There is a fake perception floating that the Linea is just a booted Grande Punto and its interiors are no different.
The Linea’s cabin is skilfully designed – from the outside you would never estimate its interior dimensions. This car, by our reckoning, is much more spacious than the Grande Punto. Here is what we found out.
Leg room in the front is ample, I am sure even six footers would be able to drive with ease. Even with the seats pushed fully backward, there is decent room for the rear passenger behind the seat. The headroom in all possible seating areas is first-class and never an issue.
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Fiat India was going through a rough patch due to the underperforming Palio. To Fiat, the Linea was nothing less than a saviour, a new model that promised to brighten Fiat’s image here in India.
The state of the economic conditions has left the Linea in a helpless state. It has managed to do only a portion of the rebuilding process. As things are getting back to normal, the scope for further improvement widens, and the Linea has a tough task to do.
At this crucial time, we thought it was best occasion to study the Linea and see whether it can deliver the goods. For someone who isn’t willing to buy the Honda or the Ford, will the Linea offer the relief?
We were given keys to a diesel model, which has the 1.3-liter Multijet engine that is common on everyday cars to find out.
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