FIAT has released the first picture of its new Grande Punto which goes on sale in September.

Larger than the current Punto, the new version will be available with two petrol engines – a 1.2-litre 65bhp unit and a new 1.4-litre with 77bhp.

There will also be four turbodiesels – a 1.3 Multijet in either 75bhp or 90bhp specification and a 1.9 Multijet with 120bhp or 130bhp. Fiat will continue to sell the current Punto for the time being, offering it as a value-for-money option.