Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Exclusive Launch Coverage (Page.6)
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Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
Ohhh, how I love my car!
1) There is no update to the Punto as such.
2) The raised stance of the Punto for the GC makes it look odd.
3) Yes, the lighter seat covers are good but my car's black interiors are easier to maintain.
Ohhh, how I love my car!
1) There is no update to the Punto as such.
2) The raised stance of the Punto for the GC makes it look odd.
3) Yes, the lighter seat covers are good but my car's black interiors are easier to maintain.
Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
Awesome stuff Vibhor.
Great pictures since you had seen the new variants in flesh. How did you find the quality of work (interior wise). Dash is shining because of polish I am sure. Specifically in Punto, dash is black and beige or black and grey like earlier ?
Awesome stuff Vibhor.
Great pictures since you had seen the new variants in flesh. How did you find the quality of work (interior wise). Dash is shining because of polish I am sure. Specifically in Punto, dash is black and beige or black and grey like earlier ?
Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
Great coverage 350Z! Changes are minor in terms of overall performance, build etc, but I believe now Fiat is giving more features in same amount. They have removed one trim to present better options to customers. 2 things I liked:-
1. Leather steering cover on Dynamic trim
2. Blue & Me on the same
Though I must say, would these minor changes tilt Fiat's slide, remains to be seen?
Great coverage 350Z! Changes are minor in terms of overall performance, build etc, but I believe now Fiat is giving more features in same amount. They have removed one trim to present better options to customers. 2 things I liked:-
1. Leather steering cover on Dynamic trim
2. Blue & Me on the same
Though I must say, would these minor changes tilt Fiat's slide, remains to be seen?
Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
Turning radius of punto is now reduced as per Fiat website,if its true thatz a welcome change..![[clap]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
Turning radius of punto is now reduced as per Fiat website,if its true thatz a welcome change..
Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
well with reading the comparison between Dynamic & Emotion I kept feeling elated! I can now get most of the options given in Emotion with just the Dynamic model! woohoo, maybe not 15" alloys but that's a trade off for most of the features & the most important ABS with EBD on Dynamic! this is super news.
I hope the interiors improved like others have been looking for it, I'll wait for more info if there is any info. Thanks for the coverage 350Z!
well with reading the comparison between Dynamic & Emotion I kept feeling elated! I can now get most of the options given in Emotion with just the Dynamic model! woohoo, maybe not 15" alloys but that's a trade off for most of the features & the most important ABS with EBD on Dynamic! this is super news.
I hope the interiors improved like others have been looking for it, I'll wait for more info if there is any info. Thanks for the coverage 350Z!
Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
Excellent coverage 350Z. Disappointed still to see Fiat has not changed the dash of Punto.. Silver dash doesn't give an upmarket feel.. Would be great as someone has suggested earlier in the thread if you can share snaps of the keyhole in Punto (if any). This will give an idea as of whether Fiat has really taken care of uneven panel gaps in the car.
Excellent coverage 350Z
. Disappointed still to see Fiat has not changed the dash of Punto.. Silver dash doesn't give an upmarket feel.. Would be great as someone has suggested earlier in the thread if you can share snaps of the keyhole in Punto (if any). This will give an idea as of whether Fiat has really taken care of uneven panel gaps in the car.Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
Sorry Vibhor, just saw your earlier thread explaining Jayadev that these are the best snaps you can get (just referring to my earlier query on keyhole snap). BTW what is your observation on the interior build quality of punto? Did you see any noticeable changes in the facelift version for the better?
Excellent coverage 350Z . Disappointed still to see Fiat has not changed the dash of Punto.. Silver dash doesn't give an upmarket feel.. Would be great as someone has suggested earlier in the thread if you can share snaps of the keyhole in Punto (if any). This will give an idea as of whether Fiat has really taken care of uneven panel gaps in the car.
. Disappointed still to see Fiat has not changed the dash of Punto.. Silver dash doesn't give an upmarket feel.. Would be great as someone has suggested earlier in the thread if you can share snaps of the keyhole in Punto (if any). This will give an idea as of whether Fiat has really taken care of uneven panel gaps in the car.
Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
A welcome news for all Fiat lovers
From today's Times of India
A welcome news for all Fiat lovers
From today's Times of India
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Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
Here is the article:-
Till 2015...hmmm[thinking]
Don't worry,the work will start in 2012 itself and till 2015 means that till 2015 they will cover all the major/minor cities,so there may be some time to go but there is still some better time waiting for FIAT buyers.No chance of poor treatment,keep faith on Fiats they definitely have planned something for their customers.
Here is the article:-
Till 2015...hmmm[thinking]
Don't worry,the work will start in 2012 itself and till 2015 means that till 2015 they will cover all the major/minor cities,so there may be some time to go but there is still some better time waiting for FIAT buyers.No chance of poor treatment,keep faith on Fiats they definitely have planned something for their customers.
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Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
God. God. God. Does Rajeev Kapur really thinks that these upgrades would help? The base versions of Fiat cars were already the highest priced in the market in comparison to competing base models being offered by other car makers. Now the 1.2 Active price has been increased by approx Rs 40-50k! On top of that we have the obviously not-so-though-out things like opening up of Fiat Cafe at a road that would be closed for next two years ("someone really passionate will find a way", Hah....Mr Kapur, 99% of car buyers in India are not passionate - they are, in plain english, PRACTICAL - when will you understand this?) . I had and will continue to have great expectations from Fiat but every time I see such lame measures and rubbish marketing strategies, I feel like smashing my head in disgust against the nearest pole.![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
Mr Rajeev Kapur, no offence meant against your competence, but please consider this an open invitation to join this forum. Let all of us forum members offer you some common-sense, practical advice on what to do to make Fiat cars do 15000 units per month for a start. You don't need Accenture and JD Power - you have done enough of such futile exercises already. Join TAI and we will tell you what to do. Come out of the air conditioned splendour of your office for God's sake and talk to your customers and dealers. Drive your cars. Listen to the pathetic stereo fitted on them. Listen to the rattles on bad roads. Touch the plastics. Look at the panel gaps all over the dashboard. Floor the accelerator and feel the lack of power below 2000 revs. Try taking a Fiat car for service at a TASS centre and see how you get treated. Fix THESE instead of fixing something that wasnt broke in the first place. Meanwhile, for a start, you might want to kick your QC guys, train your dealers, and reply mails and answer phone calls when someone drops in a complaint.
Oh my Lord in heaven, please bless Fiat. I love it.
God. God. God. Does Rajeev Kapur really thinks that these upgrades would help? The base versions of Fiat cars were already the highest priced in the market in comparison to competing base models being offered by other car makers. Now the 1.2 Active price has been increased by approx Rs 40-50k! On top of that we have the obviously not-so-though-out things like opening up of Fiat Cafe at a road that would be closed for next two years ("someone really passionate will find a way", Hah....Mr Kapur, 99% of car buyers in India are not passionate - they are, in plain english, PRACTICAL - when will you understand this?) . I had and will continue to have great expectations from Fiat but every time I see such lame measures and rubbish marketing strategies, I feel like smashing my head in disgust against the nearest pole.
Mr Rajeev Kapur, no offence meant against your competence, but please consider this an open invitation to join this forum. Let all of us forum members offer you some common-sense, practical advice on what to do to make Fiat cars do 15000 units per month for a start. You don't need Accenture and JD Power - you have done enough of such futile exercises already. Join TAI and we will tell you what to do. Come out of the air conditioned splendour of your office for God's sake and talk to your customers and dealers. Drive your cars. Listen to the pathetic stereo fitted on them. Listen to the rattles on bad roads. Touch the plastics. Look at the panel gaps all over the dashboard. Floor the accelerator and feel the lack of power below 2000 revs. Try taking a Fiat car for service at a TASS centre and see how you get treated. Fix THESE instead of fixing something that wasnt broke in the first place. Meanwhile, for a start, you might want to kick your QC guys, train your dealers, and reply mails and answer phone calls when someone drops in a complaint. Oh my Lord in heaven, please bless Fiat. I love it.
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Re: Fiat Punto & Linea 2012 Launch Exclusive Coverage (Page.6)
Hi All,
Since I am (still) in hunt for Punto MJD (76HP), here is my view of the yesterday's launch:
1) First - Now the *same* Punto (since I wanted to buy Emotion Pack) will cost more. Depending upon if they remove Re 1 insurance, 5K discount etc, it could be minimum 20K to max 45K rise.
2) Buying cheaper Emotion is no longer an option, have to go for Dynamic, but WILL LOSE ABS
3) I guess they showed Punto 1.2 (with GC 195), while 1.3 will have 185 GC, so should not look much raised and with 15" (Emotion), should look better than 1.2. If this is true, then I see the only benefit from yesterday's launch.
But main concern of price rise still remains... guess I should have bought last year's model itself.
Hemant
Hi All,
Since I am (still) in hunt for Punto MJD (76HP), here is my view of the yesterday's launch:
1) First - Now the *same* Punto (since I wanted to buy Emotion Pack) will cost more. Depending upon if they remove Re 1 insurance, 5K discount etc, it could be minimum 20K to max 45K rise.
2) Buying cheaper Emotion is no longer an option, have to go for Dynamic, but WILL LOSE ABS
3) I guess they showed Punto 1.2 (with GC 195), while 1.3 will have 185 GC, so should not look much raised and with 15" (Emotion), should look better than 1.2. If this is true, then I see the only benefit from yesterday's launch.
But main concern of price rise still remains... guess I should have bought last year's model itself
.Hemant