Palio 1.6 Sport (or) Suzuki Swift VXi

anachronix · 28th February 2007, 13:26

The diesel swift has a Fiat engine right?

windsurfer · 28th February 2007, 19:48

Yes. It has a Fiat engine and Fiat is planning to use it for Palio as well. But not sure how soon?

gemithomas · 28th February 2007, 19:59

the same fiat engine would be coming probably in the aveo, fiat and tata cars

moralfibre · 1st March 2007, 04:48

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Originally Posted by gemithomas

the same fiat engine would be coming probably in the aveo, fiat and tata cars

Not sure about the Aveo 3-box but rumours are that it will make its way into the U-VA hatch.

anachronix · 1st March 2007, 09:10

Does that mean like the Palio 1.9D Engine is going to be pulled out?

moralfibre · 1st March 2007, 10:39

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Originally Posted by anachronix

Does that mean like the Palio 1.9D Engine is going to be pulled out?

I feel they should withdraw the 1.9D since other manufacturers have already moved to Common Rail.

anachronix · 1st March 2007, 13:48

The 1.9D i feel is more refined and silent than any other CRDi versions available here. I basically dont prefer the CRDi versions since the Diesel quality is required to be of a consistent quality whereas Diesel is one of the most unreliable fuel sources in our country. This fuel can easily spoil the fuel pump that is used in the CRDi engines(which i heard is expensive). Correct me if i am wrong.

I had driven the 1.9D which was a 3years old car; i was surprised with the silent and well refined response of the engine.

Palio_2005 · 1st March 2007, 15:21

I strongly suggest u go for a Swift. these Fiat guys don't know what they are doing. They killed the Palio and will do it with Punto...

moralfibre · 1st March 2007, 16:22

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Originally Posted by anachronix

The 1.9D i feel is more refined and silent than any other CRDi versions available here. I basically dont prefer the CRDi versions since the Diesel quality is required to be of a consistent quality whereas Diesel is one of the most unreliable fuel sources in our country. This fuel can easily spoil the fuel pump that is used in the CRDi engines(which i heard is expensive). Correct me if i am wrong.

I had driven the 1.9D which was a 3years old car; i was surprised with the silent and well refined response of the engine.

And so is the Palio Diesel. Their diesel pumps are sensitive to the quality of fuel and replacements are expensive. It is a refined engine but it needs more power. They cannot survive with a meagre 68 bhp when the market is getting 102 bhp and a boot for about 2 lakhs more. And people like me tend to forget that bhp is just a selling factor, the diesels are made to enjoy the torque!

nbr · 1st March 2007, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Palio_2005

I strongly suggest u go for a Swift. these Fiat guys don't know what they are doing. They killed the Palio and will do it with Punto...

Yes. SWIFT is always a reliable car because MARUTI has big plans for SWIFT brand and it will be churning out exciting variants from time to time.
But, IMO SWIFT D is overpriced and definately not justifiable for a small car.

Shogun · 10th March 2007, 02:29

A Palio 1.6 can put bigger cars to shame.
A Swift can be very unpredictable on Highways, and if you are driving a Swift on Hill Stations, you better be really careful, you can be off the road because of projected tyres.

sharathjeppu · 10th March 2007, 16:48

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Originally Posted by Shogun

A Palio 1.6 can put bigger cars to shame.
A Swift can be very unpredictable on Highways, and if you are driving a Swift on Hill Stations, you better be really careful, you can be off the road because of projected tyres.

I appreciate the good things about the Palio 1.6 but I am hearing about the unpredictability of the Swift on a Highways and the issue of the projected tyres for the first time. Could you please elaborate on this? I would really appreciate you substantiating your statement.

theEnd · 10th March 2007, 22:37

As the owner of a Swift Zxi, I will happily point you towards the Palio 1.6. Thats the car I wish I was driving. Amazingly fast, great dynamics and fantastic build quality. Buy it immediately if its available.

Only aspects in which a Swift Zxi is superior.. safety (because of Airbags and ABS), after sales service and perhaps fuel efficiency.

totaloverdoze · 10th March 2007, 23:19

1.6 palio rockz... it is bigger n faster...

Vid6639 · 10th March 2007, 23:28

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Originally Posted by Shogun

A Palio 1.6 can put bigger cars to shame.
A Swift can be very unpredictable on Highways, and if you are driving a Swift on Hill Stations, you better be really careful, you can be off the road because of projected tyres.

yes even i would like to know about projected tyres??? why is it unpredictable on the highway?

28th February 2007, 13:26	#16
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	The diesel swift has a Fiat engine right?
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28th February 2007, 19:48	#17
windsurfer BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, UK Posts: 513 Thanked: 25 Times	Yes. It has a Fiat engine and Fiat is planning to use it for Palio as well. But not sure how soon?
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28th February 2007, 19:59	#18
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	the same fiat engine would be coming probably in the aveo, fiat and tata cars
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1st March 2007, 09:10	#20
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Does that mean like the Palio 1.9D Engine is going to be pulled out?
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1st March 2007, 13:48	#22
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	The 1.9D i feel is more refined and silent than any other CRDi versions available here. I basically dont prefer the CRDi versions since the Diesel quality is required to be of a consistent quality whereas Diesel is one of the most unreliable fuel sources in our country. This fuel can easily spoil the fuel pump that is used in the CRDi engines(which i heard is expensive). Correct me if i am wrong. I had driven the 1.9D which was a 3years old car; i was surprised with the silent and well refined response of the engine.
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1st March 2007, 15:21	#23
Palio_2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 991 Thanked: 878 Times	I strongly suggest u go for a Swift. these Fiat guys don't know what they are doing. They killed the Palio and will do it with Punto...
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10th March 2007, 02:29	#26
Shogun Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	A Palio 1.6 can put bigger cars to shame. A Swift can be very unpredictable on Highways, and if you are driving a Swift on Hill Stations, you better be really careful, you can be off the road because of projected tyres.
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10th March 2007, 22:37	#28
theEnd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 534 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	As the owner of a Swift Zxi, I will happily point you towards the Palio 1.6. Thats the car I wish I was driving. Amazingly fast, great dynamics and fantastic build quality. Buy it immediately if its available. Only aspects in which a Swift Zxi is superior.. safety (because of Airbags and ABS), after sales service and perhaps fuel efficiency.
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10th March 2007, 23:19	#29
totaloverdoze BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 42 Thanked: 8 Times	1.6 palio rockz... it is bigger n faster...
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