all in the present r best. .u may try vento sx4 also. . Verna is too hot to handle with services . . Linea tjet. .

mr pathak i think ur happy with scrap . . . Accent. . Omg ur luking fr a sedan with jst 3 cylndr engine. . .

go for test drives in all the cars and compare all with each other but dont think about pickup of the car but try to feel handeling control and brakeing system and suspension of the car . u will find new fiesta is a genration ahead with its rivals in features also. so i will suggest u ford fiesta if u can pay lil more than verna

@parth:if u wanna keep ur car for more than 3yrs or more dn go for sx4 or verna coz ds two cars have low maintainance costs &der resale values r also high. Do also luk for linea(4sexy luks).

?@ vikas pathak. . . I think ur talking about accent . . .y u cm on such a community if u nt knw abt the present motors. . . Accent diesel crdi available in 3cylindr engine from past 5 yrs or more. . . U should knw abt evrthing. . . .

and mr frthr if u wana go fr luks spend 2 lakhs on contessa . . I ll luk much sexier than all. . .

@dinesh i think accent is not available in diesel engine from more than two ears accent now comes only in petrol engine. Go and contact dealer near u

ya fiesta is no1 in handling. . . And good in suspension bt no 1 ll pay fr such things . . .peeps also need sheer pwr . . So they go fr verna or vento. . .

yea bro i m nt saying it that its present they stopped production of 3 cyl diesel. . . But i m saying that its present in 3 cyl engine. . . So we cant cmpare it jst bcs of luks .. Nd we all r forgting abt the most imp car in the segment. . . That is optra magnum. . All of the abv ithas2.0 engine in same price tag . .

Ya optra magnum is also a very good sedan in this segment one can called best in this segment best pickup like verna and good control like fiesta but the brand image of chevy is not that good and after sale service is not good and spares r too costly more than honda spares.

prabhsimran 22g . . . I think u jst misjudged chevrolet . . . They alws making pwr costrained vehicles . . I f we talk abt spare parts accept maruti and tata . . Evry cmpny is making double profit from spares . . Whther its hyundai vw honda ford. . Their r charging even 5700 rs fr a local single roots horn. .

Na i am not mis judjing chevy am driving cruze from last 1year and am very unhappy .

Go for SX4 ZDI model…….
It has everything what a person looks under 10 Lacs…….

nice information

It’s a very difficult choice as this is one of the best range of cars available in India at present. I went through this dilemma a couple of months back. Before I say what I finally decided, here are my opinions of these cars in question.
Three cars use the same engine, one has the most powerful engine, and one has a strong brand image.
1. Verna -…[Read more]

go for verna 1.6 base @ 10.5 onroad with good stuff…value for money….

bo I was in the same dilema.. but I have finally puchased the linea MJD emotion… strong n fit car.. o till now the only wrry was the TATA afteer sales.. which is officialy going to split…n FIAT will be setting up entire stations of their own.. staarting from 2012 jan.. better I not tell u.. go test drive all of em.. om sure the linea will do…[Read more]

buy verna..u will actualy feel that this is the best deisel car in its segment…more power, more mileage, features and gadgets being endless, and its attractive fluidic design is unbeatable so far…

Fluidic Verna is way ahead in looks.

sudeep ji u have told everything,every word is fact,no words left for me to comment, good job done ,keep it up

I would personally recommend fiat linea, tata service is not as bad as everybody is saying, every service station has hired indians so experience is same everywhere, neither germans has hired germans for service in india nor japnese have brought any of them, so after sales service is not a point to miss linea, it is a well built car as sudeep has…[Read more]

fluidic

Fiat Linea Multijet!

Mr.Parth Lakhisarani : I would like to suggest you the following cars.

1) Hyundai Verna 1.6 or 1.4.
2) Vw Vento.
3) Fiat Linea.
4) Ford fiesta classic.
5) M.S.SX4.
6) Ford fiesta (new one).

you can choose anyone sedan listed above.and I think dnt go for any TATA cars as they r spacious, good mileage, within budget etc but A.S.S of TATA Motors…[Read more]

Hey parth , I would like to tell you out that the SX4 ZDI is the best option for you because in sx4 zdi there is lot of safty and security features are there and it made by the maruti suzuki heance there is no question about the service and spair parts their service is amezing. And the ground clearence is more than other car and it is suitable for…[Read more]

my opinion is why should one go for a desiel sedan paying almost more than 1.5 lacs extra for the same in petrol version. I agree that the running cost of the desiel sedan will be atleast 50% lesser than the petrol one but the initial amount of more than one lakh is also what we use to ignore. now a days not many people keep their car after the…[Read more]

Verna/Vento are better options as they have quality + Brand image+ class = good resale value.
Fiat/Tata have no big brand value/ cheap fit n finish/ no class = Null resale value.

i wish i could have both . .

Shell out some money…Go for Hyundai Verna CRDI 1.4 is for 9.20L on road…1.6 is for 10.20L.

hi, I was in the same dilema.. but I have finally booked the Linea MJD Emotion coss :
1. First look and u have an obvious winner.
2. FIAT has announced it’s split with TATA which should take effect in a year or two.(I was also worried abt the same but then the announcement changed my thought.)
3. U test drive the car and the thrill is in the…[Read more]

To add to the backseat feature list, Linea offers an a/c vent for the backseat passengers which is missing in SX4! Further Maruti vehicles may prove cheaper to own but they are astoundingly light weighted which adds to the fuel efficiency but compromises on quality! Linea is one excellent car, meant for the relaxed drivers. You can actually cover…[Read more]

sx4 nytime. best after sales service alot more ground clearence for indian roads u will need it surely more comfort bettr mileage n pik up as its lighter n bettr tuned den linea bettr re sale value wat esle u want.

I have a top end Linea.
It’s a great car for the enthusiast. It’s a heavy car and has the best steering and suspension in this class, hence great to drive. Also, I feel, it’s the best looking sedan, a mid size Maserati, in fact. It is a little low on ground clearance and can get hit from below if you are careless, but nonetheless, they have…[Read more]

I own a top end linea emotion pack.
and for the last two years it still the best looking car.
i bought for driving pleasure and trust me when I say this its one of the best drives out there.
its a little low for my taste hence the need to be careful on potholes and speed breakers.
otherwise it has been one of my best buys.
regarding the SX4 D.…[Read more]

Shail I guess u were interested in etios diesel. Wanted to know d feedback of d same?

well I will suggest u Fiat Linea if u reay want to njoy and cruise the car on highways sexy italian looks better qulaity compare to sx4, gr8 engine, huge boot space, comes with loaded features and wht sld I say its a superb sexy car just go drive and I will sure u will go foe Linea……..A.S.S and resale value is only the issue….Sx4 has some…[Read more]

fiat linea………………

I checked the verna and vento too, verna is too dull, even though the interior finish is good and has loads of equipment. Vento has very little equipment, is just average in terms of handling.

Go for Linea MJD..The mileage might be low compared to Sx4 but the built quality, road grip, comfort is awesome…initial pick up is a bit less but doesn’t matter unless you are race driver(practically it does bother you much).FIAT is coming with 20 new dealers shortly of their own in major cities.so don’t worry about its service.The VGT…[Read more]

men are back SX4.

volkswagen vento

Vento Diesel handling is great buddy, try to drive @ high speed and then u know difference between others and German Technology. Gadgets can be upgraded but you can’t upgrade refinement and Engine Technology…

SX4 I feel as I had a Linea Diesel Emotion PK, ws not very convinced with the car coz of bad badd pik up, u had to down shift frm 4th to 3rd to 2nd sm times on climbing slopes. Not a car who loves to zooom. Its lik a old mans car, noisy, bad gear shifting experience and sluggish. Plus points: extremly stable, comfortable, whould grip like pure…[Read more]

SX4 for Macho MenFeline Linea for beautiful Women!

if u live at a place wid gud roads then linea is a gud buy bt there hv been problems with it. Linea is seriously loaded bt sx4 is the safest buy

go for linea.

@[698905829:2048:Rohit Sudan] I was eagerly waiting for Etios Diesel and it disappointed me like anything, Paying so much for a sedan that sounds like Mahindra Classic Jeep/Tractor…doesn’t seems to be a good choice. I would prefer to pay a little more and get Fiesta or Verna. Vento is a good choice though it is very flat design and basic…[Read more]

Ashish Dhingra agree wid u totally, the handling is best in class …. my frnd has polo top end version…i hv drove it quite a lot ….and unless u own a car like vento or polo or ne other car of the same standards u’ll never know the refinement it offers !!

if you drive within the radius of a metro area, go for the linea as it is the better car, in looks and build quality. if you drive across the country, as I do, you have to buy a maruti as its service reach and quality is the best.

Its 71 in Chennai.

Time to park the car in the garage & cycle to work.

Its Really irritating to see petrol being hiked by 3odd rupees every 3 months. By the end of 2012 it may even go upto 100 rupees where the most affected people will be the middle class who own hatch backs. As a result of this people will think twice before taking the key of their cars from the key hanger. For a car giving 12 kmpl, the average…[Read more]

Cycle option is the best option.

Atleast you people are still in the 60s!!!!!

My Alto K10 gives about 12-14 kmpl. So that it will automatically increase the cost about 3200 per year at lest for me.

It is 74.50 in Hyderabad.

74 odd in bangalore.

Petrol price hike: one more reason to seriously consider diesel cars!

I really don’t understand HOW-n-WHY is this being tolerated…. I mean

1. Look at the constant rise in prices &.

2. Why is there so much of a price diff.. I mean.. Delhi is Rs.66/ltr whereas Mumbai is Rs.71/lts & Hyderabad & bangalore is Rs.74 approx… I mean there’s a Rs.10/lts diff.

Isn’t this surprising where we say we are all one &…[Read more]

Much worse… 74 in Bangalore

I think already many petrol vehicles sell has clash and now again Rs 3.15/. increase in price of petrol from yest it is again a trouble in selling for all petrol vehicles.though now there is a huge demand for diesel vehicles but not all diesel vehicles are ready available and waiting period is there.again after few days govt will hike diesel price…[Read more]

Make the petrol Rs100 once for all. We can then dump our cars in garage and start using Metros and buses.

Diesel Punto YO!

its 74 in punjab. . . . But still. . . I luv to drive on petrol.

be ready to pay 100 bucks for 1 liter of petrol by 2012….why is there no regulator like trai to monitor selling price of fuel and other products….isn’t it hypocritical nature of govt. that they decontrol and then control indirectly and allow oil supplying cartel to decide selling price of fuel…bhaiya election karwa do nayi sarkar lek aao aur…[Read more]

sahi jawaab !!!!!

don’t dare to point any question to this govt….ramdev jaisa haal kar denge……CNG lagva le…..aur chup ho ja…..

@[546382662:2048:Krishna Dhiman] stop being a follower rise to be counted

its 79.34 in pune now using bike is also expensive than diesel car.

Service network, Availability of spare parts, 24/7 Road side assistance are a few things customers consider to have peace of mind. Once fiat is able to cope up with all these, fiat will improve in sales. Afterall the engine(1.3 Multijet Diesel) used in most cars are manufactured by FIAT. So improving on all these aspects will gain customer attraction.

Thank God….long overdue.

good news

Finally! :’)
Fiat Cafe sounds so cool! At last the 500 will get its space!
Bring in the Freemont, Sedici & the new Panda in India Fiat! Fate of Fiat will sure turn around! )

This was long over due.

I think you people have started going in right direction, Because TATA cannot give good service becasue of more no of their own vehicle on road.Simply they can sell more because of their dealer network.

Better Late than never…They should encompass at least 2 cities of Asom.

Sivsagar tu tumi pala neki??

@[100000600170178:2048:Tirtha Saikia] i proposed DBR..4 U only..so grab it

Mur hatot dhan nai…hatot nai dhan ti bor hobaloi monti..Tumaluke pariba…

Now that’s a great news for the almost extinct Linea…. Good move by Fiat…

@[100000600170178:2048:Tirtha Saikia] Xeikarone I/C u naai ni..or u changed no.

No it wont… India has much more important 20 cities…

ITS REALY GOOD DECISION FIAT HAS TAKEN…..IF FIAT HAVE DONE IT EARLIER I THINK PUNTO AND LINEA WLD HAVE BEEN THE BEST SELLERS…….WELL ITS A GOOD NEWS TO ALL FIAT CAR LOVERS THAT FIAT IS GOING TO OPEN SEPARATE SHOWROOMS AND WORKSHOPS…..I THINK NOW IF FIAT PROVIDES A BETTER A.S.S. WITH 27*7 SERIVCES AND PARTS SLD BE AVAILABLE ANYTIME AT…[Read more]

Its a great news, finally Fiat executives in Italy have come to terms with the T&C of customers in India. The ride quality of a Fiat was always good and is VFM with its 90HP Diesel which gives good mileage too.

Fiat ‘s is they r very less required for Servicing …n infact these r to meet the Indian market …

maybe ! I love them.The large turning radius doesn’ suit for our crowded city conditions.If they solve this problem, i’ll buy the Punto Emotion 90 BHP Diesel !

Now i think they’ll rise in numbers and i wish now tatas properly concentrate on selling their own cars…

Okay a good move from Fiat,Now the punto would see some higher sales charts only because of the the service centers

@[1127619748:2048:Ankur Baruah] No change huwa nai…Bill diboloi paisa nai…

Arun Balakrishnan Each n every town n city has its own importance irrespective of its size n populace..definitely mere 20 wont suffice

Get the Bravo after this…it will be a game changer.

Nice and wise decision………it will help in building a better image of the brand.

thank u fiat for d lovely gift to all your product admirers.
finally people can start thinking about buying FIATs.

great

why fiat is still ignorant of the fact that the major reason of their failure with Linea is its under powered engine? … wake up fiat! you will not do any more wonders here with this weak engine for a car like linea. Understand that the power is where we talk about a deal most of the time after mileage. Remove the label – underpowered.

ooohhh its too late.

We have sales data showing people not showing much interest in FIAT…Finally Fiat taking big step though its late but we can’t forget about Fiat engine performance, its good. They should also launch some more models in India to get some more market share…
But I will still not go for Fiat Punto or Linea, would rather go for Swift or Honda City.

Ellathinum oru samayamaundu Suvine….

And the Freemont, Panda & Sedici!

hehe.. As soon as I heard this news.. I am again exited about the Linea.. and am re-working my finances to own it.. It’s a superrr-awesome carr..

ayyeo!!!! kissi toh car ko finally final kar!!! LOLz…

Bttetter late then never. PLZ do before we forget u.

noways

Finally Fiat realised.

amazing

I THINK FIAT COMPANY HAS LOST ITS CHARM…OTHERWISE FIAT LINEA IS A GUD CAR ..GUD LOOKS BIG N IT LOOKS QUITE CLASSY…I FEEL SAD THAT SALE RESPONSE IS LESS….

this car is not jus a car….its the car with power n feel of luxury…its like queen on the road…

FIAT please GET AWAY FROM TATA.create your own workshops and authorized service stations everwhere in India like maruti and hyundai did also update all your fiat vehicles which are avaible in india in all terms like engines, features and other things.keep the pricing prpoerly according to the competion make all spare parts available everwhere…[Read more]

Thanks DWS.. for paying attention to this topic…i bet it is a super car.. n my choice is correct.. just the after sales by the great TATA.. is a let-down.. but I have come across come maintenance bills online by owners..wherein after 44000kms of running there is a maintenance of 20k fr 3 services in all over 4-5 years.. which comes to Rs.0.40…[Read more]

Nothing really left to say after reading above but one thing is for sure that people of this country has great emotional attachments with cars like fiat and maruti 800 and it actually put a smile on their faces when they see these cars in their garage…. but as mentioned the after sales n spare parts lunacy, we are definately forced to abandon…[Read more]

Fiat has always done something new and this tym…they are going to open thr Fiat Cafee in they will sell, book thr cars with a hot italian coffee..as fiat is also going to part away frm tata and will open thr own service stations…which will boost thr sales also…im happy by booking Linea1.3mjd cuz…luks, built, features no one even stands…[Read more]

linea is a great car, actually its a feeling of proud for owners.

I have a soft corner for Fiat since it birth in India in the role of Premier Padmini. I too have it right now. Fiat have always delivery what we call quality uniqueness and power.
This reason why I am saying is that today Swift Diesel, All TATA car are equipped with FIAT engine.
If FIAT improve on its service network and its spare parts cost…[Read more]

You will notice that if u go to a TATA-FIAT dealership the sales team directs you directly towards the manza and the vista when u point to the the linea and punto they say “sir yeh bhi achhee hein”.

now the problem is something else.

Bro apna apna hota h aur adopted adopted he hota h. Yahi to fark h.

I totally agree. Italian supermodel !!!!!!!

thnx rajiv…u knw d value of gem…..

I test drove the linea emotion pack yesterday… n the feeling is juussttt awesommee…. the car is just soo goood I cant just stop thinking abt it.. though this is a 2007 car , it any day beats the competition.. for sure… just to name a few..

1.the basic dimensions are bigger than the new ford and hyundai…

2.feature wise the fiat has what’s…[Read more]

I was confused between the ford/hyundai – 2011 or Linea.But then…I test drove the linea emotion pack yesterday… n the feeling is juussttt awesommee…. the car is just soo goood I cant just stop thinking abt it.. though this is a 2007 car , it any day beats the competition.. for sure… just to name a few..

1.the basic dimensions are bigger…[Read more]

Nothing will change till a new management team comes in.Own a Linea for 2 years now, its a fantastic car. Even service by VST Chennai is superb, never had an issue.Lousy marketing team and distribution set up is killing a great product.

Thanks to all u guys… I have finally purchased the Linea Emotion Diesel MJD and boy I m veryy happy… this car is a beast.. specialy after the turbo kicks in.. now I m doubly sure that this car has been misrepresented in many places and forums.. this is a classssy machine… cheers guys.. and thanks once again…

Happy diwali buddy , &congrats on the new car

Firstly it’s a great car, gorgeous looks, Good at Heart, comfortable and Safe.Available in both petrol and diesel.What ruins it is the dealer and the service network. Lackof confidence from buyers.Ruined further with stupid marketing campaign.What stopped mefrom buying the Linea was the turning radius.In pune it’s more difficult to park cars than…[Read more]

Linea has a good design and decent features except for the shorter headroom at the rear.And the service outlet and A.S.S should be improved more to raise up their sales else Verna and Fiesta will murder it.(Anyway its half murderd now hee hee)

Fiat Linea is a gud looking car. Two, it has an excellent ride. Three it is a ‘BIG’ car in fact it is as big as the Toyota Corolla Altis and the Honda Civic. And what is equally important is that it has an excellent diesel engine.But,yet the sales suffer bcoz after sales service is not gud,the resale value also not gud….But until Fiat resolves…[Read more]

1 simple suggestion…. SEPARATE FROM TATA!!!! THEY ARE SCREWING WITH U BIG TIME!!!…. if that happens fiat can definitely be very close to the top. they were the first to give amazing features lik bluetooth and climate control etc in hatchbacks (punto) at a time wen hatchbacks looked lik and were considered a cheap, middle-class, use and throw…[Read more]

Man, I had shortlisted this machine i.e. Emotion Diesel, after a long research & advice.. n now this post…im totally confusedd.. yet again…

very well said aravind…

I strongly disagree, Linea is not a bad car, slighty underpowered yes, but bad no way, The dynamics of the car are excellent, I think Fiat has to get their PR and promotion right, Linea is a very good car, the only reason it seems to be a bad buy is resale value. I would compare the Linea Diesel with the Corolla Diesel, same satisfying experience,…[Read more]

I wonder if fiat is satisfied just supplying engines for the Indian car makers which rake in the big bucks for them…I drive a palio and love it (despite the fuel effciency)…i love the New linea T-JET…and have been waiting for a diesel….but the thing is….FIAT first needs to flood the markets with spares…and then build a service…[Read more]

Fiat’s inability to put in place a good quality after-sales service network despite being in the country for 14 years has left customers wondering about the company’s commitment to Indian market. Worse, it has led to poor resale value too.Lack of proper service network…Tata itself is not providing any good services after sales I think first…[Read more]

The real problem with Linea is poor sales and service oraganization and people. It’s got awesome look. Power, yes, the older variants are tortoises to start with. However, the kind of power and interior finish it has is not good enough to take on the competition.

They can’t fight off santros, i10s, i20s, SWIFT, Ritz, indica vista, and son on with just a PUNTO that too at a premium pricing…..and the sedans… SX4, DZIRE, MANZA, all are fiat diesels….and in the petrol offer so many options…they should take lessons from Honda….not that wide a network but quality service and spare availability….or…[Read more]

I’m happy with my T-Jet and the services offered so far, and that’s what matters to me

I feel it’s a fantastic car.

I agree. All Fiat cars for that matter are great cars…. The only real problem is the sloppy after sales service…… and consequently resale value….. Honda cars only do well because of the impeccable service…. The build quality of Fiat is always miles ahead of any Honda…..

I agree… Even I own a Fiat Linea… Love this car in all aspects expect the service part. Fist should do something for this…

dont think too much..I would say it wont let u down so badly as presented here..jus go for it.

What would you expect if you ask tata to sell it ? Can’t think of a linea customer walking into a tata showroom where most sales-person are complete backward thinking idioten

Saumya, agree to Ram. It is good! One tip – just chk the ground clearance to suit your needs. That’s it!

Absolutely! Ride quality, build, comfort – unmatched

I too shortlisted the Di Em+, however, couldn’t resist T-Jet after I drove it

hey thanks guys..few points :

1. The T-Jet is Petrol – Diesel I feel is a sensible buy today as the fuel prices are rising..

2. Yea the after sales – not only in terms of Sales & service.. but I also m wondering that are the parts really affordable.. or are they highly priced.. because if that’s the case then its just nothing but slow poision..…[Read more]

whats the diffrence in running u r getting as t-jet is petrol … wats the avergae?

Hi! There are many sites which would give you a comparison specs btw TJet and Di Emo/+. Mileage abt 9kmpl, ordinary fuel, in Mumbai traffic. Power is improved due to Turbo kicking in at <2k rpm! Awesome acceleration!! Some highlights – better cabin quality, all 4 disc breaks, higher gr clearence for tjet+ – also has wider tires, leather…[Read more]

Why I also chose the P over D is in the TD ‘D’ vehicle which had clocked abt 18k kms, I felt engine vibrations / heavy clutch – and all prev cars I’v had P .. so wasn’t too sure abt D maintenance etc. Infact this TJet cost me more than D Em+

Its like, if you tell TATA to sell your products, might as well say tata to your brand !,hehe

Saumya, go ahead and by the emotion pack, underpowered is all bull shit, take a test drive and decide, I know you will love the car, we are not F1 drivers…, the mid range is excellent, you will not find it underpowered, initial turbo lag, but you learn to live with it..

lol ! some dealers though r trying to create a little FIAT lounge area .. with cushioned sofa’s etc

Thanks chief…

Do what honda did slash price.break up with tata.

I had a lot of apprehension when I thought about the Altis Diesel , But after the trial ,I was in Love, Trust me the same thing will happen with your Linea, I am already considering buying the Linea Emotion with option pack as my second car, My Dad loves it. and You are welcome bud.

problem with T-Jet, and Laura TFSI, after you try them, everything else will feel underpowered, so my advise is dont, no matter what they say, the moment you push it, it is going to burn a hole in your pocket, you cannot drive these cars slow, it is sacrilege, if someone else is paying for your fuel, T-Jet, but resale values will be bad, even…[Read more]

hmm, the fiat spa really gt me the assurance about the product… must see website… http://www.fiatspa.com/en-US/group/structure/Pages/default.aspx

non tjet – underpowered,,, tjet- expensive,,,, multijet- undepowered. it was good value at launch- but after several price hikes- its no more VFM now. poor marketing and poor history is taking toll.

Are bhai audio. Kaisa hai re too. Coming to Mumbai on 1.08.11 and then will meet. My SISTER both BMW x1 at Mumbai.

I test drove the linea emotion pack yesterday… n the feeling is juussttt awesommee.. .. the car is just soo goood i cant just stop thinking abt it.. though this is a 2007 car , it any day beats the competition.. as u suggested.. im all set for this one.. thanks a ton for ur advice…

Good Luck with the car, Have fun, u r welcome anytime buddy

Is there a 1.6 linea launch expected around the corner?? & should i be waiting for that ??

http://www.cartoq.com/fiat-linea-16-diesel-likely/

Thanks to all u guys… I have finally purchased the Linea Emotion Diesel MJD and boy I m veryy happy… this car is a beast.. specialy after the turbo kicks in.. now I m doubly sure that this car has been misrepresented in many places and forums.. this is a classssy machine… cheers guys.. and thanks once again…