Stylish car but very low mileage

Exterior

I like the exterior of the car. The car is beautiful and has a solid road presence. Its a beauty.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Good for the price and what is otherwise available among the entry-level sedans in India. Its so much better than what is offered by Etios. Ther seat structure, adjustment features, 2-tone styling, door furnishing, etc gives it a rich look.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Engine performance is fine. The gear movement has minor issues and has been raised by many on tis form as well.

THE FUEL EFFICIENCY SUCKS AND NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 8.5 KMPL FROM THIS CAR IN THE CITY..... MY FORD IKON USED TO GIVE ME 13 KMPL UNDER SAME CONDITIONS.... THIS CAR IS A DISASTER FROM FUEL ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE. May be this is ehy the car fetched a very low resale price in the market.

 

The servicing is expensive and frankly doesn't stop any of the recurring problems. Rs 30,000 per year is the minimum expense on this car's servicing, assuming no accidents and no part damages.

Ride Quality & Handling

Ride quality is good and the handling is good as well. I have tried this car at 130 km plus speed and must say that i felt more comfortable in a zen and a Ford Ikon at those speeds...but these are exceptional speeds. for anything under 100km speed, this is a good car with good control.

Final Words

If you are happy to pay Rs 8 per km as the fuel cost over next 2-3 years and also happy to take 50% plus hit on resale valus of the care over 2-3 years, you are the guy for this car. Given a choice now, I will not buy this car at full price. This is a good pre-owned car as the purchase cost is so low for a second-hand Fiat Linea.

Areas of improvement  

FUEL EFFICIENCY, CLUTCH AND GEARS, BRAND IMAGE (HELPS THE RESALE VALUE)

 

looks, exterior features, interiors, road presencemileage of 8 kmpl, recurring problems, resale value