As a family car for the so-called emerging markets like South America and part of Asia, Fiat is soon to release a three-box version of its new Grand Punto, so far available as a three- and five-door hatchback only.

It might as well be sold in some south European countries but won’t certainly make it to middle and northern Europe where booted versions of compact hatchbacks haven’t been a success since at least 30 years. Petrol engines will be available between 65 and 95 bhp and the 1.3-litre Multijet common-rail turbodiesel with 75 bhp might be on offer, too.