After a long search of hatchback, we ended up with Fiat Punto. We bought this car on the year end offer on Nov 2009. The machine is powerful and had enough torque. We are in a hilly region and we found that Punto has been a great ride for its comfort and mileage. The vehicle is so sturdy for we can feel it when we place our hands on the steering wheel. I loved the performance of the vehicle, the torque it had which was easy for me to drive uphill. The mileage is immense. I was able to get 26 kmpl average on downhill drive and 22 - 24 kmpl average overall. We mostly used it for long drives covering 500km average in a drive. The road grip at high speeds are very ample and safe that I have given a shot of 195kmph twice. Overall the PETRONAS oils gives the engine a smoother ride and the cost is quite low when expected. I've driven 2,00,000+ KM's and the engine has the same feel as I drive the new. The vehicle have never broken down anywhere as we give the vehicle for regular periodic service. The vehicle is sexy and comfortable for the rear passengers and I don't even feel the tired as the vehicle is steady and sturdy which gives no back pain and gives my ride comfortable. The powerful multijet engine gives a good push on race and we feel we fly on roads. The turning radius is little inadequate than expected, making a hard time for u turns in city and trafficking areas for we are forced to take the longer turn or take two at a time plunging on the reverse gear. The machine is a bride and pure love. Buckle up on every drive!!