Fiat Linea has arrived

jkdas · 14th January 2009, 12:36

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Originally Posted by AirWind

Ref YouTube video on post# 492., occurs to me the front seats were way too reclined beyond normal - is it just me...?

It was reclined and far back by me.

Its 25k for booking here at Tvm as per the salesman.

amit · 14th January 2009, 12:39

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any idea what time is the launch ?

I remember reading somewhere that the launch would be at 6PM.

Where is the launch happening? I think it should be at Fiat's Ranjangaon plant?

diabloo · 14th January 2009, 12:51

Surely the hype is going with Linea. But thats all in paper. Let me try my hand and see whether it justifies the euphoria it has created.

A car is not just buy & keep product. It needs service at regular intervals. Seeing the equipment list, I feel jittery about Linea's price. Can Fiat offer good enough service for those prices?

whatcanthisbe · 14th January 2009, 13:05

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karanraheja · 14th January 2009, 13:07

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Its 25k for booking here at Tvm as per the salesman.

Just checked with my dealer 50k advance booking.

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Originally Posted by diabloo

It needs service at regular intervals. Seeing the equipment list, I feel jittery about Linea's price. Can Fiat offer good enough service for those prices?

Well as per rumours Linea service intervals will be every 15k . correct me if im wrong. But it seems like Fiat is serious this time . Problem is that this happened during Palio launch too. Initially it did well & then Fiat goofed it up. I hope Tata- Fiat A.S.S is better.

I just checked both New City (2nd time) and Linea. Linea has brilliant interiors!!! Trying to convince dad for City but he s almost sold on Linea.

. Any idea when that Sky Blue silver will be launched for Linea???

mohandas · 14th January 2009, 13:10

Are they launching Linea today? I do not see any news anywhere?

CBlazer · 14th January 2009, 13:32

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Originally Posted by muneemmk

Even I wished for the T-Jet,but that's just the petrol head in me talking, If I Was offered the T-Jet and the 1.4 NA I would go for the NA because the Fuel efficency would be better, and I am talking about the general public, come on how many 1.6 Fords do you see on the road ?

Was reading one of you old posts - what kind of FE can be expected from the Linea petrol?

amit · 14th January 2009, 13:39

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Trying to convince dad for City but he s almost sold on Linea.

That's surprising. Shouldn't it be the other way round?

jkdas · 14th January 2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by amit

That's surprising. Shouldn't it be the other way round?

Maybe he liked it coz there was a diesel option and better ride comfort.

karanraheja · 14th January 2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by amit

That's surprising. Shouldn't it be the other way round?

Actually i took him to Honda showroom first & he was convinced for City. Then i took him to Tata/ Fiat showroom. He was almost sold for Linea. Pakka Fiat fan eh!!Well i too think Linea is a overall better car. But for A.S.S of Fiat

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Maybe he liked it coz there was a diesel option and better ride comfort.

Yup , True also he s a Fiat fan

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jkdas · 14th January 2009, 14:51

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Originally Posted by jkdas

1) Its bigger than you think.Dont believe in pix

2) Built quality is awesome! Just coz its brother is a Palio Stilo or that its in a Tata showroom, dont underestimate the quality! This is way ahead. Shame to Verna/Fiesta! That good.
3) 0-100, he is not a hero here but 3-4 is good.
4) Yes, there is engine noise, its a diesel. "Think" Swift is more silent, but then would be coz this is more powerful ?
5) Wow to brakes!
6) What a steering, Grab me! drive me!
7) Space is good. 3 sit comfortly, yes, 6 footers may have issues whenit comes to headroom.
8) Has a rear vent for AC !
9) Hei, my first q to the salesguy! How do I lock/unlock the door?

Nice one here Fiat!
10) Oh and I didnt take my hand from the grab bar(handle once I closed the door) , ah ! what a plush feeling, emm, pat me more!
11) Very muted when you jump potholes. Man, I will give this 8.5/10. So great!
12) Nice ICE (Its a Blau unit), the song you hear in background is from stock ICE.

YouTube - Fiat Linea Emotion, Indian version

13) Short stick
14) Wasnt slick enough, maybe coz it was a test drive car or brand new
15) Odo is neat. Like a premium watch dial. Small meters for tacho and speedo.

RX135 · 14th January 2009, 14:54

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

Actually i took him to Honda showroom first & he was convinced for City. Then i took him to Tata/ Fiat showroom. He was almost sold for Linea. Pakka Fiat fan eh!!Well i too think Linea is a overall better car. But for A.S.S of Fiat

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For A/S/S, check how good your local dealer is. Rather than company reputation and everything else, what matters most is how competent he is.

luky_13 · 14th January 2009, 14:58

Like lot of other tbhp members I'm quite skeptical about Fiats A.S.S and might adopt a wait and watch approach to my purchase (punto/linea). Not sure for how long though, its a million dollar question on everyones mind. Time will tell what's on Fiats mind!

softroader · 14th January 2009, 14:59

damn, its like 3pm! and still no news? is this a secret launch fiat?

shantyrocks · 14th January 2009, 15:47

watched the autocar show yesterday and they said that 130 units of the linea were already booked in december itself after the car was driven by the media.
now isnt that a record of sorts!

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luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Like lot of other tbhp members I'm quite skeptical about Fiats A.S.S and might adopt a wait and watch approach to my purchase (punto/linea). Not sure for how long though, its a million dollar question on everyones mind. Time will tell what's on Fiats mind!
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softroader BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 43 Thanked: 3 Times	damn, its like 3pm! and still no news? is this a secret launch fiat?
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shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 741 Thanked: 5 Times	watched the autocar show yesterday and they said that 130 units of the linea were already booked in december itself after the car was driven by the media. now isnt that a record of sorts!
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