Fiat Linea

This launch of Fiat Linea in a novel and distinguish avatar will certainly sweep the rivals off their feet. The competitor list comprise of Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid, Honda City and Ford Fiesta. As per the reports, Fiat Auto will also amplify its dealerships across the nation alongside introduce fresh products by 2013-2014.

Fiat Linea ‘ABSOLUTE’ edition launched

21 September, 2012 : Italian marquee in India, Fiat Auto has slip-in Fiat Linea sedan with more fascinating features than ever on the festive occasion of Diwali. This add-on of exclusive attributes like navigation system, 3G tablet and many more are seen for the first time in the segment. And icing on the cake is; these features on Fiat Linea ABSOLUTE are offered to the customer at no extra cost.

Festive Celebration: Fiat Linea ‘Absolute’—Limited Edition

17 September, 2012: Fiat India has incorporated some premium features on its beloved sedan Fiat Linea available as limited edition called Absolute. The best part of this exclusive variant is that there won’t be any charges and customers gets all the exciting elements at no extra cost. The added feature list comprise of chrome strip on boot, sill door branding, reverse parking sensors, beige carpet, mud guards, absolute badges and 3G navigation tablet. The Fiat Linea competes with the likes of Renault Scala, Honda City and Volkswagen Vento in India.

Fiat Linea ‘Absolute’-ly astounding

Festive season is inching closer and carmakers are all equipped to get ‘best out of the rest’. Fiat India too decides the same but in a distinct manner as they don’t plan to provide huge discounts, but some real value content that endows its buyers with unending pride. ‘Fiat Linea—Absolute’ this new limited edition variant incorporates various advance and attractive features at no extra cost, below are the details mentioned:

1. Navigation and 3G Tablet: This up to date 2.03 Android based car-pad comes with loads of functions that includes Multimedia i.e. MP3/MP4, 3D Maps with house level mapping, Bluetooth connectivity, Phone functionality, Internet 3G connectivity along with 1 GHz processor for superior performance.     

2. Reverse Parking Sensors: In trend these days this feature provides the driver with optimum handiness while parking Fiat Linea sedan.  

3. Contoured Splash Guards: For that neat and clean attitude of the Linea sedan, the stylish mud guards are in place.

4. Beige Color Carpets: These cozy looking carpets provide you and the interiors with a sense of premiumness inside the cabin.

5. Linea Brand Door Sill: With door sill the style statement comes into frame as this feature is only available in some high end luxury sedans.

6. Absolute Badge Set: The distinctive emblem placed at rear will separate you from usual ones plying on the roads.  

7. Chrome Strip at Boot Lid: Another premium element inserted at the boot lid which appears to be a touch of class.

 

New Fiat Linea Review by Expert

The launch of Fiat Linea is the comeback of the Italian auto major Fiat in the Indian auto market. The earlier versions of Fiat made a good name in the auto market, although due to some serious issues, which worry Indian customers, like low fuel efficiency and high maintenance cost it was not able to achieve much as expected. With the second launch of Fiat Linea, the company was able to target a good volume which was call of the time for Fiat India. The new Fiat Linea has worked as a good luck for the company and the position was further improved with launch of the third model, Fiat Grande Punto hatchback. Both restored the company’s position in the Indian automotive market.

The Italian designed Fiat Linea is tempting to see on road with all elegant curves and a touch of trendy look especially with its new shade of ‘Oceanic Blue’, which is so appealing on the exterior of the car. A big front grille with double barrel headlamps, large glass area and the wrap around tail lamps together makes a perfect model to flaunt on the Indian roads. Stepping in the car does not reduce the excitement with high class sedan patent interiors flooded in classy color. The dials and instrumentations also carry a traditional look which is simply attractive and soothing to eyes.

The centre console is pasted in silver and holds the built-in music system and climate control. The attractive new tilt able steering wheel further improves the interior beauty of Fiat Linea with smart gripping shape. The communication with your loved ones will now be in a unique form as 2012 Linea has the distinctive feature of Blue&Me, which is the simplest and hassle free way to communicate while on the drive.

With all these smart instrumentation, Fiat Linea clearly creates ground above main competitor Honda City sedan. The saloon is a first choice for those who love a long sleek car with ample boot space. Some may find the car a little disproportionate as it is given lesser width, but if personal opinion is considered a long car gives a real high-class feel.

The model is offered in total of five exclusive variants which can give a range of combinations to pick from. The engine choice comprise of two petrol powered versions along with three diesel run motors. The petrol variants of Fiat Linea is powered by 1.4L, 1368cc, DOHC, 16 valve, innovative FIRE petrol engine capable of smoking out 90 PS of top power at 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 115 Nm at 4500 rpm. The engine is mated with a five speed manual gearbox. Coming to the diesel variants of Fiat Linea, they come equipped with 1.3L, 1248cc, DOHC, 16 valve, Multi-jet diesel power-train, which is one of the famous and most advanced diesel engine from Fiat. The engine gives a top power of 93 PS at 4000 rpm and acme torque of 209 Nm at 2000 rpm.

 

Fiat Linea Rivals

One of the finest looking Italian sedans till date in India, Fiat Linea is up against its closest competitor in the form of Volkswagen Vento.  The looks of both the sedans are distinct, as on one hand, there is polished and sleek looks of Volkswagen Vento, while on the other is fabulous and dominant appearance of Fiat Linea. The interiors have got better finish levels in the German car compared to the acceptable ones in Linea. However, both share spacious cabin, but Linea is marginally ahead in headroom space at front and rear. Coming to the feature aspect, they are limited in Linea and more in Vento. Nevertheless the element of Blue & Me, which enables you to make calls and access phone book with ease on the go, is hard to ignore and with unruffled steering mount controls it becomes icing on the cake. This sort of hassle free feature is not offered in Volkswagen Vento.

The two potent sedans are available in choice of conventional petrol and diesel engines. Here, Vento with the AT lends an upper-hand in the competition. Notable thing with Vento engines is that they possess good amount of power and torque. But with Linea one gets better handling and exceptional ride quality (irrespective of city and highways) along with technically advanced power trains. On the mileage front, both offer similar fuel efficiencies with their respective engines. The built quality of Linea is matchless not only with Vento here, but in the segment. Furthermore, there are adequate active and passive safety features offered in the two sedans to take optimum car of the occupants inside.

Fiat Linea Mileage and Fuel Efficiency

The various versions of the new Fiat Linea with attractive and advanced engineering skills deliver the ultra- tolerable performance in the aspects of mileage in the city with 11 kmpl and approaching up to 14.6 kmpl on the highways in alliance with the powerful petrol engine. While on the other hand, the diesel engine with astonishing power gives the mileage of 16.0 kmpl in the city conditions and increases to reach up to the mileage of 20.4 kmpl on the highways. Keeping in mind the needs of the consumers along with the hike in graph of petrol price, company has crafted its engine well, which is completely effective to develop good mileage. Overall the Fiat Linea possesses good fuel efficiency.

Fiat Linea Models and Features

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Fiat Linea Colors

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Fiat Linea Engine, Power and Performance

The company has assembled Fiat Linea variants using two different types of effective and responsive engines in the form of petrol and diesel engines. These engines are not only powerful, but also frugal when it comes to Indian driving conditions.

Fiat Linea Petrol

The petrol-run 1368cc, 1.4L engine that comes with innovative FIRE technology by Fiat has 16 valves along with Double Over-Head Camshaft (DOHC) function. The engine is coupled with the five speed manual gearbox for smooth running. The E10 compliant FIRE petrol engine provides robust performance along with some amazing mileage figures.

Fiat Linea Diesel

The 1.3L advanced Multijet diesel engine is assembled with 16 valves, DOHC having a displacement of 1248cc. The engine is provided with effective and advanced technology consisting 4 cylinders, which makes it to count among well known power-trains of Fiat. The engine is well supported by 5-speed manual transmission. The performance of the engine is decent, while it delivers excellent fuel efficiency.

Fiat Linea Pick Up and Acceleration

The Italian beauty, Fiat Linea is not only good in looks, but also amazing when it comes to performance and acceleration. The pickup numbers mentioned here carry immense significance when it comes to competition with its arch rivals in the segment. The petrol version that is 1368cc engine outpouring 90PS and 115Nm is capable of catching up the 100 kph mark from being stationed in mere 14.6 seconds. Moreover on the top speed front, it manages to touch a 165 kmph figure at an effortless ease. Another is the 1248cc, 1.3L Fiat Linea Diesel that yields out a maximum power of 93PS and an exceptional torque of 209 Nm. This engine along with being is efficient is racy as far as contest in the segment is concerned with 0-100 kph in only 15.6 seconds. Furthermore, the top speed is of 160 kmph.

Fiat Linea Interiors and Features

Fiat Linea sedan bestows an Italian touch of beauty inside the cabin. The sizeable interiors are done neatly with optimum craftsmanship with nearly no margin of error. The quality interiors provide with an up market feel to the lavishing Fiat Linea sedan. The premium leather upholstery waits inside for the lucky five occupants to get privileged by sitting in the best-in-segment comfortable sedan. The dashboard is sleek with many storage spaces, while the central console is loaded with modern day features. Moreover, the leather wrapped steering and gear knob intensifies the rich ambience of the cabin. The new element of integrated CD, MP3 and FM player with 4-speakers along with the feature of speed sensitive volume adjuster for audio player makes ride entertaining, while tilt adjustable power steering make things always under your control.

With the style factor, the doors are fitted with door controls to provide proper safety and security to the user. Fiat Linea’s electrically powered rear view mirror, driver seat height adjust, all-four power windows with delay & auto down function along with latest and automatically adjustable OVRMs. The music system is facilitated with the manifesting capability of USB and Bluetooth connectivity with the innovative technology for connecting cell phones known as the “Blue and Me”. With this, one can make a call and listen to incoming messages and even search phonebook through steering mount controls. The Blue&Me feature supports nearly all mobile phones that come with Bluetooth technology. Overall, the new Fiat Linea is smartly equipped with all the above mentioned features together with many other exciting elements that are favorite among Italian car lovers in the country. Fiat Linea interiors offer standard quality at affordable pricing.

Fiat Linea Exteriors and Features

Fiat Linea is an exquisite looking sedan with ideal amalgamation of impressive interiors and exciting exteriors. The sedan has now got its unique identity in the form ‘Oceanic Blue’ color, this shade is exclusively available with new Fiat Linea sedan. The Linea is attired with outstanding features including the very fascinating double barrel head lamps, which are now automatic in conjunction with large rear lamps.

The front and rear part of the sedan is provided with fog lamps to avoid complications during a foggy season, whereas new rain sensing wipers are seen at work when they sense rain. In between the lamps lies the well designed grille surrounded by chrome radiator imparting a classy appeal to the front. The inherited logo of the Fiat mounted on the finely placed radiator grille sights charming and conveys a glance of Fiat’s incredible dignity. The wider front bumper together with best-in-class ground clearance grants an aggressive look to the variant, constituting the car to be a preferred well suited verdict for family.

The ORVMs of Fiat Linea are now easy to open-n-shut with electrically powered and adjustable. The sides of the sedan offer the sight of solid appearing 16-inch alloys. The Fiat family with the release of its new product comes back in authority. The sedan Fiat Linea with its gorgeous looks and pleasing facilities is a complete package in itself satisfying the desires of both family and car lovers. The car with its serious serene style and strength has the capability to easily grab the attraction, which comes out to be the most positive trait of Fiat Linea’s. With the so very beautiful and reliable exteriors of new Fiat Linea, admiration is now ‘more’ guaranteed.

Safety Features in Fiat Linea

Fiat has focused a lot in terms of safety features and had come with many advanced features like Dual stage front airbags with function of early crash sensors, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) along with Fire Prevention System (FPS) that is kept standard on all variants. The immobilizer with rolling code and double crank protection comes as additional safety feature. The driver seat belt warning comes with buzzer sound in the top end variant, while the same is done with light warning.  Moreover, this vehicle is equipped with central locking facility which is a convenient safety features especially for children.

Fiat Linea Driving and Handling

Now this is the section that bestows the Fiat Linea a 10 on 10. The Italian sedan rides exceptionally well and absorbs all the road bumps with effective ease. The suspensions in this New Linea are reworked on the basis of consumer feedback that company got against older Linea. In this segment sedan the most vital factor is the balance amid high and low speeds, and Fiat Linea grabs this aspect proudly. This results in controlled high speeds that don’t rattle after a course of time. The agility part is superb here as it goes on munching miles with its refined motor under bonnet. At stationary, in the Fiat Linea diesel version, the vibration levels are well controlled, but as soon you make the engine roar it turns quite noisy. At lower rpms, the sound is not audible but some wind is heard on higher speeds. Out and out, Fiat Linea’s driving and handling are worthy when compared in the segment.

Fiat Linea Accessories

The already contemporary looking Fiat Linea sedan can also be dressed up to appear distinct among rest of the Lineas with some genuine ‘Fiat’ brand accessories. For car care there are black carpet mats and grey carpet mats available to keep the inside floor clean, sun protection grey film to protect you from harmful UV rays along with mud flaps to protect the car from wet mud-splash.
 
To bestow an up market feel inside there is cushion pillow beige, neck rest beige coat hanger and classic black seat cover with leather and PU combination along with numerous color choices in steering beige covers. Some convenient garnishing includes an advanced GPS navigation unit to get you through unknown places besides reading lamp at for the rear passengers. Style statement accessory comprise of Fiat key holder and Fiat lapel pin together with solid looking alloy wheels, a stylish rear boot spoiler and door sil protection plate. The safety concerned individuals can get central locking system and reverse parking sensor as an additional accessory element.

Fiat Linea Road Test Report

Fiat Linea Conclusion

After a long, long time Fiat has hit the sweet spot in the sedan segment with its new entrant Fiat Linea.  This vehicle has got everything right be it exterior and interior styling, ride and handling along with pricing. The roll out of 1.3L Multijet diesel motor has further added wonders to already sparkling sedan.  Another important factor is the fortress-like built quality, which is undoubtedly best in class and also fiat is known for such reliability along with adequate active and passive safety features for passengers. The space inside besides exciting features is reasonably good. It’s an all-in-all a decent package to have under your kitty at an effective cost. In spite of such powerful elements the sales are not that healthy, the reason is their shoddy after sales service by Tata Motors, which has provided some bitter experiences to its consumers and this, has really dampen the sales of Fiat Linea. Now, there is some tempting news that Fiat India will now refrain from selling its products via allied partner Tata Motors, as a result decided to go with stand alone dealerships across the country. This move will unquestionably bring back the joyous sales numbers for the Italian car manufacturer across its product lineup in India.