Grande Punto, a hatchback from Fiat India Automobiles Ltd. is launched in India. This car will be available in three engine options - the 1.4-litre fire petrol, 1.3-litre multijet diesel and 1.2-litre petrol option. The new hatchback will be available in four varying trims that are Emotion, Emotion pack, Dynamic and Active.

Fiat India Automobiles Ltd. which is a joint venture of Italy’s Fiat SpA and Tata Motors Ltd. is producing Grande Punto at its Ranjangaon factory in Pune, Maharashta. According to the automaker, almost 85% of the car’s parts and components will be sourced from domestic suppliers. Sourcing auto parts will help Fiat to competitively price this hatchback.

Fiat Grande Punto, the recently launched car has Italian design and engineering of all the larger Fiat cars. It is developed by Italdesign-Giugiaro along with the Fiat Style Centre. Fiat’s Grande Punto in India will be delivered through a strong and well spread network of almost 100 Tata-Fiat sales and service outlets.

Colors Available of Fiat Grande Punto

* Exotica Red
* Minima Grey
* Medium Grey
* Electric Blue
* Bossa Nova White
* Hip Hop Black

Style

* Sporty grill
* Flared wheel arches
* Muscular contours
* Sporty dual tone interiors
* Sporty wide profile 195/60 R15 15” alloys

Technical Specifications:

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)

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

Top Speed (kmph) : 15″ Steel Wheels

Fuel Tank :45 Litres