FIAT Palio : Facelift with new engine options

kkr2k2 · 9th January 2007, 13:33

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Originally Posted by sreenivass

It looks more SUV than a wagon to me, may be some kind of a cross over between wagon and SUV..

You took the words out of my head. The first word came into my mind is a cross-over. (Subaru Outback came into my mind). May be the fiat also come with a 4WD option for this beauty.

directinjection · 9th January 2007, 13:46

This is the current shape of the Adventure as sold in Brazil, South Africa, etc. It comes fitted with a 1.8 litre 120 BHP engine there. It carries over the Palio facelifts and a few others specific to Adventure alone.

Frankly, I find the older shape of Adventure (as currently sold in India) better and more macho. The new shape is more car-like. Does not feature a bull bar either.

sreenivass · 9th January 2007, 13:56

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Originally Posted by directinjection

This is the current shape of the Adventure as sold in Brazil, South Africa, etc. It comes fitted with a 1.8 litre 120 BHP engine there. It carries over the Palio facelifts and a few others specific to Adventure alone.

Frankly, I find the older shape of Adventure (as currently sold in India) better and more macho. The new shape is more car-like. Does not feature a bull bar either.

It may be the missing bull bar that adds a lil bit of feminity to it, if I may call it so.

I'd still love the 120 BHP 1.8L engine on it. Would it make this handsome fastest to reach 0->100 KMPH ?

kvish · 9th January 2007, 14:44

I think the one released in Brazil comes with 1.8L Flex engine...it runs both on ethanol and petrol... (no diesel cars in Brazil)

kkr2k2 · 9th January 2007, 17:18

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Originally Posted by kvish

I think the one released in Brazil comes with 1.8L Flex engine...it runs both on ethanol and petrol... (no diesel cars in Brazil)

OT: love to see ethnol cars here in india, that would be a major boost to indian economy and the sugarcane industry.

roms · 12th January 2007, 01:43

This is the Palio currently being sold in Turkey.

http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment....1&d=1168373237

http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment....4&d=1168373237

So whats the big deal eh? Its the same old Palio we've known since the past 6 six years.Wrong!Well atleast half wrong!

Because this is the surprising bit ---

http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment....2&d=1168373237

http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment....3&d=1168373237

.Wow!! Fiat is actually selling the Palio with the current one's rear and the new one's front.That was probably to reduce costs.Or did they do it on purpose since the new Palio's rear isn't as appealing as the old one?
Hmm,whatever the reasons,it looks perfect to me this way.

I think Fiat India should have done the same...they should have given just the front a face lift,and instead of giving it an uninspiring rear,they should've investing the moolah in upgrading the interiors.Bah,what a waste.Have they done anything right in the past anyways?

ashutoshb · 12th January 2007, 07:51

Even though i don't think FIAT will launch it in India...but replacing it with the 1.6 won't be a bad decision in any way.
This is the Fiat Palio 1.8R, currently available in Brazil only.

And the best thing...Engine: 1.8 L with 8 and 16-valve versions, derived from the "Torque" 1.6 L 16-valve engine. Power outputs 121 and 134ps.

Palio_2005 · 12th January 2007, 10:20

God knows when is Fiat planning to launch the new Palio. Jan is half over and no news as yet. These guys will never learn

CrAzY dRiVeR · 12th January 2007, 10:53

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Originally Posted by ashutoshb

Even though i don't think FIAT will launch it in India...but replacing it with the 1.6 won't be a bad decision in any way.
This is the Fiat Palio 1.8R, currently available in Brazil only.

And the best thing...Engine: 1.8 L with 8 and 16-valve versions, derived from the "Torque" 1.6 L 16-valve engine. Power outputs 121 and 134ps.

Imagine the torque and power a tuned palio like that would have... Would blow the rest of the lot, even segments above...

CrAzY dRiVeR · 15th January 2007, 23:25

guys,

Is the Palio 1.6 available???

What is the on-road price??? Are there any discounts???

Palio_2005 · 16th January 2007, 11:54

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

guys,

Is the Palio 1.6 available???

What is the on-road price??? Are there any discounts???

Only if the dealer is carrying some existing stocks. I heard that they have discontinued the 1.6 L as of now.

rahul_intlad · 16th January 2007, 20:47

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Got call from Fortune Cares Mumbai that Palio 1.6 Sport will be available from Jan 15th onward.(Had enquired earlier for 1.6 when discounts were on, but stock got over). Colours other than Red & Yellow also will be available.

What are the latest updates...

Palio_2005 · 17th January 2007, 10:38

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Originally Posted by cartech

Got call from Fortune Cares Mumbai that Palio 1.6 Sport will be available from Jan 15th onward.(Had enquired earlier for 1.6 when discounts were on, but stock got over). Colours other than Red & Yellow also will be available. Can some one confirm this or they are trying to sell old stock?

Will it be available as the new look or they would be using the older body shells? Can you check please...

9th January 2007, 13:46	#62
directinjection Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 1,705 Thanked: 780 Times	This is the current shape of the Adventure as sold in Brazil, South Africa, etc. It comes fitted with a 1.8 litre 120 BHP engine there. It carries over the Palio facelifts and a few others specific to Adventure alone. Frankly, I find the older shape of Adventure (as currently sold in India) better and more macho. The new shape is more car-like. Does not feature a bull bar either. Last edited by directinjection : 9th January 2007 at 13:47.
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9th January 2007, 14:44	#64
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 195 Times	I think the one released in Brazil comes with 1.8L Flex engine...it runs both on ethanol and petrol... (no diesel cars in Brazil)
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12th January 2007, 01:43	#66
roms BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 641 Thanked: 26 Times	Turkish Palios This is the Palio currently being sold in Turkey. http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment....1&d=1168373237 http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment....4&d=1168373237 So whats the big deal eh? Its the same old Palio we've known since the past 6 six years.Wrong!Well atleast half wrong! Because this is the surprising bit --- http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment....2&d=1168373237 http://www.fiatforum.com/attachment....3&d=1168373237 .Wow!! Fiat is actually selling the Palio with the current one's rear and the new one's front.That was probably to reduce costs.Or did they do it on purpose since the new Palio's rear isn't as appealing as the old one? Hmm,whatever the reasons,it looks perfect to me this way. I think Fiat India should have done the same...they should have given just the front a face lift,and instead of giving it an uninspiring rear,they should've investing the moolah in upgrading the interiors.Bah,what a waste.Have they done anything right in the past anyways? Last edited by roms : 12th January 2007 at 01:49.
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12th January 2007, 07:51	#67
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,756 Thanked: 4,288 Times View My Garage	But I want this!! Even though i don't think FIAT will launch it in India...but replacing it with the 1.6 won't be a bad decision in any way. This is the Fiat Palio 1.8R, currently available in Brazil only. And the best thing...Engine: 1.8 L with 8 and 16-valve versions, derived from the "Torque" 1.6 L 16-valve engine. Power outputs 121 and 134ps.
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12th January 2007, 10:20	#68
Palio_2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 991 Thanked: 878 Times	God knows when is Fiat planning to launch the new Palio. Jan is half over and no news as yet. These guys will never learn
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15th January 2007, 23:25	#70
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,502 Times View My Garage	guys, Is the Palio 1.6 available??? What is the on-road price??? Are there any discounts???
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