Fiat Linea has arrived

SkyWalker · 5th January 2009, 12:57

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Originally Posted by autocarcr

In the thread 'Fiat Linea Leaked' I had written prices which were EXACTLY that of what Auto car reported! SO I am right! What do you say now opendro and skywalker?

Dude, sorry - I was traveling and didnt check the forum for 2 weeks. Indeed it looks like you are right.

I would still wait for the final prices to be announced on Jan 14th, but now i am much more confident that the prices indicated by you would be accurate even in final announcement.

silentscreamers · 5th January 2009, 13:05

ive heard rumours of a 1.9 mjd as well...
apparently there will be an emotion PLUS variant which will sport a 1.9 mjd.. but that is not due to be launched soon..
my guess is that they'll wait for the market response and user reviews and then come out with it, IF they come out with it at all (wouldnt that be like a dream come true though!!)

gaurav911 · 5th January 2009, 13:24

The Linea website - Linea :: is up and running now. The basic tagline seems to be "Admire". Admire a car for its space, comorts, interiors, safety etc.

shantyrocks · 5th January 2009, 13:56

come on guys..

atleast the rear seat looks and will be more comfortable than the swift/dzire which have been accepted with open arms by all...
why complain about the linea without even trying it guyz.

ashthedivx · 5th January 2009, 14:02

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Originally Posted by shantyrocks

come on guys..

atleast the rear seat looks and will be more comfortable than the swift/dzire which have been accepted with open arms by all...
why complain about the linea without even trying it guyz.

Swift and Dzire are Maruti Products which itself is a Biggest point !! With current Fiat Reputation it will not be an easy task to hide previous service blotches.

theragingbull · 5th January 2009, 14:04

the Linea looks so cool!I love the chrome grill.I think my confusion over buying ANHC or Linea is over.Linea is worth it!

SkyWalker · 5th January 2009, 14:21

yep, i love the Linea too - and fantastic pricing, if whats announced by Autocar is correct.

My only concern is with the motor. I am ok if its a little low on outright acceleration, as long as it provides enjoyable driving and a peppy city experience. And from the reviews i read, it does as much.

at 8L exshowroom for a diesel fully loaded version, this car is a fantastic deal!

yatinchoubal · 5th January 2009, 14:37

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Originally Posted by muneemmk

Wait for the Grande Punto then !!

Thanks buddy, For keeping the parts prices low they are offering the spares of the car even after incurring some loss !!.

Some pics that I took on my Visit to the showroom today to explain the Blue & Me to my Previous Colleagues !!

Excellent snaps. Although I'm a bit disappointed with the engine. I seriously feel its underpowered; especially when Fiat have come up with good engines for Palios..
But neat work on interiors and also the boot space.

anachronix · 5th January 2009, 14:41

Thinking between Linea & FiestaS. Will be deciding post the TD of the Linea

Fountainheader · 5th January 2009, 14:48

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Originally Posted by gaurav911

The Linea website - Linea :: is up and running now. The basic tagline seems to be "Admire". Admire a car for its space, comorts, interiors, safety etc.

And what about service ?

The website has been there for quite sometime now. Its still in a teaser mode.

Steeroid · 5th January 2009, 14:54

This car looks great in parts, but somehow doesnt evoke quite the same emotion as a full package (looks wise). There are some brilliant bits and then those make you wonder whether its the same car.

The Sedan portion (3box) isnt very convincing - the rear of the roof still looks like it belongs to a hatch or fastback.

Still, there are other vehicles out there in the market that seem to have been put together in a similar or even worse manner. Lets see how this baby moves with her 90 horses.

I still think the Hatch (Punto) looks a much better package and more seamlessly integrated.

ritz830 · 5th January 2009, 14:56

Linea is based on Gpunto. The dimensions are very similar.

Fiat Linea has arrived-gpunto-linea-dimensionos.jpg

hillram · 5th January 2009, 15:01

Linea looks impressive

given2fly · 5th January 2009, 15:02

Looks like a very nice car. Beautiful Front Grill, Fantastic console, High-end Looking Beige and greenish dashboard, A little cramped looking backseats (wth, Swift/Dzire has worse). I wish FIAT India all the best for the new car.

bhagathgowda · 5th January 2009, 15:02

hi muneemmk,

In the pics that u have posted it looks like the linea comes with a folding key as we have in Alfa Romea 156 etc.. But i was wondering why is an other key tagged to it, is it just the spare key being tagged together or the folding key will not work? Please through some light into this

5th January 2009, 13:05	#167
silentscreamers BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 83 Thanked: 56 Times	ive heard rumours of a 1.9 mjd as well... apparently there will be an emotion PLUS variant which will sport a 1.9 mjd.. but that is not due to be launched soon.. my guess is that they'll wait for the market response and user reviews and then come out with it, IF they come out with it at all (wouldnt that be like a dream come true though!!)
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5th January 2009, 13:24	#168
gaurav911 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 129 Thanked: 68 Times	The Linea website - Linea :: is up and running now. The basic tagline seems to be "Admire". Admire a car for its space, comorts, interiors, safety etc.
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5th January 2009, 13:56	#169
shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 741 Thanked: 5 Times	come on guys.. atleast the rear seat looks and will be more comfortable than the swift/dzire which have been accepted with open arms by all... why complain about the linea without even trying it guyz.
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5th January 2009, 14:04	#171
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	the Linea looks so cool!I love the chrome grill.I think my confusion over buying ANHC or Linea is over.Linea is worth it!
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5th January 2009, 14:21	#172
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	yep, i love the Linea too - and fantastic pricing, if whats announced by Autocar is correct. My only concern is with the motor. I am ok if its a little low on outright acceleration, as long as it provides enjoyable driving and a peppy city experience. And from the reviews i read, it does as much. at 8L exshowroom for a diesel fully loaded version, this car is a fantastic deal!
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5th January 2009, 14:41	#174
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Thinking between Linea & FiestaS. Will be deciding post the TD of the Linea
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5th January 2009, 14:54	#176
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	This car looks great in parts, but somehow doesnt evoke quite the same emotion as a full package (looks wise). There are some brilliant bits and then those make you wonder whether its the same car. The Sedan portion (3box) isnt very convincing - the rear of the roof still looks like it belongs to a hatch or fastback. Still, there are other vehicles out there in the market that seem to have been put together in a similar or even worse manner. Lets see how this baby moves with her 90 horses. I still think the Hatch (Punto) looks a much better package and more seamlessly integrated.
	() Thanks

5th January 2009, 14:56	#177
ritz830 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 355 Thanked: 4 Times	Linea is based on Gpunto. The dimensions are very similar.
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5th January 2009, 15:01	#178
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Linea looks impressive
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5th January 2009, 15:02	#179
given2fly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 213 Thanked: 0 Times	Looks like a very nice car. Beautiful Front Grill, Fantastic console, High-end Looking Beige and greenish dashboard, A little cramped looking backseats (wth, Swift/Dzire has worse). I wish FIAT India all the best for the new car.
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5th January 2009, 15:02	#180
bhagathgowda BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 41 Thanked: 18 Times	hi muneemmk, In the pics that u have posted it looks like the linea comes with a folding key as we have in Alfa Romea 156 etc.. But i was wondering why is an other key tagged to it, is it just the spare key being tagged together or the folding key will not work? Please through some light into this
	() Thanks