Tried to order a brand new factory order for a customer today and production stopped mid February.

Only a handful of unregistered cars throughout the uk left.

Not another 'closed book' for retooling?

TBH.. in my view the more 'focus' looking facelifts the INDIA market got were ok..more marketable... in my book.

Pricing still seems high considering the chioce of motors-tech.

Not like there is a shiny new model coming for the next 7 year period either..

As far as I read the communication from Fiat, that’s it!

How are the TIPO buyers finding it...??

Too big for my taste..needs..
As we all know its a market FIAT have never excelled in.

Best we pin our hopes on a decent UNO type hatch ..not some bloated van.derived jointventure..

I canna want for some sort of replacement for the punto as my mk1 will be in the showroom next to it

A sad end for the Punto really. I know I'm in the minority, but I still think it's a great car tbh. My own 1 is 10 years old now, and I still love driving it.

Ideally, Fiat should have replaced it a few years ago, and they might have been able to maintain a reasonable market share. I think the ridiculous ncap rating was the final nail in its coffin really. I just hope Fiat return to the supermini segment soon!

Im actually looking for a 1.3 GP..
BIG weekly commute.

I hope to find a better ride than my TA

I came across this whilst putting my backlog of magazines into date order. I still remember my 15 year old self being amazed that a supermini could be such a fantastic looking car, and knowing that if I was able to drive when I hit 17, that 1 day, I wanted 1, lol!

Fiat Argo, the new hatchback is said to be a replacement for the Punto, which out of production in January 2017.

Enorbert said:

which out of production in January 2017.

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sorry - can you explain this date..?

thanks

Sorry probably there was a mistake in article that I read -2018 it's probably the correct date?


Anyway I'v just read another article on ibtimes.co.in (I can't enter the url linkto it -rules of this forum when you have not enough posts) it seems that new Punto is not Argo but Primo.

Article:

Italian automaker Fiat launched the third generation of the Punto hatchback in 2005. It got a facelift and a new name Grande Punto in 2009 and another facelift in 2012 with a new name Punto Evo. However, the basic silhouette of the car remained the same for over twelve years and that means the design of the car has been outdated.


The bad news is that Fiat reportedly has no plans to launch yet another generation of the Punto. But Punto fans need not worry, the company will be launching a successor to the model and it may be called Primo.

According to some Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (parent of Fiat) employees, Fiat will announce the arrival the Punto successor in November 2017 and the sales in the European market will start in early 2018.

The hatchback will be slotted below the Tipo hatchback in Europe. The Punto successor will be based on the Fiat X6H platform, which underpins the Argo sold exclusively in the Brazilian market. However, the Primo will not be a revamped version of the Argo. The new car is expected to feature major aesthetic changes inspired from the Tipo siblings. In short, the Punto successor will have Argo's youthful take blended with Tipo's maturity in its design.

The Primo may share the engine with the Argo. The regular versions of Argo are fitted with 'Firefly' 1.0- and 1.3-litre mills in Brazil. When it comes to India, both petrol and diesel engine options are expected. The 90hp 1.3 multijet diesel and 68hp in the current Punto is expected to get tweaks with increased power output.

Since the new hatchback will be competing against the Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra, it should be better equipped in terms of feature. Fiat will stress on comfort, convenience and safety in the new hatchback.

Mass production of the new hatchback is expected to take place in Serbia for the European market. In India, the Punto successor will be manufactured at Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra.

I'll believe that when it happens.

Mine is a 1.4 8v too. The relative lack of performance doesn't bother me. It's quick enough, and despite the hefty weight of the car, it's capable of good economy too.

And how reliable is that source you mentioned, as I don't think Fiat have made any mention of a Primo.

puntofan01 said:

I'll believe that when it happens.

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We have such proverb:
There is always some truth in rumor

puntofan01 said:

Mine is a 1.4 8v too. The relative lack of performance doesn't bother me. It's quick enough, and despite the hefty weight of the car, it's capable of good economy too.

And how reliable is that source you mentioned, as I don't think Fiat have made any mention of a Primo.

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Lack of performance borher me for first 10 minutes when i drive her car after driving mine Later it is ok
Now I can enter url:


http://www.ibtimes.co.in/fiat-punto...d-primo-feature-design-blend-tipo-argo-746100

And others:
https://auto.ndtv.com/news/fiat-argo-teased-will-replace-the-punto-globally-1694576

Hmmm. But have Fiat themselves made any announcements? I'd love to believe that they've secretly been working on a new supermini, but I struggle to believe any rumours until it's actually been unveiled and announced on sale here in the UK.

puntofan01 said:

Hmmm. But have Fiat themselves made any announcements? I'd love to believe that they've secretly been working on a new supermini, but I struggle to believe any rumours until it's actually been unveiled and announced on sale here in the UK.

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Argo is accesible for customer on Brasilian market now.


In EU we have Tipo and 500...

Lack of something beetwen Tipo and 500 in models of fiat is visible - I hope also for marketing of FCA.

Look at Argo..it looks like smaller Tipo..

I have heard the rumours of Fiat improving the safety of the Argo, and selling it in Europe and UK as a Punto replacement.

There's an Indian rendering of the Primo that looks great. Shame it's probably not going to happen...