All-new Fiat Linea to be launched in 2015

Italian car maker Fiat will replace the Linea with an all-new model come 2015. The car will be produced at Fiat's Turkish manufacturing facility, a factory that also builds the current generation version of the Linea. The 2015 Linea comes 8 years after the launch of the current generation version, an uncharacteristically long product timeline for a car in these times. 

Note: Images of the 2014 Fiat Linea Facelift used in this report are illustrative in nature. 

Until 2015, Fiat will make do with a facelifted version of the Linea, a car that has already been launched internationally, and one that will be launched in India early next year. Details of the all-new 2015 Linea remain sketchy for now. The car is said to retain the current model's size while adding new features and engine options. Expect a late 2014 unveil for the next-generation Linea.

The current Linea is based on the Punto platform. However, it remains to be seen as to which platform the next generation version of the Linea will adopt given the fact that the next-generation Punto will shift to the Panda platform. Therefore, it will be interesting to see the shape that the all-new Linea takes. 

The facelifted version of the Linea will be launched early next year in India and the car is likely to get a more powerful 1.6 liter Multijet turbo diesel engine. The 1.3 liter Multijet turbo diesel engine will be offered only on the Linea Classic model. Similarly, the 1.4 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine will power the Linea Classic while the 1.4 liter T-Jet motor will be offered on the Linea Facelift. 

The facelifted Linea will get refreshed looks in the form of a new front grille and a revised rear end. The car's interiors will see a new dashboard, apart from other minor changes. The car is also likely to gain new features. The facelifted Linea will sit above the Linea Classic in terms of price and positioning while the regular Linea will be discontinued. 

Source AutoNews