About a month ago, Fiat launched the 90bhp Punto in Argentina, and we were all hoping for the early launch of the car in India too. So here’s the wish come true for many who were waiting for the more powerful Punto to make its debut in India. Fiat India today launched the Punto 90 HP version in New Delhi. The new more powerful Punto diesel has been priced at Rs 6.79 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

This more powerful Punto is sure to make an impact on the speed loving Indian crowd. Powered by an 89 bhp 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine, the new Punto 90 bhp has lifted its engine from the Linea and is now way more (15 bhp)powerful than the current 75 bhp Multijet diesel engine found in the Punto. This has been made possible with a re-tuned engine that features a variable geometry turbocharger instead of the fixed geometry turbocharger found on the 75 bhp Punto.

“The launch of Grande Punto 90 HP multijet is testament to Fiat’s commitment to innovation and consumer satisfaction.The car is aimed at consolidating our position within the ‘performance diesel’ segment, which has been relatively untapped until now,” Fiat India President and CEO Rajeev Kapoor said.

The new Punto can now reach the 0-100kmph speed about 3.8 seconds quicker than the current 75 bhp car. Thanks to the new engine, the new Punto can now do a top speed that is about 10 kph more than the regular Punto. The 90 bhp Punto, is definitely fast but there seems to be a little stagnation issues with in-gear acceleration. Additionally, you can also notice some improvement when it comes to performance and driveability. The interior quality, after feedbacks from customers, of the Punto has improved too.

Fiat India claims that the Punto 90 HP would give a mileage of 20 km per litre. The Punto 90 bhp is available in a range of attractive colours including Vossa Nova White, Exotica Red, Medium Grey, Foxtrot Azure and Tuscan Wine.

As of now, the Italian car manufacturer has launched the Punto 90 bhp in the Emotion variant only, and will be sold alongside the 75 bhp Punto. Fiat also offers the Punto in other engine options: a 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre Petrol FIRE that produce 67 bhp and 88 bhp respectively.

Prices of the new Punto may pose a problem though. Launched at a price of Rs 6.79 lakh (Ex-showroom New Delhi), the Punto 90 bhp may not appeal to everyone’s wallets.