Fiat India Site says Bravo coming soon - Team-BHP

rahuldeodhar · 29th July 2008, 14:27

Hey guys,

Did you notice that Fiat India website says Bravo coming soon to India. Here is the link.

The essential -
Available in a sparkling, high-performance 1.9 Ltr Multijet engine that delivers an awesome power of 150 bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 305 nm at 2000 rpm.

And some tall claims-
The instrument panel is turned completely towards the driver, and the graphics make the information simple and immediate to read, thanks to the use of large, highly-visible characters.And not forgetting the elegant interior finish, which in every version adds to the car’s aesthetic experience

"The instrument panel is turned completely towards the driver" - Now I think thats a great design -

All the other cars where instrument panel faces the road or sky or the rear seat or even when its projected to on-coming traffic - are going to have it! I think this is first for Indian roads!!

The missing -
Price - the site doesn't specify the most important price - but going by 500 costing 15L - you can make your guesses

What say ye?
Actually post the iPhone, I do not like "Coming soon!" ads. Its too much of a tease for me particularly in case of iPhone and anything automobile!

RD

DCEite · 29th July 2008, 14:35

How much will it cost?
25 lacs?

neoonwheels · 29th July 2008, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahuldeodhar

"The instrument panel is turned completely towards the driver" - Now I think thats a great design -

All the other cars where instrument panel faces the road or sky or the rear seat or even when its projected to on-coming traffic - are going to have it! I think this is first for Indian roads!!

RD

Even Palio's instrument panel/dashboard portion is tilted towards driver for better ergonomics. Seems this is a typical FIAT design.

esteem_lover · 29th July 2008, 14:53

Just saw an ad for the 500 where the bravo & the linea were also shown with a tagline

"Every fiat is 500% fiat"

amit · 29th July 2008, 14:54

Quote:

Even Palio's instrument panel/dashboard portion is tilted towards driver for better ergonomics.

Yup although the GP and Linea's panels aren't the same kind. I prefer dashboards tilted towards the driver. Loved the older BMW's for the same reason.

As for the Bravo listed on the Fiat India website, nothing new about that. It has been listed there for some time now. I read somewhere that Bravo would be launched in August. Seems like the rest of the year is going to belong to Fiat. Bravo in August, Linea in September, GP in Dec/Jan 09.

madan80 · 29th July 2008, 14:55

there seems to be no news on the Grand Punto or the Linea ?

what is fiat doing?

amit · 29th July 2008, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by madan80

there seems to be no news on the Grand Punto or the Linea ?

what is fiat doing?

Says who? Fiat's top guys have already said that Linea should be out in September and GP in Dec/Jan 09. Going by their last few launches that they have launched bang on the dates they said they would, I think we can take their word about launch dates seriously.

theMAG · 29th July 2008, 14:58

I think they're playing peek-a-boo with the GP. I still feel thats their next car.

tez · 29th July 2008, 15:18

FIAT linea has been caught testing many times. I feel that linea would be launched before GP.

deepakhon · 29th July 2008, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

I think they're playing peek-a-boo with the GP. I still feel thats their next car.

I doubt it, although having it that way will be good for me. I would rather consider GP as a contender for my next car, not the Linea. I always feel that hatches generally look much better than sedans which have been derived from them. I have not found many exceptions yet. I am one hatchback fan. It is a different matter that my wife is sold on Linea and the to be released Honda City.

finneyp · 29th July 2008, 15:59

Fiat India wants to launch the sedan first (since presently they don't have any sedan in the market), so it will be Linea first in September, followed by G Punto in Dec or Jan'09!

joslicx · 29th July 2008, 16:05

can think of buying one if they price it in Fabia range (7-9 lacs max!) Otherwise too costly a car for its size/class.

iceman7 · 29th July 2008, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

How much will it cost?
25 lacs?

yes. the bravo is will be priced around 22-24 lacs

Bouncer · 29th July 2008, 16:20

Have seen couple of new Fiats testing many times. Don't know whether they were Linea or Bravo. Had a good street presence.

madan80 · 29th July 2008, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

Says who? Fiat's top guys have already said that Linea should be out in September and GP in Dec/Jan 09. Going by their last few launches that they have launched bang on the dates they said they would, I think we can take their word about launch dates seriously.

not disputing the talk - disputing the fact that there is no mention of it on the website - other than for a few CCs.

29th July 2008, 14:27	#1 (permalink)
rahuldeodhar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 80	Fiat India Site says Bravo coming soon Hey guys, Did you notice that Fiat India website says Bravo coming soon to India. Here is the link. The essential - Available in a sparkling, high-performance 1.9 Ltr Multijet engine that delivers an awesome power of 150 bhp at 4000 rpm and a peak torque of 305 nm at 2000 rpm. And some tall claims- The instrument panel is turned completely towards the driver, and the graphics make the information simple and immediate to read, thanks to the use of large, highly-visible characters.And not forgetting the elegant interior finish, which in every version adds to the car’s aesthetic experience "The instrument panel is turned completely towards the driver" - Now I think thats a great design - All the other cars where instrument panel faces the road or sky or the rear seat or even when its projected to on-coming traffic - are going to have it! I think this is first for Indian roads!! The missing - Price - the site doesn't specify the most important price - but going by 500 costing 15L - you can make your guesses What say ye? Actually post the iPhone, I do not like "Coming soon!" ads. Its too much of a tease for me particularly in case of iPhone and anything automobile! RD __________________ RD Where you reach depends on what you drive and what drives you! Last edited by rahuldeodhar : 29th July 2008 at 14:38.

29th July 2008, 14:35	#2 (permalink)
DCEite Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 2,188 View My Garage	How much will it cost? 25 lacs? __________________ *A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought.* - Warren Buffett

29th July 2008, 14:53	#4 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 6,277 View My Garage	Just saw an ad for the 500 where the bravo & the linea were also shown with a tagline "Every fiat is 500% fiat" __________________ Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present to live better in the future.- William Wordsworth

29th July 2008, 14:55	#6 (permalink)
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	there seems to be no news on the Grand Punto or the Linea ? what is fiat doing? __________________ Blah!! __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio \| 2008 Trek 4300D

29th July 2008, 14:58	#8 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 4,583 View My Garage	I think they're playing peek-a-boo with the GP. I still feel thats their next car. __________________ Become who you are.

29th July 2008, 15:18	#9 (permalink)
tez BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pune Posts: 323	FIAT linea has been caught testing many times. I feel that linea would be launched before GP.

29th July 2008, 15:59	#11 (permalink)
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,204 View My Garage	Fiat India wants to launch the sedan first (since presently they don't have any sedan in the market), so it will be Linea first in September, followed by G Punto in Dec or Jan'09! __________________ Drive Safe, your loved ones need you! My passion is not driving Cars, but driving a FIAT! Finney, Palio 1.2 NV - 2004

29th July 2008, 16:05	#12 (permalink)
joslicx BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 456	can think of buying one if they price it in Fabia range (7-9 lacs max!) Otherwise too costly a car for its size/class.

29th July 2008, 16:20	#14 (permalink)
Bouncer BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 285 View My Garage	Have seen couple of new Fiats testing many times. Don't know whether they were Linea or Bravo. Had a good street presence. __________________ *Life is simple - Eat, Sleep, Jeep!* Achieved first two, waiting for third to happen.

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