General Welcome to the New Punto 2012 section

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With the release of the New 2012 Generation Punto, FIAT has gone back to the standard "Punto" name (ie no Grande, no Evo) - causing confusion somewhat :)

So for now, this new 2012 section is to be called "Punto 2012" - just to make it obvious.

You'll also notice that all the "Punto Evo" threads are also visible in here (and vica versa) - this is due to their similarities and the fact that users of both will be able to help each other out - however at the same time, they are separate sections in their own right, so things like Members Motors and Classifieds will be able to split as such (y)

The big question now of course is - who is going to be the first to own one??? :slayer:
 
With the release of the New 2012 Generation Punto, FIAT has gone back to the standard "Punto" name (ie no Grande, no Evo) - causing confusion somewhat :)

So for now, this new 2012 section is to be called "Punto 2012" - just to make it obvious.

You'll also notice that all the "Punto Evo" threads are also visible in here (and vica versa) - this is due to their similarities and the fact that users of both will be able to help each other out - however at the same time, they are separate sections in their own right, so things like Members Motors and Classifieds will be able to split as such (y)

The big question now of course is - who is going to be the first to own one??? :slayer:


It's just an evo with tweaked and fully colour coded bumpers. Not a fan yet.
 
From what i seen in the dealership with i bought my evo, they had the lounge version on show. Major exterior changes are the black plastic bumper thing on the evo is smoothed into the bumper, like the grande, but maintains the actual aesthetics of the evo. Interior fabrics is definately different but not keen. The aesthetics of the new one resembles the evo.

Running gear will be identical as the chassis is still the same, but just found out its identical to the corsa D, just the introduction of the 85 ponied twinair engine.
 
but just found out its identical to the corsa D, just the introduction of the 85 ponied twinair engine.

The corsa and the punto do share parts but chassis isn't technically one of them.
They follow similar dimensions in manufacturing but you would struggle to see what they had in common if you stood the cars side by side. Non of the pannels which make up the monocoque are the same.

Fiat say the exterior of the new 2012 punto is updated with a new blue and me Tomtom interface and updated seat fabrics
 
Hi all

Having had an 06 GP Dynamic and then an 08 Tjet GP I have been without a Punto for a few years. However last weekend we went ahead and signed up for a new 2012 Punto Easy.
Several issues - I'm not sure I like the new names - Pop, Easy and Lounge:confused::confused: and that only two colours are available at no extra cost - white and a yuk blue:confused::confused:

Anyway we have ordered our Easy with Exotic red paint and the options of the full blue & me and cruise control:)

Delivery is expected around August/Sept.:D:D:D:D:D
 
I've had a new punto 2012 just over 2 weeks now.
I opted for the EASY 1.4i model and quite impressed with it.
I had a grande in 07 and seems to have improved a lot.
Managed to do a deal to get £750 off list price as its WHITE, and wasn't my first choice of colour but the wife liked it:eek:

Martin
 
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Thanks mate
The main difference I've noticed is the engine seems a lot better, smoother.
My last grande was in 2007-2009 and was a 1.2i so i suppose it would be better 5 yrs down the line. It's seems to be getting better as it "loosens up".
I'm slowly getting used to the start/stop as its the first car I've had with this on it and to start with I was finding it slow to restart as i was ready to pull off before it had started but I think it's just my style of driving as it ok now.
To me build quality seems a bit better interior wise as well.
The only thing I will change over is the issue of no spare tyre and it's off to a scrappy for a spare and jack kit ASAP .
As i said overall I'm impressed with it but only had it 2 weeks so will have to get a few more miles on it.

I just remembered that the only glitch I have had so far *is the drivers door mirror pillar, the little black plastic cover fell off but it was replaced by the dealer when I took it in.

ATVB
Martin
 
Hi Guys, I have just ordered my Punto Lounge, 5 door with the 1.3 Multijet lump. Spec'd it up as much as I could as its my first ever new new car and wanted it to be special. apparently the lead time s 12 weeks so I shall wait and see. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the start/stop. gonna be odd getting used to that! Anyone else ordered one?
 
Having had a couple of GPs in the past I agree the build quality is better than previous Punto incarnations.(y)

The other thing I've done is delete the alloys option (which saved £300) as my wife touch parks:eek:, so I will be interested to see if I get a spare wheel instead of the pump and gunge :confused:.

My 116d has stop/start and it does take some getting used to. I haven't been able to beat that one but I will try the Punto when it arrives;)

TheOvers - when is yours expected for delivery? Will you wait to register on/after 1st Sept for the new reg?
 
Having had a couple of GPs in the past I agree the build quality is better than previous Punto incarnations.(y)

The other thing I've done is delete the alloys option (which saved £300) as my wife touch parks:eek:, so I will be interested to see if I get a spare wheel instead of the pump and gunge :confused:.

My 116d has stop/start and it does take some getting used to. I haven't been able to beat that one but I will try the Punto when it arrives;)

TheOvers - when is yours expected for delivery? Will you wait to register on/after 1st Sept for the new reg?

Well they have said 12 weeks so I expect July so I'll register it then. Re the spare wheel, I said and I quote "what's this fix and go rubbish?. I want a proper spare" so they said ok then. Mind you, I have chucked virtually every extra on so I hope they thought ok then. But, apparently it's only £40 to get it normally
 
Was in a Fiat dealer the other day and they had one of the new Punto's on display however it had an 'Evo' badge on the back, the salesman said it was an error and was astonished that a 'joe public' had noticed the error :p
 
I just remembered that the only glitch I have had so far *is the drivers door mirror pillar, the little black plastic cover fell off but it was replaced by the dealer when I took it in.

Was in a Fiat dealer the other day and they had one of the new Punto's on display however it had an 'Evo' badge on the back, the salesman said it was an error and was astonished that a 'joe public' had noticed the error :p

Gotta love that Melfi Factory - in the Punto Evo it was fitting fog lights with no switch to switch them on with & in the 2012 Punto they're fitting Evo badges on non-Evo's & not fitting plastic mirror surrounds. Still, i'd rather them do that than forget the engine. Maybe they will one day :rolleyes:

Hi Guys, I have just ordered my Punto Lounge, 5 door with the 1.3 Multijet lump. Spec'd it up as much as I could as its my first ever new new car and wanted it to be special. apparently the lead time s 12 weeks so I shall wait and see. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the start/stop. gonna be odd getting used to that! Anyone else ordered one?

Sounds like it'll be a very nice spec. I'd played on the configurator a few times & adding everything i wanted to the Multijet Lounge (3dr) came out pretty pricey - did they knock any money off or was it the standard £1400 deposit contribution on Finance & no more?

If you don't like the idea of Start-Stop you can always switch it off on the dash - my Parents have been doing that on their new 500. Tbh i don't like the idea of a turbo engine starting & stopping without having chance to cool down at idle, so i'd probably avoid using it most of the time. Only trouble is you have to switch it off each time you restart the engine.

Having had a couple of GPs in the past I agree the build quality is better than previous Punto incarnations.(y)

The other thing I've done is delete the alloys option (which saved £300) as my wife touch parks:eek:, so I will be interested to see if I get a spare wheel instead of the pump and gunge :confused:.

My 116d has stop/start and it does take some getting used to. I haven't been able to beat that one but I will try the Punto when it arrives;)

Not sat in a 2012 Punto yet but the Evo, which shared its interior with the 2012 Punto in all but base 'Pop' trim (this has a Grande dash), was leagues ahead of the Grande's & used bits from the bigger Bravo and the Alfa MiTo. The Evo owners seem to report miles less problems than Grande owners too, so the build quality appears to be more than just skin-deep.

How did you get them to remove the alloys on the Easy? Is it an option to just do without them? It seems to put them on as standard on the website & you can only change to other alloy designs, rather than steel wheels :confused:

Looking forward to seeing some on the roads!
 
Sounds like it'll be a very nice spec. I'd played on the configurator a few times & adding everything i wanted to the Multijet Lounge (3dr) came out pretty pricey - did they knock any money off or was it the standard £1400 deposit contribution on Finance & no more?

If you don't like the idea of Start-Stop you can always switch it off on the dash - my Parents have been doing that on their new 500. Tbh i don't like the idea of a turbo engine starting & stopping without having chance to cool down at idle, so i'd probably avoid using it most of the time. Only trouble is you have to switch it off each time you restart the engine.



Pretty fortunately my wifes father works for Fiat so got quite a nice Ticket discount and I'm selling the car that I have got (they gave me a CAP price which was low but I have the option to sell it before hand) i'll have to see what the Start/Stop is like, I guess I'll get used to it (all this new fangled Tech eh?)
 
Hi JTD Liam

I asked the dealer for the alloys to be deleted and I was told no problem and told they would reduce the price by £300 (the cost option for alloys).

I too can't see it as an option on the list but the dealer stated they had ordered a number like it.
 
Pretty fortunately my wifes father works for Fiat so got quite a nice Ticket discount and I'm selling the car that I have got (they gave me a CAP price which was low but I have the option to sell it before hand) i'll have to see what the Start/Stop is like, I guess I'll get used to it (all this new fangled Tech eh?)

I wish i knew someone that worked for Fiat, could save a fortune. I might put that question to any future prospective partner - 'do you have a relative that works for Fiat' :p

The Start-Stop only works in certain conditions (ie not when the Aircon is running, not when the engine is cold etc) so you may find it ok. Im just abit wary from the point of view of it not allowing the turbo to cool down gradually, which is something i try to do in turbo engines.

Hi JTD Liam

I asked the dealer for the alloys to be deleted and I was told no problem and told they would reduce the price by £300 (the cost option for alloys).

I too can't see it as an option on the list but the dealer stated they had ordered a number like it.

That's very good. The website is known to have mistakes, but maybe you just found a particularly accomodating dealer. Either way it's nice to save a few quid!
 
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