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

freddie · 3rd November 2008, 08:40

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Originally Posted by psp62in

Hi Omargra, where on the fiat-india site did you see this info? I could not see it despite all my efforts.

It's right there, in the middle, on the front page

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Originally Posted by psp62in

Just tired of Linea Launch. This news has been there for more than 1.5 years now and still no definite date. What on earth is Fiat waiting for?

I think I will end up buying NHC-2008.

Look at it like this - just under sixty days to go now - after having patiently waited for so long, at least see what they offer with the Linea before buying the Honda City'2008.

autocarcr · 3rd November 2008, 09:28

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Originally Posted by speedzak

That is something for which Fiat should sue him for. He has used the brand name/information etc.. And reproduced it in another website which is serious infringement of copyright laws etc..
Calling that good work is not good.
My opinion.

Wrong (probably?), illegal data! That's definitely not something sweet to munch on!

This was mentioned on the bottom of fiatlinea.co.in page :
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. Whilst we endeavour to keep the information up-to-date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
Copyrights for all brand names, product names used above belongs to their respective owners viz FIAT India Ltd.

so technically he cannot be sued and anyways we know the launch month so we do not have to fret on what he has published. If Fiat choses another domain other than this then he would have wasted his money on this. There is still www.fiatlinea.in or www.fiat-india.com/linea.aspx or www.fiatlinea.com/in or www.fiatlineaindia.com. So we will have to wait and watch.

CR

P.S. dont click any of the above mentioned sites they might not even work or exist!

Autocop · 6th November 2008, 19:43

500 for sure rocks in France. I am in paris from last 4 days and i have seen atleast 10 Fiat 500 with my limited commute.

Having eyetreat with different models from car makers across globe. With so much competition still Renault rules the roads here, just like MUL in India.

From fiat stable, got to see, 500, PUNTO (2 door and 4 door), BRAVO, Old UNO. I am not quite impressed with the looks of Punto. IMO, just by looks Palio scores better over punto.

From suzuki stable got to see, Swift, Splash, Grand Vitara (DDiS).

finneyp · 12th November 2008, 11:42

Fiat has confirmed the launch of Fiat Linea in December, also the engine options and price band, more here:

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Italian automotive major Fiat India Automobile (FIA) will launch its new mid-size sedan Linea in December.

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FIA CEO Rajeev Kapoor told ET: “We are optimistic that the market will improve in the last quarter of this year. We have pushed back new launches as the series of government initiatives are likely to bear fruit and improve sentiment by then. So, we will launch our new cars at an appropriate time.”
Linea will be available in 1.3 multi-jet diesel engine and 1.4 FIRE petrol engine. It will roll out from Fiat’s newly established Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra and will be in the price band of Rs 6-8 lakh. Grante Punto, another locally assembled model from the Fiat stable, was supposed to be launched in December and will now come in the first quarter of 2009. Next in line is its luxury hatchback Bravo, whose launch timing is yet to be finalised.
“We are operating jointly with Tata Motors. There has been a spate of launches, including Tata’s new cars. As our vehicles are jointly marketed with Tata Motors we want to space our launches and do not want to confuse customers with frequent roll-outs. Both these cars are volume products. We aim to clock sales of 2,000 Lineas every month, so a right market strategy is being pursued,” Mr Kapoor added.

Car majors postpone launches- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

opendro · 12th November 2008, 12:05

Why doesn't ET quote some source when he says that Linea will be available in 1.3 MJD and 1.4 Fire petrol? This kind of information has always wreaked confusion again and again. Either Fiat should come out clear or Media should just stop mentioning anything without a proper quote.

muneemmk · 12th November 2008, 20:30

The Launch is scheduled to be on 29th This month.

joslicx · 12th November 2008, 20:47

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Originally Posted by muneemmk

The Launch is scheduled to be on 29th This month.

Straight from the Horse's mouth, there we are

A long wait finally over

Thank you Fiat

harry10 · 12th November 2008, 20:57

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Originally Posted by muneemmk

The Launch is scheduled to be on 29th This month.

Any confirmed source for this?

joslicx · 12th November 2008, 22:58

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Originally Posted by harry10

Any confirmed source for this?

muneemmk works for Fiat

muneemmk · 13th November 2008, 00:09

Got training at Mumbai from Monday to Wednesday, not sure weather the launch will be on 29th or 23rd this month will conform by tomorrow evening.

Have got some comparison sheets to be filled up ,main comparison between the ANHC,Verna,Fiesta,SX4. so they are really targeting only this segment.

I got a vouge feeling that the Package will be a little less than we expected.

shantyrocks · 13th November 2008, 00:29

woow
hope what u say is true muneem.
is the 1.3mjd tuned fofr 90bhp?
anything less than that will be a drag

sanchits · 13th November 2008, 00:39

guys...i think the pricing is bang on. in terms of size its a D segment car, even a bit longer than civic/corolla and looks great too. even at 8 lacs for the fully loaded model, its great.

superbhikari · 13th November 2008, 01:30

Seems to be great package!!! Wish Fiat launches the Linea by these dates!

nishant_kingpin · 13th November 2008, 01:42

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Originally Posted by muneemmk

I got a vouge feeling that the Package will be a little less than we expected.

I just hope Fiat does not dissapoint this time around.

opendro · 13th November 2008, 07:16

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Originally Posted by muneemmk

Got training at Mumbai from Monday to Wednesday, not sure weather the launch will be on 29th or 23rd this month will conform by tomorrow evening.

Whichever one is the correct date, I'm happy. Thank you moneemmk. Wish you all the best for you job (mean, a good sale)

6th November 2008, 19:43	#558
Autocop BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Thane/Nagpur Posts: 322 Thanked: 94 Times	500 for sure rocks in France. I am in paris from last 4 days and i have seen atleast 10 Fiat 500 with my limited commute. Having eyetreat with different models from car makers across globe. With so much competition still Renault rules the roads here, just like MUL in India. From fiat stable, got to see, 500, PUNTO (2 door and 4 door), BRAVO, Old UNO. I am not quite impressed with the looks of Punto. IMO, just by looks Palio scores better over punto. From suzuki stable got to see, Swift, Splash, Grand Vitara (DDiS).
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12th November 2008, 12:05	#560
opendro BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NA Posts: 824 Thanked: 108 Times	Why doesn't ET quote some source when he says that Linea will be available in 1.3 MJD and 1.4 Fire petrol? This kind of information has always wreaked confusion again and again. Either Fiat should come out clear or Media should just stop mentioning anything without a proper quote.
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12th November 2008, 20:30	#561
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	The Launch is scheduled to be on 29th This month.
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13th November 2008, 00:09	#565
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Got training at Mumbai from Monday to Wednesday, not sure weather the launch will be on 29th or 23rd this month will conform by tomorrow evening. Have got some comparison sheets to be filled up ,main comparison between the ANHC,Verna,Fiesta,SX4. so they are really targeting only this segment. I got a vouge feeling that the Package will be a little less than we expected.
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13th November 2008, 00:29	#566
shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 741 Thanked: 5 Times	woow hope what u say is true muneem. is the 1.3mjd tuned fofr 90bhp? anything less than that will be a drag
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13th November 2008, 00:39	#567
sanchits BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gurgaon/delhi Posts: 331 Thanked: Once	guys...i think the pricing is bang on. in terms of size its a D segment car, even a bit longer than civic/corolla and looks great too. even at 8 lacs for the fully loaded model, its great.
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13th November 2008, 01:30	#568
superbhikari BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Muzaffarnagar Posts: 465 Thanked: 228 Times	Gr8! Seems to be great package!!! Wish Fiat launches the Linea by these dates!
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