FIAT INDIA WILL UNVEIL THE 2012 LINEA AND THE 2012 GRANDE PUNTO ON JANUARY 3RD, 2012!

Fiat India will unveil the 2012 models of the Linea sedan and the Grande Punto hatchback come January 3rd, 2012. Both these cars, though ravishingly good looking and highly capable performers have been real sluggards when it comes to moving out of showroom shelves. A key factor for poor sales may be attributed to the shoddy and step motherly treatment prospective Fiat customers have been receiving at Tata-Fiat dealerships, where Fiat cars are sold alongside Tata car models.

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FIAT BRAVO HATCHBACK ON FIAT INDIA’S WEBSITE: LAUNCH ON THE CARDS?

The Fiat Bravo Hatchback doesn’t make an iota of sense for a country like India as a volumes puller, where hatchbacks are seen more as frugal and inexpensive family cars. However, the Bravo Hatchback might very well fit into the role of a brand builder showcasing Fiat’s strengths in making high performance hatchbacks. Perhaps, this is one reason why Fiat India might launch the Bravo in India even as it struggles to sell its other mainstream offerings like the Linea Sedan and Grande Punto Hatchback.

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Fiat Punto Review

The Fiat Punto is a car designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and this elegant car was given five star rating by Euro NCAP for excellent passenger safety. The Fiat Punto has a muscular yet sporty design and its flared wheel arches and sporty grill make it a real head turner.

Fiat Punto Specification

The Fiat Punto is available in 3 engine options and these include 1.2 liter petrol and 1.4 liter petrol engine and 1.3 liter diesel. The 1.2 liter petrol engine is present in Punto Active and the maximum power of the car is 68 bhp at 6500 rpm. The maximum torque of the car is 96 Nm at 2500 rpm. The 1.4 liter engine is in Punto Dynamic, Emotion Pack and Emotion variants. This engine can generate power of 90 bhp at 6000 rpm and maximum torque is 115 Nm at 4500 rpm. The 1.3 liter diesel engine is present in Punto Active, Emotion, Emotion Pack and Dynamic. This engine can generate power of 76 bhp at 4000 rpm and the maximum torque of the engine is 197 Nm at 1750 rpm.

The length of the car is 3987 mm while its width is 1687 mm and the height of the car is 1495 mm. The car can seat 5 individuals and has a turning circle of 5.40 meters. The suspension system of the car includes Independent McPherson Struts for the front while the rear has stabilizer bar. The car also has power steering and front disk and rear drum braking system. The car has 5 manual gears and its fuel tank capacity is 45 liters. The kerb weight of the car is 1140 kgs. While the engine offers smooth and problem free performance at higher speeds the engine may seem to lack power.

Fiat Punto Mileage

The car takes around 17.8 seconds to reach 100kms/hr from rest. The car gives excellent performance and the fuel economy is also good. The diesel Punto can deliver 13.7 km/liter within the city while on the highway the car can deliver 17.5 km/liter. The 1.4 variant can deliver 10.2 km/liter within the city while on the highway it can deliver 14.6 km/liter.

Fiat Punto Interiors

The interior portion of the Fiat Punto is inspired by Linea. The seats inside the car have excellent support and are extremely comfortable specifically on long journeys. The dashboard design is quite simple and provides excellent utility while the leather sheeting wheel looks elegant within the car. The cabin has some storage space and the other features in the car include automatic climate control, rear view mirror that can be electrically adjusted, Blue&Me technology etc.

Fiat Punto Safety features

The safety features in this car include antilock brake system, driver and passenger airbags. The airbags are deployed after judging the severity of the impact. The car also comes equipped with fire prevention system, load limiters and also pre-tensioners.

Fiat Punto price and design variations

The Fiat punto price is around 3.99 lakhs to 6.11 lakhs. The design variations include Fiat Punto Active, Emotion, Dynamic and Emotional Pack.

Fiat Punto colors

The Fiat Punto car is available in six colors and these include hip hop black, electric blue, medium grey, bossa nova white, minimal grey and exotica red.

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Fiat Bravo Review

The Fiat Bravo is a car that was developed by Fiat between the years of 1995 to 2001 and this car will be launched in India in 2010. The car will be imported in India as a completely built unit and will be available in the market in limited numbers. The design of the car was completed on a tight schedule and the company hopes to enjoy continued success with this car as with its other models.

Fiat Bravo Specification

The car is available in 2 engine options and these include 1910 cc, 4-cylinder diesel engine along with 1368cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine. The diesel engine can deliver power of 150 bhp at 4000 rpm along with peak torque of 305 Nm at 2000 rpm. The petrol engine can deliver power of 148 bhp at 5500 rpm.

The length of the car is 4336mm and its width is 1792mm while its height is 1498mm. The suspension system of the car is independent McPherson struts with coil springs. However the suspension tends to struggle and the ride may seem jittery.

The car has a boot space of 365litres and also comes with 6 manual gears. The kerb weight of the car is 1275 kgs. The car has front disk and rear drum brake system. The fuel tank capacity of the car is 58 litres.

Fiat Bravo Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of 11 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is expected to be around 13 km/litre.

Fiat Bravo Interiors

The interior of the car is spacious and offers plenty of headroom in the cabin. However the knee room may seem cramped. The cabin cuts out all exterior noise and is incredibly silent. The driver’s seat can be adjusted for height and the steering wheel can also be moved for reach as well as rake and this enhances the driving experience. The rear screen of the car is smaller and the large rear pillars may create problems like blind spots.

Fiat Bravo Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include six airbags, Isofix child seat points, electronic stability control and traction control. The car also has anti lock brake system along with electronic brake force distribution feature. The car also has fog lamp along with parking sensors.

Fiat Bravo Price and design variations

The price of the car is around Rs 21 lakhs. The car is available in three variations and these include Fiat Bravo SLE, Fiat Bravo SLX and Bravo Diesel.

Fiat Bravo Colors

The car is available in three colors and these include maranello red, provocative black and maserati blue.

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Fiat 500 Review

The Fiat 500 was launched on the Indian roads in 2008. This car is imported in India using the complete built unit option. The car not only has stunning looks but also delivers great performance. The Fiat 500 review reflects that the car promises excellent fuel economy and the design of the car makes it stand out from the competition.

Fiat 500 Specification

The car comes equipped with a 1.3 L diesel engine that is turbo charged. The engine can deliver maximum power of 76 PS at 4000 rpm and the maximum torque is 145 Nm at 1500 rpm. The performance of the car is controlled with multi jet injection fuel technology and this is electronically controlled.

The length of the car is 3546 mm while the width of the car is 1627 mm and the height is 1408 mm. The car can seat 5 individuals and has an independent suspension system with McPherson set up. The car has power steering and front disk along with rear drum braking system. The car comes equipped with 5 manual gears and the kerb weight of the car is 930 kgs.

The design of the car is extremely sporty and the car can cruise smoothly in urban traffic and on smooth highways as well. The suspension system of the car and the braking system are exceptionally good. The car has circular headlights along with chrome whisker and fog lamps.

Fiat 500 Mileage

The car can reach 100 km/hr from rest in 12.5 seconds. The car can deliver 15.1 km/litre within the city on the highway the mileage delivered by the car is 20.2 km/litre.

Fiat 500 Interiors

The interiors of the car set it apart from the competition. The interiors of the car are designed in a way so as to allow for maximum utilisation of space within the cabin. The dashboard is extremely well organised and sports the AC vents. The instrument cluster is also beautifully integrated within the dash. The car also comes equipped with CD as well as MP3 player along with radio. The music system also has four speakers along with two tweeters attached to it. The upholstery is quite elegant and the steering wheel is leather wrapped.

The cabin also has classic detailing and the gearknnob is chunky. The knee room is quite decent as is the boot space. However the headroom in the car is quite less. The interiors of the car offer protective environment to the driver as well as the passenger. The two tone seats, dashboard, storage compartments and chrome elements make the interiors looks beautiful and elegant.

Fiat 500 safety features

Fiat 500 has several safety features that include antilock brake system, electronic brake distribution, dual stage driver as well as passenger airbags. Other features include as many as 7 airbags and fire prevention system.

Fiat 500 price and design variants

The design variants available in the car include Fiat 500 1.2 Sport, Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge and Fiat 500 1.2 start and stop. The price of the car is around Rs 14.82 lakhs to Rs 16.28 lakhs.

Fiat 500 colors

The car is available in 11 body colours and these include Crossover black, ye ye green, cha cha cha azure, pasodoble red, bossa nova white, jive blue, mod blue, punk green, breakbeat grey, calypso orange and tropicalia yellow.

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Fiat Linea 1.6 Diesel Review

Fiat initially launched Fiat Linea and Punto in India and both these cars enjoyed tremendous success. After this successful launch the company will be launching 2 powerful variations of the Linea. The Fiat Linea 1.6 Diesel will be launched in India in September 2010. This variant is being launched to directly compete with the likes of Honda City as well as Hyundai Verna.

Fiat Linea 1.6 Diesel Specification

The Fiat Linea 1.6 Review indicates that the car will be equipped with a powerful 1.6 Multijet diesel engine. This engine will be able to deliver power of 120 bhp while the peak torque is 306 Nm. The length of the car is 4560mm and its width is 1730mm while its height is 1487mm. The car will be able to seat 5 individuals.

The car has double acting telescopic dampers along with stabiliser bar for suspension. The turning circle of the car is 5.55 metres and it has a boot space of 500 litres. The car has power steering and front disk together with rear drum brake system. The engine of the car is mated with 5 manual gears and it has a ground clearance of 161 mm. The kerb weight of the car is 1350 kgs and it has a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres.

Fiat Linea 1.6 Diesel Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of 14 km/litre in the city and the mileage on the highway is expected to be around 19 km/litre.

Fiat Linea 1.6 Diesel Interiors

The interiors of the car are roomy and spacious offering excellent comfort to the occupants. Driving the car is an extremely comfortabl experience because of the excellent positioning of footrest, armrest, steering wheel and the highly responsive gearshift. The instrument panel is beautifully designed with large easily visible characters. The instrument panel gets illuminated in orange light at night and this allows for easy visibility. The top end variant of the car has Blue&Me system which is based on windows mobile technology.

Fiat Linea 1.6 Diesel Safety features

The car has several safety features and these include antilock brake system and electronic brake force distribution feature. The car has 2 airbags, parking sensors and fog lamp.

Fiat Linea 1.6 Diesel Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 10.50 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Fiat Linea 1.6 Diesel Colors

The car is expected to be available in six colors which include flamenco red, minimal grey, vocal white, hip hop black, blue and perla champagne.

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