Fiat Punto [2011-2014]

Pros: - Solid build quality - Stylish - Fuel efficient, I get 20 to 23 kpml - Excellent ride quality - Excellent high speed stability - Ground clearance like SUV Cons: - Engine noise at high speed. - Turbo lag under 2000 rpm I got my car in April 2014. Dealer was KHT Fiat Domlur, Bangalore. The staffs were able to explain all about the car, giving test drive vehicle, and also helped in loan formalities. I insisted to deliver the car on asap, my anniversary is on 6th April and wanted give a big surprise to my wife and my family.... Yes, none of them new I bought the car until next day I shown my pearl white Punto!! KHT guys were co-operative to give the delivery in next day after approving the loan, by completing registration but except allocating the reg number. The overall buying experience was really good. Soon after I got the car at around 2:00 PM, I headed to my home town - 330 kms solo ride!! I wasn't an experienced driver, but was confident and also eager to ride for hours, through forest in late night, and take on bad roads. The stability was solid on uneven road also. I had also touched triple digit on first ride and I realized only after some time, by looking at the speedometer. Later on I did many long trips (Max 500+ kms / day), taken her upto 160 km/h. The steering feedback is great and never felt any vibration on any speed. I always felt the car is under control even on fast cornering. Mileage: Maximum I got on highway is 29 kmpl when driven 60 to 80 km/h from Bangalore to Coorg in early morning. The worst highway mileage is 17 kmpl, when driven rashly, and frequently went above 140, on Bangalore - Hassan Express way. Here is the average on my regular drives - City - 14 to 17 kmpl - Highway - 20 to 23 kmpl Next plus point is ground clearance. You can drive punto to anywhere without scratching underbody, just need to avoid slush and mud where 2W drive vehicles may get stuck.. The multijet do have turbo lag, but I am used it and never felt as problem on sedate drive. It has enough torque from 1500 rpm to pull the car, but if you have to gear down if you want quick acceleration. The only dislike for me is the engine noise at high speed. About service, it is never great. I have a friend in fiat service center and he takes care of my Punto, so it was never a problem for me I did 3 service from different, in Bangalore. I didn't find any problem, but I can definitely say it is not great