Fiat Bravo 2WD

Fiat Bravo is an upcoming premium hatchback car from Fiat India Automobiles Limited. The Fiat Bravo is a compact family car, which was officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2007. This compact hatchback is designed and engineered by the Fiat style centre and Austrian automotive company Magna Steyr. Fiat Bravo in India will be the most expensive car in the segment of compact hatchbacks. It will be priced way above the existing league of premium hatchbacks in India, within the price bracket of Rs. 16 to Rs.18 lacs. 

As per industry reports, the idea behind launch of Fiat Bravo is to create a strong brand image in the mind of Indian consumers, underlining refined quality and world-class capabilities of Fiat products. However, taking into account the uprising demand for diesel cars, the premium car will be assembled with a diesel engine.

Engine and technical specifications of Fiat Bravo 

The forthcoming Fiat Bravo in India will be loaded with a powerful 1910cc, 16-valve turbocharged multi-jet engine. This high-revving engine, transversely positioned, has capability to deliver maximum power output of 150 bhp at 4000 rpm. Moreover, this engine has peak torque delivery of 305 Nm at 2000 rpm.

Performance of Fiat Bravo 

The most powerful upcoming hatchback car in India is expected to do well on-road. In context of acceleration and pick-up, Fiat Bravo races from 0 to 100 kmph in 9 seconds. Furthermore, the advance gearshift mechanism, suspension setup, power steering and deceleration setup enhance ride quality besides providing stability to the car.

Exteriors, Interiors and Safety features of Fiat Bravo 

Fiat Bravo is graciously designed with utmost precision, which is evident in its sleek styling, elegant coupe lines and interiors. Inspired by Italian tradition, the hatchback features a sporty radiator grille, elegant alloy wheels, aerodynamic, teardrop-shaped lights and tapered bumper. In addition to this, there is an optional spoiler that gives Bravo a muscular stance. Fiat Bravo measures 4020 mm in length, whereas its width is 1750 mm. Height and wheelbase of the compact car are 1420 mm and 2540 mm, respectively. 

Interior design of the Fiat Bravo is as appealing as its exterior. The roomy compact hatchback has ergonomically designed seating arrangement along with several comfort and convenience features. Easy accessibility, clear visibility, good loading capacity and user-friendliness are some of the defining features of the interior of Ford Focus. Some of the notable interior features include tachometer, tripmeter and central console with several controls. 

To ensure comfort and convenience of passengers, the upcoming Fiat Bravo has an effective climate controlled air-conditioning system, power windows, central remote locking, remote fuel filler, rear wiper, rear defogger and folding rear seats. For safety of passengers, Fiat Bravo in India comes with safety airbags, fog lamps, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and rear seat belts.

Fact Sheet:

Model	Fiat Bravo
Manufacturer	Fiat India Automobiles Limited
Price	Rs. 16 lacs to Rs. 18 lacs
Key specifications	1910cc, 16-valve turbocharged multi-jet engine Power output: 150 bhp at 4000 rpm

Fiat Linea Review

Fiat Linea is a car with completely distinctive styling and is extremely elegant. The design of the car comprising of smooth and uncluttered lines is Italian. The single body type of the car makes it look extremely robust and at the same time provides excellent space. The Fiat Linea review indicates that the exquisite wheel arches of the car add to the solidity and elegance of the car.

Fiat Linea Specification

The Fiat Linea car comes equipped with a 1364 CC, 16-valve engine capable of generating power of 90 bhp at 4000 rpm while its maximum torque is 115 Nm at 4500 rpm. The length of the car is 4560 mm while its width is 1730 mm and the height is 1487 mm. The car can comfortably seat 5 individuals and the boot space offered by the car is around 500 litres. The suspension system of the car is double acting telescopic dampers for the front while the rear has stabiliser bar.

The car can be purchased with one of the two engine options. These include the 1.4L FIRE petrol engine while the other engine option is of the 1.3L Multijet turbo engine. The features and advanced technology in the engines ensures that even at high speeds the engine functions at low noise levels.

The turning circle of the car is 5.55 metres and the car has power steering. The car has front disk as well as rear drum braking system along with 5 manual gears. The fuel tank capacity is 45 litres while the kerb weight of the car is 1240 kgs. The ground clearance of the car is 165 mm. The engine performance is enhanced due to variable geometry turbocharger.

Driving the Fiat Linea becomes a pleasurable experience due to the positioning of pedals. The steering wheel alignment is good and the position of armrest as well as footrest can make driving this vehicle extremely comfortable.

Fiat Linea Mileage

The Fiat Linea can touch maximum speed of 100 kmph in 13.8 seconds. The car also delivers mileage of 14 km/litre within the city while it delivers 19 km/litre on the highway.

Fiat Linea Interiors

The interiors of Fiat Linea set it apart. The position of pedals of the car as well as its wheel alignment makes the car extremely comfortable. The instruments are arranged in a manner so as to offer greatest visibility. The rear seats of the car come with 40/60 split squab or are fixed based on version of the car. The rear seats if the car have Isofix attachment for the child seats.

Fiat Linea safety features

The safety features in the car include side as well as curtain air bags, smart-2 system for air bag along with front racked seat belts. The FPS system in the car also ensures that fuel flow in the engine is prevented during time of strokes. Other safety features include antilock brake system, fog lights and EBD.

Fiat Linea price and design variations

The Fiat linea is available in 2 different engine options which include 1.4 L twin cam petrol and 1.3 L Multijet diesel. The 5 different design variations that are available include Fiat Linea Active, Dynamic Pack, Dynamic, Emotion Pack and Emotion. The Fiat Linea price is between Rs 6.19 lakhs to Rs 8.36 lakhs.

Fiat Linea Colors

The car is available in five different colours and these include Flamenco Red, Hip Hop black, Vocal white, Perla champagne and minimal grey.

Fiat Punto Sports Review

Fiat is an international automobile company known for producing excellent quality vehicles. Fiat will now be launching the Fiat Punto Sports in Indian market in July 2010. The Fiat Punto has been enthusiastically received in the market and is a popular hatchback car. It is expected that the Fiat Punto Sports will also be well received.

Fiat Punto Sports Specification

The Fiat Punto Sports review indicates that the car comes equipped with a 1368cc, 16 valve DOHC petrol engine. This engine will be able to deliver power of 90 bhp at 6000 rpm along with peak torque of 115 Nm at 4500 rpm. The top speed of the car is 182 kms. The length of the car is 3987mm and its width is 1687mm while its height is 1495mm.

The car has seating capacity of 5 and the car has independent McPherson strut suspension for the front while the rear has coil springs. The turning circle of the car is 5.40 metres. The car has tilt steering and front disk along with rear drum brake system. The engine is mated with 5 manual gears and its kerb weight is 1145 kgs. The car has a fuel tank limit of 45 litres. The car has air conditioner, central locking feature and power windows as well.

Fiat Punto Sports Mileage

The car is expected to deliver mileage of 12 km/litre in the city while the mileage on the highway is expected to be 15 km/litre.

Fiat Punto Sports Interiors

The interiors of the car are extremely comfortable and complement the exterior design of the car. The car has central locking feature along with power windows. The car has air conditioning without climate control feature. Other features include rake and reach steering adjustment, manual driver’s seat adjustment and MP3 player with speakers.

Fiat Punto Sports Safety features

The safety features in the car include rear seat belts, antilock brake system and electronic brake force distribution feature. The car also has fog lamp.

Fiat Punto Sports Price and design variations

The price of the car is expected to be around Rs 6.5 lakhs and the car will be available in a single design variation.

Fiat Punto Sports Colors

The car will be available in several colors.