10 years ago | Sabarish Balaji
Whats GoodHere again after a long run for almost 6 years in the Market. The Punto comes with a little Grande added. So whats new?
Added Ground Clearance
Better NVH Levels
Proven Engine
Better After sales service than before by setting up it own outlets at multiple locations.
Still a looker among the Hatches in India and I would say one of the best looking hatch till date.
Improved Fit & Finish.
The tear eye shaped tail lamps flows with the design and looks classic & elegant. The split grill in the front gives it a handsome smile resembling its distant cousin Maserati.
The Loud thud spells “SAFE†the moment you close the door and assures you of great build quality.
The moment you get in, you are greeted by a sober gray & black combination of devices that for sure does not lighten you up. In addition to it is a simple yet sophisticated set of clocks that shows almost every bit of information that you would look forward to knowing (Mileage, Trip details, Multimedia information, Temperature, Time, Door open indicator, Instant Mileage etc and what not )
The Ride & handling is in a word “Amazing†and in a more linear way! The car feels completely in your control and you can count on it for high speed stability. ABS & Airbags are additionally comforting!
What Can ImproveLow Turing Radius
Interior Finish and plastics feel cheap.
Lack of Outright Performance (If you compare it to a Swift or an i20)
In car entertainment is quite disappointing. (Limited option to replace Multimedia as dashboard alteration is required for a double din to be installed)
Yet to prove in it’s newly accomplished service outlets
The tyres feel a tad thin with a lot of gaps between the body and the wheels.
At this juncture, I guess it is high time for Fiat to start thinking more in terms of an end user and improve the tits & bits as well. Or maybe it is time to modify the car itself and surprise the market. We do have news on the Abarth to be dished out to India this year. So do we make a move yet? After careful consideration, I'd rather wait!
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