(G) Whats new with the '07 Spec?

The GP I have on order is the '07 spec but I cannot make out what the difference is.

Does anybody know?

new and improved drivers dash and dials

not alot as far as the sporting model is concerned i think the lower models have better seat materials and gone is the bright colour dash panels,but this time next year it gets a revamped face lift and newer engines

I've only just ordered my GP Sporting a couple of weeks ago. Hope the facelift doesn't make this years model look dated!

i was reading through some itallian car websites under new models for 2008 grande punto facelift was there no photos though the gp will be 2years old come this march its just the way the car industry keeps their cars up 2 date.most probably grill,headlamps,bumpers it will only be a mid life facelift nowt too dramatic?????

I hope it's just a subtle update. I shant worry too much - I'm really looking forward to getting my GP - it'll be a huge leap in terms of design and performance from my 1.3CDTI Corsa

If we really want to get nerdy, there's this-

The new versions of the Grande Punto 07 Range (distinguished by the serial number 1) about to be launched very shortly, differ from series 0 through the following variants introduced to the interior trim levels.

The main variants divided by the various trim levels are listed below:

Trim levels
Standard/Active

- new seat fabric colours (red drop type)
- unique grey colour (dark grey) for the centre dashboard band
- new control panel aesthetics
- new colour for radio and climate control trim

Dynamic

- new (inox type) fabrics in two new colours (brown and navy blue)
- two new colours for centre dashboard band
- new control panel aesthetics
- new colour for radio and climate control trim

Emotion

- new (inox type) fabrics in two new colours (black and navy blue)
- two new colours for centre dashboard band with "brushed" effect
- new control panel aesthetics
- new colour for radio and climate control trim
- soft touch effect dashboard paint
- chrome buttons for ventilation vents, crome button for handbrake lever, chrome door opening levers, soft touch paint door handles

Sport

- chrome gear lever ring, chrome button for handbrake lever

We also wish to remind you that the Standard, Active, Dynamic and Emotio trim levels are part of the Comfort Life group whilst the typically sporty engines and Sport trim levels are part of the Sport Life group.

The 07 Range will fit into the Sport Life group (alongside the 3 door Speed customized versions) with the 5 door Speed customized versions

Similarly to the 3 door versions, the Speed versions, starting from the Dynamic trim level, will contain features that emphasize the sporty nature of the Grande Punto, in other words:

- spoiler
- miniskirt
- fog lights
- 15" alloy wheels

Painting
Standard/Active Dynamic Emotion Sport

The Grande Punto 07 Range will also be available in three new exterior colours:

- Bright Aviator Blue 133
- Precious Grey 174
- Bad Mood Grey 634

As a result the following colours will no longer be available for the Grande Punto 07 Range: Schietto Green 380, Capriccioso Orange 598, Exotic Sand 783.

Hazard lights
Standard/Active Dynamic Emotion Sport

We also with to point out that when the hazard warning lights switch (A - Fig. 1) is activated (on the 1st series) only the two (arrow shaped) warning lights in the instrument panel come on irrespective of the position of the ignition key.


The Owner''s Handbook will be updated accordingly.


On the previous version (0 series) when the switch (A- Fig. 1) was turned on the switch light up intermittently and the two (arrow shaped) warning lights in the instrument panel lit up simultaneously irrespective of the position of the ignition key.

I read somewhere that NEXT year it gets a whole new dashboard. Tweaks for now, all new in 2008. Soft touch plastics and different architecture I guess? The quality of the Corsa has wrongfooted Fiat on this one.

I doubt they'll do much to the exterior. It is already perfect - but look what they did to the Punto - the Mark 1 was the classic Oh..IMHO

like you say mate, the interior will probably get a bit of an update, and improved no end... the exterior is pretty nice as it is, they might darken the headlights and change the grille and maybe add the new style fiat badges.

could change the wheel designs too... lets see if it works or not!!

new style badges? you mean red ones....that comes initially on new bravo

yeah... seeing as we dont have red ones, they are a new style!

well they are they are bringing out triangular ones for the new 500

In that new ad for the GP, with the red, white and green cars, based on the Italian Job, the GPs have the new red badges. The ad is being readied for the T-Jetted model, so I guess that as soon as the Bravo (nuovo) is launched all the other Fiat models will be rebadged and we'll see the T-Jet in the GP. Interesting. It has to happen. Perhaps every model badge will have a personalised shape? Expensive that though - a little

maybe expensive, but its things like that that make a good manufacturer imo.

the green looks great, shame its not available to us here in the UK.

the white looks brill!

Yes, I like the white too. Fiats have nearly always worked well in white. Something to do with the clean simply radiused or planar surfaces I think. The green is a good clean, fresh colour too. I saw an olive GP the other day, dirty and sitting in a fog.
Not too great I didn't think. White is excellent though, and also on the Panda and new 500. I don't think it'll work so well on the Bravo? Let's see...