Unlike what you and me think,NDTV thinks that the Fiat linea would not compete with cars in the C-segment but instead be targeting competitors in the d-segment.Competition that includes the likes of the Honda civic and the Skoda octavia.
To tell you that I am suprised would be more of an understatement as the Linea was always supposed to be a c-segment car.NDTV predict the Linea to be priced between Rs.8-11 lakhs.They are not sure about the specifications of the car or the equipment it would come with.However they hinted that the linea would not get the 1.3L diesel multijet but a more powerful engine[perhaps the 1.9L one].
Now is this an intentional strategy by fiat to speculate a higher price and then suprise everybody with a cheaper price tag only time will tell but the wait should not be very long since the linea launch is just a few months away.
PS:Sticking to the NDTV report,NDTV also says that we should soon see the fiat multijet diesel engines on the chevrolet aveo range in india[That means both the hatch as well as the sedan].
[source:NDTV]
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Fiat Linea to compete with Honda civic
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The Linea's dimensions would allow it to be touted as a D segment vehicle but it's engine is a bit underpowered for this segment. If you browse the respective country Websites where the Linea is already available, a fully loaded Linea does cost Rs.11+ lacs. If they price it around these levels in India I would truly consider the new Honda City, new Chevy Optra etc. before the Linea. A fully loaded Linea and I mean fully loaded (just as depicted on their Website - http://www.fiatlinea.com/main.html) with an on road price of Rs.9 to Rs.9.5 lacs is a true winner; else there are many, many options.
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