Can FIAT Re-Establish Itself in India?
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Why can't Fiat organize a one make racing series on their Linea platform( AKA Etios racing) this will create a buzz in the market which hopefully turns into sales, they do organize such activities in Brazil then why not our country?
Posting some pic's of Linea racing series which is held in Brazil
Posting some pic's of Linea racing series which is held in Brazil
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Agree totally ! If only FIAT marketing team had brains ![[frustration]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Frustration.gif "Frustration [frustration]")
Man, racing Lineas are looking hot!
Man, racing Lineas are looking hot!
Seems like it was all because of volkswagen fiat lost their brain, last time I heard fiat top brass requesting VW to back off.
naach na jaane aangan thedha! (blaming the stage for poor dance performance)
The Fiat 500L will be followed by the Fiat 500XL (a Maruti Ertiga rival, we laid down in depth last week) this year and soon after, the third new derivative of this platform will join the bandwagon.
Why is the Fiat replicating the Darwin evolution theory with its cars? The idea is to transform the 500 into a brand, similar to the way BMW did with the MINI. Besides the charismatic design, there’s nothing more one can associate with the 500.
The Fiat 500X is Fiat’s answer to the Ford EcoSport. The design is much bolder than the minivan cousin, but the vehicle, as much as it can, tries staying true to the ’500′ roots.
Make no mistake, this is not a mud plugger. It may have some pretensions of an off-road model, reinforced by high profile tires and big wheels, but they are purely for visual delight.
The platform of the Fiat 500X is a derivation of the ‘Small Common Components System’, SCSS in short, used by the Fiat Punto. The 500X’s platform is slightly wider and meets safety requirements of the United States. It will be made at Mirafiori, Italy, and as you may have guessed already, exported to the U.S.
The 500X is expected to have a wheelbase of around 2.6 m, which is more than the Ford EcoSport (2,52 m), while measuring 4.20 m long. It is the successor to the Fiat Sedici, as Suzuki and Fiat will not badge engineer the Suzuki SX4 in the future.
The 500X will be offered in four-wheel drive in select markets, but it is primarily a FWD.
Engine options include the 1.4-liter 95 hp and the 0.9 TwinAir Turbo with 105 HP. The diesel duties will be the carried out by the 1.3L Multi-jet diesel engine.
All that Fiat India has to do now is bring down this vehicle to India, localize it completely, and position it between 8-10 lakh rupees. Possible?
For pics see the link below![[clap]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
Read more: Rendering - Fiat 500X is the EcoSport's nightmare
Why is the Fiat replicating the Darwin evolution theory with its cars? The idea is to transform the 500 into a brand, similar to the way BMW did with the MINI. Besides the charismatic design, there’s nothing more one can associate with the 500.
The Fiat 500X is Fiat’s answer to the Ford EcoSport. The design is much bolder than the minivan cousin, but the vehicle, as much as it can, tries staying true to the ’500′ roots.
Make no mistake, this is not a mud plugger. It may have some pretensions of an off-road model, reinforced by high profile tires and big wheels, but they are purely for visual delight.
The platform of the Fiat 500X is a derivation of the ‘Small Common Components System’, SCSS in short, used by the Fiat Punto. The 500X’s platform is slightly wider and meets safety requirements of the United States. It will be made at Mirafiori, Italy, and as you may have guessed already, exported to the U.S.
The 500X is expected to have a wheelbase of around 2.6 m, which is more than the Ford EcoSport (2,52 m), while measuring 4.20 m long. It is the successor to the Fiat Sedici, as Suzuki and Fiat will not badge engineer the Suzuki SX4 in the future.
The 500X will be offered in four-wheel drive in select markets, but it is primarily a FWD.
Engine options include the 1.4-liter 95 hp and the 0.9 TwinAir Turbo with 105 HP. The diesel duties will be the carried out by the 1.3L Multi-jet diesel engine.
All that Fiat India has to do now is bring down this vehicle to India, localize it completely, and position it between 8-10 lakh rupees. Possible?
For pics see the link below
Read more: Rendering - Fiat 500X is the EcoSport's nightmare
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Oh! It would been a deadly combo! Wake up FIAT!@Raja,I dont think those fiat models will ever make it to India looking at present scenario.
Hope you are aware of 50 50 jv with Tata, which means anything fiat brings to India,Tata will have half share in it. got the drift !
All those engines and technologies are blood and sweat of fiat only , which they would not be interested to give away at any cost .
They had to share crdi knowhow previously or poverty lead them to share it so you see it is apple of the eye for every one in world with a diesal mill .
fiat must be regretting why they shared mjd technology with suzuki else suzuki also would be one like Honda just in process of thinking to make one.
Hope you are aware of 50 50 jv with Tata, which means anything fiat brings to India,Tata will have half share in it. got the drift !
All those engines and technologies are blood and sweat of fiat only , which they would not be interested to give away at any cost .
They had to share crdi knowhow previously or poverty lead them to share it so you see it is apple of the eye for every one in world with a diesal mill .
fiat must be regretting why they shared mjd technology with suzuki else suzuki also would be one like Honda just in process of thinking to make one.
Jeep brand is owned by Chrysler. So when FIAT is considering Chrysler showrooms in India, then it means they want to launch JEEP models like Grand Cherokee or Wrangler here.
Difference is MINI was a brand on its own when it was acquired by BMW.
Difference is MINI was a brand on its own when it was acquired by BMW.
How it will be if Fiat bring this again !! like this with thousands of features !!
Source : Tonkinfiat
Options
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
7 Speakers
ABS brakes
AM/FM Radio
AM/FM radio
Air Conditioning
Brake assist
Bumpers: body-color
CD player
Delay-off headlights
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Front Bucket Seats
Front anti-roll bar
Front fog lights
Front reading lights
Front wheel independent suspension
Heated door mirrors
Illuminated entry
Knee airbag
Leather Shift Knob
Leather steering wheel
Low tire pressure warning
MP3 decoder
Occupant sensing airbag
Outside temperature display
Overhead airbag
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power door mirrors
Power steering
Power windows
Radio data system
Rear window defroster
Rear window wiper
Remote keyless entry
Security system
Speed control
Split folding rear seat
Spoiler
Sport steering wheel
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Tachometer
Tilt steering wheel
Traction control
Trip computer
Features
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
1-touch down
Driver vanity mirror
Tilt steering wheel
Air conditioning
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Speed control
Automatic temperature control
Rear beverage holders
Power windows
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Remote keyless entry
Driver door bin
ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES
Radio data system
Wireless phone connectivity
MP3 decoder
AM/FM radio
Speakers: 8
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
CD player
SEATS AND TRIM
Leather shift knob
Heated front seats
Max seating capacity: 4
Rear seats: bench
Leather steering wheel
Front seats: bucket
Sport steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Split folding rear seat
WARRANTY
Basic warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage: 48 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
BODY EXTERIOR
Spoiler
Door mirrors: body-color
Rear cargo: liftgate
Power door mirrors
Bumpers: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Pin stripe
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Traction control
Knee airbag
Brake assist
Electronic stability
ABS brakes
Security system
Dual front side impact airbags
4 wheel disc brakes
Overhead airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Ignition disable
Dual front impact airbags
LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION
Outside temperature display
Tachometer
Trip computer
Rear window wiper
Front reading lights
Front fog lights
Delay-off headlights
Rear window defroster
Low tire pressure warning
Tech Specs
POWERTRAIN
Fuel economy city: 28mpg
Horsepower: 160hp @ 5,500RPM
Fuel economy highway: 34mpg
Variable valve control
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Engine liters: 1.4
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Fuel tank capacity: 10.5gal.
Cylinder configuration: I-4
Engine location: front
Recommended fuel: premium unleaded
Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 2,500RPM
Drive type: front-wheel
Number of valves: 16
Limited slip differential
Compressor: intercooled turbo
SPECS AND DIMENSIONS
Compression ratio: 9.80 to 1
Engine horsepower: 160hp @ 5,500RPM
Rear legroom: 805mm (31.7")
Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
Passenger volume: 2,404L (84.9 cu.ft.)
Exterior height: 1,491mm (58.7")
Front shoulder room: 1,255mm (49.4")
Wheelbase: 2,301mm (90.6")
Exterior body width: 1,628mm (64.1")
Engine bore x stroke: 72.0mm x 84.0mm (2.83" x 3.31")
Rear hiproom: 1,082mm (42.6")
Rear headroom: 902mm (35.5")
Front legroom: 1,034mm (40.7")
Interior maximum cargo volume: 759 L (27 cu.ft.)
Engine displacement: 1.4 L
Exterior length: 3,668mm (144.4")
Engine torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 2,500RPM
Rear shoulder room: 1,179mm (46.4")
Interior cargo volume: 269 L (10 cu.ft.)
Front hiproom: 1,214mm (47.8")
SUSPENSION/HANDLING
Front tires: 205/40WR17.0
Rear tires: 205/40WR17.0
Wheel size: 17"
Tires: performance
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Front anti-roll bar
Sport suspension
Alloy wheels
Source : Tonkinfiat
Options
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
7 Speakers
ABS brakes
AM/FM Radio
AM/FM radio
Air Conditioning
Brake assist
Bumpers: body-color
CD player
Delay-off headlights
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic Stability Control
Front Bucket Seats
Front anti-roll bar
Front fog lights
Front reading lights
Front wheel independent suspension
Heated door mirrors
Illuminated entry
Knee airbag
Leather Shift Knob
Leather steering wheel
Low tire pressure warning
MP3 decoder
Occupant sensing airbag
Outside temperature display
Overhead airbag
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power door mirrors
Power steering
Power windows
Radio data system
Rear window defroster
Rear window wiper
Remote keyless entry
Security system
Speed control
Split folding rear seat
Spoiler
Sport steering wheel
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Tachometer
Tilt steering wheel
Traction control
Trip computer
Features
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
1-touch down
Driver vanity mirror
Tilt steering wheel
Air conditioning
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Speed control
Automatic temperature control
Rear beverage holders
Power windows
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Remote keyless entry
Driver door bin
ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES
Radio data system
Wireless phone connectivity
MP3 decoder
AM/FM radio
Speakers: 8
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
CD player
SEATS AND TRIM
Leather shift knob
Heated front seats
Max seating capacity: 4
Rear seats: bench
Leather steering wheel
Front seats: bucket
Sport steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Split folding rear seat
WARRANTY
Basic warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage: 48 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
BODY EXTERIOR
Spoiler
Door mirrors: body-color
Rear cargo: liftgate
Power door mirrors
Bumpers: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Pin stripe
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Traction control
Knee airbag
Brake assist
Electronic stability
ABS brakes
Security system
Dual front side impact airbags
4 wheel disc brakes
Overhead airbag
Occupant sensing airbag
Ignition disable
Dual front impact airbags
LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION
Outside temperature display
Tachometer
Trip computer
Rear window wiper
Front reading lights
Front fog lights
Delay-off headlights
Rear window defroster
Low tire pressure warning
Tech Specs
POWERTRAIN
Fuel economy city: 28mpg
Horsepower: 160hp @ 5,500RPM
Fuel economy highway: 34mpg
Variable valve control
Transmission: 5 speed manual
Engine liters: 1.4
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Fuel tank capacity: 10.5gal.
Cylinder configuration: I-4
Engine location: front
Recommended fuel: premium unleaded
Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 2,500RPM
Drive type: front-wheel
Number of valves: 16
Limited slip differential
Compressor: intercooled turbo
SPECS AND DIMENSIONS
Compression ratio: 9.80 to 1
Engine horsepower: 160hp @ 5,500RPM
Rear legroom: 805mm (31.7")
Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
Passenger volume: 2,404L (84.9 cu.ft.)
Exterior height: 1,491mm (58.7")
Front shoulder room: 1,255mm (49.4")
Wheelbase: 2,301mm (90.6")
Exterior body width: 1,628mm (64.1")
Engine bore x stroke: 72.0mm x 84.0mm (2.83" x 3.31")
Rear hiproom: 1,082mm (42.6")
Rear headroom: 902mm (35.5")
Front legroom: 1,034mm (40.7")
Interior maximum cargo volume: 759 L (27 cu.ft.)
Engine displacement: 1.4 L
Exterior length: 3,668mm (144.4")
Engine torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 2,500RPM
Rear shoulder room: 1,179mm (46.4")
Interior cargo volume: 269 L (10 cu.ft.)
Front hiproom: 1,214mm (47.8")
SUSPENSION/HANDLING
Front tires: 205/40WR17.0
Rear tires: 205/40WR17.0
Wheel size: 17"
Tires: performance
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Front anti-roll bar
Sport suspension
Alloy wheels
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+100 Visran, but you know, something like "A right car launched in a wrong time"
Only just a launch will not help, it needs to be looked into the pulse of the crowd at that moment and do a proper advertising a campaign and in which they should showcase for who they meant it for, then the things fall in line. Of course the biggest factor was the price !!
Only just a launch will not help, it needs to be looked into the pulse of the crowd at that moment and do a proper advertising a campaign and in which they should showcase for who they meant it for
, then the things fall in line. Of course the biggest factor was the price !!
+100 Visran, but you know, something like "A right car launched in a wrong time"
Only just a launch will not help, it needs to be looked into the pulse of the crowd at that moment and do a proper advertising a campaign and in which they should showcase for who they meant it for, then the things fall in line. Of course the biggest factor was the price !!
Only just a launch will not help, it needs to be looked into the pulse of the crowd at that moment and do a proper advertising a campaign and in which they should showcase for who they meant it for
, then the things fall in line. Of course the biggest factor was the price !!
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150 bhp car with 17 inch wheels for 9 laks!!
oh sorry my mistake I couldnt realize its a preowned car .
oh sorry my mistake I couldnt realize its a preowned car .
Fiat has a better range of product's which will suit our market, the only missing thing is courage to invest and launch them here.
Fiat to complete separation from Tata in sales operations by March 2013
Italian automaker Fiat will complete separation from Tata Motors in sales operations in India by March next year and plans to have 80 dealers of its own as the company embarks on yet another revival journey.
The company's wholly-owned Indian arm Fiat India Automobiles Ltd (FIAL) is also in the process of hiring about 100 people for customer facing roles.
"We have a revival plan for Fiat in India. For that it is important for us to complete the timely realignment of distribution network. By March 2013, the no Fiat car will be sold under the existing Tata-Fiat joint dealerships," FIAL Vice President (Commercial) Ravi Bhatia told reporters here.
Fiat to complete separation from Tata in sales operations by March 2013 - The Times of India
Fiat to complete separation from Tata in sales operations by March 2013
Italian automaker Fiat will complete separation from Tata Motors in sales operations in India by March next year and plans to have 80 dealers of its own as the company embarks on yet another revival journey.
The company's wholly-owned Indian arm Fiat India Automobiles Ltd (FIAL) is also in the process of hiring about 100 people for customer facing roles.
"We have a revival plan for Fiat in India. For that it is important for us to complete the timely realignment of distribution network. By March 2013, the no Fiat car will be sold under the existing Tata-Fiat joint dealerships," FIAL Vice President (Commercial) Ravi Bhatia told reporters here.
Fiat to complete separation from Tata in sales operations by March 2013 - The Times of India
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