Punto : 2009 Vs 2010

Starting this thread so that we have information regarding the differences between the 2009 and 2010 Punto model. I have seen some threads where some information is given but it would be a good idea to have this at one place. This would help buyers choose between the models as 2009 models are being offered at a discount. What are the features/aspects that we are compromising on ?
I hope this is helpful.

The main motive for me to get a Dec 09 model was the discounts they offered plus got 2+2 warranty and other perks on the deal if i got a 09 and wouldnt have got if i booked it in Jan...

Yea got a B3 though would have got a B4 if i'd have got it later this year...

Not all 2010 models are BSIV. I checked the inventory list of BU Bhandari and they have couple of 2010 cars with BSIII specifications

Yes not all 2010 are Euro 4... I guess post Feb or March vehicles are...

Slightly offtopic ,One question I had is ( I am not sure how the assembly plant functions) : If the car is being assembled today (17th June), will the engine necessarily be 2010 May-June make ? Or can it Jan/Feb/Mar 2010 too ?

Going by the principles of Assembly line manufacturing & JIT, if a product is Manufactured today, the serial number assigned to it should be today & also the engine manufactured should be of within a weeks time (considering if Ranjangaon plant is not working on a full JIT schedule). So the car should have June built and most likely a May-June Engine.

Disclaimer: I have not been to Ranjangaon Plant, so can not tell for sure if the Engines are inventoried or they work on JIT principles). What I am saying is a purely speculative statement based on my experience of some OEM factories.

VP,

What could be the reason for increase in FE and HP on upgrade to BS4 ?. Why didnt it happen in the Punto ? Why only in the Linea mjd. Does the VGT have anything to do with such a change ?

Abdul