The Fiat Linea is a small family car released in March 26, 2007 by the Italian auto maker Fiat as a world car in developing countries. It replaced the aging Marea as the largest saloon in the Fiat range. It is based on the current Fiat Grande Punto platform. The Linea was designed by Fiat Style Centre and co-developed by Fiat do Brasil and Tofas from Turkey.Linea’s size is similar to saloon versions of other small family cars, like the Ford Focus, Mazda 3 and Opel Astra. Its wheelbase is 2, 603mm(102.5in), i.e. 100mm(3.9in) longer than its sister models, and its total length is 4, 560mm(179.5in) or 500mm(19.7in) longer.
Launched in September 2008 in Brazil, the Linea is available with a 1.9L 16v "Torque" engine with 132PS(97kW; 130hp), flexible for the Brazilian market(capable of using petrol or ethanol). Also in Brazil the Linea is available with a 1.4L 16v T-Jet engine with 152PS(112kW; 150hp), the same engine used in Fiat Grande Punto Abarth in Europe, capable of using only petrol, as this engine is imported.Launched in January 2009 in India, the Linea is available with a 1.4 L "FIRE" Petrol Engine 90PS(66kW; 89hp), 1.3 L Multijet Diesel Engine and 93PS(68kW; 92hp)