Now the new range of the Punto 2011 arrives on the Brazilian market bearing several important new features: new versions and finishes, which transmit more elegance to the model; particularly the option to fit the new automatic Dualogic transmission for greater versatility and comfort, and the new line of - reputedly - more modern and efficient engines, Fiat Powertrain's abandoned "Tritec" project-based E.torQ 1.6 16V and 1.8 16V, both are Flex units (able to run at any mix of gasoline and/ or ethanol).

To offer the consumer more choice, the Punto 2011 now comes in seven versions with four types of engines and two types of transmission, thus expanding the offering to be the widest range in B-segment in Brazil. The new versions are the Essence 1.6 16V, Essence 1.8 16V, Essence 1.8 16V Dualogic, Sporting 1.8 16V, Sporting 1.8 16V Dualogic. Besides the entry version, there is the Attractive 1.4, and the range-topping T-Jet, equipped with 1.4 T-Jet turbo engine.

The main change implemented for Punto 2011 is the new family of engines under the bonnet: E.torQ 1.6 16V and E.torQ 1.8 16V. Based on the former Chrysler/BMW "Tritec" joint venture engine, they have been redeveloped and produced by FPT in the JV's former, modern plant in Campo Largo, PR, and these engines hope to ensure the Punto has excellent performance and, as the new engine's name indicates, driving pleasure being guaranteed thanks to elevated torque, starting even at low rotations.

E.torQ 1.6 16V Flex has 117 hp of maximum power at 5,500 revolutions and maximum torque at 16.8 kgfm at 4,500 rpm with ethanol and 115 hp with torque of 16.2 kgfm when supplied with 100% gasoline. Now E.torQ 1.8 16V comes with 132 hp at 5,250 rpm and torque of 18.9 kgfm at 4,500 revolutions with ethanol (130 hp with 18.4 kgfm when supplied with gasoline). The E.torQ 1.6 16V version, which equips the new version, the Punto Essence, generates 13.55 kgfm, that is, 81% of its maximum force: at 1,500 revolutions, when supplied with ethanol. Immediately above this, at 2,500 revolutions, E.torQ 1.6 16V has already reached 92% of its total force. This feature is also present in E.torQ 1.8 16V, in the Essence and Sporting versions. Immediately above 2,500 revolutions, the 1.8 16V version presents elevated 17.50 kgfm of force, which represents 93% of the maximum torque with 100% ethanol, ensuring quicker acceleration.
 
The other major change under the skin to the Punto 2011 is the automatic Dualogic transmission in the Essence 1.8 16V and Sporting 1.8 16V versions which enhance comfort in this premium hatchback. With Dualogic transmission, the driver can choose, at any time, automatic or sequentially controlled gear shifts, through controls on the shift stick. Besides this, the change of driving mode, from automatic to manual, can be done at any time, by displacing the stick to the left (position D/M) for a time greater than 0.7 seconds. And, even though the assembly may be in automatic mode, it is still possible to perform shifts manually through the stick, very useful option, for example, in overtaking.

With the Dualogic transmission the driver has even other benefits. For example, activating the “S” key, located at the shift stick side, the programming adopts sportive driving, carrying out gear shifts at higher revolutions of the engine, taking better advantage of the power and leaving the vehicle with more sportive performance. In case of overtakings or quick accelerations, Dualogic further offers the kick down function. When the driver steps on the accelerator all the way, the system reduces automatically the gears prioritizing performance and resumption of speed.

The Punto 2011 automatic Dualogic versions ensure the same performance and fuel consumption levels as those versions with manual transmission, that is, it is able to put together performance and consumption of a model equipped with manual transmission, with comfort of an automatic automobile.

One of the most award-winning automobiles in the history of Brazilian industry, Punto is the fruit of a winning project, based on three important areas, design, safety and technology; and so it continues to be an avant-garde automobile. With lines signed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Punto has redefined the "sports hatch" locally, bringing a technological package only seen in models from higher categories. Like, for example, the safety equipment that carries up to six airbags, among them, window bags and side bags.

The Punto 2011 receives some minor cosmetic modifications inside. The new versions come with a white LED lighted instrument panel and new internal fabrics, which in the Essence versions come with the internal panel in different colours: gray for the 1.6 16V version and brown for the 1.8 16V. All the new versions receive new wheels and hubcaps, with exclusive designs for each of them.

Another novelty is the new radio system. Integrated into the panel it leaves the automobile with an even more sophisticated look. Further onboard technology includes the radio CD player with MP3/WMA and RDS, offering further, as option, Blue&Me with radio controls on the steering wheel and USB connection. This system becomes complete with the short radio antenna.

Fiat Punto 2011 arrives on the Brazilian market with seven versions making up its new range. They are: Attractive 1.4, Essence 1.6 16V, Essence 1.8 16V, Essence 1.8 16V Dualogic, Sporting 1.8 16V, Sporting 1.8 16V Dualogic and T-Jet.

The Attractive version has a 1.4 litre engine with 85 hp at 5,750 rpm (gasoline) or 86 hp at 5,750 rpm (ethanol), and includes among its list of standard equipment an onboard computer with six functions, hydraulic steering, speed limit alerts and programmed maintenance, internal control for opening the baggage compartment and fuel lid, Follow me home, My Car Fiat, rear window wiper/defogger, external handles, rearview mirrors and bumpers in the vehicle’s colour, plus electric door locks and electric front windows with one touch function and anti-smash. 

The Essence 1.6 16V version besides featuring the new E.torQ 1.6 16V engine and the equipment level of the Attractive version has as standard air conditioning, steering wheel with height and depth adjustment, fog lights and on board computer with ten functions. For the Essence 1.8 16V version, aside from the greater power of the E.torQ 1.8 16V engine, the customer also gains in the original package a central armrest for the driver’s seat, electric external rearview mirrors and Swiss knife type key with remote control for opening and closing of doors and windows. The Essence 1.8 16V Dualogic also includes automatic Dualogic transmission and cruise control.

Offering a more sporty look, the Sporting version has all original equipment of Essence 1.8 16V plus headlights with black mask, red safety belts, mini-lateral spoilers and bands on the roof in the vehicle’s color, sports coverings for the pedals and footrest, sports muffler tip, spoiler on rear tailgate, besides HSD (High Safety Drive) composed of driver and passenger airbag and brakes with ABS, integrated radio CD MP3, leather steering wheel with radio controls and 16” light alloy wheels. The Essence 1.8 16V Dualogic also has dualogic transmission and cruise control.

The top of the line is the T-Jet, equipped with the 1.4 litre turbo engine with 152 hp at 5,500 rpm and its standard components include disc brakes on four wheels, sporty seats, black mini-lateral spoilers, a muffler tip with dual chrome-plated exhaust, cruise control, parking sensor, electric rear windows with one touch and anti-smash, Blue&Me (includes leather steering wheel with 8 buttons), Hi-Fi sound with subwoofer and 17” light alloy wheels with 205/50 tires.

The Punto 2011 comes with a one-year contractual factory guarantee with no distance limit. And while the general guarantee is in force the vehicle’s owner has right to 24 hour "Confiat" assistance, which executes emergency services like towing, mechanical aid and backup vehicle at any point in Brazil. There are more than 500 Fiat points of assistance, among dealers and assistance stations, spread all over the country.