And here we come with one more brand who has settled itself with its models to showcase at upcoming Auto Expo 2014 which is going to be held between 6th Feb and 11th Feb. This brand is Fiat which has offered currently two models in India, one in sedan category while the other is in hatchback. Well, with this Auto Expo, while company is going to present the refreshed facelift versions of its ongoing models Punto (hatchback) and Linea (sedan), one new hatchback model Bravo is also set to be unveiled.
1. All new Fiat Bravo (hatchback)
Price:
Though, it’s a hatchback but company is planning to launch this with quite high price tags which will fall around 17-18 lakhs. It’s just a tentative price which could be change by the launch.
Engine details:
This hatchback is powered by the 1910cc, 4-cylinder Multi-jet diesel engine developing the max output of 150bhp and 305Nm mated with 6-speed manual transmission. The mileage figures might touch the 15 km/l value which is quite satisfactory but could be improved. Also, the MPFI petrol fuel might be equipped in this sporty Bravo.
Interior & Exterior:
It has a sporty glimpse which makes this car attractive. Also, it is expected to have the every requisite and premium quality features at inside, outside and safety as well to justify its high price range.
Please note these facts are anticipated based on our sources and yet to be confirmed by company. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
2. Fiat Linea facelift (sedan)
Price:
The exact price tag would be revealed by the launch only but it might share the same cost as ongoing model. The existing Linea sedan’s cost vary from 7.1 lakhs to 9.5 lakhs.
Engine details:
The facelift sedan has been spotted on the road many times while testing. It is cleared that company has not done any changes in its mechanical powers. It would carry the same engine fuels like its predecessor which are a 1.4 liter T-Jet petrol and 1.3 liter Multi-jet diesel engines. The average ARAI certified mileage of this ongoing sedan is 20.4 km/l (diesel) and 15.7 km/l (petrol).
Interior & Exterior:
As it’s a facelift model, its glimpse and inside equipments has been refined and improved a bit. By the revealed images of this facelift model, it seems to get a renovated front grille, modified bumper, new fog lamps, silver touches steering wheel, new AC vents and many more.
Main Rivals in India:
Hyundai Verna and VW Vento etc
3. Fiat New Punto (facelift) (hatchback)
Price:
The price range is expected to be the same like the ongoing hatchback which is between 5.0-7.6 lakhs.
Engine details:
No mechanical changes are being reported even in this facelift model too. It will continue with the 1.2 liter FIRE petrol and 1.3 liter Multi-jet diesel engines. The ARAI certified mileage of this hatchback is 20.5 km/l (diesel) and 15.7 km/l (petrol).
Interior & Exterior:
Main renovations have been done in this section. Company has tried to modify the glimpse of New Punto by refining its accessories at inside and outside as well. Reportedly, larger wheels, higher ground clearance and roof rails are going to be seen in this facelift model which is making new Punto more masculine than before.
Main Rivals in India: VW Polo and Hyundai i20 etc
