Santro or Estilo or Spark or Palio - Team-BHP

sri · 15th May 2007, 01:09

Hi,

i will return from US in another one month to B'lore

) Heard that this is a great site with car enthusiasts. needed some expert advise on the selecting a small car. I want to know the following.

1. FE in City and on highway (always with AC on

)
2. Seating comfort (including rear seat)
3. AC effectiveness

my current options are santro/estilo/spark/palio-stile/swift

i heard that chevy spark is still not available in b'lore any idea when will it be? it will be if some one can throw the details of all the cars mentioned above.

Many thanks in advance.

karty_83 · 16th May 2007, 23:32

hi, i am from bangalore as well. my choice was very similar to yours but however i have extented my budget and planning to book on a swift zxi.

spadival · 17th May 2007, 00:14

Palio looks out of place in comparison with the other 3, as it is bigger. Its more in the Getz/Wagon R/U-va club.

theMAG · 17th May 2007, 00:19

* The Santro's rear seat/ rear seat ride is its weakest link in an otherwise accomplished package.

* The Estilo; well - the thing annoys me too much.

* Spark is supposed to have garnished good feedback and is contemporary.

* The best build quality of all belongs to the Palio - supplemented by the most average service support.

Result: The Spark seems to have an edge above the other 3 here.

@Godfather: I trust this meets your stringent standards now.

sajo · 17th May 2007, 00:21

Palio Stile only if you get the 1.6L. Otherwise the Santro is a pretty good package, and has good quality too!

romyeo4u · 17th May 2007, 00:21

FE in URBAN JUNGLES Santro is a better bet

Godfather · 17th May 2007, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

The Santro's rear seat/ rear seat ride is its weakest link in an otherwise accomplished package. The Estilo; well - the thing annoys me too much.

Spark is supposed to have garnished good feedback and is contemporary. The best build quality of all belongs to the Palio - supplemented by the most average service support.

The Spark seems to have an edge above the other 3 here.

You do have a good knack on confusing people dont you..hehehe..

Anyway i think you should start looking at the Swift and the Palio.. Scrap the other 2 from your list.

@MAG -- Yes it does.. Thanks a lot

Godfather

D.V.R · 17th May 2007, 17:17

I think its spark all the way.FE according to the dealer was 14 with a/c in the city
But if you want a comforable rear seat check out the xeta a gr8 VFM car

kamy450 · 17th May 2007, 19:19

Check on spark it will be available in June in blr ... excellent looks its a VFM car

you will love it.... it has got new generation looks and good driving pleasure expected i havent driven it yet but i read few reviews based on that i am putting my views...

Surprise · 17th May 2007, 19:43

My Swift returns 14 kmpl in city drive and 18 kmpl in highway. My daily traveling includes some empty stretches too, hence instead of 14 kmpl, you can take it as 12 kmpl.

Front seats are very comfortable & rears are not comparitively. But its managable.

AC is effective, but definitely not as my friends Palio

If you can afford for Swift, you can also bring Getz into contention.

Whats your budget? what about ur daily usage?

DCEite · 17th May 2007, 19:49

I think you better go with the Santro. Its a tried and tested product. Hyundai A.S.S. is better than both GM and FIAT. But bouncy ride at the rear is its main concern.
You can also consider WagonR, better ride quality than the Santro, but you may(or may not) like the looks.

finneyp · 17th May 2007, 20:04

Sri, I won't say which Car is good or which is bad!
Just Test drive all the four Cars and decide for yourself!

Since I own a Palio 1.2, I can vouch for its Ride & Handling, Build Quality, Space and Mileage of 12-13 kmpl in City (Stile 1.1 will give you more: 13-15 kmpl). Fiat-Tata Service is not bad, just Average!

Surprise · 17th May 2007, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

Since I own a Palio 1.2, I can vouch for its Ride & Handling, Build Quality, Space and Mileage of 12-13 kmpl in City (Stile 1.1 will give you more: 13-15 kmpl).

My personal opinion after driving pailo for around 500 kms for the first time = Best ride & handling/Build quality/space/stability ( though height of the roof in rear seems to be little problem) in its segment. It never disappointed for choosing it for the longer drive over my Swift.

On the FE front, it returned me only 13 kmpl with soft footing. Since you claim more FE figures, need to ask my friend to check it out.

Whats the turing radius of Palio? (iam not comfortable in some u turns)

Edit: 5.1 vs 4.7. Difference is felt

benbsb29 · 17th May 2007, 20:44

If you can afford to plough in your money on the Swift, think no further.
Else, from the list mentioned, the Santro is an established player and should serve you well.

finneyp · 17th May 2007, 20:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

If you can afford to plough in your money on the Swift, think no further.

Why think no further?
Is Swift the one & only Car available in India???

15th May 2007, 01:09	#1 (permalink)
sri Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 14	Santro or Estilo or Spark or Palio Hi, i will return from US in another one month to B'lore ) Heard that this is a great site with car enthusiasts. needed some expert advise on the selecting a small car. I want to know the following. 1. FE in City and on highway (always with AC on ) 2. Seating comfort (including rear seat) 3. AC effectiveness my current options are santro/estilo/spark/palio-stile/swift i heard that chevy spark is still not available in b'lore any idea when will it be? it will be if some one can throw the details of all the cars mentioned above. Many thanks in advance.

17th May 2007, 00:19	#4 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 4,562 View My Garage	* The Santro's rear seat/ rear seat ride is its weakest link in an otherwise accomplished package. * The Estilo; well - the thing annoys me too much. * Spark is supposed to have garnished good feedback and is contemporary. * The best build quality of all belongs to the Palio - supplemented by the most average service support. Result: The Spark seems to have an edge above the other 3 here. @Godfather: I trust this meets your stringent standards now. __________________ If I hold a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Last edited by theMAG : 17th May 2007 at 00:29.

17th May 2007, 00:21	#5 (permalink)
sajo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune/Memphis Posts: 970	Palio Stile only if you get the 1.6L. Otherwise the Santro is a pretty good package, and has good quality too! __________________ Its big, slow, thirsty and American - but love is strange!

17th May 2007, 19:43	#10 (permalink)
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,715	My Swift returns 14 kmpl in city drive and 18 kmpl in highway. My daily traveling includes some empty stretches too, hence instead of 14 kmpl, you can take it as 12 kmpl. Front seats are very comfortable & rears are not comparitively. But its managable. AC is effective, but definitely not as my friends Palio If you can afford for Swift, you can also bring Getz into contention. Whats your budget? what about ur daily usage? Last edited by Surprise : 17th May 2007 at 19:44.

17th May 2007, 19:49	#11 (permalink)
DCEite Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 2,185 View My Garage	I think you better go with the Santro. Its a tried and tested product. Hyundai A.S.S. is better than both GM and FIAT. But bouncy ride at the rear is its main concern. You can also consider WagonR, better ride quality than the Santro, but you may(or may not) like the looks. __________________ *A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought.* - Warren Buffett Last edited by DCEite : 17th May 2007 at 19:50.

16th May 2007, 23:32	#2 (permalink)
karty_83 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 66	hi, i am from bangalore as well. my choice was very similar to yours but however i have extented my budget and planning to book on a swift zxi.

17th May 2007, 00:14	#3 (permalink)
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,741 View My Garage	Palio looks out of place in comparison with the other 3, as it is bigger. Its more in the Getz/Wagon R/U-va club.

17th May 2007, 00:21	#6 (permalink)
romyeo4u BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 246	FE in URBAN JUNGLES Santro is a better bet

17th May 2007, 17:17	#8 (permalink)
D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 201	I think its spark all the way.FE according to the dealer was 14 with a/c in the city But if you want a comforable rear seat check out the xeta a gr8 VFM car

17th May 2007, 19:19	#9 (permalink)
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 233 View My Garage	Check on spark it will be available in June in blr ... excellent looks its a VFM car you will love it.... it has got new generation looks and good driving pleasure expected i havent driven it yet but i read few reviews based on that i am putting my views...

17th May 2007, 20:04	#12 (permalink)
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	Sri, I won't say which Car is good or which is bad! Just Test drive all the four Cars and decide for yourself! Since I own a Palio 1.2, I can vouch for its Ride & Handling, Build Quality, Space and Mileage of 12-13 kmpl in City (Stile 1.1 will give you more: 13-15 kmpl). Fiat-Tata Service is not bad, just Average! __________________ Drive Safe, your loved ones need you! My passion is not driving Cars, but driving a FIAT! Finney, Palio 1.2 NV - 2004

17th May 2007, 20:44	#14 (permalink)
benbsb29 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bans-galore Posts: 3,631 View My Garage	If you can afford to plough in your money on the Swift, think no further. Else, from the list mentioned, the Santro is an established player and should serve you well. __________________ "You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you." - Eric Hoffer

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