The Italian Beauty Fiat 124, which is known in India as the Premier 118NE, launched in 1985 by Premier Automobiles Limited (PAL), was a mid-size sedan developed through a collaboration between PAL, Fiat (Italy), and Nissan (Japan). Although it used Nissan-licensed technical parts, such as the 1.2L (1171cc) Nissan A12 inline-4 petrol engine and a smooth 4-speed manual transmission with rear-wheel drive, it was built on the Fiat 124 platform. With Japanese mechanical dependability, the design kept the Fiat 124's round headlights, chrome embellishments, and clean, boxy European style. PAL's Kurla plant in Mumbai manufactured the body using pressed steel panels and a monocoque construction for structural rigidity. Cost-effective manufacturing was evident in the interiors, which featured vinyl-covered seats, simple plastic dashboard components, and analogue instrumentation. Despite having few amenities, the 118NE was well liked by upper-middle-class Indian families in the late 1980s and early 1990s due to its smooth engine performance, smoothness, and comfortable ride.