Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena

bhpfaninblr · 15th November 2017, 18:27

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Originally Posted by abhinav.s

Are you really sure of this? I am not aware if you have ever owned or driven this car, but I have always been around a 1968 model Premier Padmini of which I even remember the registration number till date (MEV 2400).

We owned this car from 1994 to 1999 or so. KA-01, M-431 owned by my dad. I learnt driving on this car - it had the gear by the side of the steering wheel (old gear format).

It had a radiator failure on a long distance trip and starting trouble requiring to push on many occasions. There was a joke in Bangalore that most of the cars broken on the road would be Fiat Premier Padminis. Never was a broken 800 found

motorworks · 15th November 2017, 19:55

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Originally Posted by RedRaider

Fiat has stopped production of all FIAT cars. No new Fiat launches on the cards. FCA looking at the Dodge Dart as a possible launch in India.

The Fiat brand name will be discontinued.

Not sure as to where you are getting this information from. As per multiple reports from auto journals and even during interviews with Fiat india honchos, there has been no mention of Dodge ever. The current situation is just wait and watch for Fiat. They will stick with the Compass for 2018 and may launch the India specific Renegade in 2019, if all things like pricing and economies of scale work out. That is about it.

Unless you have some reliable source of information, I do not think your info is right at all.

RedRaider · 15th November 2017, 22:14

I am not saying that the Dodge is being launched. Just that it is on the radar.

chpk · 16th November 2017, 00:13

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Originally Posted by RedRaider

I am not saying that the Dodge is being launched. Just that it is on the radar.

Couple of things:

1. Dart is a failure in USA
2. Dodge brand itself is in jeopardy with no new models. Not sure FCA would want to expand this brand internationally. FCA is solely dependent on Jeep to make money and change its fortune.

volkman10 · 27th November 2017, 18:54

Fiat Cronos as seen in leaked images,

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Source- Cronos twiiter

volkman10 · 27th November 2017, 21:17

Fiat reveals the Cronos! The Model will be sold with 1.3 and 1.8 engines.

Fiat today unveiled the first official images of Cronos, its new compact sedan.

The release date has not yet been confirmed but should occur between January and February.

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finneyp · 27th November 2017, 21:55

^^ That's in Brazil. Don't think it will come to India.

Durango Dude · 27th November 2017, 23:13

Can't you see the writing on the wall, FIAT in India is done and dusted and is being slowly and silently being "replaced" by Jeep!

norhog · 28th November 2017, 01:51

Is it only me here with this feeling, or there are others who also think this design looks too Hyundai,ish...

motorworks · 28th November 2017, 05:51

A very good looking design, I would say! Would surely do well in Asian and other developing markets if launched with the right engines and competitive pricing. With regard to it being launched in India, I think it is not even being considered! It is only the Jeep Compass for now and probably a heavily localised Renegade in 2019 ( as long as they can also export the same to other RHD markets).

volkman10 · 30th December 2017, 07:21

Fiat releases the first pictures of the interiors of Cronos.

And as expected, virtually the entire cabin of the new Fiat Cronos will be identical to the Argo hatch.

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Chetan_Rao · 30th December 2017, 09:53

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Originally Posted by norhog

Is it only me here with this feeling, or there are others who also think this design looks too Hyundai,ish...

Swap the badges and it could easily pass for a KIA.

Design identities have become 'fluid', just like those fancy design language names companies use. Unique is passe.

15th November 2017, 22:14	#108
RedRaider BHPian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 111 Thanked: 244 Times	Re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena I am not saying that the Dodge is being launched. Just that it is on the radar.
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volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 25,821 Thanked: 79,217 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena Fiat Cronos as seen in leaked images, Source- Cronos twiiter
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27th November 2017, 21:17	#111
volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 25,821 Thanked: 79,217 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena Fiat reveals the Cronos! The Model will be sold with 1.3 and 1.8 engines. Fiat today unveiled the first official images of Cronos, its new compact sedan. The release date has not yet been confirmed but should occur between January and February. link Last edited by volkman10 : 27th November 2017 at 21:18.
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27th November 2017, 21:55	#112
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,762 Thanked: 403 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena ^^ That's in Brazil. Don't think it will come to India.
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27th November 2017, 23:13	#113
Durango Dude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,967 Thanked: 5,210 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena Can't you see the writing on the wall, FIAT in India is done and dusted and is being slowly and silently being "replaced" by Jeep!
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28th November 2017, 01:51	#114
norhog BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MUM/CCU/Tokyo Posts: 310 Thanked: 394 Times	Is it only me here with this feeling, or there are others who also think this design looks too Hyundai,ish...
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28th November 2017, 05:51	#115
motorworks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,841 Thanked: 4,355 Times View My Garage	A very good looking design, I would say! Would surely do well in Asian and other developing markets if launched with the right engines and competitive pricing. With regard to it being launched in India, I think it is not even being considered! It is only the Jeep Compass for now and probably a heavily localised Renegade in 2019 ( as long as they can also export the same to other RHD markets).
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30th December 2017, 07:21	#116
volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 25,821 Thanked: 79,217 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat could replace Linea with Aegea or Grand Siena Fiat releases the first pictures of the interiors of Cronos. And as expected, virtually the entire cabin of the new Fiat Cronos will be identical to the Argo hatch.
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