Fiat's future plans for 2010-11 revealed

sidindica · 24th December 2009, 09:58

Official document for fiat group's future plans, courtesy carscoop website.
Also on the cards is linea face lift for 2011.

Comrade · 24th December 2009, 10:04

I think this should be in the international section. By title, I mistook it for FIAT-INDIA's plan.

sidindica · 24th December 2009, 10:05

shifted on my request.

MihirC · 19th March 2010, 22:20

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Originally Posted by sidindica

shifted on my request.

Hey Sid,

Will the facelifted linea be available in india in 2011 itself?

NutsNBolts · 20th March 2010, 11:06

Just trying to figure, how does it affect India plans. Frankly, I don't see Fiat bringing in a "new" launch to India before auto expo 12. Till then it might be just consolidation of India operations.

MihirC · 21st March 2010, 22:03

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Originally Posted by NutsNBolts

Just trying to figure, how does it affect India plans. Frankly, I don't see Fiat bringing in a "new" launch to India before auto expo 12. Till then it might be just consolidation of India operations.

Well are you considering a face lift also as a new launch? if yes then by 2012 Linea would have been in market for 4 years without a facelift, which is a bit too long. They should either launch a facelifted version when they launch the 1.4 tjet by first half this year or by first half in 2011 if they want to maintain the sales and fresh looks of linea.

I feel a car without a facelift for 4 years is a bit too long in the current competitive market and will start feeling outdated. And arent we all forgetting the end of the world in 2012

FIAT better hurry.

NutsNBolts · 23rd March 2010, 11:58

^ No, I am not considering face lift as a new launch. As a matter of fact, Fiat India must give a face lift to Linea in 2011. Personally, I don't expect to see a 1.6 MJD Linea prior to 2012. That should start the end of the world

. Apart from this, A Punto EVO makes a good case for introduction. In the chart above, 2011 also mentions Fiat Panda and some 5/7 seaters.

Fully agree with you that four years is too long a time to leave a vehicle without any face/chin/cheek/bum lift.

rjalihal · 23rd March 2010, 16:33

In my opinion, Fiat will not make any changes to their existing line up for at least the next 12 months. The Linea is still to set the sales chart on fire. Minor cosmetic changes will be implemented. But as far as engine is concerned, the weak 1.3 diesel is here to stay.

OT: How is the 1.4 FIRE engine?

NutsNBolts · 24th March 2010, 09:09

^ That's what I said. Next year might just be a consolidation phase for Fiat. A few launches as already foretold in auto expo 2010 will be there; like the 1.4 TJet and Punto Sports edition. But, we being mere speculators, we can only speculate. The "weak" 1.3 is only in context i feel. Same engine when plonked in different platforms, works quite "strongly". As far present 1.4 is concerned, I own Linea 1.4, and in my view, it is more than sufficient for people like me. You can check my thread here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...tion-pack.html if you like.

People who like to bolt off the signal will obviously demand more.

volkman10 · 29th November 2012, 14:34

Fiat India is getting ready to introduce the iconic Jeep brand in the Indian market. The Italian automaker is expected to announce formal plans in the following weeks

Fiat India will announce an India-specific plan next month which will contain all the details of Fiat India’s future for the next year(2013).

http://indianautosblog.com/2012/11/2...#ixzz2DbIfXAvn

24th December 2009, 09:58	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 4,904 Thanked: 8,400 Times	Fiat's future plans for 2010-11 revealed Official document for fiat group's future plans, courtesy carscoop website. Also on the cards is linea face lift for 2011. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 24th December 2009 at 09:59.
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Comrade BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: HYD Posts: 695 Thanked: 2,030 Times	I think this should be in the international section. By title, I mistook it for FIAT-INDIA's plan.
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NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	Just trying to figure, how does it affect India plans. Frankly, I don't see Fiat bringing in a "new" launch to India before auto expo 12. Till then it might be just consolidation of India operations.
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23rd March 2010, 11:58	#7
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	^ No, I am not considering face lift as a new launch. As a matter of fact, Fiat India must give a face lift to Linea in 2011. Personally, I don't expect to see a 1.6 MJD Linea prior to 2012. That should start the end of the world . Apart from this, A Punto EVO makes a good case for introduction. In the chart above, 2011 also mentions Fiat Panda and some 5/7 seaters. Fully agree with you that four years is too long a time to leave a vehicle without any face/chin/cheek/bum lift.
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23rd March 2010, 16:33	#8
rjalihal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 714 Thanked: 103 Times	In my opinion, Fiat will not make any changes to their existing line up for at least the next 12 months. The Linea is still to set the sales chart on fire. Minor cosmetic changes will be implemented. But as far as engine is concerned, the weak 1.3 diesel is here to stay. OT: How is the 1.4 FIRE engine?
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24th March 2010, 09:09	#9
NutsNBolts BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jammu Posts: 817 Thanked: 41 Times View My Garage	^ That's what I said. Next year might just be a consolidation phase for Fiat. A few launches as already foretold in auto expo 2010 will be there; like the 1.4 TJet and Punto Sports edition. But, we being mere speculators, we can only speculate. The "weak" 1.3 is only in context i feel. Same engine when plonked in different platforms, works quite "strongly". As far present 1.4 is concerned, I own Linea 1.4, and in my view, it is more than sufficient for people like me. You can check my thread here http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...tion-pack.html if you like. People who like to bolt off the signal will obviously demand more.
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29th November 2012, 14:34	#10
volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 25,850 Thanked: 79,267 Times View My Garage	Re: Fiat's future plans for 2010-11 revealed Fiat India is getting ready to introduce the iconic Jeep brand in the Indian market. The Italian automaker is expected to announce formal plans in the following weeks Fiat India will announce an India-specific plan next month which will contain all the details of Fiat India’s future for the next year(2013). http://indianautosblog.com/2012/11/2...#ixzz2DbIfXAvn
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