Background
After being an avid fan of Autocar and Team-BHP, the time had come for me to choose a new car. We had an aging Cielo that needed replacement.
My mind immediately wanted me to buy the Fiat Linea. I fell in love with the Linea while reading a comparison of Linea t-jet with its competitors in Autocar. That color just got me hooked on the Linea. It was Tuscan Wine of course.
Pretty soon we headed to the nearest Tata-Fiat Showroom to have a closer look at the car.
Booking Experience
We visited Prerana Motors to test drive the vehicle. Unfortunately they only had the dynamic variant while we were looking for Emotion Pack. That was the beginning of my disappointments with that dealer.
I was a bit disappointed with that demo vehicle as it was in a very shabby condition but still pursued our negotiations. Got a fantastic price of 9.78 lakhs on road for the Linea MJD in Tuscan Wine color after exchange of old car and all other discounts.
Delivery Process
Weirdly, the day before delivery I had to call the representative to remind him that my car is to be delivered tomorrow. Such was the carelessness of those guys at the dealership.
Finally on the D-Day my mom and me were at the dealership at 5:30 pm waiting. First, I was told that the vehicle is coming from their Peenya yard so it might take another 20 min. Later they say that its at a 3M detailing shop so it might take another 1hr. So we waited for another 1hr still not losing my cool.Then at 7:00 pm, when the other staff at the dealership were packing, I get a dreaded message from my sales representative. It was " Sir, is it ok if I deliver the car tomorrow ?"
![Frustration](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Frustration.gif)
. I got the shock of my life and gave him a piece of my mind and was adamant that since today is an auspicious day, I better get the vehicle today at any cost !
Finally, several calls later they say that they'll deliver the car to my home. And yes, that was how I got my car delivered at 8:45pm pitch dark(there was a power outage) and driven by a guy who usually drives tata ace and winger
Driving Impressions
Anyways, enough of the stupid dealer and let me focus on the car. I mean what a car it is. I was absolutely blown away by the car and each and every aspect of the car impressed us.
Firstly with the looks. What elegance and what grace it possesses. Unmatched by any of its competitors. Those headlights, nose, mirrors everything. There just isn't a bad angle to look at in this car.
The features list just goes on and on. Everything you need, nothing unnecessary. Everyone were extremely happy ( some envious of course ) about that brilliant Blue and Me feature .My only wish if it could incorporate ADAP (stream music from phone to car speakers ).
About the engine, well since it was new it sounded a bit gruff and I was too scared of pushing the car during the break-in period. The FE wasn't great as it gave a dismal 15kmpl on a highway run.
Here are some pictures of the car.
The delivery day at the temple.
Some random shots near hosur
Got this Parking Sensor fitted at the dealership. Cost Rs 2500
So what do I like about the car
- Excellent looks and value for money
- Fuel Efficiency
- Excellent ride quality and equipment on board
Things that I crib about
- Dealership experience wasn't good at all (not the car's fault though)
- Little short on rear head room at the rear
- Ground Clearance is an issue
- NVH seems to be on the higher side
Overall Impression
Excellent in one word. Its been over 4 months and 9500km of owning this car and its been pure bliss owning this car. Had been to shirdi, rameshwaram and endless trips to udupi but never skipped a beat. What a masterpiece Fiat has created !