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In comes the 2010 Fiat Linea!
The new 2010 Linea was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009 by the Mansory, which is well known for providing all the automobile parts made with the carbon fiber. The model Linea is produced with carbon fiber, new front apron, larger air outlets on the sides of the car, side skirts and is back along with new diffuser. It is provided with the LED day time running lights at the front side along with ‘V’ shaped grille. The vehicle falls under the category of luxury cars, providing nice looks and great comfort. Fiat is planning to mainly target the Indian and the North American Market. The Linea suits well for the Indian roads and will be available in Indian market by the middle of 2009.
The four door Linea sedan is produced in Turkey, India, Brazil and China. The car design has the sleek Italian appearance that makes it more trendy and stylish. The vehicle is offered in four different versions of engines like the two petrol and two diesel engines.
The Linea sedan is manufactured by the Fiat India Automobiles, which is a joint venture between the Italian Fiat group automobiles and the Indian automobile giant Tata Motors. The car is expected to cover the 35 percent of the market share in first three months. The company is aimed to sell more than 40 thousand vehicles during 2009 model year and double to that in the coming year.
The three box segment gives the vehicle a new interpretation of practicability, style and fun drive. The exterior of the vehicle is dynamic, typically Italian and elegant. A kind attention was paid in designing the interior of the vehicle, where the lines look harmonious and well balance with the exterior of the model, creating light filled environment, friendly that provides a superior comfort and large amount of room. The company aims to make difference in terms of comfort, practicability, quality and interior enjoyment, backed up by the material refinement and by the combination of colours.
Lot of attention is paid to the design and development of every part and in the assembly. The 2010 Linea designed for elegant with ample personality, the new car is enjoyable and agile to drive in all the conditions. The vehicle comes with a choice between turbo diesel 1.3 Liter Multijet with a variable turbo that produce 90 bhp and the petrol engine with 1.4 Liter V8 that produces 77 bhp. Both of the engine types offer the 5-speed mechanical transmission. The vehicle is available in 11 different colours.
The prominent features in the vehicle include-
• Blue and Me system along with the USB port
• Radio with CD player that can include MP3 files
• Cruise Control
• Automatic Climate Control
• Down-to train
• Dusk and parking sensors
The Fiat Linea is provided with reliable suspension layout, which makes precise steering, excellent road handling, very easy and the best comfort for the passengers as well as to the driver. This is achieved by independent MacPherson system equipped at the front side and by the semi independent wheels at the rear side connected by a torsion axle!