Fiat will replace the ageing Linea sedan next year. Its successor is likely to be this new machine called the Egea, a premium C-segment sedan which was shown as the Aegea concept car earlier this year and has now been christened the Egea. Globally it replaces the Bravo and has already been put into production at Fiat’s plant in Turkey for a majority of LHD markets.
Exterior
Fiats have always been known to make good looking cars and this one, the Egea seems to be no less. The front is dominated by a new ‘in your face chrome grille’ which has the familiar Fiat logo right in the middle.
The bonnet gets some muscular bulges while the headlamps are shaped like thin battle axes and add quite a bit to the face of the car. Move over to the side and you can see the familiar Fiat sedan lines thanks to the strong shoulder line and softly flared wheel arches. At the rear we can see the wrap around tail lamps and chrome strip above the number plate slot.
Interior
The cabin seems to be more of an updated affair rather than a completely new design. It includes elements like a completely new instrument cluster, infotainment system and climate control with physical knobs. Given its size and length, we expect that it will be quite spacious at the rear and will be sold with accessories like rear AC vents, 12V socket, sun shades and arm rest with storage space. There is also a possibility that a screen may be included as an optional extra.
Engine and gearbox
On the engine front, the Egea will be offered with four engines- two petrol and two diesels. The former is expected to include the 1.4-litre Twinair and most likely the 1.4-litre TJet petrol for markets like India. On the diesel front, the engines are expected to be the 1.3-litre Multijet as well as a 1.6-litre Multijet. Transmission options are expected to include a six-speed MT as well as a six-speed AT.
Competition
Expect an India launch for the Egea during this time next year though we suspect that it will have a different name. It will be their C-segment competitor and will replace the current Linea which is then expected to replace the Linea Classic as has been the case with the current cars. It will be priced in the current car’s bracket and compete with vehicles like the Honda City, Nissan Sunny, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna and the Renault Scala.
ExteriorFiats have always been known to make good looking cars and this one, the Egea seems to be no less. The front is dominated by a new ‘in your face chrome grille’ which has the familiar Fiat logo right in the middle.
The bonnet gets some muscular bulges while the headlamps are shaped like thin battle axes and add quite a bit to the face of the car. Move over to the side and you can see the familiar Fiat sedan lines thanks to the strong shoulder line and softly flared wheel arches. At the rear we can see the wrap around tail lamps and chrome strip above the number plate slot.
Interior
The cabin seems to be more of an updated affair rather than a completely new design. It includes elements like a completely new instrument cluster, infotainment system and climate control with physical knobs. Given its size and length, we expect that it will be quite spacious at the rear and will be sold with accessories like rear AC vents, 12V socket, sun shades and arm rest with storage space. There is also a possibility that a screen may be included as an optional extra.
Engine and gearbox
On the engine front, the Egea will be offered with four engines- two petrol and two diesels. The former is expected to include the 1.4-litre Twinair and most likely the 1.4-litre TJet petrol for markets like India. On the diesel front, the engines are expected to be the 1.3-litre Multijet as well as a 1.6-litre Multijet. Transmission options are expected to include a six-speed MT as well as a six-speed AT.
Competition
Expect an India launch for the Egea during this time next year though we suspect that it will have a different name. It will be their C-segment competitor and will replace the current Linea which is then expected to replace the Linea Classic as has been the case with the current cars. It will be priced in the current car’s bracket and compete with vehicles like the Honda City, Nissan Sunny, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna and the Renault Scala.
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