Super Car at Super Price

 

Exterior Amazing style. Sure to turn heads. A number of my friends and clients from overseas have enquired whether it is an import or very expensive car. Very much resembles Maserati. Every time I see it waiting for me to take her out for a ride, a Smile breaks on my face.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Reasonable interiors for the price. Good seats and cabin layout. The rear seat space could have been better, and is little uncomfortable for 3 adults on long journeys. The centre console could have been better, but no complaints, is reasonably well endowed. Sound quality of the stock system is also very good for an average listener. Need for immediate speakers upgrade - NO Need for speakers upgrade in Long Run - YES, Lots & Lots of features for the car costing close to INR 9.0 Lacs OTR.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is reasonably good. Never felt the car to be underpowered while driving in the city, however while on the highways it does take an effort to go over 110 - 120 km / hr. Initially the car was giving an FE of 13 - 14, after 6000 odd kms, it has been giving me 17.5 - 18 Kms./ Ltr. (With 100% City driving. A/C On - 80% of the time), Gearbox is pretty well configured, never feel the need to change gears frequently. Smooth trasnmission.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Superb. Feels so very well planted on the road and absorbs all the bumps & potholes with ease. The hydraulic steering provides good feedback of the road. Even while short sprints, handles exceptionally well while weaving in & out of traffic.

 

Final Words An awesome car for the price at which it is available. Intend to keep the car for atleast 5 - 8 years if not more. Has got everything that one may need. Very good FE, Smashing Looks, Good comfort, Reasonably priced spares & parts. Those looking for power and a diesel engine might want to look at Chevrolet Optra / Cruze, but as an overall package, Linea comes out Trumps.

 

Areas of improvement Maybe just the Rear Seats need to have more space and a little better seating arrangement. More aggresive advertising from Fiat and availability of more Fiat Merchandise.

 

Amazing Style, Great Fuel Economy, Solid BuildRear Seat space.