First Review after 2000 Kms

Exterior No doubt that this is a pretty looking hatch in India today. I admire the engineering beauty of it as it has achieved with non muscular, non curvature body design. I have selected  Tuscan Wine color & looks very beautiful on this car. Paint quality is just awesome. Got the 3M paint protection before delivery. "Thud" sound of door closing, 3 step opening of doors are just fantastic & practical features.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) This is where small dissatisfaction. Interiors are not as great as exteriors. I would say just above average. May be Fiat will consider it during facelift Punto. But the placement of various controls are just perfect. Rear leg space is bit concern when front seats are pushed backwards. Rear Boot space is just great. Still learning on effective use of auto climate system. So far satisfactory on AC quality. Real test will happen in Summar days. Blue & Me is quite thoughful feature. Various displays, Steering Mounted Controls make sense.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox No doubt it has award winning 1.3 Multijet engine. I really like crusing @ moderate speeds in City. Gear shifts are smooth & perfectly placed. So far I got FE as 18 kmpl. Hope some increase after 2500 kms. I was driving a Petrol car for last 4 years, but now having good drive experince even with this diesel engine. No engine noise, vibrations inside cabin.

Ride Quality & Handling Just awesome. I clocked 140 km/hr on Pune-Bangalore Highway once & ride quality was just superb. Car was extremely stable @ this speed. The extra pounds of weight, wider tyres with alloys are really helpful.

Final Words Just go for it.

Areas of improvement Sound quality of music system is pathetic. Rear Fog lamp & reverse lamps are at very bottom side & on either side only. Double barrel head lamp should be provided as Linea. Rear Leg Space should be increased.

Smooth Gear Shift, Good Fuesl Economy, Exterior, Massive rear bootPathetic Music System, Only one Reverse & Rear Fog Lamp,