Fiat Linea T Jet+, a high performance car and the ownership experience

 

After doing a lot of analysis and test driving about the cars in the range of Rs. 8 to Rs.10 lakh, I decided to buy the Linea T Jet+. The car has been delivered last week. Although the car is very new and only run for 275 KM till now, I think I should let you know about my experience and feelings about the car.

Engine: Its simply superb. 1368cc engine produces 114 HP and 20.7 Nm torque- a record for petrol engine of such a volume in India. It is the technological prowess of Fiat that enables them to bring out a product like this. Its peak power output is at 5000rpm. You donot not get one to match this in India on today’s date. Such power and torque is possible from a relati

vely low volume engine due to the turbo charging of the engine by using the exhaust gas pressure. Fiat has improved the horse power from 89.5 to 114 this way. The torque improvement in theT jet engine is phenomenal from 115Nm in the normal petrol linea to 207Nm in the Turbo petrol i.e.TJet. This is also informed to be the trend for racing cars. The engine is silent till about 1500 rpm. After 1500 rpm a little engine sound is heard. As the rpm exceeds 2000 it only wants to speed. Its turbo power comes in. It is a driver’s delight to be at the wheel. You can beat virtually any car/SUV of category below Rs 13-14 lakh. On the first day, I took the car to Mumbai-Pune Express Highway for test drive and tested the car at 140 + kmph- that it easily pulled. It has much more power left. That I shall test after the initial running in. Another beauty of the engine is it pulls in the fourth gear on a plane road from as low as 30 kmph smoothly.

Body: It is solidly built and anybody can get that feeling from its look and its unladen weight of 1230KG.

Style: Once seen, one falls in love. Such is the look. Nothing more to write.Brake: In the T Jet + model it is disk brakes in all the four wheels. No worry about breaking. Extremely sharp breaks. One has to be carefull if some old vehicle is in close following. ABS and EBD further enhances the confidence. Its superb.Tyre: Its 16 inch alloy with a 205mm wide tubeless tyre( with one spare). What more one would want? Nobody give this within this price.

Interior Fit and Finish: This is not bad but I would say, could have been better. Especially some of the plastic parts. For my case, it was not the prime consideration in the decision to buy the car since this is a very small component of the package.

AC: Powerfull AC. The AC in the TJet+ is very powerfull and also has climate control switch. Set the temperature and do other things. It will take care. It is also informed that the AC has been more powerfull in the other versins as well compared to the one in the original Linea. It also has a good music system(with CD, Radio and USB drive), leather seats, Blue and Me mobile communication, follow me home lighting, rear AC vents, front air bags and some other things that only make your ownership experience better. The car comes fitted with almost everything required in a new car and one can start driving without any extra fitting. Special mention must be made about the key- its an innovative design. Further, you need to service the car after 15000KM or 1 year whichever is earlier.(practically once in a year for me). Add to this the 4 years free warranty.

Verdict : Its a highly competent car that is designed to last long with high level of safety and performance. It is a high torque low rpm car that is pleasant to drive, comfortable to travel and a "thing of beauty that I hope to be a joy for a long time".Note: Views expressed in the above review is completely personal and is only intended to help prospective buyers looking for sincere opinion about the Fiat Linea T Jet+.

 

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