Fiat Linea T-Jet : Test Drive & Review

PaddleShifter · 2nd November 2010, 22:55

@Floyd- TATA ranks towards the bottom in the "sales experience" as per the latest study by JD Power Asia Pacific.
I was "refused" Linea TD. But still I stuck with Fiat in my case as it is the sales team that is lousy.
I don't say that give T-Jet another chance but just explaining why you had this experience.

When it comes to after sales service, Fiat has ranked number 2 (ahead of Honda and Hyundai) in customer service and I'm very happy to read it.

EARTHed · 3rd November 2010, 15:22

Some pics of T-Jet. Enjoy!

JishD · 3rd November 2010, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaddleShifter

I was "refused" Linea TD. But still I stuck with Fiat in my case as it is the sales team that is lousy.

This could be an exception - in my case, I was attended promptly by "Tuscan wine" blazer clad Fiat sales reps who carefully took me through all the features and then arranged a TD immediately. These guys were Fiat specific and did not handle any Tata sales.

Dealer : ABS gurgaon

vinay_ss · 3rd November 2010, 16:23

is this the concorde motors showroom ? The wine red shade looks awesome. I always feel Fiat has some of the best colors in the automobile industry. If once recollects the outrageous colors that the Palio sported..and yet could carry with such flamboyance that no other car has.

I have been informed that my Tjet would be arriving today. My loan is yet to be approved by SBI and i am hoping that the dealership doesnt put up the car in the showroom for display :(

I am keeping my fingers crossed for the loan approval to happen quickly and this wait is getting completely to my nerves..

cheers
vinay

EARTHed · 3rd November 2010, 16:39

Hey Vinay so you finally decided with T-Jet! WOW!

The car seen is in Prerana Motors Lalbaug road. Where did you book? Which color?

opendro · 3rd November 2010, 17:41

The devil in me will be itching to see how this T-jet fares against my 85 hp MJD on highway!! Ok... I will stop here before my post gets deleted

vignesh_ny · 3rd November 2010, 18:38

As always Wonderful Review GTO! This leaves me with a question albeit for people to voice their views. With us ignoring the space, interiors et al and concentrating on What is the best drivers car this side of 10 lacs ex showroom- Would it be the new Linea T-Jet or the Fiesta S? My heart still says Fiesta S.

UKR · 3rd November 2010, 20:42

^^ As GTO had put it...

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

The T-Jet owns the Fiesta, 1.6S or otherwise. I found the Fiat to be infinitely more fun to drive.

MilesAndSmiles · 3rd November 2010, 21:18

GTO's T-Jet review is comprehensive. I saw the T-Jet at Concorde Motors, Cochin today.

A few observations.
1. The interior plastics is better than my Linea MJD E+.
2. With 16" Wheels it has better ground clearance.
3. Cigarette lighter and ashtray is missing in T-Jet.
4. Spare wheel is also an alloy.

MCR · 3rd November 2010, 21:39

Micheal Schumacher in a T-jet Ad, from his Ferrari days.

YouTube - Fiat Linea T-Jet - Michael Schumacher

DRIV3R · 3rd November 2010, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCR

Micheal Schumacher in a T-jet Ad, from his Ferrari days.

I liked the instrument console. Looks better than the retro theme console present here.

Note from Team-BHP Support Staff : Post edited. Please avoid quoting videos while replying to a post. Thanks.

abk · 4th November 2010, 07:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

This car is almost like a 9 lakh rupee equivalent of the Skoda vRS.

Gleaning from all these pages of reviews, observations & speculations I think that's the most emphatic & concise statement made in conclusion.

And I loved hearing it! The T-Jet appears my potential new car for many, i repeat many, reasons. FIAT India bravo!

Klub Class · 4th November 2010, 08:20

Fiat Linea T-Jet is the only car in its segment to have sun visors with vanity mirrors on both sides. Yes, Fiat loves female drivers as well!

I'm attaching a picture for reference - (Picture courtesy - TFI)

Fiat Linea T-Jet : Test Drive & Review-301020101190.jpg

Amith

zaks · 4th November 2010, 09:08

Excellent! now Fiat has just to follow up with some good service and maintenance procedures. This car will be every other car owners envy and we frankly need someone to lead the market in style and substance and fiat is doing this even if they aren't making the numbers.

vinay_ss · 4th November 2010, 17:58

I had a very fundamental question on the pricing and the positioning of the Linea TJet and a number of comments in relation to the ANHC. I have read a number of posts which state that the Tjet with its pricing and power would not get good numbers for Fiat and it would only be an enthusiast's car. Many have commented that it would not be a mass market car.

Now at Rs 11.9 lacs on road bangalore, the Tjet is just below the ANHC top end (Manual) pricing from what i understand. That being the case, when the Honda is selling such huge numbers, why cant the T Jet with a much more driveable engine, sexier design and much better equipped car with almost the same or marginally low fuel efficiency command better market share ? Why would one think that this is only an enthusiasts car and not a car which would bring in numbers for Fiat ?

Any comments ?

Cheers
Vinay

2nd November 2010, 22:55	#226
PaddleShifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CHD Posts: 1,121 Thanked: 2,712 Times	@Floyd- TATA ranks towards the bottom in the "sales experience" as per the latest study by JD Power Asia Pacific. I was "refused" Linea TD. But still I stuck with Fiat in my case as it is the sales team that is lousy. I don't say that give T-Jet another chance but just explaining why you had this experience. When it comes to after sales service, Fiat has ranked number 2 (ahead of Honda and Hyundai) in customer service and I'm very happy to read it.
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3rd November 2010, 15:22	#227
EARTHed BANNED Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greater Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 39 Times	Some pics of T-Jet. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails
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3rd November 2010, 16:23	#229
vinay_ss BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 177 Thanked: 224 Times	is this the concorde motors showroom ? The wine red shade looks awesome. I always feel Fiat has some of the best colors in the automobile industry. If once recollects the outrageous colors that the Palio sported..and yet could carry with such flamboyance that no other car has. I have been informed that my Tjet would be arriving today. My loan is yet to be approved by SBI and i am hoping that the dealership doesnt put up the car in the showroom for display :( I am keeping my fingers crossed for the loan approval to happen quickly and this wait is getting completely to my nerves.. cheers vinay
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3rd November 2010, 16:39	#230
EARTHed BANNED Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greater Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 39 Times	Hey Vinay so you finally decided with T-Jet! WOW! The car seen is in Prerana Motors Lalbaug road. Where did you book? Which color?
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3rd November 2010, 17:41	#231
opendro BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NA Posts: 824 Thanked: 108 Times	The devil in me will be itching to see how this T-jet fares against my 85 hp MJD on highway!! Ok... I will stop here before my post gets deleted
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3rd November 2010, 18:38	#232
vignesh_ny BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 61 Thanked: 2 Times	As always Wonderful Review GTO! This leaves me with a question albeit for people to voice their views. With us ignoring the space, interiors et al and concentrating on What is the best drivers car this side of 10 lacs ex showroom- Would it be the new Linea T-Jet or the Fiesta S? My heart still says Fiesta S.
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3rd November 2010, 21:18	#234
MilesAndSmiles BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: IND / KL-07 Posts: 48 Thanked: 34 Times	GTO's T-Jet review is comprehensive. I saw the T-Jet at Concorde Motors, Cochin today. A few observations. 1. The interior plastics is better than my Linea MJD E+. 2. With 16" Wheels it has better ground clearance. 3. Cigarette lighter and ashtray is missing in T-Jet. 4. Spare wheel is also an alloy.
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4th November 2010, 08:20	#238
Klub Class Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA17\|KL65\|KL41 Posts: 4,867 Thanked: 1,935 Times	Fiat Linea T-Jet is the only car in its segment to have sun visors with vanity mirrors on both sides. Yes, Fiat loves female drivers as well! I'm attaching a picture for reference - (Picture courtesy - TFI) Amith Last edited by Klub Class : 4th November 2010 at 08:22.
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4th November 2010, 09:08	#239
zaks BANNED Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 952 Thanked: 181 Times View My Garage	Excellent! now Fiat has just to follow up with some good service and maintenance procedures. This car will be every other car owners envy and we frankly need someone to lead the market in style and substance and fiat is doing this even if they aren't making the numbers.
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4th November 2010, 17:58	#240
vinay_ss BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 177 Thanked: 224 Times	I had a very fundamental question on the pricing and the positioning of the Linea TJet and a number of comments in relation to the ANHC. I have read a number of posts which state that the Tjet with its pricing and power would not get good numbers for Fiat and it would only be an enthusiast's car. Many have commented that it would not be a mass market car. Now at Rs 11.9 lacs on road bangalore, the Tjet is just below the ANHC top end (Manual) pricing from what i understand. That being the case, when the Honda is selling such huge numbers, why cant the T Jet with a much more driveable engine, sexier design and much better equipped car with almost the same or marginally low fuel efficiency command better market share ? Why would one think that this is only an enthusiasts car and not a car which would bring in numbers for Fiat ? Any comments ? Cheers Vinay
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