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2013 Fiat Linea T-jet launched at Rs 7.6 lakh onwards

Fiat has launched its 2013 Linea T-jet in India, the first and only turbo-petrol sedan in its segment. The car remains essentially the same in terms of drivetrain, with the same 1.4 litre turbo petrol that makes 114PS at 5000 rpm and 207nm at 2200 rpm. Fiat claims a fuel efficiency of 15.7kmpl.

New for 2013 is that the T-jet engine is now available across the range, with three variants instead of the being available in only the top-end variant as earlier. Cosmetic changes are similar to what we saw being done to the regular Linea a month back. Fiat joins other manufacturers like Volkswagen and Ford in launching small capacity forced induction petrol engines in the sub-Rs 10lakh price bracket.

Even the base Active variant is well specced, with ABS and disc brakes at all four corners, auto on-off headlamps and rain sensing wipers along with electric OVRMs. The Dynamic variant adds Blue and Me Bluetooth connectivity, climate control, dual airbags and a rear AC. The Emotion variant additionally gets leather seats, rear sun curtains and 16-inch wheels wrapped in 205 section tyres.

Fiat has dropped the T-jet's prices and they now start at an aggressive 7.6 lakh, while the Dynamic variant costs Rs 8.40 lakh and the top-end Emotion coming in at Rs 8.8 lakh ex-Delhi. The ex-Mumbai prices are Rs 7.87 lakh for Active, Rs 8.73 lakh for Dynamic and Rs 9.11 lakh for the Emotion....more

03:43 PM, Jun 11, 2013

Unveiled: The Fiat 500e

Fiat's electric 500 has been unveiled ahead of its LA Auto Show debut.

The 500e has an 111PS 24kWh electric engine which produces 199Nm of torque and claims to run 161km when fully charged.

Aiding the claims of higher range are the 15-inch Firehawk GT low rolling resistance tyres. Fiat says that the 500e will only take four hours for a complete charge.

06:49 PM, Nov 30, 2012

Ferrari driver Massa returns to training

by IBNLive Sports

Ferrai's Felipe Massa is back to training earlier than expected. It's summer break for Formula One and most drivers are busy mellowing out, recharging their batteries. But that's not the case with the Brazilian who got back behind the wheel at his local circuit of Interlagos for the fourth round of Brazil's Copa Fiat series. He did two practice sessions and was very impressive, setting times of 1m 51.411s and...

03:05 PM, Aug 20, 2012

Launched: 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo

Fiat has launched a new 500 Turbo performance edition in United States of America. The price starts at $19,500.

Employing a 137PS turbocharged 1.4-litre MultiAir engine, this new variant mated to a 5-speed transmission, boasts of better steering calibration, sports suspension, upgraded brakes and stiffer shocks.

Similar to the top of the line Abarth variant, the Turbo also delivers a throaty exhaust note that the Abarth is known for.

03:03 PM, Aug 20, 2012

Fiat launches new Punto Sport in India

by Overdrive

Fiat launched a limited edition Punto Sport in Pune. The car is powered by the same 1.3 multijet diesel engine in the top of the line Punto. It makes 93PS and 208Nm of torque. The cars will be available in three colours (red, white and black) and have a neat sports stripe down the side with another matching decal on the hatch displaying the sport decal. This is topped off...

02:19 PM, May 22, 2012

2012 Fiat Panda first drive

by Ray Hutton,Overdrive

Is the new Fiat Panda destined for India? Officially, there are no plans to make or sell it outside Europe but it looks entirely suitable for our market and an ideal successor to the now-discontinued Palio. Examine the size and specification: a tall, five-door, five-seater 365cm long, it is about the same size as the Maruti Ritz. There is a choice of four engines, including the 1.3-litre Multijet diesel that...

10:24 AM, May 06, 2012