The Fiat Linea-Is this the saloon that's coming to India?

finneyp · 18th November 2008, 12:42

Thanks for your concern Steer.

But, I can't help it, sometimes I just can't take the crap posted here occasionally!

amit · 18th November 2008, 12:51

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Originally Posted by speedzak

The MJD comes with a variable geometric turbo, puts out 90.5 PS and is supposedly very very silent. This is going to be a hot seller if FiAT India gets it's game right.

I hope they market the car properly unlike the jerky manner in which they advertise the Palio. Hopefully, since the Linea (and the GP) are make or break cars for them and Tata are in charge of marketing, we will see a proper, focussed marketing campaign this time.

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Petrol is the 1.4 ltr Fire engine. Naturally aspirated and puts out 94.5 PS.

That's a pleasant surprise. ACI, in it's latest issue, still reports that petrol will be 77bhp. I hope it's the 94.5ps version that you speak of that will come here.

I hope Fiat and Tata get it right this time. Fiat has two unsuccessfull cars to learn from. It's all going to boil down to marketing, price, VFM and good service and spares back up.

PS: I hope Fiat have already started working on the T-Jet and 1.6MJD for the Linea and GP.

pawan_pullarwar · 18th November 2008, 12:57

Hi Guys, Sunday evening I followed one Lenia from Bopodi to Kadaki, it was on test. I did not overtook the car and was watching it all the time from side and behind. I havent had chance to look the front cause I disappointed with some of the factors while following her from side.
1. Very-very-very low ground clearance.
2. Interior is not so attractive, it was ok.
3. Suspension were too soft with one driver inside. How the suspension with low ground clearance will act when fully loaded.
4. Boot was looking like totaly out of sink with the car, it was very huge (from outer).

RakishRam · 18th November 2008, 13:46

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Originally Posted by pawan_pullarwar

1. Very-very-very low ground clearance.
3. Suspension were too soft with one driver inside. How the suspension with low ground clearance will act when fully loaded.

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Originally Posted by speedzak

The wheelbase is bigger than the Corolla I assume. It's in the range of 2600+/-!!

Now I am worried, or rather happy to have some company for my civic

speedzak · 18th November 2008, 15:41

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Originally Posted by pawan_pullarwar

3. Suspension were too soft with one driver inside. How the suspension with low ground clearance will act when fully loaded.

Front suspension setup is McPherson struts.
Rear setup is semi independent.
That's all I know.

But the ride comfort is supposedly very very good. It will put many other cars to shame, I'm told.

According to me, the car isn't a bad looker.

karanraheja · 18th November 2008, 15:55

Who had expected this day to come ,Zak to give info on a Fiat launch ( No offence

). Anyways thanks for sharing it buddy. Till now everything sounds good about Linea. Lets see how Fiat prices & most importantly market it.

amit · 18th November 2008, 16:00

I still feel the car will be launched in December. November 23 is just 4 days away yet there is no change on Fiat's website which is still flashing a December launch.

speedzak · 18th November 2008, 16:02

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Who had expected this day to come ,Zak to give info on a Fiat launch ( No offence

). Anyways thanks for sharing it buddy.

I had some genuine information and I had to share it here buddy (especially to keep all the FiAT fans happy).
You're most welcome.

I heard somewhere that there's a staff training going on for LineA. It's near Mumbai/Pune. So all the Bhpians from these area, keep your eyes open!

Technocrat · 18th November 2008, 17:19

Oh people in Pune keep spotting two disguised Lineas

pawan_pullarwar · 18th November 2008, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

Front suspension setup is McPherson struts.
Rear setup is semi independent.
That's all I know.

But the ride comfort is supposedly very very good. It will put many other cars to shame, I'm told.

According to me, the car isn't a bad looker.

Yes, it should be having soft ride, cause what I saw, on each of the potholes and road ups-downs the car was going like a boat in the water. But what will be the impact with low gc, soft suspension on Indian road (Here I am talking about rear suspension which I observed). I am not saying bad looker, but boot was propotionally very very big. I did not get chance to have a front look.

indivic · 18th November 2008, 17:46

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Originally Posted by pawan_pullarwar

Yes, it should be having soft ride, cause what I saw, on each of the potholes and road ups-downs the car was going like a boat in the water. But what will be the impact with low gc, soft suspension on Indian road (Here I am talking about rear suspension which I observed). I am not saying bad looker, but boot was propotionally very very big. I did not get chance to have a front look.

Were you able to see if there was some load on the car, I mean like water cans ,out here in Chennai I have seen that both Hyundai and Ford test with a lot of jerry cans filled with some liquid presumably water.

pawan_pullarwar · 18th November 2008, 17:51

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Originally Posted by indivic

Were you able to see if there was some load on the car, I mean like water cans ,out here in Chennai I have seen that both Hyundai and Ford test with a lot of jerry cans filled with some liquid presumably water.

I have no idea if they have put any such thing inside boot.

joslicx · 18th November 2008, 17:52

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Originally Posted by pawan_pullarwar

Yes, it should be having soft ride, cause what I saw, on each of the potholes and road ups-downs the car was going like a boat in the water. But what will be the impact with low gc, soft suspension on Indian road (Here I am talking about rear suspension which I observed). I am not saying bad looker, but boot was propotionally very very big. I did not get chance to have a front look.

Dont we all know how it looks from millions of photos all around!!! I mean it might be new to India but it is already launched in other countries isint it?
Or do we think Fiat will do some exterior modifications for India?

deepakhon · 18th November 2008, 17:55

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Originally Posted by joslicx

Or do we think Fiat will do some exterior modifications for India?

Impossible! That will take them another one year to launch the car.

speedzak · 18th November 2008, 18:03

Regarding the launch, it will happen only after the first half of December, 2008.
Well, it's understandable. If the rumour mills are true, the staff training is just taking place. Then, the cars will have to be sent to all the states and dealers for their perusal and individual training. Then some days in preparation and BANG!

I'm sure FiAT will stick to 2008 this time at least.

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finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Thanks for your concern Steer. But, I can't help it, sometimes I just can't take the crap posted here occasionally! Last edited by finneyp : 18th November 2008 at 12:43.
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pawan_pullarwar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune - Now in Munich, Germany Posts: 778 Thanked: 129 Times	Hi Guys, Sunday evening I followed one Lenia from Bopodi to Kadaki, it was on test. I did not overtook the car and was watching it all the time from side and behind. I havent had chance to look the front cause I disappointed with some of the factors while following her from side. 1. Very-very-very low ground clearance. 2. Interior is not so attractive, it was ok. 3. Suspension were too soft with one driver inside. How the suspension with low ground clearance will act when fully loaded. 4. Boot was looking like totaly out of sink with the car, it was very huge (from outer). Last edited by pawan_pullarwar : 18th November 2008 at 12:59.
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karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Who had expected this day to come ,Zak to give info on a Fiat launch ( No offence ). Anyways thanks for sharing it buddy. Till now everything sounds good about Linea. Lets see how Fiat prices & most importantly market it.
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amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	I still feel the car will be launched in December. November 23 is just 4 days away yet there is no change on Fiat's website which is still flashing a December launch.
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Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Oh people in Pune keep spotting two disguised Lineas
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18th November 2008, 18:03	#660
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Regarding the launch, it will happen only after the first half of December, 2008. Well, it's understandable. If the rumour mills are true, the staff training is just taking place. Then, the cars will have to be sent to all the states and dealers for their perusal and individual training. Then some days in preparation and BANG! I'm sure FiAT will stick to 2008 this time at least.
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