Q.Auto Expo 2016: Fiat launches Punto Pure

I don't know as an owner of Grande punto 90HP, if it is good or bad news as the spares should be readily available if they are targeting the taxi segment, but at the same time the resale would take a hit.

[USER="12"]Arjun[/USER] That should be the case as with the Linea Classic.but this is even cut price-feature less than the Classic.The Alloys seems to be just put on for the expo.i dont think these would be there in the package as even the mirrors and handles don't get body coloring on the top variant.Sad to see it all stripped down like this :(

The Punto Evo has started gaining popularity in the Taxi segment, and the Punto Pure, with a cheaper price point, would be a good option for the cab markets. Also, some self drive rental companies have been usingthe Linea and they would sure go for the Punto Pure. With safe cars which are cheap to buy and fun to drive on the highways, both the customers and rental companies would be happy. As this would clubbed with the Punto Evo in the sales reports, it will help Fiat gain a few more hundreds in the sales reports.

Fiat India launched the Punto Pure edition today at the 16[SUP]th[/SUP] Auto Expo in Greater Noida. The Pure edition is a pre-facelift version of the Punto Evo that is currently on sale here. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n4237[/ATTACH] That means the Punto Pure gets that gorgeous lines penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro and that pretty nose. However, Fiat hasn’t given the car the new dashboard that is available on the Punto Evo currently on sale. The Fiat Punto Pure is for people who want the dynamics and sportiness of a Punto but can't necessarily afford the Punto Evo. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n4238[/ATTACH] The Punto Pure gets 15-inch alloy wheels, same as the ones on the pre-facelift Punto [ATTACH=CONFIG]n4239[/ATTACH] Cheap looking ORVM with matte finish [ATTACH=CONFIG]n4241[/ATTACH] The Punto Pure gets the dashboard from the pre-facelift version. A bit disappointing if you ask me. The hatchback is even offered in the top of the line Emotion variant any more. It does, however get 15-inch alloy wheels. So you blacked-out ORVMs and door handles. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n4242[/ATTACH] The gear lever looks low-rent. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n4243[/ATTACH] The Punto Pure edition doesn't even get a rear parcel shelf [ATTACH=CONFIG]n4244[/ATTACH] The plastic quality and fit-and-finish isn't too great inside. All-in-all, the Punto Pure looks like a budget hatch and it is sad Fiat has downgraded the car in its product portfolio and that's a bit dissapointing.