So you want a reasonably big car with a boot that tells the world that your hatchback days are history, right?
Well, that means spending the additional money on 'purpose built' sedans than another hatchback with an 'add-on' boot. Well, you can now choose between a gorgeous Italian and sophisticated Japanese. The Fiat Linea has some what resurrected the Fiat brand in India and sales are robust even after an year while the Honda City is the third generation of an ultra-successful sub-brand from the big 'H'. The Fiat Linea range starts from Rs 6.3 lakh for the basic petrol variant and goes all the way to Rs 8.6 lakh for the top-end diesel model.
Honda City prices start where Fiat Linea tag ends with the entry-level model leveling out at Rs8.8 lakh while the top-end costing Rs 9.31 lakh. Of course there are no diesels available at Honda dealerships yet and if you want that brilliant automatic transmission then you pay near D-segment price at Rs 10.07 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Mumbai). So there, even before we start we are clear that if you are looking for a modern diesel sedan then you should be marching towards a Fiat-Tata showroom. Still undecided? Let us take a closer look at the two.
Well, that means spending the additional money on 'purpose built' sedans than another hatchback with an 'add-on' boot. Well, you can now choose between a gorgeous Italian and sophisticated Japanese. The Fiat Linea has some what resurrected the Fiat brand in India and sales are robust even after an year while the Honda City is the third generation of an ultra-successful sub-brand from the big 'H'. The Fiat Linea range starts from Rs 6.3 lakh for the basic petrol variant and goes all the way to Rs 8.6 lakh for the top-end diesel model.
Honda City prices start where Fiat Linea tag ends with the entry-level model leveling out at Rs8.8 lakh while the top-end costing Rs 9.31 lakh. Of course there are no diesels available at Honda dealerships yet and if you want that brilliant automatic transmission then you pay near D-segment price at Rs 10.07 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, Mumbai). So there, even before we start we are clear that if you are looking for a modern diesel sedan then you should be marching towards a Fiat-Tata showroom. Still undecided? Let us take a closer look at the two.