13,000 kms and counting

Exterior

 Well, this review is more from the perspective of my 13,000kms experience. Everyone knows, its the best looking sedan on Indian roads.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Its loaded. You couldn;t have asked for more for less than 9 lacs. Sometimes, I wonder, does average car buyer knows the amount of features it has? I know some owners of Linea, who are still discovering

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine is just adequate. Its has become smoother and powerful after 5000 kms. There is a slight lag in 2nd gear, but you get used to it. Its a super car (in that segment) on the highway. The fuel economy is 10kmpl with 100% AC on in Mumbai city. On the highway its 14kmpl plus with 100% AC on. Gear box is OK, but I like the one in Honda City better. Ditto for the steering. But on the highway, the steering is just perfect for you to have.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Its better than many D segment cars leave alone its nearest competitors like Fiesta, City and SX4. The only other car, whose ride and handling, I like as much was that of Volkswagen Jetta.

Final Words

Its been 13,000 kms and almost a year. The suspension feels the same, as it was new. That is trademark of FIAT I guess. The car is a delight from inside (I have 100% leather seats). The car is trouble free and needs servicing every 15,000 kms. Its the biggest freedom you can ask as an owner. Its tyres are broad and has excellent grip due to this. Its been a 10/10 experience so far on the post sales service is concerned. (Once, I had to send my New Honda City 3 times for a repair for the same job, so it happens with Honda as well). 

Areas of improvement  

 Please bring the T-Jet. The daily commuter will still buy the FIRE 90BHP petrol and the heavy rider will buy the diesel. But what about someone who wants to drive on the Mumbai-Pune expressway and leave everyone else behind? Afterall, I could reach 180kmph in this one, we got to touch 200kmph with T-Jet! Also, they should give factory fitted leather upholstry, rain sensor wipers and light sensor headlamps. A small crome plated boot liner (remember Indigo Marina?) will make this car classy. And please make it 16" alloy with 205 profile tyres. I am sure, there will be more in the higher segment, who will have a reason to worry.

For now, I am happy at 13,000 and still counting.

 

External Looks, Features (external & internal), Ride, Handling and SuspesionJust about adequate engine. Should have a powerful pertrol engine for enthusiasts