'My choice of car' in B segment (< INR 4.5L)

sathya_nars · 29th July 2007, 22:32

Recently Autocar magazine compared 6 cars in B segment and finally chose 'Santro' as its choice, let us poll in TBHP.

Choices are (I guess all are under 4.5L):
1. Hyundai Santro Xing
2. Chevly Spark
3. Maruti WagonR
4. Maruti Zen Estilo
5. Tata Indica Xeta
6. Fiat Palio Stile

sathya_nars · 29th July 2007, 22:35

I voted for Chevly Spark.

esteem_lover · 29th July 2007, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathya_nars

Recently Autocar magazine compared 6 cars in B segment and finally chose 'Santro' as its choice, let us poll in TBHP.

Choices are (I guess all are under 4.5L):
1. Hyundai Santro Zing
2. Chevly Spark
3. Maruti WagonR
4. Maruti Zen Estilo
5. Tata Indica Xeta
6. Fiat Palio Stile

I think you should mention Palio 1.1 or 1.6 & also get getz into the poll

reignofchaos · 29th July 2007, 22:51

Palio 1.6 hands down :P

anupam00 · 29th July 2007, 22:56

Palio 1.6 is my choice

Zappo · 29th July 2007, 23:07

Palio 1.6 is not there in the list people. I wonder why though! But stick to the options. Also, won't it be nice if you could write a couple of sentences to substantiate your choice?

@E_L, I think he has tried to stick by the options in the AutoCar poll. That Fiat Palio Stile is probably the 1.1, right Sathya?
@sathya_nars, Would you like the poll to be amended to add or modify any option?

esteem_lover · 29th July 2007, 23:09

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Palio 1.6 hands down :P

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Originally Posted by anupam00

Palio 1.6 is my choice

The Palio stile 1.6 is certainly not under 4.5L

vishnuvijay · 29th July 2007, 23:10

I voted for the Wagon R because,

1.I like it's looks ( I love Boxy cars ).
2.It's easy and fun to drive.
3.It has comfortable seats ( Although only 2 people can sit in the back ).
3.It's easy and inexpensive to maintain.
4.It has the best resale value. ( Second best is the Santro. It's like that in Kerala. I don't know about other places ).

reignofchaos · 29th July 2007, 23:13

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

The Palio stile 1.6 is certainly not under 4.5L

After the massive discounts fiat is offering, it can very well be had for maybe 10-15 grand more than that price. Compared to it, all these cars feel like you are driving a road going bullock cart.

dj_2006 · 29th July 2007, 23:28

I voted for Santro Xing as it has a peppy engine and decent A.S.S.

Next choice would have been chevy spark as it looks cute but I am not very sure about A.S.S

BUSA · 29th July 2007, 23:51

My choice was the Spark, it gives the best FE in its segment.

esteem_lover · 30th July 2007, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

After the massive discounts fiat is offering, it can very well be had for maybe 10-15 grand more than that price. Compared to it, all these cars feel like you are driving a road going bullock cart.

bottle paid 4.93L for his 1.6 palio. Right bottle ?

MaserQ · 30th July 2007, 00:49

the Santro Xing is a true allrounder and gets my vote.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 30th July 2007, 02:34

My vote- hehe... My car, the WagonR.

+ points- Nice engine, driveablitily, excellent gearing, practical with loads of storage spaces, reclining seats all around, big boot, FE, EPS, ride and handling and Maruti SERVICE.

- points- 'OK' gearshift, occasional rattles, 4 seater.

namit · 30th July 2007, 02:47

And my vote goes to my car - Santro Xing

But offcourse if FIAT gets its act together surely Palio Stile 1.6.
Just to let you know that Palio 1.6 is now called Palio Stile 1.6 so it can be vouched for along with the 1.2 in the Stile nomination.

View Poll Results: Which car would you choose amongst these (only < Rs 4.5 Lakhs)?
Hyundai Santro Xing	46	23.35%
Chevy Spark	61	30.96%
Maruti WagonR	28	14.21%
Maruti Zen Estilo	3	1.52%
Tata Indica Xeta	24	12.18%
Fiat Palio Stile 1.1	35	17.77%
Voters: 197. You may not vote on this poll

29th July 2007, 22:32	#1
sathya_nars BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 642 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	'My choice of car' in B segment (< INR 4.5L) Recently Autocar magazine compared 6 cars in B segment and finally chose 'Santro' as its choice, let us poll in TBHP. Choices are (I guess all are under 4.5L): 1. Hyundai Santro Xing 2. Chevly Spark 3. Maruti WagonR 4. Maruti Zen Estilo 5. Tata Indica Xeta 6. Fiat Palio Stile Last edited by Zappo : 29th July 2007 at 23:08. Reason: Santro is Xing and not Zing
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29th July 2007, 22:35	#2
sathya_nars BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 642 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	I voted for Chevly Spark.
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29th July 2007, 22:51	#4
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	Palio 1.6 hands down :P
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29th July 2007, 22:56	#5
anupam00 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 218 Thanked: 425 Times	Palio 1.6 Palio 1.6 is my choice
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29th July 2007, 23:07	#6
Zappo Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,922 Thanked: 2,691 Times	Palio 1.6 is not there in the list people. I wonder why though! But stick to the options. Also, won't it be nice if you could write a couple of sentences to substantiate your choice? @E_L, I think he has tried to stick by the options in the AutoCar poll. That Fiat Palio Stile is probably the 1.1, right Sathya? @sathya_nars, Would you like the poll to be amended to add or modify any option? Last edited by Zappo : 29th July 2007 at 23:12.
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29th July 2007, 23:10	#8
vishnuvijay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 173 Thanked: Once	I voted for the Wagon R because, 1.I like it's looks ( I love Boxy cars ). 2.It's easy and fun to drive. 3.It has comfortable seats ( Although only 2 people can sit in the back ). 3.It's easy and inexpensive to maintain. 4.It has the best resale value. ( Second best is the Santro. It's like that in Kerala. I don't know about other places ).
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29th July 2007, 23:28	#10
dj_2006 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 61 Thanked: Once	I voted for Santro Xing as it has a peppy engine and decent A.S.S. Next choice would have been chevy spark as it looks cute but I am not very sure about A.S.S
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29th July 2007, 23:51	#11
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	My choice was the Spark, it gives the best FE in its segment.
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30th July 2007, 00:49	#13
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	the Santro Xing is a true allrounder and gets my vote.
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30th July 2007, 02:34	#14
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,176 Thanked: 73,485 Times View My Garage	My vote- hehe... My car, the WagonR. + points- Nice engine, driveablitily, excellent gearing, practical with loads of storage spaces, reclining seats all around, big boot, FE, EPS, ride and handling and Maruti SERVICE. - points- 'OK' gearshift, occasional rattles, 4 seater.
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30th July 2007, 02:47	#15
namit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 402 Thanked: 55 Times	And my vote goes to my car - Santro Xing But offcourse if FIAT gets its act together surely Palio Stile 1.6. Just to let you know that Palio 1.6 is now called Palio Stile 1.6 so it can be vouched for along with the 1.2 in the Stile nomination.
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