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Fiat India has today unveiled its latest
offering in the premium hatchback segment,
the Grande Punto 90 HP Multijet; fitted with
a variable geometry turbocharger the car is
set to be the Indian market’s most powerful
diesel hatchback. |
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Fiat India has today
unveiled its latest offering in the premium hatchback
segment: the Fiat Grande Punto 90 HP Multijet.
Armed with the 1.3
litre Multijet engine, powered by a variable geometry
turbocharger, the car is set to be the Indian market’s
most powerful diesel hatchback.
Already setting the standard
with its looks and style, the Grande Punto 90 HP is
poised to power through the competition and create a new
benchmark for diesel hatchbacks in India. The Punto 90
HP Multijet engine will provide drivers with ‘class
leading’ power of 93 PS and torque of 209 Nm along with
excellent drive dynamics – Ride, Handling, Braking and
also superior fuel efficiency of 20km/l. The 1.3 litre
Multijet engine, a validation of Fiat’s technological
prowess, is also the only ‘locally produced’ variable
geometry diesel engine in this category.
The Grande Punto 90HP comes
equipped with
dual stage airbags, ABS
with EBD, automatic climate control, Blue&Me technology,
Integrated CD/MP3 player with USB, alloy wheels with the
widest tyres in the category, chrome plated door handles
and red stitching on the seats. Customers will also have
a choice of further personalisation through a special
accessory pack for the Punto 90 HP that includes a rear
spoiler, chromed exhaust tail pipe, body decals, sporty
aluminium pedals, leather seat covers and a Punto
branded door sill.
This accessory pack aims to
provide customers with a ‘sporty feel’.
The Grande Punto 90 HP
Multijet will be available in five colours: Bossa Nova
White, Exotica Red, Medium Grey, Fox Trot Azure and
Tuscan Wine.
The car will be priced at Rs 6.79
lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).
Speaking on the occasion of the
launch, Mr.
Rajeev Kapoor, President and CEO of Fiat India said.
"The launch of the Grande Punto 90 HP Multijet is
testament to Fiat’s commitment to innovation and
consumer satisfaction. Through this new variant,
discerning consumers will be given the perfect
opportunity to enjoy both ‘high power’ and a ‘fun to
drive’ experience. The Grande Punto 90 HP Multijet will
aim to consolidate our position within the ‘performance
diesel’ segment which has been relatively untapped unto
now. We are confident the Grande Punto 90 HP Multijet
will mark a new chapter of power driving in the premium
hatchback segment."
The Fiat Grande Punto,
since its launch in India last year, has taken the
market by storm with its beautiful design and impressive
styling. With its design being attributed to Mr.
Giorgetto Giugiaro – the ‘car designer of the century’,
the car has won numerous accolades in the Indian auto
sector, including: Car of the Year Award 2009 for
Premium Hatchback - ET Zigwheels and Car with the
Best Styling & Design by UTV Autocar Awards 2010.
The new Grande Punto 90 HP Multijet will be available
through 175 Tata-Fiat dealers across 130 cities in India
and can be ordered from Sunday (18th July) onwards. Fiat
India thus expands the Grande Punto range to 10 variants
with a choice of 1.2 & 1.4 litre
FIRE engines in Petrol
and 1.3 litre Multijet (76 HP) and (93 HP) diesels.
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