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2015 Istanbul Motor Show: Fiat Aegea unveiled

Fiat will launch the successor to the Fiat Linea in Turkey by the end of this year

Overdrive|May 22, 2015, 14:22:40 IST

Fiat has just unveiled the Aegea at the 2015 Istanbul Motor Show in Turkey. The 4.5-metre sedan will replace the now ageing Linea.

The car looks stunning from every angle and features subtle design cues from other luxury carmakers. The face, for instance is reminiscent of current BMWs - note the large grille that merges with the headlights. The bonnet features sharp creases on either side as well as the centre. There is a single chrome strip that runs on the underside of the grille.

The sides feature cuts and creases too with the high shoulder line reminding one of the BMW series. The rear looks like the an amalgamation of BMW’s once famous Bangle Butt and the Aston Martin One-77 tail lamps. The roof features two prominent ridges that are also seen on the BMW M3. The overall design looks ...Continue Reading...

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2015 Istanbul Motor Show: Fiat Aegea unveiled

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