Fiat's India strategy revealed

volkman10 · 25th July 2013, 16:18

Fiat to Launch 4 New Cars by 2014 Including New Linea & EcoSport Rivaling Crossover.

Here is what Fiat will launch in India till 2014:

Linea Classic
New Linea
New Punto
B-Segment Crossover

Linea Classic: There is the possibility that Fiat may also limit the variants and discontinue the higher variants which are on offer. Linea Classic will be launched by end of this year 2013.

New Linea: Fiat will launch the new Linea in India towards the initial part of 2014. Apart from this, new Linea will also bring with it, the much awaited 1.6L Multijet diesel engine to India. As for petrol it will get a 1.4L turbocharged mill, most probably the same from the current Linea T-JET.

Punto New Model: We will also get to see the new Punto next year in India which will bow in towards the first half of 2014. It will continue to carry the same 1.2L petrol engine and the 1.3L Multijet diesel. However, expect better performance and an improved overall car.

B-Segment Compact Utility Vehicle: Fiat will launch a new B-segment compact crossover/utility vehicle towards the second half of next year No concrete details or a confirmation is known about this car at the moment. Speculated to have the 1.4L naturally aspirated petrol motor from the current Linea and the 1.3L Multijet diesel engine.

The products they have listed are expected to bring them the much needed volumes.

http://motorbash.com/fiat-to-launch-...ing-crossover/

volkman10 · 29th July 2013, 07:43

Punto Abarth will be imported via the CBU route.

http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/fiat/f...via-cbu-route/

johy · 29th July 2013, 07:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsurya

@StarrySky:

Fiat Panda if its around 10L for the fully loaded version is absolutely brilliant. Will be ideal Ecosport competitor, its a superb city:weekend 80:20 car.

And by fully loaded I hope you mean the 4 x 4?

The Panda will eat the competition for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

ampere · 29th July 2013, 08:21

This most probably can also be the Fiat Sedici sold as SX4-Cross Over.
If that happens, that would be interesting to see what Maruti thinks about it.

They may have an agreement on the ownership of marketing this product.

vb-saan · 29th July 2013, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampere

This most probably can also be the Fiat Sedici sold as SX4-Cross Over.
If that happens, that would be interesting to see what Maruti thinks about it.

They may have an agreement on the ownership of marketing this product.

It may not be ideal for Fiat to bring in an 8 year old Sedici (SX4 hatchback/crossover) to Indian market now. The next gen SX4 is expected only next year, and I am not sure if the re-badging (as Sedici) will continue for the next generation.

On the other hand, the Panda 4x4 makes perfect sense, especially considering the fact that a diminutive Ecosport got acceptance in our market.

rohanjf · 29th July 2013, 09:43

I got the opportunity of meeting Mr. Basavanhalli, MD of Fiat India yesterday at KHT Fiat Caffe, Bangalore. When I asked him why Abarth Punto is CBU, he laughed it off. He said the media is never accurate. However, he did not mention any timeline on when it will be launched, or whether it is CKD or locally manufactured.

Another thing: Fiat has no plans to launch cars with automatic transmission under Fiat brand

JohnyBoy · 29th July 2013, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohanjf

I got the opportunity of meeting Mr. Basavanhalli, MD of Fiat India yesterday at KHT Fiat Caffe, Bangalore. When I asked him why Abarth Punto is CBU, he laughed it off. He said the media is never accurate. However, he did not mention any timeline on when it will be launched, or whether it is CKD or locally manufactured.

Another thing: Fiat has no plans to launch cars with automatic transmission under Fiat brand

Rohan, let us hope Mr. Basavanhalli is right and the media got it wrong. Like many others I'm waiting for new launches from Fiat. I will be interested in anything around 12-15L in 2014. By the time my Punto will be 5 years old and perfect timing for an upgrade.

Automatic transmission - who wants it? I don't think any one who likes Fiat cars really wants AT.

reininchaos · 1st August 2013, 18:36

Spotted this morning in BTM layout Bangalore. Newly registered Abarth. Couldn't take more pictures or talk to the driver since I was in a hurry !

Klub Class · 1st August 2013, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by reininchaos

Newly registered Abarth.

LOL! That's Distinguished BHPian KarthikK's Punto

Sharing a link to his ownership log : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ed-abarth.html

reininchaos · 1st August 2013, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klub Class

LOL! That's Distinguished BHPian KarthikK's Punto

Sharing a link to his ownership log : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ed-abarth.html

Hmmm

Glad I didn't stop him and ask !

nipcarlover · 1st August 2013, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by reininchaos

Spotted this morning in BTM layout Bangalore. Newly registered Abarth. Couldn't take more pictures or talk to the driver since I was in a hurry !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klub Class

LOL! That's Distinguished BHPian KarthikK's Punto

Sharing a link to his ownership log : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ed-abarth.html

ROFL!!!

I am going to bring this to Karthik's attention

CrAzY dRiVeR · 1st August 2013, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by reininchaos

Spotted this morning in BTM layout Bangalore. Newly registered Abarth. Couldn't take more pictures or talk to the driver since I was in a hurry !

ROFL.

But, full credit to Karthik for modifying the car so good. And 3M HSR layout for the killer gloss on the car!

KarthikK · 1st August 2013, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by reininchaos

Spotted this morning in BTM layout Bangalore. Newly registered Abarth. Couldn't take more pictures or talk to the driver since I was in a hurry !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klub Class

LOL! That's Distinguished BHPian KarthikK's Punto

Sharing a link to his ownership log : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ed-abarth.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by nipcarlover

ROFL!!!

I am going to bring this to Karthik's attention

Oh man! That was a good one, you made my day sir

. I think I remember you now - you were in a red palio adventure?? You took a picture with a Samsung Galaxy in a brown cover (don't ask me how I know, I have a 6th sense when people take pictures of my car).

I thought you were a BHPian, but didn't spot any stickers on your ride so I didn't bother waving or chatting up. Sorry for that. We were side by side for a good 10 minutes at BTM A2B signal.

Well maintained Palio Adventure by the way. One can hardly guess its age. Next time, I'd be glad to stop by for a quick chit-chat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reininchaos

Hmmm

Glad I didn't stop him and ask !

You should have. Haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

ROFL.

But, full credit to Karthik for modifying the car so good. And 3M HSR layout for the killer gloss on the car!

No credits to me for anything CD. Logos are OEM Abarth, maybe that's why they give that 'original' look to the car, in addition to the glossy red. Hehe.

Latheesh · 1st August 2013, 23:47

@Karthik - Finally mission accomplished! we need a treat.

reininchaos · 2nd August 2013, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarthikK

Oh man! That was a good one, you made my day sir

. I think I remember you now - you were in a red palio adventure?? You took a picture with a Samsung Galaxy in a brown cover (don't ask me how I know, I have a 6th sense when people take pictures of my car).

I thought you were a BHPian, but didn't spot any stickers on your ride so I didn't bother waving or chatting up. Sorry for that. We were side by side for a good 10 minutes at BTM A2B signal.

Well maintained Palio Adventure by the way. One can hardly guess its age. Next time, I'd be glad to stop by for a quick chit-chat.

You should have. Haha.

Wow ! Am I not impressed ? Yep, the adventure is a timeless beauty. I dont like stickers on the car. I was a bit preoccupied for quite a while and didn't notice the Abarth

and when I did, I took the picture. The exhaust completely fooled me. It didn't even occur to me it could be a punto. Actually was disappointed that it wasn't bigger than the punto

Great job on the mods ! Will definitely chat up if I see you again. I'm taking the same road since 2005.

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volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 23,434 Thanked: 67,876 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat's India strategy revealed. Abarth, Jeep, new Linea & Punto coming. More insi Fiat to Launch 4 New Cars by 2014 Including New Linea & EcoSport Rivaling Crossover. Here is what Fiat will launch in India till 2014: Linea Classic New Linea New Punto B-Segment Crossover Linea Classic: There is the possibility that Fiat may also limit the variants and discontinue the higher variants which are on offer. Linea Classic will be launched by end of this year 2013. New Linea: Fiat will launch the new Linea in India towards the initial part of 2014. Apart from this, new Linea will also bring with it, the much awaited 1.6L Multijet diesel engine to India. As for petrol it will get a 1.4L turbocharged mill, most probably the same from the current Linea T-JET. Punto New Model: We will also get to see the new Punto next year in India which will bow in towards the first half of 2014. It will continue to carry the same 1.2L petrol engine and the 1.3L Multijet diesel. However, expect better performance and an improved overall car. B-Segment Compact Utility Vehicle: Fiat will launch a new B-segment compact crossover/utility vehicle towards the second half of next year No concrete details or a confirmation is known about this car at the moment. Speculated to have the 1.4L naturally aspirated petrol motor from the current Linea and the 1.3L Multijet diesel engine. The products they have listed are expected to bring them the much needed volumes. http://motorbash.com/fiat-to-launch-...ing-crossover/
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volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 23,434 Thanked: 67,876 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat's India strategy revealed. Abarth, Jeep, new Linea & Punto coming. More insi Punto Abarth will be imported via the CBU route. http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/fiat/f...via-cbu-route/
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ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,944 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat's India strategy revealed. Abarth, Jeep, new Linea & Punto coming. More insi This most probably can also be the Fiat Sedici sold as SX4-Cross Over. If that happens, that would be interesting to see what Maruti thinks about it. They may have an agreement on the ownership of marketing this product.
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rohanjf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 706 Times	Re: Fiat's India strategy revealed. Abarth, Jeep, new Linea & Punto coming. More insi I got the opportunity of meeting Mr. Basavanhalli, MD of Fiat India yesterday at KHT Fiat Caffe, Bangalore. When I asked him why Abarth Punto is CBU, he laughed it off. He said the media is never accurate. However, he did not mention any timeline on when it will be launched, or whether it is CKD or locally manufactured. Another thing: Fiat has no plans to launch cars with automatic transmission under Fiat brand
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reininchaos BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 38 Thanked: 14 Times	Re: Fiat's India strategy revealed. Abarth, Jeep, new Linea & Punto coming. More insi Spotted this morning in BTM layout Bangalore. Newly registered Abarth. Couldn't take more pictures or talk to the driver since I was in a hurry ! Attached Thumbnails
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Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,091 Times	Re: Fiat's India strategy revealed. Abarth, Jeep, new Linea & Punto coming. More insi @Karthik - Finally mission accomplished! we need a treat.
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