The Italian view of the Russian residence

The plant «Sollers - Naberezhnye Chelny was launched mass production of the new Russian market model FIAT Linea, which expands the available market niche sedan segment C. In the next 18 months the car is planned to produce by SKD, and then start full production cycle, including welding and paint finishes. Popular in the Russian market segment of compact sedans replenished another model - Fiat Linea, which began assembling on-site company Sollers in Naberezhnye Chelny. Car thanks to its modern appearance, high quality materials used in finishing, impressive dimensions (length Linea is 4,560 mm) and, as promised manufacturer, a good driving characteristics can become a good alternative to the already proposed in the Russian market models in this segment. General Director of «Sollers - Naberezhnye Chelny Adil Shirinov Speaking at the launching ceremony of production, director general of« Sollers - Naberezhnye Chelny Adil Shirinov noted that the beginning of mass production FIAT Linea in Tatarstan, symbolizes a new stage in the development of the Italian brand in Russia. «FIAT comes in a highly competitive segment with an excellent product, which will surely take its rightful place in the market through low-cost, quality, safety and high level of equipment" - he said. In the first stage of production Fiat Linea will be available in a version with 1.4-liter turbocharged engine of the new generation of T-jet, develops power of 120 liters. with. and with one type of transmission - a 5-step "mechanics". Until the end of 2010 will be implemented in 1400 cars. The next year it is expected that buyers will be offered new versions of the car, and they will have a choice of transmission. With regard to integration, then customers already can choose from three levels of equipment - Dynamic, Comfort, and Emotion. Dynamic version equipped with the staffing cost 569,900 rubles includes front airbags for driver and front passenger, ABS, EBD, air conditioning, sound system, trip computer, electric adjustment and heated mirrors, adjustable height and reach steering column, as well as folding in a ratio of 60 / 40 rear seat. To date, the company is already fully established large-unit (SKD) assembly, where especially for the production FIAT Linea at the plant «Sollers - Naberezhnye Chelny was created a separate conveyor line with a modern suspension system, which are necessary for complex assembly operations - sub-assemblies and installations on a car engine, suspension, attachment. Best of all, what a great value in the company of Sollers pay for product quality control. Each assembled FIAT Linea before to get the finished product warehouse, successively through several quality control stations, which checks the operation of electronic systems, the basic units and units of the automobile, as well as the state of refinishing and sealing the cabin. Text: Alex Guy