Fiat Palio 1.2 NV Ownership Report. Update: 10 years & 66000 kms

Palio_2005 · 28th July 2006, 14:14

Hi There,

I have a 1.2 NV and constantly get between 11-12 kpl 100% a/c in pune city. Last week had been to Mumbai and back and she returned 17.5 kpl with 100% a/c and 4 adults ( 80-90 kph).

This is as good as any other car in this range. Expect a little lower for the 1.6 .

Low mileage is a myth and sadly Fiat is not doing anything to counter this.

Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by icemanz

Hi folks!!

Wot milage can i expect from Palio sport 1.6?
I will be driving very less - approx - 15Kms a day n about 30-40 kms on weekends n long drives over 200 kms once a month.

Interested in buyin a Palio, but Low FE is stoping me from...also Palio sport 1.6 will crunch my pocket. In cochin its 4.75 L + regn +taxes will mount to 5.2 L :(
hence thinking of Wagon R LPG which will be good on FE and comes for 4.06L.

But I still luv the Palio.

suggestions are most welcome.

finneyp · 28th July 2006, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by icemanz

Hi folks!!

Wot milage can i expect from Palio sport 1.6?
I will be driving very less - approx - 15Kms a day n about 30-40 kms on weekends n long drives over 200 kms once a month.

Hi Icemanz, with Palio 1.6, you can expect a mileage of 9 - 12 kmpl in City and 14 - 18 kmpl on Highways. A lot depends on the driving style. Go get this 1.6 Beast, you will never regret it!.

neoonwheels · 28th July 2006, 21:31

A nice review Finney.... Long live Palio

Cheers
Palio 1.2 Sport / 13 KMPL / AND IT ROCKS !!!

shineshine · 8th September 2006, 16:48

Hi

Can anybody post the picture of the engine bay of a Palio 1.2 NV. I'd like to check if there is any difference between 2001-2002 models and NV models. One of my friend told me that the petrol and AC tube routing is different in pre 2002 and NV models.

finneyp · 10th November 2006, 19:15

Just recently, I fitted a Rear Spoiler to my Palio 1.2, some pics here:

naveen.kk · 7th December 2006, 21:01

Hi Finney,

Very good Desciprtion..
i very well understand what all you say , because even i own a Palio...

you are right..

1.6 is perfomance oriented.
more over i drive S10..

it has got slight different gear ratio when compared to others...

It s meant for perfomance not Milege.

Take Care Finney

Drive Safely

hydrashok · 7th December 2006, 23:59

Nice review Finney! Drop in a K&N and see the 1.2 fly! With a light foot, you're even likely to improve the mileage. In the city, I'm getting 10kmpl with 205 section tyres, 100% A/C, a K&N and a medium to heavy foot on the pedal. Palio 1.2, BTW.

finneyp · 16th April 2009, 12:23

My Palio has just crossed the milesone of 30,000 kms & 5 years.

It is going strong as ever!

The maintenance just involves routine service every 7000 kms.
The last service at 27,000 Kms costed me around Rs.3000 (includes Engine oil change- Castrol Magnatec, Oil filter, brakes cleaning, regular Servicing charge of Rs.750)

Mileage has definitly improved, in City I get around 13 - 14 kmpl and in Highways 18 kmpl.

Last year, I changed my wheels to Aura 14" Alloys and Michelin XM1+ tubeless tyres (more here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ess-tires.html)
I am enjoying the comfort, better handling & braking offered by XM1+ and alloys.

Overall, I am enjoying the ride & a very happy Fiat owner

phamilyman · 16th April 2009, 13:02

That's nice - but honestly, you need to enjoy the Palio a lot more than that

hrag · 16th April 2009, 13:31

Finney, congratulations on both the milestones.

Please join us for the meets / drives and we'll help you move that odometer a little faster

sanjaymugur · 16th April 2009, 14:45

congrats Finney, now we know why you are an ardent fan of FIAT,it has been loyal to you.. also tells from your experience that FIAT gets better with age, happy motoring.....

architect · 16th April 2009, 15:57

Congratulations, but please do drive a bit more. This is sheer injustice to the car and you will probably end up with a vintage in your hands by the time you do 1.5 lakh km!

30,000 km and 5 years with only routine service visits is very encouraging! With a 7500 km service interval This also means you are changing your engine oil less than once a year, right? How about other fluids?

I have done 20,000 km and quite happy so far. But the build quality is not the same, maybe 20% worse.

(OT: @phamilyman: why do we NCR people consider 15,000 km a year as "normal running?" and anything below as "hardly used"?)

mjothi · 16th April 2009, 16:03

Congrats on your milestones. Wishes for adding more to the ODO

And good to see a happy FIAT owner here.

JVH · 16th April 2009, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

The maintenance just involves routine service every 7000 kms.
The last service at 27,000 Kms costed me around Rs.3000 (includes Engine oil change- Castrol Magnatec, Oil filter, brakes cleaning, regular Servicing charge of Rs.750)

Congrats Finney!

Have you thought of changing your oil to Mobil 1? With Michelin, Mobil 1 and Aura alloys, you couldn't ask for more!

ms001 · 16th April 2009, 16:59

Congrats for the milestone finney

28th July 2006, 21:31	#18
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,070 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	A nice review Finney.... Long live Palio Cheers Palio 1.2 Sport / 13 KMPL / AND IT ROCKS !!!
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8th September 2006, 16:48	#19
shineshine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas,US Posts: 280 Thanked: 44 Times	Hi Can anybody post the picture of the engine bay of a Palio 1.2 NV. I'd like to check if there is any difference between 2001-2002 models and NV models. One of my friend told me that the petrol and AC tube routing is different in pre 2002 and NV models.
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10th November 2006, 19:15	#20
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,762 Thanked: 403 Times View My Garage	With Rear Spoiler! Just recently, I fitted a Rear Spoiler to my Palio 1.2, some pics here:
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7th December 2006, 21:01	#21
naveen.kk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 120 Thanked: 30 Times View My Garage	Hi Finney, Very good Desciprtion.. i very well understand what all you say , because even i own a Palio... you are right.. 1.6 is perfomance oriented. more over i drive S10.. it has got slight different gear ratio when compared to others... It s meant for perfomance not Milege. Take Care Finney Drive Safely
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7th December 2006, 23:59	#22
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,527 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Nice review Finney! Drop in a K&N and see the 1.2 fly! With a light foot, you're even likely to improve the mileage. In the city, I'm getting 10kmpl with 205 section tyres, 100% A/C, a K&N and a medium to heavy foot on the pedal. Palio 1.2, BTW.
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16th April 2009, 12:23	#23
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,762 Thanked: 403 Times View My Garage	30,000 Kms completed! My Palio has just crossed the milesone of 30,000 kms & 5 years. It is going strong as ever! The maintenance just involves routine service every 7000 kms. The last service at 27,000 Kms costed me around Rs.3000 (includes Engine oil change- Castrol Magnatec, Oil filter, brakes cleaning, regular Servicing charge of Rs.750) Mileage has definitly improved, in City I get around 13 - 14 kmpl and in Highways 18 kmpl. Last year, I changed my wheels to Aura 14" Alloys and Michelin XM1+ tubeless tyres (more here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ess-tires.html) I am enjoying the comfort, better handling & braking offered by XM1+ and alloys. Overall, I am enjoying the ride & a very happy Fiat owner Last edited by finneyp : 16th April 2009 at 12:25.
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16th April 2009, 13:02	#24
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,675 Times	That's nice - but honestly, you need to enjoy the Palio a lot more than that
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16th April 2009, 13:31	#25
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 32 Times	Finney, congratulations on both the milestones. Please join us for the meets / drives and we'll help you move that odometer a little faster
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16th April 2009, 14:45	#26
sanjaymugur BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 57 Times	congrats Finney, now we know why you are an ardent fan of FIAT,it has been loyal to you.. also tells from your experience that FIAT gets better with age, happy motoring.....
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16th April 2009, 15:57	#27
architect Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ghaziabad, U. P Posts: 1,363 Thanked: 783 Times	Congratulations, but please do drive a bit more. This is sheer injustice to the car and you will probably end up with a vintage in your hands by the time you do 1.5 lakh km! 30,000 km and 5 years with only routine service visits is very encouraging! With a 7500 km service interval This also means you are changing your engine oil less than once a year, right? How about other fluids? I have done 20,000 km and quite happy so far. But the build quality is not the same, maybe 20% worse. (OT: @phamilyman: why do we NCR people consider 15,000 km a year as "normal running?" and anything below as "hardly used"?)
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16th April 2009, 16:03	#28
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,290 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	Congrats on your milestones. Wishes for adding more to the ODO And good to see a happy FIAT owner here.
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16th April 2009, 16:59	#30
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,038 Thanked: 316 Times	Congrats for the milestone finney
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