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.
| Company |
Segment |
USP |
| Fiat India Private Limited |
Hatchback |
Innovative look with practical features for comfort, safety, performance and space |
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
Price
Fiat Grande Punto is priced as follows:
Type: Grande Punto Petrol
1.2 Fire Active- Rs. 399,552
1.4 Fire Dynamic Rs. 466,562
1.4 Fire Emotion Rs. 506,573
1.4 Fire Emotion PAC Rs. 561,581
Type: Grande Punto Diesel
1.3 Multijet Active- Rs. 485,567
1.3 Multijet Dynamic Rs. 516,574
1.3 Multijet Emotion Rs. 556,579
1.3 Multijet Emotion PAC Rs. 611,590
(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) |
| Engine |
| Camshaft |
SOHC, DOHC |
| No. Of Cylinders |
4 inline |
| Displacement(cc) |
1172(1.2 Fire), 1368(1.4 Fire), 1248(1.3 Multijet) |
| Maximum Power (ps@rpm) |
68@6000(1.2 Fire), 90@6000(1.4 Fire), 76@4000(1.3 Multijet) |
| Max. Torque (nm@rpm) |
96@2500(1.2 Fire), 115@4500(1.4 Fire), 197@1750(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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