Diesel variants of Linea, Punto EVO and Avventura launched

The Fiat logo is seen on a car on display in a car reseller in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Carmaker Fiat Chrysler said Wednesday it would revise its five-year business expansion plan after reporting a 40 percent drop in earnings last year due to a poor performance in Latin America and Asia and flat global sales. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has launched diesel variants of Linea, hatchback Punto EVO and crossover Avventura, with more powerful engines, priced between Rs. 6.81 lakh and Rs. 10.47 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The models, new Linea, Punto EVO PowerTech and Avventura PowerTech will now be offered with more powerful diesel engines and a touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, across all trims, the company said in a statement.

Linea diesel will have an engine power of 125 PS, with price ranging from Rs. 7.82 lakh to Rs. 10.47 lakh. Punto EVO, with engine delivering power of 93 PS, is priced between Rs. 6.81 lakh and Rs. 7.92 lakh, while Avventura with the same power is tagged at Rs. 7.87 lakh to Rs. 9.28 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

FCA India president and managing director Kevin Flynn said, “Fiat cars are known for their performance and by adding more horsepower to our model range we are only living up to our brand promise — crafted for car lovers.”