8 Jan 2009

In India by: May 2009

Will cost: Rs 5-6 lakh

Another stunner from the Fiat stable up for a 2009 launch is the Grande Punto hatchback. The car has been an global success for Fiat, with markets ranging from Europe to South America enjoying the Italian large hatch.

The car looks smashing, has decent space and will be powered by a petrol and the multifarious 1.3 litre Multijet diesel unit that powers the Maruti Swift, Indica Vista and Fiat's own hatch, the Palio. With a price range of around Rs 5-6 lakh and the appeal of a thoroughly international car, the Grande Punto should be placed well to set the big hatch segment on fire in 2009.

Other Hatchbacks to be launched in 2009  Toyota small car  Tata Nano  Honda Jazz  Chevrolet Beat  Fiat Bravo  Suzuki Splash/Ritz  Ford Fiesta / Mazda 2 hatchback  New Chevrolet Aveo U-VA  New Maini Reva  Nissan Micra / March  Renault Sandero  Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI Check out all cars to be launched in 2009