फिएट लिनिया [2008-2011] यूज़र रिव्यूज़

Hi, i was about to book SX4 ZXi ..then instantly saw Car & Bike show about linea's launch and decided to hold back SX4 and also considereing linea seriously.

I was in Concorde motors closely watching Linea and waiting for the price list.The Display car was Deisel Emotion Pk.First awsome design,high status exposure, blend of modren and classic italic design,huge boot.

Inside inteiror where we spend time better than SX4 & City,bigger seats, Music system again far better than SX4,city.And as we know it was the first in its class to provide Rear A/C vents which we indians like to have.

IN the Mean time the Sales executive announces the price list and it was breathtaking , top end petrol linea is 25,000 less. I decided to book this petrol version.New confort features like BLUE&ME and other goodies comes lesser than SX4.n SX4 is 1600 cc where as linea is 1390cc. Make no mistake SX4 was offering all the features before but now its linea with few more. 

I am going with Linea petrol ....but it seems no one is talking about its petrol enginee. Please someone advice about this......i hope it is as good as multijet. I wish that 12 - 14 km/Ltr milage what we can expect from petrol engine.

Subhash K.S

I am folloeing linea since feb 2009 and ever since i saw it I wanted to own one. There were lot of questions to be answered before deciding to buy the car (Reveiws,after sale service,performance etc). In fact everybody around me discouraged to buy a fiat car and go for Honda City. I test drived all sedans including Honda city, Linea, Ford, Verna, Aveo, Logan and Dzire but driving comfort and looks of linea were really awesome. I had test driven Linea at least 7 times.I went to book linea twice but my friend adviced me to wait. Finally after a long wait I finally purchased one on 11th Dec 2009 from Joshi Autozone Chandigarh(Flemingo red colour).

It was really very comfortable and attitude of dealer was very good. I drove the Car from Chandigarh to Nagpur (around 1480 Km). Covered the above distance in two days and halted at Shivpuri at night.

Believe me it was a very comfortable journey and vehicle performance was good. Mileage which i got was 14.5 Km/hour which is quiet decent to start with. The features of the vehicle are great. The only problem which i saw was that the Chassi hit a speed breaker which was a very high speed breaker near Gwalior but i think any car would have a problem maneovering it.I saw the undersurface of the car and to my surprise their was a thick  tin sheet  for protection of the chassis.

Rest did not had any problem Automatic Climate control is good and driving comfort is great. Overall it is a great value for money and I strongly recommend this car.

                                                         Dr Vivek Aggarwal

                                                        Nagpur 

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.

Exterior I love the looks of Linea. Most people who see the car on the road cant stop gushing about its looks. I have bought the tuscan wine color which looks great both during th day and night.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The interiors of the car are great specially the dashboard. The seat height adjustment is a really useful feature. Although the space in such a big car could have been better utilized. Overall I love the interiors.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Engine performance is good. It is a great drive on highways. The car gives a mileage of about 13-14 in city driving which is great. I love the gear transmission and how smoothly it works.

Ride Quality & Handling Amazing to put it in one word.

Final Words Linea is a must buy for all those who dont want to shell out 10 lacs for a City. It is a great value for money product.

Exterior GREAT.BETWEEN CITY AND VENTO,LINEA IS BETTER.IT LOOKS GREAT BECAUSE THE LOOKS AND TYRES(LIKE CITY COPIES JAZZ TYRES AND SLIGHTLY LOOKS,SAME FOR VW VENTO)ARE NOT SAME SIZE OF R14 TYRES OF GRANDE PUNTO.GOT A NEW Sun Beam Beige COLOUR Linea.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) INTERIORS ARE BETTER THAN CITY,SX4,VERNA AND THE FIESTA BUT NOT MUCH TOUGH LIKE THE VW VENTO.UNDER RS 10 LAKH,GETS LOTS OF FEATURES.SPACE IS GOOD,BIG BOOT AND SEATS FOLD-ALL ABSENT IN CITY,SX4 AND VENTO BUT LIKE VERNA,SEATS CAN SPLIT AND SAME IS OFFERED IN THE LONE FORD FIESTA.BOOT IS BIGGER THAN FIESTA,VENTO AND THE HATCHBACK BOOT OWNER,HYUNDAI VERNA AND AVEO.REAR IS GREAT AND COMFY BUT LACKS HeadRoom.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox THOUGH CITY HAS 118 BHP,LINEA HAS 112 BHP AND A WHOOPING 21.1 KGM OF TORQUE,15.8-16 KGM OF TORQUE IN CITY.GREAT FUEL ECONOMY,BETTER THAN CITY.GEAR IS VERY MUCH RUBBERY.

Ride Quality & Handling SAME AS THE GREAT RIDE,HANDLING OF NORMAL LiNEA.

Final Words BETTER THAN CLASS LEADING CITY AND VW VENTO AND FIESTA.LACK OF AUTO ONLY,BUT GREAT.

Areas of improvement AUTOMATIC NEEDED,REAR HeAD room.

Exterior Everybody Know that is a good looking car. don't need to say anything more.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent. There is no issue.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Good Ride. It handles well and fuel economy is excellent. My car is very new and I drove it only 300Kms in Heavy Traffic area in Mumbai.Still I got average of 11Kms(with A/C on all the time). The traffic is bumper to bumper and still a very good average I am getting. Once I was on western Express Highway for 3Kms That time I got 21 Km/L. Performance is good but once you cross 5000 Km it will become much better. Also The Torque is very good, you can drive 20Km/h to 90 Km/h in 3rd gear. engine is a gem in this car and 75 % Indian Diesel Hatches and sedans are using this engine then I don't need to wright about this. But even my car is new I feel the Turbo Charging over 2200 Rpm. Its a perfect blend of performance and Fuel Economy. Even Cruze is not quick in mid range that Linea has.

Ride Quality & Handling The steering is perfect and the shape is outstanding. I drove 320 D in that also I didnt get that feeling and grip which I felt in Linea Steering. Ride Quality is phenomenal, Road grip is perfect and because low ground clearance car moves as you want.

Final Words Great car, No other words for the car.After sales is good. I called customer care, they gave me a proper reply and guidance. Blue&me is outstanding, you can receive calls, play iPod, read messages etc.

Areas of improvement Fiat has to improve plastic quality of interiors.

Exterior Exquisite styling the italian way. Beautiful looking headlights and grille. Which ever angle you look at it from it will please you. It looks more expensive that it actually is. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Leather seats are great. Steering feels solid, interiors are nicely done. Sunglass holder is quite thoughtful and the lights for the vanity mirror too. Could have made provision for a 1 litre water bottle holder but can manage with 1/2 litre for all four passengers. Dials with retro look are pleasing and the orange lights all over the dashboard makes it look very upmarket. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox This is like a motorcycle engine. It feels so light with so much power on tap. 1-100kmph takes just 11 seconds and with no fuss. Power in the 2000rpm to 5000 rpm range is absolutely linear and wonder if that's the reason it's called Linea. Ride is good but nothing great. Road grip is fantastic at speeds right up to 160kmph( I did not test beyond this). 

Ride Quality & Handling Nothing exceptional but you will feel very safe in the car. Turns are comfortable at all speeds. Steering is a delight to use. Hardly any blind spots. 

Final Words If you want to pamper your ego go for Linea. It is sure to surprise you with the performance little seen on other cars in the same segment. Yes, Honda City is good but this one is better. 

Areas of improvement Speakers need improvement.

Exterior Still after 2.5years of its launch Linea is still the best looking sedan under 15 lakhs category.Those excellent curves and lines all over give the car a stunning look.According to me the side profile of the car is amazing and with those front grills it looks simply hot.The curvy roof of the car is simply amazing and gives the car a coupe like look and last but not the least with a sobre looking back the car is simply a head turner. A true Italian flair indeed.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The interior quality is good and is very much comparable with the other sedans in the segment but it is not something extra ordinary to talk about unlike the exteriors.The rear legroom is good enough though headroom can be a problem for those above 6 feet 2 inches but certainly its not deal breaker.The seats are very comfortable with good underthigh and back support and I must say the froont 2 seats are huge in Linea.Seats have a height adjuster also with recline setting.The car also comes with a armrest which is a great boon in long drives.The glove box is also of average size but does not come AC cooling.

The car also comes with a rear AC vent which helps in cooling the cabin faster.The car also has a inbuilt bluetooth which hepls to take calls and read message without touching your phone.The whole multi functional display (MID) gives a whole lot of information like Inst. Consumption,Avg Consumption, Avg speed,Range,Outside temp,trip distance etc. A gadget freak will simply love to be in the car.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox This car is heavy simply due to the thick sheet metal used to make the car.It is powered by the 1.4 l 90hp motor which gives decent performance and good fuel economy.Clearly it is not a car which can be driven in a rally or a drag race but gives adequate performance in city as well as on the highway.After the 2nd gear the car is simply a dream to run with its refined FIRE engine.The NVH level of the car are simply amazing and the engine is barely audible inside the cabin unless revved hard.

The gear box is good with nice and accurate shifting.The first gear is too short and dies out very soon.In all other gears the driveability is great and engine is responsive.The car easily clocks 165km/hr and beyond tat I have never tested her.

The engine is frugal and gives around 11-12 km/l in the city and 15-16 on the highways which is good considering the size and weight of the car.

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent Excellent and simply Excellent !!!!! In this department no other car under 15lks category can even come close to Linea.The car has a great Hydraulic Power Steering which gives a great feedback and is very accurate.You can push the car to each and every corner of the car and I can bet you that you will never feel nervous.The car is simply a treat to drive on highways due to its great driving dynamics and superior handling.

The Ride in Linea is also very plush and compliant thanks to great suspension setup.The car soaks all the potholes and makes the ride simply amazing.Passengers never feel bumps even on the most uneven roads though ground clearence could be a problem. Overall Ride and Handling of this car is something which I boast of.

Final Words Overall a great product from FIAT : Gorgeous looks,Adequate Engine and robust handling.The geabox need a tuning so that pick up of the car can be improved. Otherwise the car is flawless.

Areas of improvement Fit and Finish can be improved and with some tuning of the gear box the car can be fun to drive.

Exterior Good and stylish.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Perfect for tall people also.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance not at all good. Shown variosu compalints within 50000 kms and even re rolled the engine once. Electronic controls out of ofrder like air bag failures, head light getting off when ac is getting on, shock absorbers changed twice, suspension compalints, dont know what to say.

Ride Quality & Handling Comfort, riding and handling is really good no doubt in that. But road clearnce beware even the smallest thing that you count that will roll under will be hit. Not at all a practical car for village or suburbs. Only for high way use ok.

Final Words I dont think that this car is an ideal choice for the people who use for daily use. It is not even shoing the quality of the old veriosn of Fiat like UNO, Siena, Palio etc.

Areas of improvement Engine, suspension etc to be taken into consideration for better durability. Also the ground clearance too.