Which Hatchback - Vote now

aseem · 25th April 2007, 21:51

The tipping vote has been caste, the decision has been made, we have a clear winner---->Swift.

RX135 · 26th April 2007, 01:45

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Originally Posted by aseem

The tipping vote has been caste, the decision has been made, we have a clear winner---->Swift.

Are you sure? As I see it, Swift (all versions) has 27 votes, and Palio 1.6 + Palio (others) have 28 (24+4) votes

Not that this means anything.

lamborghini · 26th April 2007, 04:10

I voted for the Getz 1.3.
It's big, comfortable, reliable, decently FE, safe (relitively).
The swift isn't as big and comfortable (a big minus for the chaeffuer driven), reliable (yes, i get that it is a Maruti but i has loads of niggling problems).
The getz as of right now seems the perfect compromise between all of the vehicles and is the one I would pick if I had to buy a hatchback or reccommend one.
Waiting for the diesel version to come out.

esteem_lover · 26th April 2007, 09:22

The palio looks a lot nicer than the swift, but swift has a menacing on road presence.

benbsb29 · 26th April 2007, 10:30

I dont really see the point in this poll.
If its supposed to be as an indicator to a potential buyer on what hatch to go for, the person's requirements would vary, along with the budget.

We keep having these Safest hatch polls, and so on, where we usually never reach a consensus.

GTO · 26th April 2007, 10:41

With its clean understated lines, the Palio 1.6 for me. The build and 100 bhp do it for me. Also a great car to soup up. I like the Swift but do think that its got a "girly"side to it (no offence to existing owners or fans).

theMAG · 26th April 2007, 10:52

Swift all the way. There is no other manufacturer thats even come close to offering such a VFM hatch for 6 lakhs or below. Case in point: Hyundai launching the 1.1L Santro-engined Getz to try and woo the entry-level even Swift buyers. Even then the Swift Lxi is a far more VFM option.

OK - 1.6 Palio too. If they can set right the ownership experience.

Dippy · 26th April 2007, 11:01

The Palio 1.6. India's first hot hatch. Love it from Day 1. Awesome build quality and fast . Love the engine note.

Su-47 · 26th April 2007, 11:22

Haven't driven all the cars mentioned here. But, if I've to choose one car among the hatchbacks, it has to be Swift-VDi. It simply floored me with the torque.

binz · 26th April 2007, 11:28

Swift Diesel...Only for its diesel.Turbo whistle *Droool*

chanapli · 26th April 2007, 11:31

Wonder why there are not much voters for Santro here. As a normal family man, I would never want to think of an option over Santro. Just look around, one will understand what common man thinks / buys.

Anytime Santro.

esteem_lover · 26th April 2007, 11:38

Something is seriously wrong with this poll. The hottest hatch by numbers should have easily led this poll, but it has not received even a single vote. Where is the ALTO ?

DCEite · 26th April 2007, 12:03

And where is the good old 800 ?

Surprise · 26th April 2007, 12:28

One of my friend purchased a 6 year old Palio. This is the first time I had taken a closer look & spent few hours with it. Now I understand the term "tank like build quality". I agree with that. Though the overall weight between Palio and Swift are marginal (am I right here), Palio seems be more stronger outside.

Keeping my heart aside and voting for what my head says

AirWind · 26th April 2007, 12:29

I rate Getz 1.1 as the "real big car at a small car price" inspite of having a Swift Vxi

View Poll Results: Which hatchback in terms of the overall package offered ?
Maruti Swift (all versions incl diesel)	86	37.72%
Hyundai Getz 1.1	4	1.75%
Hyundai Getz 1.3	12	5.26%
Hyundai Santro	8	3.51%
Maruti Wagon R (with or without LPG)	5	2.19%
Chevy Spark	7	3.07%
Fiat Palio 1.6 Sports	55	24.12%
Fiat Palio (all other versions)	10	4.39%
Chevy U-Va	2	0.88%
Chevy SRV	11	4.82%
Tata Indica (all versions)	18	7.89%
Ford Fusion (albeit it's higher price)	8	3.51%
Maruti Alto (all versions)	2	0.88%
Voters: 228. You may not vote on this poll

25th April 2007, 21:51	#16
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 441 Times	The tipping vote has been caste, the decision has been made, we have a clear winner---->Swift.
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26th April 2007, 04:10	#18
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,114 Thanked: 5,761 Times View My Garage	I voted for the Getz 1.3. It's big, comfortable, reliable, decently FE, safe (relitively). The swift isn't as big and comfortable (a big minus for the chaeffuer driven), reliable (yes, i get that it is a Maruti but i has loads of niggling problems). The getz as of right now seems the perfect compromise between all of the vehicles and is the one I would pick if I had to buy a hatchback or reccommend one. Waiting for the diesel version to come out.
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26th April 2007, 09:22	#19
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	The palio looks a lot nicer than the swift, but swift has a menacing on road presence.
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26th April 2007, 10:30	#20
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,969 Thanked: 13,229 Times View My Garage	I dont really see the point in this poll. If its supposed to be as an indicator to a potential buyer on what hatch to go for, the person's requirements would vary, along with the budget. We keep having these Safest hatch polls, and so on, where we usually never reach a consensus.
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26th April 2007, 10:41	#21
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,779 Times View My Garage	With its clean understated lines, the Palio 1.6 for me. The build and 100 bhp do it for me. Also a great car to soup up. I like the Swift but do think that its got a "girly"side to it (no offence to existing owners or fans).
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26th April 2007, 10:52	#22
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Swift all the way. There is no other manufacturer thats even come close to offering such a VFM hatch for 6 lakhs or below. Case in point: Hyundai launching the 1.1L Santro-engined Getz to try and woo the entry-level even Swift buyers. Even then the Swift Lxi is a far more VFM option. OK - 1.6 Palio too. If they can set right the ownership experience. Last edited by theMAG : 26th April 2007 at 11:06.
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26th April 2007, 11:01	#23
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	The Palio 1.6. India's first hot hatch. Love it from Day 1. Awesome build quality and fast . Love the engine note.
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26th April 2007, 11:22	#24
Su-47 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 692 Thanked: 337 Times	Haven't driven all the cars mentioned here. But, if I've to choose one car among the hatchbacks, it has to be Swift-VDi. It simply floored me with the torque.
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26th April 2007, 11:28	#25
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Swift Diesel...Only for its diesel.Turbo whistle Droool
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26th April 2007, 11:31	#26
chanapli BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Banglaore Posts: 270 Thanked: Once	Wonder why there are not much voters for Santro here. As a normal family man, I would never want to think of an option over Santro. Just look around, one will understand what common man thinks / buys. Anytime Santro.
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26th April 2007, 11:38	#27
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Something is seriously wrong with this poll. The hottest hatch by numbers should have easily led this poll, but it has not received even a single vote. Where is the ALTO ?
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26th April 2007, 12:03	#28
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,563 Times	And where is the good old 800 ?
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26th April 2007, 12:28	#29
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	One of my friend purchased a 6 year old Palio. This is the first time I had taken a closer look & spent few hours with it. Now I understand the term "tank like build quality". I agree with that. Though the overall weight between Palio and Swift are marginal (am I right here), Palio seems be more stronger outside. Keeping my heart aside and voting for what my head says
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26th April 2007, 12:29	#30
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	I rate Getz 1.1 as the "real big car at a small car price" inspite of having a Swift Vxi
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