The Grande Punto shares the platform with the Linea and hence mechanicals are identical. Brakes are ventilated discs in front with drums at rear. An independent suspension at the front is backed by a new torsion beam axle configuration.

However, Fiat will do minor modifications to suit the small car excise norm. Grand Punto, which is 4030mm long, is shortened by 30mm so that it can fit into the small car excise duty category.

The Grande Punto was awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP (European agency for safety testing). Though the Indian Punto will be different to the European one,  you can expect Fiat to equip the Indian Punto with ABS and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) on higher variants.

A CD player with steering mounted audio controls, alloy wheels, fog lamps,power windows, tilt adjustable steering, rear defogger and rear wiper would make into the list of features of Grande Punto.

However, Fiat's Blue&Me system and eco-Drive won't make it to the Punto, as it pushes up the cost significantly.