11TH ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2006

31.10.2006 THE NEW FIAT LINEA IS MAKING ITS DEBUT AT THE ISTANBUL AUTOSHOW

Born in Bursa for export to Europe, the Fiat Linea is making its first appearance at the Istanbul AutoShow. At one of the AutoShow’s most impressive stands, Fiat will be introducing visitors to its new models and in particular, to Fiat Linea, presenting auto enthusiasts with a young and dynamic brand image.

Fiat will be emphasizing its brand values at the Istanbul AutoShow, to be held November 2-12 at Istanbul’s CNR Expo Center. Amid a dramatic décor staged in Hall 5, a space of 1,566 m2, visitors will discover the perfection of Italian design, along with the sophisticated technology and high environmental sensitivity of Fiat products. The simple and geometric lines of the Fiat display, the walls and floors of the stand dominated by white, will be a crowning glory to the design and look of the vehicles on show, combining a visually impressive, youthful, dynamic, sporty presentation with a zesty and outgoing Italian style.

Vehicles to be on display at the Fiat stand will be made up of the Fiat Linea; Grande Punto (5D 1.4 Starjet 1.6V Emotion); Grande Punto (5D 1.3 MJ 90 HP Emotion MTA); Grande Punto (3D 1.3 MJ 75 HP Dynamic); Sedici - 1.6 16V (4x2 Auto Emotion); Sedici - 1.6 16V (4x4 Manual Dynamic); Doblo CNG; Panda Monster and Ducati motorcycle; Oltre Fiat; Grande Punto ESP Simulator; Grande Punto NFS Game Simulator; and Grande Punto S2000 Rally Car atop a Ducato Truckster

Fiat Linea

Fiat Linea is an all-new segment C three-box saloon which will début at the Istanbul Motor Show taking place from 2 to 12 November. Produced in collaboration with Tofas, the Turkish joint venture between Fiat Auto and Koç Holding, a company which is quoted on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, the Fiat Linea will be first manufactured at the joint venture’s Bursa plant in Turkey (at an annual production of 60,000 units) and then marketed in a number of European and non-European countries, a process set to start during the second half of 2007. The vehicle will later be produced in other countries by Fiat.

Designed by the Fiat Style Centre, the new Fiat Linea presents an elegant, dynamic external line. The same stylistic attention has also been paid to the interior, the lines of which are very harmonious and well balanced with the exterior to create a bright and friendly environment capable of guaranteeing extraordinary interior roominess and superior comfort in terms of ergonomics and space available to the driver and passengers.
 

FIAT LINEA

The Linea's generous external dimensions set it at the very top of its segment: it is 4.56 metres long, 1.73 m wide, 1.5 m tall and comes with a wheelbase of 2.6 m, in addition to having a luggage compartment boasting an impressive 500 litre capacity.

FIAT LINEA

Fiat Linea is an all-new segment C three-box saloon which will début at the Istanbul Motor Show taking place from 2 to 12 November.

FIAT LINEA

An elegantly functional car, with a strong Italian imprint, the Fiat Linea will be marketed in different equipment levels and equipped with features more usually found in higher segment vehicles as demonstrated by a number of sophisticated infotelematic devices which improve the comfort and quality of time spent on board.


This impression is confirmed by the car’s generous external dimensions which set it at the very top of its segment: it is 4.56 metres long, 1.73 m wide, 1.5 m tall and comes with a wheelbase of 2.6 m, in addition to having a luggage compartment boasting an impressive 500 litre capacity.

An elegantly functional car, with a strong Italian imprint, the Fiat Linea will be marketed in different equipment levels and equipped with features more usually found in higher segment vehicles as demonstrated by a number of sophisticated infotelematic devices which improve the comfort and quality of time spent on board. The Fiat Linea is fitted with generous equipment, which is dedicated to the protection of driver and passengers and the customer can choose from a wide range of gasoline and diesel engines. These all combine excellent performance, low fuel consumption and absolute respect for the environment, coupled to both manual and automatic transmissions. And in order to guarantee the best price/content ratio, the various combinations of Fiat Linea equipment levels available are all characterised by high value for money.
 

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