Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena

drsingh · 26th August 2015, 10:38

Fiat needs to develop a platform specifically for Asian markets. And push out a hatch, sedan, mini sedan, mini SUV, MUV for bread and butter and volumes.

They can then go crazy and bring low volume vehicles by up selling existing customers.

They are capable of doing that. Seeing the number if variants of punto/linea worldwide. With tyres ranging from 14 inches to 17 inches on the same car.

BlackPearl · 26th August 2015, 12:27

The Aegea is looking like the current gen Verna from the front 3 quarters, maybe due to the creases on the bonnet. Or is it just me who is visualising this!!

jacksons · 26th August 2015, 13:03

Aegea is stunning and Grand Siena is like a patch work. Wish Aegea comes with Auto gears in 1.4 turbo petrol and 1.5 or 1.6 diesel.
If they can do as I wish then I will sure to replace my six and half years old Linea.

Chuckster · 26th August 2015, 13:04

From the brazil site, it looks like siena and grand siena are positioned in below the Linea. That being the case, it's seems highly doubtful that Fiat will replace the current Linea with the Grand Siena in India. It could be that they are planning to replace the older Linea classic with Grand Siena. And Aegea maybe the replacement for the current Linea. Atleast that would make sense!

vinit · 26th August 2015, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Chuckster

It could be that they are planning to replace the older Linea classic with Grand Siena. And Aegea maybe the replacement for the current Linea. Atleast that would make sense!

Totally agreed. That looks pretty much the case.

abhii176 · 26th August 2015, 16:38

The Grand Sienna would make absolutely no sense for the Indian market and seems like step down from the current Linea.
Am desperately hoping they bring in the Aegea. I think it looks absolutely stunning. I, for one, would definitely upgrade from my Punto to the Aegea should they bring it to the Indian market.

geeash · 27th August 2015, 16:31

Being a ex-owner of 1st generation Linea, I would advice them to heavily upgrade the linea with gizmos and throw in a automatic turbo petrol and 1.6 MJD and concentrate on building a good service network rather, than bringing a stupid model and get out of the country.

Urban_Nomad · 27th August 2015, 19:56

Fiat needs to be making bold moves to carve out a decent piece of the pie for itself. To quote Tony Stark - "You are tip-toeing when you need to strut!"

Lord knows when they will swallow the bitter pill and understand that they are not meant for the rat race of volumes. They need to cater to a niche set of individuals. Ones who are about perfomance (lord knows they have the engines & the tech) and see automobiles as an extension of themselves and not a drab A to B tools. They need to invest time here and take a few hits in the chin; while making sure their existing service standards are top notch (experience as well as cost)

The good word will spread, and thats when they can hold their heads up high. They need to come out as game changers. They need to give the market beautiful potent toys without costing an arm and a leg

Cars like the Siena twins must meet the same fate as below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qySB-DBGmVM

nikhil0405 · 6th September 2015, 22:19

With the new linea not even on the horizon, booked the current gen linea. Delivery expected in the next 2-3 days. Hope fiat gives a good upgrade option in the next 4-5 years.

condor · 7th September 2015, 07:30

The GS is definitely a couple of steps Backwards, even compared to the current Linea.

Fiat, please do not shoot yourself in the foot !

vinit · 7th September 2015, 13:55

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Originally Posted by nikhil0405

With the new linea not even on the horizon, booked the current gen linea. Delivery expected in the next 2-3 days.

Congrats nikhil0405 !!! Which variant you have booked ? and from which dealer ?

nikhil0405 · 7th September 2015, 14:33

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Originally Posted by vinit

Congrats nikhil0405 !!! Which variant you have booked ? and from which dealer ?

Thanks vinit. I have booked the multijet emotion in magnesio grey color. Got a good deal at Pandit auto before they closed down.

amitg79 · 7th September 2015, 16:09

Aegea based sedan spotted testing. (http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...ed-397337.aspx)

This would be a great replacement for the Linea. It will definitely much better than the Grand Siena.

Arindam_Nayek · 29th October 2015, 12:52

Apologies for bouncing the thread, did we get any info on the Linea replacement from Fiat. Saw this video of EGEA in YouTube and was blown away.

The car looks really smashing. Hope India gets this.

EGEA

carwatcher · 29th October 2015, 13:03

Isn't it possible that Fiat launches 'both' Siena and Egea.

One to compete with CS segment and one with Proper Sedan segment.

I am sure guys at Fiat India are sensible enough not to destroy the Legacy of Linea by replacing it with Siena.

BTW is it Egea or Aegea ?

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drsingh BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 781 Thanked: 716 Times	Fiat needs to develop a platform specifically for Asian markets. And push out a hatch, sedan, mini sedan, mini SUV, MUV for bread and butter and volumes. They can then go crazy and bring low volume vehicles by up selling existing customers. They are capable of doing that. Seeing the number if variants of punto/linea worldwide. With tyres ranging from 14 inches to 17 inches on the same car.
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BlackPearl Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calcutta/London Posts: 3,665 Thanked: 17,393 Times View My Garage	re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena The Aegea is looking like the current gen Verna from the front 3 quarters, maybe due to the creases on the bonnet. Or is it just me who is visualising this!!
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jacksons BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 68 Times	re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena Aegea is stunning and Grand Siena is like a patch work. Wish Aegea comes with Auto gears in 1.4 turbo petrol and 1.5 or 1.6 diesel. If they can do as I wish then I will sure to replace my six and half years old Linea.
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Chuckster BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 40 Thanked: 31 Times	re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena From the brazil site, it looks like siena and grand siena are positioned in below the Linea. That being the case, it's seems highly doubtful that Fiat will replace the current Linea with the Grand Siena in India. It could be that they are planning to replace the older Linea classic with Grand Siena. And Aegea maybe the replacement for the current Linea. Atleast that would make sense! Attached Thumbnails
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abhii176 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 195 Thanked: 189 Times	re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena The Grand Sienna would make absolutely no sense for the Indian market and seems like step down from the current Linea. Am desperately hoping they bring in the Aegea. I think it looks absolutely stunning. I, for one, would definitely upgrade from my Punto to the Aegea should they bring it to the Indian market.
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geeash Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 146 Times	Being a ex-owner of 1st generation Linea, I would advice them to heavily upgrade the linea with gizmos and throw in a automatic turbo petrol and 1.6 MJD and concentrate on building a good service network rather, than bringing a stupid model and get out of the country. Last edited by geeash : 27th August 2015 at 16:32.
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nikhil0405 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pune Posts: 73 Thanked: 57 Times	With the new linea not even on the horizon, booked the current gen linea. Delivery expected in the next 2-3 days. Hope fiat gives a good upgrade option in the next 4-5 years. Last edited by nikhil0405 : 6th September 2015 at 22:21.
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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,242 Thanked: 16,902 Times View My Garage	re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena The GS is definitely a couple of steps Backwards, even compared to the current Linea. Fiat, please do not shoot yourself in the foot !
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amitg79 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 371 Thanked: 245 Times	re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena Aegea based sedan spotted testing. (http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-new...ed-397337.aspx) This would be a great replacement for the Linea. It will definitely much better than the Grand Siena.
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29th October 2015, 13:03	#30
carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,181 Thanked: 1,033 Times	re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena Isn't it possible that Fiat launches 'both' Siena and Egea. One to compete with CS segment and one with Proper Sedan segment. I am sure guys at Fiat India are sensible enough not to destroy the Legacy of Linea by replacing it with Siena. BTW is it Egea or Aegea ?
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