Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel)

Fiat Linea Multijet diesel sedans are one of the most liked and reliable premium sedans in the Indian car market. The company had first launched this sedan model lineup in year, 2009 and since then these amazing vehicles are doing incredible business for them. Fiat India Automobiles Ltd. is a is a joint venture between the renowned Indian automobile maker, Tata Motor Group along with the Italian multinational car maker, Fiat Automobile Group. This partnership concern, Fiat India is said to be the ninth biggest car maker and distributor in the Indian car market place. This premium sedan, Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) is being manufactured and developed at the company’s massive manufacturing facility located off Ranjangaon, which is based in the state of Maharashtra. This gigantic factory has the capacity to produce about one lac vehicle units along with close to 2 lac engines and apart from these, this manufacturing plant also makes other components and spares for the reputed fleet of cars made by Fiat India. The company has a large network of dealerships and service centers across the country and a majority of their showrooms and maintenance centers are in association with Tata Motor Group. This splendid premium sedan Fiat Linea Emotion has been equipped with a powerful and highly acclaimed 1.3 L advanced multijet diesel power train, which is coupled with a smooth and proficient five speed manual transmission gear box. Fiat India is selling this luxury sedan with some very vibrant and lively colors such as a dazzling oceanic blue, a wonderful Tuscan wine, a subtle minimal grey along with a graceful sunbeam beige, a sparkling Bossa nova white and an elegant hip hop black as well. This Fiat Linea 1.3L Advanced Multijet Diesel Emotion variant is the top end trim in the diesel sedan model line and the company has equipped this premium sedan with some of the best in class and exciting convenience features to lure the buyers. This luxury sedan is said to be one of the most sought after sedans in its segment and has also been bestowed with some world class safety features, which enhance the security and protective aspects of this sedan as well as the passengers. Some of the most interesting and practical functions of this car are automatic on-off head lamps , rain sensing wipers, rear arm rest with storage and cup holders, remote keyless entry and quite a number of such enticing comfort features. Then this premium sedan, Fiat Linea diesel Emotion has also been equipped with some essential safety features like ABS with EBD, automatic door locks, an advanced fire protection system, an engine immobilizer with a rolling code and more than a few such vital features.

Exteriors

The outsides of this superb premium sedan are extremely attention grabbing and will without a doubt tempt the buyers into purchasing it. There is a lot of chrome treatment given to the exteriors of this Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) sedan, which is making it look dramatic and very conspicuous. The front fascia of this diesel sedan is done up meticulously and is amazing with a neat silver colored front grille with quite a bit of chrome treatment on it. This radiator grille is surrounded by a large head light cluster that has been fitted with high intensity dual parabola lamps and also has the side turn indicator fitted in it. Below this grille is the body colored front bumper which has an air dam placed in the center and has also been integrated with a pair of bright round shaped fog lamps, which add to the visibility of the driver in the night or in adverse weather conditions. The front wind screen is quite large and gives the driver a very wide view. This wind shield is made up of toughened glass and has been fitted with a couple of intermittent wipers. The side profile has been bestowed with some remarkable features as well such as a couple of compactly designed body colored outside rear view mirrors. Then there are the body side moulding that have chrome inserts and are adding to the elegance of this marvelous luxury sedan. The pronounced and neatly carved out wheel arches have been fitted with a set of exclusive 16 inch alloy wheels, which are covered with strapping radial tubeless tyres of size 205/55 R16 that have a superior road grip. Just above these wheel arches are the bright side turn indicators and apart from this, the pull type door handles that are finished with chrome also add to the fluidity of this majestic diesel sedan. The rear end gets a large and curvy boot lid with a large wind screen, while the top has a newly designed roof antenna for the FM radio. This premium sedan, Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) also has a tail pipe, which s finished with chrome and makes this sedan look sporty.

The overall dimensions of this premium sedan, Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) are very spacious and have lots of space in it for all the passengers. The total length of this roomy sedan is about 4560mm along with an overall width of 1730mm, which also includes the stuck out external rear view mirrors. The total height of this Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) (diesel) is close to 1487mm, while the large and extremely comfortable wheel base of this sedan is close to 2603mm, which is quite exceptional. The boot compartment capacity of this premium sedan is nearly 500 litres, while it also has a centrally mounted fuel tank, which can store up to 45 litres of diesel in it. The ground clearance of this Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) diesel sedan is about a 185mm, whereas the minimum turning radius of this spacious sedan is close to 5.4 meters, which is quite impressive. On the other hand, this premium diesel sedan has an approximate kerb weight of 1210 kgs.

Interiors

The interiors of this Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) diesel sedan are very thrilling with lush and very comfortable seats, which have been covered with high quality premium leather upholstery that gives a high class look to this luxury sedan. The seating arrangement is very generous with comfortable submarine seats that have lumbar support along with remarkable back as well as thigh support. The interior surfaces are done up very nicely with high quality plastics being used that is giving this premium sedan a sophisticated look. There are quite a few storage spaces with a big glove box, bottle holders and map pockets behind the front seats, cup holders, sun glass holder along with both driver and front passenger side sun visor, which add to the usefulness of the insides. The dual tone soft dash board is very smooth and has the central console, which houses the music system as well as the AC controls. The instrument cluster is brilliant with suitable back lighting and more than a few notification lamps, which help the driver in many different ways. The power steering wheel is wrapped in high quality leather along with the gear shift lever as well as the hand brake, which gives a refined look to the interiors of this sedan. Fiat India has used quite a lot of chrome elements inside this superior diesel sedan to spice it up and make it look sophisticated and charming. There is also an internal day and night rear view mirror in this luxurious diesel sedan, while the other front internal roof light comes with a theatre dimming effect and also has a night panel to it. The vanity mirror comes with illumination that adds to the comfort during the night. Apart from the front center roof light, this sedan also gets a rear roof light, which is very helpful for the back seat passengers and does not affect the driver while driving. To further enhance the comfort of the back seat, the company has also equipped this Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) diesel sedan with a rear center arm rest. This added extravagance comes with a glove box to keep smaller things at hand and also a pair of cup holders as well.

Engine and Performance

This performance packed sedan, Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) diesel is fitted with a 1.3 litre Advanced Multijet diesel power train that has a DOHC (dual over head cam shaft) and is equipped with 4 cylinders, which has 16 valves in it. This 1248cc power packed drive train has the capacity to generate a maximum power output of 91.14 Bhp at 4000 Rpm in combination with a peak torque output of 209 Nm at 2000 Rpm. This power packed drive train has been cleverly mated with a smooth and efficient 5-speed manual transmission gear box. Fiat India states that this deluxe and power packed diesel sedan has the capability to produce a healthy mileage of 20.4 kmpl, which is when driven under standard driving conditions. This mileage has been tested as per the central motor vehicle rules, which means it’s quite realistic.

Braking and Handling

This wonderful diesel sedan, Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) is quite long and needs simplified handling, which means that it should have a sturdy braking and suspension system. The company has fitted the front wheels of this impressive sedan with ventilated disc brakes, while the rear wheels are equipped with disc brakes that are very efficient and work perfectly well in any conditions. Apart from these, this luxury sedan has also been integrated with the advanced anti lock braking system (ABS) with the highly developed electronic brake force distribution (EBD) system as well to further enhance the braking system of this vehicle. On the other hand, the suspension system for the front axle has been incorporated with an independent wheel along with powerful helical coil springs and it also has the sturdy double acting telescopic dampers and a stabilizer bar as well. Whereas the rear wheel axle gets a torsion beam with helical coil springs and similar double acting telescopic dampers along with stabilizer bar as well. All these combined together takes good care of the stability and balance of this Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) diesel sedan and helps in giving an unproblematic driving experience to the occupants.

Safety Features

The Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) diesel is the top end variant in its model lineup and has been bestowed with some very important safety features. Some of these functions are best in class and assist in taking care of the vehicle as well the passengers. The list of these safety features include an advanced fire prevention system (FPS) for enhanced security, a double crank protection system that prevents engine damage, a driver seat belt notification lamp in the instrument cluster to always remind the driver of putting it on, an advanced ‘Fiat Code System’ engine immobilizer with a rolling code for improved protection of this premium sedan from any theft, an ABS with EBD for efficient braking, a set of three point ELR (emergency locking retractor system) seat belts with pretensioners and also load limiters along with a pair of dual stage front driver and side passenger airbag with advanced early crash sensors. Apart from all these vital safety aspects, there are some other features as well that enhance the security and protective level of this impressive diesel sedan such as exact door open indicators and many more.

Comfort Features

This Fiat Linea Emotion (Diesel) diesel has been laden with numerous exhilarating and practical comfort features. The list of includes a tilt adjustable power steering that has mounted audio and Bluetooth controls to add to the convenience of the driver, all four power windows with auto down and delay function. Then there is a remote boot lid opener, the rear wind shield gets a defogger with an intelligent timer, an external temperature display in the instrument cluster, electrically adjustable external wing mirrors, a remote keyless entry along with a Desmodronic foldable key, which also has a boot lid release button. Apart from all these, this beautiful sedan also has a powerful air conditioner with automatic climate control that cools the entire cabin within no time along with rear AC vents (foot and knee level) for added comfort to the back seat passengers. The sophisticated audio system comes equipped with an integrated CD player, Radio FM, USB interface and also Bluetooth connectivity for pairing mobile phones. Other comfort features include an adjustable driver’s seat, a collapsible rear sun curtain, automatic head lamps, digital clock, programmable ‘Follow Me Home Head Lights’, a programmable speed limit buzzer as well as a programmed service reminder. Then there is the trip calculator that shows the range, mileage, average speed along with the duration, a real time mileage indicator and several other such utility functions for giving the driver along with the other occupants an excellent and sumptuous driving experience.

Pros 

Remarkable and brilliant exteriors, sturdy body structure and a powerful engine, loaded with impressive and luxuriant comfort and safety features.

Cons 

Mileage as well as the price can be made better and engine noise and vibrations can be reduced.