A nice Fiat Linea with smooth engine in 7 lakhs INR
91I will go for Fiat Linea
Hey friend. I am also looking to buy a new car in the same budget and I had some questions a few days back about some different types of car models and makes. So I visited the showrooms of Hyundai, Ford, and Fiat. When I was visiting these showrooms, I took a pen and paper and noted down some things, which were necessary for comparison between them. My visit to these showrooms was really wonderful and I test drive each and every vehicle, as I wanted to get the best car.
Here are some of my questions to which I got answers after reviewing and comparing them. Please read them as I think these will really help you theory wise for comparing these models, but I would highly recommend you to test drive and compare them on your own before buying.
Question No. 1: Does the New Honda City has a CD player or only the USB port?
Answer: It just has a USB port but you can upgrade to a CD player; however, USB functions are more easier and user friendly. You just have to copy songs to your USB and its done. No ripping CDs anymore.
Question No. 2: Which car's gearbox is better?
Answer: Honda City no doubt is the best when it comes to the gearshift.
Question No. 3: What about Verna, Fiesta or SX4?
Answer: Verna is the best of the above. SX4 is very low on mileage. Do not expect more than 8 kmpl in Delhi and 11 on the highway, even the steering is too heavy on the SX4, though the space is good. Fiesta is good but low resale value after 2 years.
Question No. 4: Is Fiats long-term commitment to India a problem?
Answer: That is a question no one has an answer to, but Linea has got a very good sales number in the month of January. This could just be the car that revives the Fiat brand in India. It is TATA who is providing after sales for Linea. If you look at other companies, everyone has problems due to the credit crunch like Toyota, Ford, GM TATA, all of them. This is one question no one has an answer to honestly
Question No. 5: How about Skoda or a modified SUV?
Answer: Currently, this is one of the most competitive segments in the Indian car industry and has many competitors with varied talents.
Question No. 6: I am looking for a car with nice and smooth engine?
Answer: Honda City, Ford Fiesta, Fiat Linea, and Hyundai Verna have refined engines (both diesel and petrol in case of Fiesta, Linea and Verna). SX4 is a little gruff sounding one compared to these.
Question No. 7: What about the seating system in these cars?
Answer: Seating three at the back is easiest in Linea and City. It is tougher to seat three in SX4 at the back. Fiesta has the capacity to seat three abreast but the legroom is tight.
However if you like driving yourself and love the pleasure of a journey or even a commute, choose Fiesta 1.6 S with your eyes closed. SX4 offers good value for money but there are few things going for it in the sense that it does not win any aspect hands down. Verna is too soft and boring to drive in petrol form and the interiors are dull and boring.
But if you are looking at a better overall package, then its between Linea and City. The Linea has a better ride and handling and that Italian flair, beauty, and Charisma that will hardly fade in years to come, something which Japanese cannot match. Linea is a keeper. If you buy it, you would want to keep it even after 5 years.
So according to me up, I think Fiat Linea is the best option as you can save 1 lacks if your budget is 8 to 9 lakhs because Fiat Linea's on-road price is approximately 7 lakhs.
I will provide more reviews on Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Verna, and New Honda City individually in my upcoming hubs. Bye for now.
Good and bad points of Fiat Linea
Good points of Fiat Linea:
- Value for money.
- Great features like blue and ME.
- Diesel option available.
- Fantastic looks.
- Interiors are class above.
- Linea is bigger than other cars in competition (length wise).
Bad points of Fiat Linea:
- Legroom for drivers seat.
- Short legs long-arm seating position.
- Aftersales service.
- Petrol engine is not fun to drive.
- Diesel feels underpowered at times but you get used to it.
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Comments
Yes highway star I agree with you. Fiat was also a decade or two before one of the preferred car in India. Thanks for the comment.
Really a great hub for a great car. I saw one Fiat Linea on the streets of Delhi yesterday and its looks are really awesome. I have fallen in love with this really good looking car. I will definitely go on to have test drive this week in one of the Fiat showroom located nearby my home.
Best of luck for your test drive of Fiat Linea. I guarantee that you will feel great after driving it. Its interiors are also brilliant.
Yes Fiat Linea is one of the best luxurious car in 7 lakh segment. I cannot afford buying one right now but if I had money, I would have gone for this beautiful piece of car.
Hi Mr. Thakur. May God increase your household income and you can afford this beautiful car, Fiat Linea.
Very nice blog..
Thanks Shalini.
linea rocks... what a car!!!
Yes it is.
I saw a Linea yesterday in Ambience Mall in guargaon India. It looks fabulous.
Yes car lover. Also if you will have a look at the poll section for this hub, Fiat Linea has got most of the votes, so you can think judge on your own how Linea is.
I have bought a Linea 2 months back.. its a typical highway car what was provved in my recent visit to Shimla and yes We could request Onida to transfer their jingle to Fiat " NEIGHBOUR'S ENVY OWNER'S PRIDE" .
I felt pleasure observing many eyes peeping out of many BMW's & Mercedes windows to grab a look of this car...Its a sheer eternal pride to own this.
Yes Vineet Linea is unique and different. Everyone is running to buy Maruti because of serviceability and inexpensive spare parts of Maruti but people who have a different flair opt for Fiat Linea. Linea is a marvelous car. Best of luck for many more trips of yours riding on your Linea.
Thanx Soni,
Linea gives a pleasure driving a luxury car though a SX-4 reveals a bad interior display and it proves that Maruti could.nt make a luxury car yet again.
Many small small vaue added features make Linea a chum.
Yes Linea is a great car...
Thanks boss! certainly u have made my decision easier.. i was under a dilema from last 1 months,,, searching the right writeup for Fiat Linea... M planning to buy Diesel Car, Linea Fits under my budget so as Ford Fiesta... but now i'll be having Fiat's Linea under me..
Good day!
Good you my blog roxeva.blogspot.commy blog thanks
Thanks for the link Fandd.
yes linea is better option than honda city...after all power comes second to comfort
Thanks for expressing your thoughts on this hub.
I have recently found a Card looking like a Credit Card wherein Some Electronic Code and Mechanical Code are mentioned. It was lost in my kit , Could someone help me knowing its usage.
I believe it carries some imp codes.
Please explain it further Vineet that which type of card you are talking about?
Well Soni its a Card of the size of a Creidt/Debit Card with following features:
FIAT written on the top
A Key's picture below that
Then comes CODE
ELECTRONIC CODE:
MECHANICAL CODE:
And on the back of the card is written-
CAUTION-Keep this card on a safe place , do not leave in the car.
I think this smart card is made up for obtaining or making duplicate keys for your Fiat car in case you have lost the original keys of your car and it is really dangerous for your vehicle's security if you have missed that. I advice you to contact Fiat's customer care for lodging a complaint of your lost card.
Hi Soni - just saw this hub - I like the look of the Linea - and I'm a Fiat fan. So maybe the next car, I'm thinking? Good review!
Thanks a lot Shalini for spending your precious time in reading this hub on Fiat Linia.
Thanx Soni,
I think you are ryt ...I will get in touch with FIAT CC dept.
It's my pleasure Vineet to help a person in need for some to the point information and that's what we content writers are here for, whether it is on remote controlled toy cars or real cars or some places to visit around the world, we are here for our visitor's service.
Thanx Soni for the review on Linea..Helps fixing on the car to buy atleast...but then agian in Linea which version...Active/Dynamic/Dynamic Pk/ Emotion/ EMotion Pk and again which of those in Petrol/Diesel...I am looking at a option in terms of overall comfort and value for money... Pls suggest !!
Very well written hub .....
very much informative ......
Thank you very much for your great hub, for good advice, good wishes and support. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us.
Thanks a lot sexy jonty for your well wishes. Best of luck to you too.















highway star says:
9 months ago
Very useful hub! FIAT is one of the most economic cars!