jw4821
New member
After purchasing my Punto Evo and my first Fiat car nearly 2 years ago, I have to say that there's just something about a Fiat that makes me enjoy driving it, something that can't really be put into words.
However, after something a bit more punchy than the 1.4 8v, having been into my local Fiat dealer, and a quick scan on the configurator, there doesn't seem to be any bigger engines available. The 1.6 MJet, or Multiair Turbo don't seem to be available anymore since the introduction of Twinair Technology I can only presume.
Since other car manufacturers seem to at least have a fairly powerful version of their small hatch, like Ford with their Ecoboost, VAG's 1.4 TSI in the Ibiza/Polo, even the Corsa has a Turbo version, it leaves me wondering where Fiat is going with the Punto. Yes the Twinair technology is very clever, but it's only at 105HP and that's just for the 500, plus from having a scout around on here it seems to be miles off the mark with MPG figures.
Another point is Automatic Transmissions. (Yes, some of us do like them) VW's fantastic DSG, and the Powershift from Ford, plus there's supposedly a new twin clutch box coming from Vauxhall in the new Corsa. Alfa has the TCT box, yet Fiat still decide to use the crappy, clunky and slow changing Dualogic. Surely they can get their hands on the TCT box. It couldn't be worse than the Dualogic.
All of this leaves me thinking, where are they intending to go with the platform? Outdated engines and transmissions. The body style from the Grande is good looking, but it's been around since 2006 and surely do a bigger refresh than the previous 2 attempts.
Anyone else thinking similar things?
However, after something a bit more punchy than the 1.4 8v, having been into my local Fiat dealer, and a quick scan on the configurator, there doesn't seem to be any bigger engines available. The 1.6 MJet, or Multiair Turbo don't seem to be available anymore since the introduction of Twinair Technology I can only presume.
Since other car manufacturers seem to at least have a fairly powerful version of their small hatch, like Ford with their Ecoboost, VAG's 1.4 TSI in the Ibiza/Polo, even the Corsa has a Turbo version, it leaves me wondering where Fiat is going with the Punto. Yes the Twinair technology is very clever, but it's only at 105HP and that's just for the 500, plus from having a scout around on here it seems to be miles off the mark with MPG figures.
Another point is Automatic Transmissions. (Yes, some of us do like them) VW's fantastic DSG, and the Powershift from Ford, plus there's supposedly a new twin clutch box coming from Vauxhall in the new Corsa. Alfa has the TCT box, yet Fiat still decide to use the crappy, clunky and slow changing Dualogic. Surely they can get their hands on the TCT box. It couldn't be worse than the Dualogic.
All of this leaves me thinking, where are they intending to go with the platform? Outdated engines and transmissions. The body style from the Grande is good looking, but it's been around since 2006 and surely do a bigger refresh than the previous 2 attempts.
Anyone else thinking similar things?