The Fiat Linea test drive thread

amit · 5th March 2009, 14:09

My sightings so far of different models since the day they were launched:

6 Xylo's.

2 i20's.

2 Linea's

6 A-Star's.

All customer registered vehicles.

Eddy · 5th March 2009, 14:10

Amit,

You actually keep a count ?

diabloo · 5th March 2009, 14:10

I forgot to mention the color - Perla Champagne. Color looks different on road than that in brochure.
EDIT: Color in brochure matches when the car is in shade. In sun, the color looked different.

Also, the rear head-rests were protruding (like that in SX4). I guess this will limit the area visible in rear-view mirror.

ms001 · 5th March 2009, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

My sightings so far of different models since the day they were launched:

6 Xylo's.

2 i20's.

2 Linea's

6 A-Star's.

All customer registered vehicles.

I spotted these registered vehicles

1 Xylo. (pista)

3 i20's. (black,red)

3 Linea's (silver,black)

5 A-Star's. (don,t remember, one was at RTO Jayanagar blue in color,badly dented)

opendro · 5th March 2009, 14:27

As a Linea owner, I would agree to what you are mentioning. Some, specially the levers for seat adjustments are very flimsy. One must take special care with the driver seat height adjustment one. Other than that, I think they will not break that easily, but they are definitely cheap.

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Originally Posted by downsouth

@Rdp, yeah some(I mean few) of the plastics of the Linea are suspect. You can put them as a pessimist - Fragile or bad or as an optimist - delicate or soft

. You take the pick, some of the platics are going to come out in your hand if you are a little rough. The only high point is hopefully they will not cost a bomb for replacement .

Now I am going to run from here, before others pounce on me.

harry10 · 5th March 2009, 14:55

LOl@amit- Now how do you put a count for those- excel sheet..

I have seen around 5-6 Lineas so far on road,most red and a couple silver, no black till now and am etching to see it.
Among all the new car launches recently the most am seeing is ANHC,4 of them are parked in my office parking itself. Not A-star,not i20,not Linea but ANHC so that means Honda badge is working again!

amit · 5th March 2009, 16:00

Quote:

Amit,

You actually keep a count ?

Quote:

LOl@amit- Now how do you put a count for those- excel sheet.

I can keep track because I have spotted very few of these cars. When the counting gets tough (ANHC) I stop counting. Plus, I knew there were going to be comments and threads on how 'the Linea isnt' selling because I haven't seen any yet'

Eddy · 5th March 2009, 16:10

While at it, let me post my observation also:

Countless A-Stars and ANHCs
Zero Xylo
One i20
3-4 Lineas. One of them in my office parking lot. Looks very nice.

srikarsai · 5th March 2009, 17:23

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Originally Posted by karanraheja

.......The airbags is not standard on Emotion and is available on Emotion Pack only??

Yes , Dual Front Airbags are available only on Emotion Optional Pack ....

harry10 · 5th March 2009, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

While at it, let me post my observation also:

Countless A-Stars and ANHCs
Zero Xylo
One i20
3-4 Lineas. One of them in my office parking lot. Looks very nice.

Why not Xylo.
I see around 10-20 Xylos a day.

P.s- Mahindra's showroom is at back of my office

muneemmk · 6th March 2009, 01:51

Saw lots of Lineas today , many came in for audio installation at the neighborhood installer, all of them where either dynamic or emotion. still to see an Active variant.

neotraveller · 6th March 2009, 07:35

I thought the Active / Dynamic would be a real hit with car rental companies/taxis ... given the cheap pricing for such a luxurious / comfortable car.
Haven't seen one yet, though.

supremeBaleno · 6th March 2009, 09:44

Another Linea sighting today morning at Gemini flyover. It was that gold color - champagne something. And this time it was an individual registered car.

The rear seems to remind me of some car I came across in the U.S., though I can't remember which one.

downsouth · 6th March 2009, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by neotraveller

I thought the Active / Dynamic would be a real hit with car rental companies/taxis ... given the cheap pricing for such a luxurious / comfortable car.
Haven't seen one yet, though.

Yeah, for the space and the price aspect I think it will be a hit, but want to see how long before rental companies will start looking at Fiat, Taxi companies might also keep away since Fiat A.S.S is still not proven.

Quote:

Originally Posted by muneemmk

Saw lots of Lineas today , many came in for audio installation at the neighborhood installer, all of them where either dynamic or emotion. still to see an Active variant.

WOW, how will they setup the HUD in an Emotion, wont it mess the Center console, it also houses the integrated ACC.

diabloo · 6th March 2009, 11:34

You guys just echoed my thoughts. Please see my post below:

Quote:

Originally Posted by neotraveller

I thought the Active / Dynamic would be a real hit with car rental companies/taxis ... given the cheap pricing for such a luxurious / comfortable car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by downsouth

Yeah, for the space and the price aspect I think it will be a hit, but want to see how long before rental companies will start looking at Fiat, Taxi companies might also keep away since Fiat A.S.S is still not proven.

Quote:

Originally Posted by diabloo

To boost Linea sales, Fiat must target taxi-segment with their flagship diesel variant and take the wind out of Innova. They must ensure they replace all Logan taxis plying on city roads. Fiat must offer great discounts & affordable schemes to attract Mumbai taxi owners (who are planning to migrate to WagonR). After all Mumbai taxis are pride of Fiat and must ensure the legacy continues.

Later they must introduce factory fitted LPG & CNG variants to cater to wide market.

5th March 2009, 14:09	#601
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	My sightings so far of different models since the day they were launched: 6 Xylo's. 2 i20's. 2 Linea's 6 A-Star's. All customer registered vehicles.
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5th March 2009, 14:10	#602
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,309 Times	Amit, You actually keep a count ?
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diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	I forgot to mention the color - Perla Champagne. Color looks different on road than that in brochure. EDIT: Color in brochure matches when the car is in shade. In sun, the color looked different. Also, the rear head-rests were protruding (like that in SX4). I guess this will limit the area visible in rear-view mirror. Last edited by diabloo : 5th March 2009 at 14:21.
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5th March 2009, 14:55	#606
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,628 Times View My Garage	LOl@amit- Now how do you put a count for those- excel sheet.. I have seen around 5-6 Lineas so far on road,most red and a couple silver, no black till now and am etching to see it. Among all the new car launches recently the most am seeing is ANHC,4 of them are parked in my office parking itself. Not A-star,not i20,not Linea but ANHC so that means Honda badge is working again!
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5th March 2009, 16:10	#608
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,309 Times	While at it, let me post my observation also: Countless A-Stars and ANHCs Zero Xylo One i20 3-4 Lineas. One of them in my office parking lot. Looks very nice.
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6th March 2009, 01:51	#611
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Saw lots of Lineas today , many came in for audio installation at the neighborhood installer, all of them where either dynamic or emotion. still to see an Active variant.
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6th March 2009, 07:35	#612
neotraveller BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 739 Thanked: 0 Times	I thought the Active / Dynamic would be a real hit with car rental companies/taxis ... given the cheap pricing for such a luxurious / comfortable car. Haven't seen one yet, though.
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6th March 2009, 09:44	#613
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,547 Thanked: 2,703 Times View My Garage	Another Linea sighting today morning at Gemini flyover. It was that gold color - champagne something. And this time it was an individual registered car. The rear seems to remind me of some car I came across in the U.S., though I can't remember which one.
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