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Originally Posted by GTO

Only other hatch for you would be the Swift.

I own a Swift. It's a great car and the best I had driven, until I put my hands on Palio.

Great Sturdy Palio. I like it very much.

The downsides I had heard on Palio is poor FE/After Sales Support & high maintenance ( imp: I dont have any direct experience)

Check on the above, If you are convinced, go with your eyes closed.