[abhibh]

@anachronix its not always about the car and its performance, its rattles or its space. Its about complete package to 90% of US and around 70% around the world. NO DOUBT Palio is a capable car and may be better than swift in some cases but sales figures says it all.

Palio wins over swift in the following:
1. Space
2. Performance (1.6 engine)
3. Ride comfort

Swift Wins over palio:
1. Better brand image in INDIA
2. A.S.S.
3. Spares being cheaper
4. Less maintenance costs
5. FE
6. Safety (Zxi vs 1.6)

Ride comfort in swift is also good but due to space issues people have problem. Now there are very less cars in INDIA that are built for performance and have good brand image. Eg. VTEC, Skoda VRS

And as my dear friends BUSA said that if Palio is not to be compared to swift then with who should we compare palio with ? In India we compare cars on price, VFM and segment rather than performance.

And i agree with you anachronix that Diesel Dancing in Style (DDiS) in swift is FIAT engine but not to forget the engine was made by joint venture of GM and FIAT and Suzuki and GM have partnerships so FIAT had to sell rights for the engine. But credit goes to FIAT for a wonderful engine.

Now i will sit and enjoy drinks with Souljha and BUSA cheers: