Conclusion
The Punto 90hp is expected to go on sale in the second week of July, 2010. The expected ex-showroom price is in the range of Rs. 6.75-6.85 lakh. Being available only in the ‘Emotion Pk’ variant, the 90hp model will come with the acclaimed Blue-and-Me ready audio system, ABS, Dual Airbags, alloy wheels, 195-section rubber, fog lights etc. Furthermore, the new car now gives better power and improved quality on the plastics – the lack of which were the two main factors that the consumers complained about. So essentially, this car is the complete package that you expected out of the Punto. If decent power, good fuel economy, cheap cost of spares, great drivability, Italian styling and an improved after sales service is what you are looking for in a diesel hatchback, then this is the car you should put your money on. Would I buy it? Probably I would wait for a more rev-happy Punto 1.4 T-jet to come along!
