Which hatchback has best suspension and road handling?

kpzen · 12th September 2007, 13:48

If all the mentioned cars are considered with stock tyres then it has to be Getz and Indica for road comfort.
Swift with upsize tyres as most of us have is without doubt the "King of Handling".

pawan_pullarwar · 12th September 2007, 13:52

According to me Palio's handling/road grip is way better than Gets, Swift and Indica. This is depending on my decesion on buying Palio. I tried Gets, Palio and Swift, not test car but my friend's car, Palio scored more. Indica's suspension are good and gives soft ride on bumpy road.

mclaren1885 · 12th September 2007, 13:54

Handling is not just a factor of suspension or tires ALONE. It is the right balance between the chassis, suspension, tires, GC, steering sensitivity & feel, weight distribution, adequate power from engine that make a car a good handler. And IMO Getz scores the highest points in all categ's except for the sluggish engine. That car with another 10 odd bhp and a revamped torque curve is what you need in a hatch to nail it hard into those corners. I have driven a getz in some really twisty & tight empty roads and they way she took the corners made me grin from ear to ear.

ego4evr · 12th September 2007, 13:56

Hi

As per OD's anniversay edition .. swift handels the best ........

srishiva · 12th September 2007, 13:57

Anyone aware of slalom runs for Indian cars ? Would love to see some practical figures.

bill1182 · 12th September 2007, 13:59

IMO cornering ability and fun to drive will be best with Swift. When it comes to comfort I would vote for Getz and Indica.

extreme_torque · 12th September 2007, 14:02

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Originally Posted by bill1182

IMO cornering ability and fun to drive will be best with Swift. When it comes to comfort I would vote for Getz and Indica.

Indica's suspension is horribly noisy and I hate the hollow, boomy sound that comes in the cabin everytime it goes over bumps. The suspension might be good per se but its very noisy and takes away everything that is actually good with the suspension.
Even a Santro and WagonR is silent going over bumps although not as good when it comes to cushioning.

doomsday · 12th September 2007, 14:12

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Originally Posted by bill1182

Mods,
Can you please add Chevy UVA and Chevy Spark to the list.

Technically speaking, Chevy SRV should also figure in the list. Also the Skoda Octavia whose bodystyle is technically a LIFTBACK which is not too different from a HATCHBACK.

Among the ones already listed here, I have driven only a few and the Swift seems to do stuff right except for the skinny tires which let it down sometimes.

@mods: A Poll will certainly help in getting clear opinion figures.

GTO · 12th September 2007, 15:17

There you go...Poll Added

Ram · 12th September 2007, 15:25

Technically, isn't the VW Golf based Skoda Octavia a hatchback?
Or does its price elevate its status to that of notchbacks with proper trunks?

Do please add a radio-button for the Octavia too.

bill1182 · 12th September 2007, 16:32

Thanks GTO for adding the poll

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MaserQ · 12th September 2007, 17:15

On a stock set-up, I find the Palio's suspension as the best compromise between handling and ride quality.

ethanh_hunt · 12th September 2007, 17:49

Of the smaller hatches (WagaonR, Santro, Estillo, M800, Spark) my vote would definitely go for the Spark. Its got excellent handling and Good ride quality.

Of the bigger ones, Palio rules!

1100D · 12th September 2007, 21:05

Its Palio in my opinion and after that its the Fusion.

PatienceWins · 12th September 2007, 21:09

My preference would be in the following order:

1. Getz
2.Palio
3.Swift

View Poll Results: Which has the best suspension?
Swift	54	22.22%
Getz	33	13.58%
Indica	24	9.88%
Santro	1	0.41%
WagonR	3	1.23%
Alto	2	0.82%
Estilo	0	0%
Fusion	19	7.82%
Palio	95	39.09%
UV-A	5	2.06%
Spark	3	1.23%
M800	4	1.65%
Voters: 243. You may not vote on this poll

12th September 2007, 13:48	#16
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	If all the mentioned cars are considered with stock tyres then it has to be Getz and Indica for road comfort. Swift with upsize tyres as most of us have is without doubt the "King of Handling".
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12th September 2007, 13:52	#17
pawan_pullarwar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune - Now in Munich, Germany Posts: 778 Thanked: 129 Times	According to me Palio's handling/road grip is way better than Gets, Swift and Indica. This is depending on my decesion on buying Palio. I tried Gets, Palio and Swift, not test car but my friend's car, Palio scored more. Indica's suspension are good and gives soft ride on bumpy road. Last edited by pawan_pullarwar : 12th September 2007 at 13:53.
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12th September 2007, 13:54	#18
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Handling is not just a factor of suspension or tires ALONE. It is the right balance between the chassis, suspension, tires, GC, steering sensitivity & feel, weight distribution, adequate power from engine that make a car a good handler. And IMO Getz scores the highest points in all categ's except for the sluggish engine. That car with another 10 odd bhp and a revamped torque curve is what you need in a hatch to nail it hard into those corners. I have driven a getz in some really twisty & tight empty roads and they way she took the corners made me grin from ear to ear. Last edited by mclaren1885 : 12th September 2007 at 13:57.
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12th September 2007, 13:56	#19
ego4evr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 67 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi As per OD's anniversay edition .. swift handels the best ........
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12th September 2007, 13:57	#20
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Anyone aware of slalom runs for Indian cars ? Would love to see some practical figures.
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12th September 2007, 13:59	#21
bill1182 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 165 Thanked: 312 Times	IMO cornering ability and fun to drive will be best with Swift. When it comes to comfort I would vote for Getz and Indica.
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12th September 2007, 15:17	#24
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,689 Times View My Garage	There you go...Poll Added
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12th September 2007, 15:25	#25
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	Technically, isn't the VW Golf based Skoda Octavia a hatchback? Or does its price elevate its status to that of notchbacks with proper trunks? Do please add a radio-button for the Octavia too.
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12th September 2007, 16:32	#26
bill1182 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 165 Thanked: 312 Times	Thanks GTO for adding the poll .
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12th September 2007, 17:15	#27
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	On a stock set-up, I find the Palio's suspension as the best compromise between handling and ride quality.
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12th September 2007, 17:49	#28
ethanh_hunt BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Back in Bangalore Posts: 63 Thanked: 0 Times	Of the smaller hatches (WagaonR, Santro, Estillo, M800, Spark) my vote would definitely go for the Spark. Its got excellent handling and Good ride quality. Of the bigger ones, Palio rules!
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12th September 2007, 21:05	#29
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,096 Times View My Garage	Its Palio in my opinion and after that its the Fusion.
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12th September 2007, 21:09	#30
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	My preference would be in the following order: 1. Getz 2.Palio 3.Swift
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