a great guy and has a good knowledge. Overall staff is quite good. Mohit

Krrishjunior on 06 Dec, 2009 at 09:20 PM

can i install centre lock in this??? pls anyone reply.

Kashif on 30 Nov, 2009 at 07:38 PM

hi all i'm planning to buy the punto 1.2 will it be good and if so i have also heard that the spares of fiat are very expensive.. please help

Suraj Mandrekar on 25 Nov, 2009 at 12:44 AM

Hi All, Here are the ARAI Fuel Economy figures for Grande punto under Standard Conditions. 1.2 Petrol => 14.3 Km/L 1.4 Petrol => 13.8 Km/L 1.3 Diesel => 19.2 Km/L You may confirm these figures by sending and email to fiat India. I hope this helps.

Sandeep Dilip Kulkarni on 13 Nov, 2009 at 10:53 PM

Can you share what is the mileage that you are getting for your car incity. I read in a magazine that i gives a sub-10 mileage in city. Is it true?

Kicker on 22 Sep, 2009 at 07:13 PM

Hello Nimesh, I'm from Hyderabad and planning for my first car 1.2 Fire in Jan mostly, could you let me know what were the accessories given to you with the car. If its possible for you please mail me the details my email id: kishorebk@gmail.com Cheers, Kishore

Kicker on 22 Sep, 2009 at 07:13 PM

Santosh (Bijapur) on 22 Sep, 2009 at 09:33 AM

Ya shyam, what a coincidence, i also faced same problem, whe i saw it first i decided to take it, but when i saw the review abt mileage i decided to take i10, now bit confused, Punto executive is telling 11 Km/ltr, and people are telling 13 km/ltr Whome to believe now guys any body tell me exact figure of city & Highway

Vajir Singh on 21 Sep, 2009 at 11:39 AM

Guys, I when i first saw fiat Punto i fall in love with it. But later a read some where that it 1.2 gives mileage of only 10 km. in city. This is not a very good milage. Thereafter I planned to buy Hundai i10 but today i read in reviews that i10 has great electronic power staring problems. that is very dangerous. Now the only option left is Maruti Astar but the space !!!! Now I am very much confused. I read here that punto 1.2 petrol gives a city milage of 13 km. that is a little encouraging

Nitin Kumar on 14 Sep, 2009 at 07:34 PM

Nimesh, You own Linea, which model is it? Do you own Punto 1.2 as well? FE told by you if for Punto 1.2 or Linea Petrol? Please clear. I am planning to buy 1.2L.

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