Which hatch back has best suspension and road handling - Team-BHP

bill1182 · 12th September 2007, 12:12

Hey Guys,

Can we have our opinion on which hatchback has best suspension and road handling capabilities. Following are the options

* Maruti Suzuki Swift
* Hyundai Getz
* Ford Fusion
* Hyundai Santro
* Maruti Wagon R
* M - 800
* Zen Estilo
* Tata Indica
* Tata Marina
* Fiat Palio 1.1/1.2
* Fiat Palio 1.6

gopz · 12th September 2007, 12:13

IMO it should be the Getz or Fusion

mclaren1885 · 12th September 2007, 12:15

Undoubtedly the Getz followed by the Swift.

finneyp · 12th September 2007, 12:15

Can you please add: Fiat Palio 1.2/1.1 and Palio 1.6 to the list!

Surprise · 12th September 2007, 12:19

Include a poll option, so that the results would be easily read

srishiva · 12th September 2007, 12:28

Please clarify what you are asking road holding/road handling, comfort etc.,

I would say Fusion/Getz for comfort

rahul_intlad · 12th September 2007, 12:29

Also the chevrolet's have been left out the aveo u-va and the spark.

bill1182 · 12th September 2007, 12:35

Mods,

Can you please add Chevy UVA and Chevy Spark to the list.

Road Handling = Comfort / Holding / Cornering capabilities.

It will be great if Poll can be added to get better assessment of the result.

speedzak · 12th September 2007, 12:44

:

completely.
Swift is the most fun to drive. It handles well, sticks to the road and precise cornering ability. A good comfortable drive offered too.
My vote goes for Swift, then Palio and Getz.

theMAG · 12th September 2007, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill1182

Can we have our opinion on which hatchback has best suspension and road handling capabilities.

You should realize that handling and ride-comfort are inversely proportional.

If its the best handling hatch: Swift
Most comfortable ride: Indica - road aberrations hardly filter in at all.

DieselFan · 12th September 2007, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by theMAG

You should realize that handling and ride-comfort are inversely proportional.

If its the best handling hatch: Swift
Most comfortable ride: Indica - road aberrations hardly filter in at all.

Cornering and Braking are two important aspects of handling and in both these departments STOCK swift VDI with 165/80/14 tyres Sucks (My personal experience).

mithun · 12th September 2007, 13:22

Handling : Swift
Ride : Indica

Best of both the Worlds : Palio 1.2 NV

theMAG · 12th September 2007, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselFan

Cornering and Braking are two important aspects of handling and in both these departments STOCK swift VDI with 165/80/14 tyres Sucks (My personal experience).

Yup. Maruti should be hauled into court for providing such incapable tyres on such a car.

GTO · 12th September 2007, 13:31

The Indica, Palio and Getz have the most balanced on-road behaviour. They are also the most suited for highway runs.

In terms of the fun-to-drive quotient, I guess its the Swifts suspension.

windsurfer · 12th September 2007, 13:44

Don't want to start a big debate. But why is Swift's handling better than Palio? wider body or stiffer suspension?

View Poll Results: Which has the best suspension?
Swift	28	20.44%
Getz	22	16.06%
Indica	14	10.22%
Santro	0	0%
WagonR	1	0.73%
Alto	2	1.46%
Estilo	0	0%
Fusion	10	7.30%
Palio	51	37.23%
UV-A	4	2.92%
Spark	3	2.19%
M800	2	1.46%
Voters: 137. You may not vote on this poll

12th September 2007, 12:12	#1 (permalink)
bill1182 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 72	Which hatch back has best suspension and road handling Hey Guys, Can we have our opinion on which hatchback has best suspension and road handling capabilities. Following are the options * Maruti Suzuki Swift * Hyundai Getz * Ford Fusion * Hyundai Santro * Maruti Wagon R * M - 800 * Zen Estilo * Tata Indica * Tata Marina * Fiat Palio 1.1/1.2 * Fiat Palio 1.6 Last edited by bill1182 : 12th September 2007 at 12:17.

12th September 2007, 12:15	#3 (permalink)
mclaren1885 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 3,838 View My Garage	Undoubtedly the Getz followed by the Swift. __________________ Phoenix!

12th September 2007, 12:15	#4 (permalink)
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,463 View My Garage	Can you please add: Fiat Palio 1.2/1.1 and Palio 1.6 to the list! __________________ Drive Safe, your loved ones need you!!! My Passion is not driving Cars, but driving a FIAT! Finney, Bangalore Palio 1.2 NV - 2004 Last edited by finneyp : 12th September 2007 at 12:16.

12th September 2007, 12:35	#8 (permalink)
bill1182 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 72	Mods, Can you please add Chevy UVA and Chevy Spark to the list. Road Handling = Comfort / Holding / Cornering capabilities. It will be great if Poll can be added to get better assessment of the result. Last edited by bill1182 : 12th September 2007 at 12:36.

12th September 2007, 12:13	#2 (permalink)
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 433 View My Garage	IMO it should be the Getz or Fusion

12th September 2007, 12:19	#5 (permalink)
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,312	Include a poll option, so that the results would be easily read

12th September 2007, 12:28	#6 (permalink)
srishiva BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 708	Please clarify what you are asking road holding/road handling, comfort etc., I would say Fusion/Getz for comfort

12th September 2007, 12:29	#7 (permalink)
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,568	Also the chevrolet's have been left out the aveo u-va and the spark.

12th September 2007, 12:44	#9 (permalink)
speedzak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dubai, UAE. Posts: 3,489 View My Garage	: completely. Swift is the most fun to drive. It handles well, sticks to the road and precise cornering ability. A good comfortable drive offered too. My vote goes for Swift, then Palio and Getz. __________________ The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced!!

12th September 2007, 13:22	#12 (permalink)
mithun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin/Bangalore Posts: 1,084 View My Garage	Handling : Swift Ride : Indica Best of both the Worlds : Palio 1.2 NV __________________ Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams dry, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.

12th September 2007, 13:31	#14 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 12,563 View My Garage	The Indica, Palio and Getz have the most balanced on-road behaviour. They are also the most suited for highway runs. In terms of the fun-to-drive quotient, I guess its the Swifts suspension. __________________ GTO Change the way you think, and watch the world change around you. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

12th September 2007, 13:44	#15 (permalink)
windsurfer BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 296	Don't want to start a big debate. But why is Swift's handling better than Palio? wider body or stiffer suspension? __________________ Palio 1.6 Sport (Oct 06) RX135 (Apr 98)

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