Truly an indian car

A user review on Fiat Linea. Written by Karma Namgyal on 06 February, 2009

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Version Reviewed

(2009-2011) Emotion 1.3 MJD

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Fuel Economy	:	kpl

Good	:	Very good fuel economy, Great Style, Amazing Price, Loaded Features
Bad	:	Uncomfortable driving seat and its front view, little doubt aboutits servicing

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First of all I am must admit that m not a big Fiat official or a fan but i know Fiat is a very reliable and big company as it owns Ferrari (although huge fan of Ferrari F1 team), Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Barchetta etc.
I just purchased a Fiat Linea 1.3 Emotion Diesel few days back from Mohali and the car is awsome. I mean it. The mileage, Looks, Design, and pick up are very good also. Although i have read lots of people talking about its low pick up and power but i havent found anything like that. and on the top of that it gives 17km/l in chandigarh (city condition). i think its awsome.
And i also found many readers saying the interior plastic isnt good enough but i think its far beter than new Honda city when i test drove that car. although i must admit that interior plastic is not a plus point here. But we should understand that this car is one class above its price tag so we can negotiate a bit with it plastic interiors. well overall its truly made for indian with looks, loaded features and an amazing price tag and most importantly the mileage and with extra 5000 bucks you would get 2 + 2 i.e. 4 years or 1,50,000 km of extended warranty of all spareparts, engine related stuffs and electrical stuff on excluding those outside breakage that is understandable.
What i fear about Fiat is its service centres. althoughit it has tied up with Tata for spares and sales but i think the behaviour of the salesman and other officials at Tata Fiat dealers are that forthcoming and well to fiat aspirants. So i hope that Tata people doesnt treat fiat customers like a step child. Otherwise i have no doubt and also hope that car would do well.
The design is awsome as its predecessor with italian ancestors.
I think you guys who wanna own it dont get carried away with comments from those who just test drove it and then tells you about its low on power. people wont know much about the car's power and pick in few kms drive. So go ahead and own it as admiration is surely guaranteed not only for italian looks but also for the interiors and its commendable machinery.
cheers
Kaydee

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Nkamatonline on 04 Dec, 2009 at 12:33 PM

hi I was planning to buy linea dynamic .. but i hasitate is abt the mileage.some people say that they get 13 to 14 kmpl for diesel car is it so... wat is the mileage will i get from linea dynamic diesel?? ca nu let me know..

Karma Namgyal on 30 Nov, 2009 at 09:15 PM

yes at first you feel little awkward with respect to the front view. but You will get used to it. not a big problem though.

Anuj Singh on 30 Nov, 2009 at 07:27 PM

Thanks for your feedback. I have heard that front view is not so good for the driver. What do you feel about it?

Karma Namgyal on 27 Nov, 2009 at 10:42 AM

If you like the looks of SX4 better than Linea then go for SX4, i heard its very good and Maruti , you can rely on. Only if you are opting for petrol in linea too. otherwise linea diesel would be more economical for you for sure.

Kdnmgyal on 27 Nov, 2009 at 10:42 AM

Ajit Govind on 27 Nov, 2009 at 08:58 AM

Am Plannig to Buy a linea emotion PK onl worry being the car aftersales and suspension issues ,people have adviced to go for SX4

Sonali Gole on 19 Nov, 2009 at 08:59 AM

Hi Kaydee Thanks for your feedback.

Karma Namgyal on 17 Jul, 2009 at 09:18 AM

as for Hyundai accent, it is quite cheaper than linea but linea is far better car and its a different class from the accent. ts ur preference whether u want cheap good car or a little more expensive but goodlooking and good performance car. Bth the car is very good but there is a class difference between accent and linea.

Omkar on 15 Jul, 2009 at 10:45 PM

Im from pune...ive almost finalised buying a hyundai accent executive(petrol),but just coz my father told me to look up linea,im just researching...i loved accent coz of its power and comfort etc.what do u think i shud go for linea petrol OR hyundai accent which is much cheaper and value for money??i wont be using it too much...jst 30kms per day

Karma Namgyal on 03 Jul, 2009 at 10:03 AM

hi, to be true, well i havent really noticed that. but when i read ur comment and then look at that indicator then its little different. but its not a problem at all.

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