As the new Fiat Punto's launch approaches, further photos of the new model - including a first look at the five door - become public.

With the all-new, next-generation Fiat Punto's 'World Premiere' at the Frankfurt IAA now less than two months away, details and undisguised images of the new car are emerging into the public domain by the day. At the same time Fiat have kicked off a 'stealth' advertising campaign, focused around the unique symbol that identifies the new model. The new Punto's logo is currently making a fleeting appearance in a TV advertising campaign for Italian mobile phone operator TIM, which features Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima.
 

Developed in partnership with General Motors, the brand new Punto platform will be used by the US giant for their next Opel/Vauxhall Corsa model - due next year - and common parts sharing extends as far as components such as the doors. Codenamed 'Project 199', styling has been entrusted to the legendary design master Giorgetto Giugiaro, who has a strong record in the 'supermini' segment as he was also responsible for styling the first generation of Punto, as well as the best-selling Uno model which preceded it.

The engine range for the new model will start off with a petrol 65bhp 1.2-litre, followed by 80bhp and 100bhp from a 1.4-litre 8v and 16v units respectively, while the diesel line-up will see the compact 1.3-litre 16v Multijet in 70bhp and 90bhp guise, as well as a 120bhp 1.9 JTD. Petrol and diesel powered Abarth versions will be offered shortly after the launch, giving the new Punto serious teeth in the 'hot hatch' power stakes.

Sharp, exciting styling leaps out from these images, the first signs that Fiat promise to have another 'small' success story on their hands, and a car that will pick up the baton to drive the brand's growing revival forward.