Fiat Linea and Punto facelifts, more details revealed

Fiat India might not make it to the 2012 Auto Expo, but this doesn’t stop the auto major from launching its revamped versions of Fiat Linea and Fiat Punto hatchback. In fact the car manufacturer had hoped to drive the point home coming up well ahead of the Auto Expo on January 3rd itself with the launches of the duo new Fiat Linea and Punto hatchback. It might be a disappointment for those who are looking for a Fiat Punto Evo to replace the Grande Punto in India because that’s not what is going to happen, atleast for this time.

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However, the new Fiat Punto and Linea will be seen with quite a few new features as a part of the makeover. Consumers might as well expect a rise in the Fiat Linea price and the Fiat Punto price. Fiat India has stretched to a certain extent to give an upmarket look to the new Fiat Linea especially. The new rain sensing wipers, improved Air conditioning system for better cooling effect, increased ground clearance to 185 mm for better performance on the Indian roads, enticing dual-tone beige interiors right from the base variant this time and a new pair of auto On/Off headlamps. A whole new blue body color option will be offered to its existing five color options.

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On the other hand, new Fiat Grande Punto will come with just three new features on the platter. However, some betterment in the ergonomics side of the car is expected probably an improved gearbox for the most effective use of the 1.3 L diesel engine. The higher ground clearance on the new Fiat Punto can be seen with 195 mm in the 1.2 L petrol variant and a 185 mm in the 1.4 L new Punto variant. 2012 Fiat Punto will also enjoy a new blue color in the offer.

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