Fiat Linea

Have you ever seen an Italian car and didn't like its looks? Me neither. The Linea is a thing of classic beauty. There are no complex surafaces or endless curves or slashes, just plain and simple beauty. The Linea is a big car and has immense presence but the design has been beautifully executed so that it does not end up looking flabby. My favourite bits about the car's design include the classic chrome radiator grille, the dual front Parabola headlamps and those gorgeous 16 inch alloy wheels. The Linea looks like a proper sedan and not something with a boot slapped on. The side-profile again shows an elegant look which is simple and extremely classy. The rear is simple and good looking as well!
The changes in the 2012 Linea include a new exterior colour called ‘Oceanic Blue’. We think the Linea looks the best in this colour. However there are also seven delectable colour options from which you can choose! Another change is the ground clearance - Fiat customers wanted more ground clearance in their cars and thus the company has increased it and now claim that the Linea has a best-in-class 185mm ground clearance. The Linea Emotion variant also gets 16 inch alloys from the T-jet variant. The enhanced ground clearance leaves some space between the wheels and the wheel arches and the Linea looks the best wearing the biggest wheels as it complements the design. As you can see there have been no major changes to the exteriors of the Linea in the 2012 model other than the new colour but despite the design being three years old now, it still looks great and it is one of the best looking mid-size sedans in the Indian automobile market and definitely stands out from the Verna's and City's.
 

Superb simply superb! That in a word sums up the ride and handling of the Linea. It is one of the best if not the best in its class. As I said earlier Fiat have increased ground clearance to 185mm and that helps in the ride quality department. It goes over bumps and potholes in a way no other midsize sedan does and it’s amazing. At low speeds it is very good and you do not feel bad roads at all. At high speeds if not anything it is even better, this is one area where the Linea beats its rivals by a long shot.
However while the ride is great the the increase in ground clearance has compromised on the handling a little bit. The handling is not as sharp as it was earlier and enthusiasts will certainly miss that but I think most appreciate the improved ride quality more as it has the best ride in its segment at the moment. Make no mistake the handling is still along with the class best but it has become just a little bit softer than before. The refinement is average though and there is some clutter seeping in the cabin.
Again the steering on the Linea is one of the best, unlike others in this segment it is not light instead it is delightfully precise but it is not heavy at parking speeds and the steering comes with a lot of feel something the Fiat lovers know for sure!
The stability at high speeds is good and ABS with EBD (available on Dynamic and Emotion) make for a satisfying braking performance.
 

 The ARAI tested the Fiat Linea in petrol version and rated it as 14.6kmpl. The four cylinders produces a power of 90PS @115 Nm.

 The ARAI tested mileage is 20.4kmpl. The Sedan is quite decent in terms of the fuel efficiency. The engine has four cylinders under the hood.