Internationally Fiat sells Grande Punto with multiple engine options - two petrol (1.2L delivering 65 bhp and 1.4L delivering 77 bhp) and four diesel units (75 bhp or 90 bhp 1.3L and the 120 bhp or 130 bhp 1.9L).

However, the Indian Grande Punto is expected to come with 1.2L and 1.4L FIRE (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine) gasoline engines and the proven 1.3-litre multijet diesel.

With the addition of Grande Punto, the 1.3L diesel popularly known as the 'world's most relevant engine' now powers seven Indian cars that include -- Fiat Palio, Tata Indica Vista, Maruti Swift, Maruti Ritz, Maruti Swift Dzire and Fiat Linea. All the engines will come with a five-speed transmission.

Considering the 1.1 tonne weight, don't expect the smaller 1.2l engine to offer spirited performance. However, the larger gasoline engine and multijet might deliver eyebrow-raising performance.