Fiat Petra D ELX : 55,000 km Review

karanraheja · 28th February 2008, 15:28

I had got a Fiat Petra D ELX for around 7.2 on road(2004). I wanted to get the Accent CRDI but that had a huge waiting list at that time( 2004) hence i had to opt for the Petra D and no regrets whatsoever. I have clocked 55,000km till date but have not found any maintenance problem in this vehicle.
The 1.9 l engine is great , though i miss the turbo engine in it. The initial
response of the vehicle is ok. Ride Quality and Handling is great! Gearbox is good. I take it on highways once in a week.

I am getting 14km/litre in city driving with A/c and on highways i easily get 17-18km/litre .

Fiat would have sold more nos. of this vehicle if:

* Better After Sales & Service
* Upgraded the Interiors
* Turbo Diesel

Minor Problems I have faced till date :

* Sometimes horn does not work
* Shifting to 5th gear is a problem at time
* Rear seats not very comfy( no thigh support)

Im planning to keep this beauty till next year and exchange it either for the
Fiat Linea D or the New Honda City .

ravibhat · 28th February 2008, 19:49

Thats very good car with decent FE, excellant build quality and great ride but I do agree about back seat not comfy.

Enjoy your ride!

Regards,

Ravi.

Absar · 3rd March 2008, 17:09

Small review, but good points covered! You seem to be getting good FE with it. Are you running stock 55/60w bulbs or 90/100w and above for your headlights? I've seen one Petra with 110/140w and the beam spread on the road was just tooo good!

The reason for your horn not working at times must be because of a loose connect or its time for the horn to get a tune-up.

Ride quality, I agree, another BHPian has 205/50 R15 tyres & alloys and says ride quality and comfort have not reduced too much.

Exchanging this Fiat sedan for a newer Fiat sedan would be just great!

cya
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28th February 2008, 15:28	#1
karanraheja Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 436 Times	Fiat Petra D ELX : 55,000 km Review I had got a Fiat Petra D ELX for around 7.2 on road(2004). I wanted to get the Accent CRDI but that had a huge waiting list at that time( 2004) hence i had to opt for the Petra D and no regrets whatsoever. I have clocked 55,000km till date but have not found any maintenance problem in this vehicle. The 1.9 l engine is great , though i miss the turbo engine in it. The initial response of the vehicle is ok. Ride Quality and Handling is great! Gearbox is good. I take it on highways once in a week. I am getting 14km/litre in city driving with A/c and on highways i easily get 17-18km/litre . Fiat would have sold more nos. of this vehicle if: * Better After Sales & Service * Upgraded the Interiors * Turbo Diesel Minor Problems I have faced till date : * Sometimes horn does not work * Shifting to 5th gear is a problem at time * Rear seats not very comfy( no thigh support) Im planning to keep this beauty till next year and exchange it either for the Fiat Linea D or the New Honda City .
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28th February 2008, 19:49	#2
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,256 Thanked: 37 Times View My Garage	Thats very good car with decent FE, excellant build quality and great ride but I do agree about back seat not comfy. Enjoy your ride! Regards, Ravi.
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3rd March 2008, 17:09	#3
Absar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 560 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Small review, but good points covered! You seem to be getting good FE with it. Are you running stock 55/60w bulbs or 90/100w and above for your headlights? I've seen one Petra with 110/140w and the beam spread on the road was just tooo good! The reason for your horn not working at times must be because of a loose connect or its time for the horn to get a tune-up. Ride quality, I agree, another BHPian has 205/50 R15 tyres & alloys and says ride quality and comfort have not reduced too much. Exchanging this Fiat sedan for a newer Fiat sedan would be just great! cya A
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