Scoop pics :Facelifted Palio to be launched in April 07!

satish_appasani · 6th July 2006, 11:24

Interiors are completely different. Are much better. This version of Palio was launched in Brazil more than 2 years ago.

anup7649 · 6th July 2006, 11:30

The present palio looks better than this version II.
The rear lights looks like being borrowed from Santro XING and the front seems to be from alto/accent..

rajshenoy · 6th July 2006, 11:39

Yes, this is the same palio which was launched in brazil in 2004 and in south africa in 2005..

but then, i dont see any other palio release internationally..so i am sure they are going to come up with this only..

But its so true that apart from some minor adjustments...there is no change in the overall looks

bangboy · 6th July 2006, 11:56

Personally,I like the front and rear of the current versions of Palio

amit · 7th July 2006, 09:35

Err am I missing something here? Whats new about this Palio? The whole world knows about this version and we have a thread about this "new" Palio here so why a new one? And some members have spotted this new Palio on Mumbai roads under going final testing for a september/october launch.

I sent a email to Fiat enquiring about the Grande Punto launch in India and actually got a response! I am surprised because the help desk email id on the fiat india website ends with fiat.com.:WTF:

deepakhon · 7th July 2006, 09:44

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Originally Posted by amit

The whole world knows about this version and we have a thread about this "new" Palio here so why a new one?

I sent a email to Fiat enquiring about the Grande Punto launch in India and actually got a response! I am surprised because the help desk email id on the fiat india website ends with fiat.com.:WTF:

I too am wondering what new is being discussed here.

BTW, what reply did you recieve on Grande Punto India launch?

revharder · 7th July 2006, 09:55

Punto is the new thing guys! not the Palio!
new or old, any upcoming palio in india will be quite old abroad, so thats just as good as dumping that here!

grvanand · 7th July 2006, 11:06

If you people noticed, the version in pics come with a better looking door pads. I feel the current version sold in India comes with door pads that may have looked modern only in the 80s. The dash board remains the same though.

Hemant_Joshi · 7th July 2006, 14:49

Hi folks,
Came across an intresting article on PALIO..

check out..

http://articles.jimtrade.com/1/65.htm

amit · 7th July 2006, 21:41

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what reply did you recieve on Grande Punto India launch?

I think automobile PR guys are trained in giving responses because the email I got was very typical automotivish. But, I am not going to hold that against them. After all, there hasn't been any official announcement about the new Punto's India launch yet. Anyway, here is the response I got:

Quote:

Dear Mr.Amit,

We are glad to know that you are one of the extremely happy Fiat customers in India.
Regarding new product launches,
we do not have any say on your specified topic as no official communication about the same is available with us from the parent company.

We will surely update you in case of availability of any information.

Regards,

Helpdesk

What impressed me was the swift response. I sent the email on friday evening and had the response on monday morning. Fiat has always passed all the tests I have subjected them to with flying colours. Either someone in Fiat really likes me or mine and fiat kundli's are a perfect match!

amit · 15th July 2006, 02:20

Did anyone read about Fiat's plans to introduce the Palio with a new 1.1 Ltr engine? There will also be a CNG option with the new 1.1 Ltr variant. As it is, the 1.2 NV is sluggish and now with the 1.1 Ltr, looks like Fiat wants to give competition to the autorikshaws!

This version will be launched with the new Palio.

Quote:

The company has plans to introduce the existing Palio 1.2 litre variant with a de-tuned 1.1 litre engine. The company also has plans to introduce a CNG variant of the 1.1 litre variant. These modifications are most likely to be introduced with a face-lift of the hatchback variant

This will make sense if Fiat knocks off about 200 kgs from the Palio!

Source : The Hindu.

Mpower · 15th July 2006, 03:21

Right now I think its at 1242 cc and they must have reduced the bore to get to something like 1150 cc which is rounded off as being a 1.1 liter engine.

Of course in India customers will be pleased because they think smaller engine means more FE. Its high time they launched a gas version considering all the gas kits come from Italy.

rodrally · 15th July 2006, 20:47

The 1.1 FIRE engine already exist. Born in mid 90's in the Fiat Uno, is currently used in the Fiat 600. It has 55cv and is a Euro IV.

swale84 · 19th October 2006, 09:43

This morning, while passing Chandni Chowk (Pune, not Delhi) on my way to work, I saw three of these facelifted Palio's. I didnt have a camera on me, so sorry, no pictures.

These cars had very little camaflouging, which leads me to believe they're nearing finalisation..

The headlights are the slightly new shape that we have seen on this thread & in some auto magazines

Though I only saw the brake lights in my rearview mirror, they seemed to be slightly taller than what we have now...

All three were different colours and exterior trim, so I'm guessing atleast three different variants

Also didnt get a look at the interiors......

Hopefully we'll see the "all new" (read facelifted) palio by early next year!!!

suhail

Sush · 19th October 2006, 10:30

I have seen the pics. It looks good.
Does anyone have an idea if the new palio will come with a modified engine?

6th July 2006, 11:24	#61
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Interiors are completely different. Are much better. This version of Palio was launched in Brazil more than 2 years ago.
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6th July 2006, 11:30	#62
anup7649 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	new palio II The present palio looks better than this version II. The rear lights looks like being borrowed from Santro XING and the front seems to be from alto/accent..
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6th July 2006, 11:39	#63
rajshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,884 Thanked: 2,229 Times View My Garage	Yes, this is the same palio which was launched in brazil in 2004 and in south africa in 2005.. but then, i dont see any other palio release internationally..so i am sure they are going to come up with this only.. But its so true that apart from some minor adjustments...there is no change in the overall looks
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6th July 2006, 11:56	#64
bangboy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times	Personally,I like the front and rear of the current versions of Palio
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7th July 2006, 09:35	#65
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Err am I missing something here? Whats new about this Palio? The whole world knows about this version and we have a thread about this "new" Palio here so why a new one? And some members have spotted this new Palio on Mumbai roads under going final testing for a september/october launch. I sent a email to Fiat enquiring about the Grande Punto launch in India and actually got a response! I am surprised because the help desk email id on the fiat india website ends with fiat.com.:WTF: Last edited by amit : 7th July 2006 at 09:36.
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7th July 2006, 09:55	#67
revharder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 460 Thanked: 56 Times	Punto is the new thing guys! not the Palio! new or old, any upcoming palio in india will be quite old abroad, so thats just as good as dumping that here!
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7th July 2006, 11:06	#68
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	If you people noticed, the version in pics come with a better looking door pads. I feel the current version sold in India comes with door pads that may have looked modern only in the 80s. The dash board remains the same though.
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7th July 2006, 14:49	#69
Hemant_Joshi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 232 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	Hi folks, Came across an intresting article on PALIO.. check out.. http://articles.jimtrade.com/1/65.htm
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15th July 2006, 03:21	#72
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,729 Times View My Garage	Right now I think its at 1242 cc and they must have reduced the bore to get to something like 1150 cc which is rounded off as being a 1.1 liter engine. Of course in India customers will be pleased because they think smaller engine means more FE. Its high time they launched a gas version considering all the gas kits come from Italy.
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15th July 2006, 20:47	#73
rodrally Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	The 1.1 FIRE engine already exist. Born in mid 90's in the Fiat Uno, is currently used in the Fiat 600. It has 55cv and is a Euro IV.
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19th October 2006, 09:43	#74
swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 9 Times	Coming Soon???? This morning, while passing Chandni Chowk (Pune, not Delhi) on my way to work, I saw three of these facelifted Palio's. I didnt have a camera on me, so sorry, no pictures. These cars had very little camaflouging, which leads me to believe they're nearing finalisation.. The headlights are the slightly new shape that we have seen on this thread & in some auto magazines Though I only saw the brake lights in my rearview mirror, they seemed to be slightly taller than what we have now... All three were different colours and exterior trim, so I'm guessing atleast three different variants Also didnt get a look at the interiors...... Hopefully we'll see the "all new" (read facelifted) palio by early next year!!! suhail
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19th October 2006, 10:30	#75
Sush BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Noida, New York Posts: 308 Thanked: 2 Times	I have seen the pics. It looks good. Does anyone have an idea if the new palio will come with a modified engine?
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