Fiat launches 90 bhp Diesel Punto
Punto has become the most powerful diesel hatchback in India. On 18 July 2010, Fiat introduced a 90 bhp 1.3 litre Multijet diesel engine for Punto, upgrading its performance. With the 90 bhp variant, Fiat now expands the Grande Punto range to 10 variants with a choice of 1.2 and 1.4 litre FIRE engines in Petrol and 1.3 litre MultiJet 76 bhp and 93 bhp engines in Diesel
Fiat Grande Punto
With the grand launch of Fiat Grande Punto in New Delhi, India on 17th June 2009, the joint venture between Fiat Motors (Italy) and Tata Motors (India) is all set to revolutionise the hatchback car segment of India. Fiat Grande Punto, the premium hatchback car is equipped with many features including an impressive design, spacious interiors, world class safety features and the power of advanced and ultra responsive multi jet engine.
The hatchback car segment has got its newest entrant in the form of the Fiat Grande Punto. This would be the first product from the joint venture between Italy's leading car maker
Fiat Motors and India's trusted car maker
Tata Motors. Fiat Grande Punto was launched in New Delhi, India on 17th June, 2009. The Grande Punto is a premium B-segment hatchback car powered with a 1.3-litre multijet diesel engine that is similar to the Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) technology capable of generating an output of 75bhp.
Fiat Grande Punto boasts of a stunning sporty look with host of value additions in terms of design, comfort, safety, style and space. The interiors of Fiat Grande Punto has quality fabric seats, adjustable drivers seat, roomy boot space, dashboard and instrument panel in catchy design. The larger wheelbase gives Fiat Grande Punto a big presence on the road.
The launch of the Fiat Grande Punto will definitley give good competition to cars like the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Hundai i20. Punto is temptingly priced a few notches below the recently launched Honda Jazz in this segment and this very attractive pricing will surely woo the Indian customers.
Striking Features
- Designed by world renowned Giorgetto Giugiaro
- Nicely crafted styling for aerodynamic and sporty presence
- Catchy and clear instrument panel
- Comfortable Height adjustable driver seat for better sitting posture
- Optimum power performance from dualogic transmission
- Secured by active safety features like: ABS, EBD, ESP incorporating Anti Slip Regulation system
- Dual front air bags, designed on an enegry absorbing body shell
Variants
- Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Fire Petrol
- Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 Fire Petrol
- Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Multijet Diesel 76 bhp
- Fiat Grande Punto 1.3 Multijet Diesel 90 bhp
Price
Type: Grande Punto Petrol
| Model Variants |
Price (Rs.) |
| 1.2 Active |
429,282 |
| 1.4 Dynamic |
460,170 |
| 1.2 Emotion |
490,775 |
| 1.4 Emotion |
541,484 |
| 1.4 Emotion Pk |
600,507 |
Type: Grande Punto Diesel
| Model Variants |
Price (Rs.) |
| Punto Active |
512,845 |
| Punto Dynamic |
546,489 |
| Punto Emotion |
590,321 |
| Punto Emotion Pk |
646,390 |
| Punto 90 bhp Emotion Pk |
679,128 |
(Please Note: The prices are ex-showroom and based on the close approximation. Please check the latest prices and variant specifications with your dealer)
Color Options
- Exotica Red
- Minima Grey
- MEdium Grey
- Electric Blue
- Bossa Nova White
- Hip Hop Black
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Length (mm) |
3987 |
| Width (mm) |
1687 |
| Height (mm) |
1495 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2510 |
| Kerb Weight(kg) |
1140(1.2 Fire), 1145(1.4 Fire), 1190(1.3 Multijet 76 bhp) |
| Engine |
| Camshaft |
SOHC, DOHC |
| No. Of Cylinders |
4 inline |
| Displacement(cc) |
1172(1.2 Fire), 1368(1.4 Fire), 1248(1.3 Multijet 76 bhp), 1248(1.3 Multijet 90 bhp) |
| Maximum Power (ps@rpm) |
68@6000(1.2 Fire), 90@6000(1.4 Fire), 76@4000(1.3 Multijet 76 bhp), 93@4000(1.3 Multijet) |
| Max. Torque (nm@rpm) |
96@2500(1.2 Fire), 115@4500(1.4 Fire), 197@1750(1.3 Multijet 76 bhp), 209@2000(1.3 Multijet) |
| No. of valves |
8V(1.2 Fire), 16V(1.4 Fire), 16V(1.3 Multijet) |
| Transmission |
5 Speed Manual |
| Suspension |
| Front |
Independent wheel suspension with Mcpherson struts, telescopic dampers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Torsion beam, helical springs, telescopic dampers with stabilizer bar |
| Brakes |
| Front/Rear Brakes |
Ventilated Disc/Drum |
| Wheels |
| Type |
15" Steel Wheels |
| Tyres |
165/80 R14 for Active and Dynamic, 175/70 R14 for Emotion, 195/60 R15 for Emotion Pack |
| Fuel Tank |
45 litres |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (kmph) |
165 |
| Fuel Tank |
45 Litres |
| Steering |
| Steering Type |
Rack & Pinion with electric drive |
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