Fiat Launching Linea 1.6 Soon!

ph03n!x · 20th October 2009, 02:14

Umm.. the 1.6 MJD for the Linea, the 1.3 MJD with VGT for the Punto- that sounds a lot more sensible

A wacky idea- how about Fiat offering an engine/ gearbox exchange for the existing Linea/ Punto users at a price? Take out Punto's 1.3 FGT and give it to the Vista, plug in the 1.3 VGT from the Lineas in the Puntos, and put in the 1.6 in the Lineas!

deepakhon · 20th October 2009, 07:05

This is good news! I think manufacturing the 1.9 in India would be a better deal for Fiat, as this engine, if I remember correctly, uses the same block as the erstwhile 1.9 Palio D. Fiat was also locally producing that engine at the time they discontinued that version. Producing 1.9 JTD in India could probably be cheaper than producing 1.6.

neotraveller · 20th October 2009, 08:13

True. Their best bet is with 1.6MJD. 1.9 might turn out to be way more expensive (almost into civic/altis range) and people will start saying why pay this much for a Fiat when you can get Honda-city at lesser price.

A 120bhp engine would really take the fight in both C+ & D segments.

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Originally Posted by MAS

Still, if Fiat tries to position Linea with 1.9 L in the D segment, it will never sell.

amit27 · 20th October 2009, 09:32

Is Fiat also planning to launch Punto Evo also in the doemestic market smetime soon , fiat desperately needs an interior overhaul more than a new engine if it has to stay competitive in the market it is an excellent car and needs to be slotted higher than its current benchmark of C -

rajivn · 20th October 2009, 10:38

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Originally Posted by amit27

fiat desperately needs an interior overhaul more than a new engine if it has to stay competitive in the market it is an excellent car and needs to be slotted higher than its current benchmark of C -

+1 to your point. Mere engine upgrade will not work much for Fiat. Interior overhauling is equally important as well. For a lakh or 1.2 Lakhs more if Fiat could provide the new engines with much improved interiors, we have got a good deal on our hands.

ACM · 21st October 2009, 10:04

Couple of my colleagues in office bought the linea recently (2-3 months back) and except for the logos getting stolen there have been no complains, yep one of them (who almost chose the Fiesta SXI) find power a bit less, but other than that the quality of the interiors are Ok.

It's all about what you upgrade from, If the upgrade is from a Santro as in their case the interior quality is great, expecially the considering the features, the noise insulation and the ride quality.

1.6 MJD would suffice.

sidindica · 22nd October 2009, 18:44

Fiat linea 2010:

active and base dynamic models can be phased out
only dynamic pack, emotion and emotion pack to remain
1.6 MJD to be displayed at 2010 auto expo in emotion pack trim level
linea may get piano black interior trim, similar to south american spec
1.4 t-jet may come by feb 2010.

information is subject to last minute change.

vvrchandra · 22nd October 2009, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

Fiat linea 2010:

active and base dynamic models can be phased out
only dynamic pack, emotion and emotion pack to remain
1.6 MJD to be displayed at 2010 auto expo in emotion pack trim level
linea may get piano black interior trim, similar to south american spec
1.4 t-jet may come by feb 2010.

information is subject to last minute change.

Any plan of Automatic/duologic?

royalcruiser · 22nd October 2009, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

Fiat linea 2010:

active and base dynamic models can be phased out
only dynamic pack, emotion and emotion pack to remain
1.6 MJD to be displayed at 2010 auto expo in emotion pack trim level
linea may get piano black interior trim, similar to south american spec
1.4 t-jet may come by feb 2010.

information is subject to last minute change.

thankyou scoop master

any Punto engine updates in the offing?

Gilead · 23rd October 2009, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

Fiat linea 2010:

1.6 MJD to be displayed at 2010 auto expo in emotion pack trim level

Is that just for the auto expo or will be the 1.6 MJD be sold only in the E Pack trim level? Any idea what kind of a price increase we can expect?

an_and · 23rd October 2009, 16:10

more than that, when will it be launched.. any scoop on that?

anachronix · 23rd October 2009, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

Fiat linea 2010:

active and base dynamic models can be phased out
only dynamic pack, emotion and emotion pack to remain
1.6 MJD to be displayed at 2010 auto expo in emotion pack trim level
linea may get piano black interior trim, similar to south american spec
1.4 t-jet may come by feb 2010.

information is subject to last minute change.

Great scoop Sid! Thanks...

If Active & Dynamic base is out, it simply means ABS becomes standard across the Linea PL!

deepakhon · 23rd October 2009, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by anachronix

Great scoop Sid! Thanks...

If Active & Dynamic base is out, it simply means ABS becomes standard across the Linea PL!

That could also mean that Linea will start at higher prices. It is like taking the car a segment higher.

anachronix · 23rd October 2009, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepakhon

That could also mean that Linea will start at higher prices. It is like taking the car a segment higher.

Not by a big margin I guess since Fiat is yet to see bigger volumes in Linea sales. Not that the Linea was doing bad, but for Linea to be a hit!

visweshkalambur · 26th October 2009, 16:06

I have read that FIAT is showcasing the 1.9 MJD at the Autoexpo and not 1.6 MJD. BS Motoring had an article stating it has been confirmed that FIAT is showcasing 1.9 MJD at the Autoexpo. I recollect another thread with in an interview with Rajeev Kapoor, that 1.6 MJD is not coming to India.

Maybe and i hope it is true, Linea Emotion and Emotion pk comes with 1.9 MJD option and Punto Emotion and Emotion PK comes with 1.3 VGT. Now that would be wonderful....

20th October 2009, 02:14	#211
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,580 Thanked: 6,041 Times	Umm.. the 1.6 MJD for the Linea, the 1.3 MJD with VGT for the Punto- that sounds a lot more sensible A wacky idea- how about Fiat offering an engine/ gearbox exchange for the existing Linea/ Punto users at a price? Take out Punto's 1.3 FGT and give it to the Vista, plug in the 1.3 VGT from the Lineas in the Puntos, and put in the 1.6 in the Lineas!
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20th October 2009, 07:05	#212
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	This is good news! I think manufacturing the 1.9 in India would be a better deal for Fiat, as this engine, if I remember correctly, uses the same block as the erstwhile 1.9 Palio D. Fiat was also locally producing that engine at the time they discontinued that version. Producing 1.9 JTD in India could probably be cheaper than producing 1.6. Last edited by deepakhon : 20th October 2009 at 07:17. Reason: Rewording the last sentence
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20th October 2009, 09:32	#214
amit27 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Guragaon Posts: 173 Thanked: 0 Times	Is Fiat also planning to launch Punto Evo also in the doemestic market smetime soon , fiat desperately needs an interior overhaul more than a new engine if it has to stay competitive in the market it is an excellent car and needs to be slotted higher than its current benchmark of C -
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ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,749 Thanked: 4,372 Times View My Garage	Couple of my colleagues in office bought the linea recently (2-3 months back) and except for the logos getting stolen there have been no complains, yep one of them (who almost chose the Fiesta SXI) find power a bit less, but other than that the quality of the interiors are Ok. It's all about what you upgrade from, If the upgrade is from a Santro as in their case the interior quality is great, expecially the considering the features, the noise insulation and the ride quality. 1.6 MJD would suffice.
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22nd October 2009, 18:44	#217
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,893 Thanked: 8,131 Times	Fiat linea 2010: active and base dynamic models can be phased out only dynamic pack, emotion and emotion pack to remain 1.6 MJD to be displayed at 2010 auto expo in emotion pack trim level linea may get piano black interior trim, similar to south american spec 1.4 t-jet may come by feb 2010. information is subject to last minute change.
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an_and BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 277 Thanked: 66 Times	more than that, when will it be launched.. any scoop on that?
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26th October 2009, 16:06	#225
visweshkalambur BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 103 Thanked: 10 Times	I have read that FIAT is showcasing the 1.9 MJD at the Autoexpo and not 1.6 MJD. BS Motoring had an article stating it has been confirmed that FIAT is showcasing 1.9 MJD at the Autoexpo. I recollect another thread with in an interview with Rajeev Kapoor, that 1.6 MJD is not coming to India. Maybe and i hope it is true, Linea Emotion and Emotion pk comes with 1.9 MJD option and Punto Emotion and Emotion PK comes with 1.3 VGT. Now that would be wonderful....
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