Fiat Linea has arrived

musicvj · 2nd February 2009, 23:16

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Originally Posted by sidindica

the remaining 3 shades-white, light bluish silver (azure) and dark grey will be coming in march end-first week of april.

Sid dude, any info on when Cool Jazz blue color will be here in India? What about other colors listed in the Europe Linea website? Bless us with more info mate

nkrishnap · 3rd February 2009, 15:50

response to my email @ ceo corner on the Fiat Website

Dear Prasad,
We have plans for having an automatic version of the Linea with a higher engine capacity. But things are quite sublime right now. But we do have plans for the premium Linea.

Regards,
Rajeev Kapoor

Hi Rajeev,

Appreciate the prompt response.

However I would like to know if there will be better engine options for the already launched Linea in the near future as I am contemplating purchasing Linea with either a T-jet or a more powerful Diesel.

Thanks & Regards,
KRISHNA PRASAD N

V-16 · 3rd February 2009, 16:07

The more i see the Linea on the road in comparison with other cars the more im falling in love with it.

harry10 · 3rd February 2009, 17:13

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Originally Posted by V-16

The more i see the Linea on the road in comparison with other cars the more im falling in love with it.

Lucky You. Yet to see a single Linea in NCR (I travel in Noida,faridabad,Delhi and Gurgaon).

amtak · 3rd February 2009, 17:29

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Originally Posted by V-16

The more i see the Linea on the road in comparison with other cars the more im falling in love with it.

Gogi Bhai, completely agree with you on this. Looks like an Audi A4 (old gen) and it simply rocks!

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Originally Posted by harry10

Lucky You. Yet to see a single Linea in NCR (I travel in Noida,faridabad,Delhi and Gurgaon).

I saw only 1 but in black and was smitten by her looks!

narayan · 3rd February 2009, 18:03

I have been seing a RED LINEA quite regularly near my place. defiently has a lot of road presence. but as you guys point out, not that many on road..

but then, in these times, most cars in this segment are anyway not selling in huge numbers..

FERRO · 3rd February 2009, 19:05

OT:
Fiat lacks unique Logo I mean something that will make the brand stand out from others like the 3 pointed stars or Audi type. Ford & Fiat are still stuck up with ugly looking logos on cars.

finneyp · 3rd February 2009, 19:07

Ferro, the new Fiat logo on maroon background does look good!

FERRO · 3rd February 2009, 19:44

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Originally Posted by finneyp

Ferro, the new Fiat logo on maroon background does look good!

its not something distinctive I mean Fiat don't have some artistic logo like hondas [H] or hyundai's H, Mitsubishi logo, every brand has got some cool looking logo instead of name being spell out. even the Suzukis stylish S stands out of the crowd.

SilentEngine · 3rd February 2009, 20:42

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Originally Posted by FERRO

its not something distinctive I mean Fiat don't have some artistic logo like hondas [H] or hyundai's H, Mitsubishi logo, every brand has got some cool looking logo instead of name being spell out. even the Suzukis stylish S stands out of the crowd.

You are right.
Fiat had a logo with 4 slanted lines like llll, I think in Sienna. But I don't think that logo is in use now.

sridharp77 · 5th February 2009, 09:06

What happened to the delivery of Linea in Bangalore. I remember there were 3-4 guys who booked the Linea in Bangalore. Has any one got the delivery of their car.

amit · 5th February 2009, 11:29

I am liking the way Fiat/Tata are handling the Linea. So for their marketing and advertising is sustained and I am getting regular emails from them with details on test drives. Today's email talks shows the awards the car has won.

- UTV AutoCar India COTY 2009.

- UTV AutoCar Best Midsize car 2009.

- OD Mid-size COTY 2009.

- BBC Top Gear Mid size saloon 2008.

Fortune Motors have called me three times trying to entice me into buying the car. Sure, when I told them I was waiting for the Punto, they tried to pull a fast one by telling me that the Punto would be out only by the year end but that's just sales talk, not something I would hold against them. Point is the sales team is showing interest in selling the car and it's showing.

Concorde called me yesterday saying they got my number through the interest I had expressed through the Linea's teaser site before it's launch.

Wasan Marine Lines called me and when I told them I was in Chembur, they said the car was on display at their Chembur showroom and they would arrange for someone to show me the car if I would confirm the day and time I would like to visit their Chembur showroom.

Looks like the sales team is pretty motivated about the Linea and that's a good thing. I have always said that the lethargy shown towards selling the Palio is because it's a difficult car to sell thanks to all the negitivity around it. Looks like the encouraging response to the Linea has really motivated the sales force to try and push the car more.

What this means is Fiat and Tata have a potential best seller which is now, also, backed by a enthusiastic sales force. Whether things get better or the Palio history repeats itself is now, IMO, entirely in Fiat's hands.

tinkywinky · 5th February 2009, 13:57

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Originally Posted by sridharp77

What happened to the delivery of Linea in Bangalore. I remember there were 3-4 guys who booked the Linea in Bangalore. Has any one got the delivery of their car.

I had booked a Petrol Linea, I would be getting mine on the 20th of Feb.....

rajen83 · 5th February 2009, 13:58

FIAL is a 50:50 jointventure between TATA and FIAT.
So wouldn't TATA be shooting itself in the foot if it gives step-motherly treatment towards FIAT?

How long is this joint venture valid?
We saw the mahindra-renault fall apart easily. Can we be rest assured that FIAT will always have TATA to backup atleast till after 5 years?

Ash-NewCar · 5th February 2009, 14:11

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Originally Posted by tinkywinky

I had booked a Petrol Linea, I would be getting mine on the 20th of Feb.....

Amazing......
I would love to hear from you about your TD experience and do post the pics once you get the car.. What colour have you opted for?

3rd February 2009, 15:50	#1052
nkrishnap Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,983 Thanked: 7,405 Times View My Garage	response to my email @ ceo corner on the Fiat Website Dear Prasad, We have plans for having an automatic version of the Linea with a higher engine capacity. But things are quite sublime right now. But we do have plans for the premium Linea. Regards, Rajeev Kapoor Hi Rajeev, Appreciate the prompt response. However I would like to know if there will be better engine options for the already launched Linea in the near future as I am contemplating purchasing Linea with either a T-jet or a more powerful Diesel. Thanks & Regards, KRISHNA PRASAD N
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3rd February 2009, 16:07	#1053
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	The more i see the Linea on the road in comparison with other cars the more im falling in love with it.
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3rd February 2009, 18:03	#1056
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	I have been seing a RED LINEA quite regularly near my place. defiently has a lot of road presence. but as you guys point out, not that many on road.. but then, in these times, most cars in this segment are anyway not selling in huge numbers..
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3rd February 2009, 19:05	#1057
FERRO BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 313 Thanked: 2 Times	OT: Fiat lacks unique Logo I mean something that will make the brand stand out from others like the 3 pointed stars or Audi type. Ford & Fiat are still stuck up with ugly looking logos on cars.
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3rd February 2009, 19:07	#1058
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Ferro, the new Fiat logo on maroon background does look good!
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5th February 2009, 09:06	#1061
sridharp77 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 111 Thanked: 40 Times	What happened to the delivery of Linea in Bangalore. I remember there were 3-4 guys who booked the Linea in Bangalore. Has any one got the delivery of their car.
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5th February 2009, 11:29	#1062
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	I am liking the way Fiat/Tata are handling the Linea. So for their marketing and advertising is sustained and I am getting regular emails from them with details on test drives. Today's email talks shows the awards the car has won. - UTV AutoCar India COTY 2009. - UTV AutoCar Best Midsize car 2009. - OD Mid-size COTY 2009. - BBC Top Gear Mid size saloon 2008. Fortune Motors have called me three times trying to entice me into buying the car. Sure, when I told them I was waiting for the Punto, they tried to pull a fast one by telling me that the Punto would be out only by the year end but that's just sales talk, not something I would hold against them. Point is the sales team is showing interest in selling the car and it's showing. Concorde called me yesterday saying they got my number through the interest I had expressed through the Linea's teaser site before it's launch. Wasan Marine Lines called me and when I told them I was in Chembur, they said the car was on display at their Chembur showroom and they would arrange for someone to show me the car if I would confirm the day and time I would like to visit their Chembur showroom. Looks like the sales team is pretty motivated about the Linea and that's a good thing. I have always said that the lethargy shown towards selling the Palio is because it's a difficult car to sell thanks to all the negitivity around it. Looks like the encouraging response to the Linea has really motivated the sales force to try and push the car more. What this means is Fiat and Tata have a potential best seller which is now, also, backed by a enthusiastic sales force. Whether things get better or the Palio history repeats itself is now, IMO, entirely in Fiat's hands.
	() Thanks

5th February 2009, 13:58	#1064
rajen83 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 35 Thanked: 0 Times	FIAL is a 50:50 jointventure between TATA and FIAT. So wouldn't TATA be shooting itself in the foot if it gives step-motherly treatment towards FIAT? How long is this joint venture valid? We saw the mahindra-renault fall apart easily. Can we be rest assured that FIAT will always have TATA to backup atleast till after 5 years?
	() Thanks