Which hatchback has best suspension and road handling?

v1p3r · 13th September 2007, 23:04

Alto 1.1 will kick all their arses. *sits back and smiles*

mclaren1885 · 13th September 2007, 23:12

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Mclaren i have driven a Getz on stock rubber, it aint that bad, but consider this a Getz with 205/50/15 tyres and a body kit very slightly or almost negligible improvement in the aero's of the car is going to whip a Palio any day, just my opinion.

Getz with upgraded rubber will be the best choice. If one wants to go ahead and pick up broader tires, do up suspension too then it MIGHT be the swift followed by the Getz. It will get quite close actually, because you get a lot of options for swifts suspension. But I really don't think the Getz engine is as free or high revving as either the swift or the palio. That is the biggest let down in that car IMO.

Alto 1.1 will really be a handful and ahead by quite a margin of all the cars mentioned above.

BUSA · 13th September 2007, 23:20

Well OD says that someone on the MMSA track has a modified getz with pedders, port polish, intake, exhaust and its better then the Swift as well on the road and track.

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Alto 1.1 will really be a handful and ahead by quite a margin of all the cars mentioned above.

I thought we are talking about cars which are in production.

v1p3r · 13th September 2007, 23:27

That's JD's car, and he went past me on the straight. I was doing 130+, so you can imagine what his car is capable of.

kicksperliter · 13th September 2007, 23:29

IMHO as far as handling is concerned FUSION SWIFT GETZ in tat order.....

ya and if magic carpet ride is wat u expect then PALIO, and of course now discountinued CORSA anyday....

abhibh · 14th September 2007, 00:32

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Originally Posted by BUSA

I thought we are talking about cars which are in production.

I agree BUSA it is not in production but if you get a chance to drive a 1.1 please. You will be amazed. It even feels stable than esteem at high speeds.

Also i have not voted yet because i have not driven the following.

1. UV-A
2. Estilo
3. Spark

BUSA · 14th September 2007, 00:46

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UV-A

Driven the UVA, its does have a nice suspension but the engine lets it down drastically.

bill1182 · 14th September 2007, 09:36

I have tried doing some sharp manoeuvres at high speeds on my stock swift. The handling was great and crisp. Where as when I tried the same on my friends stock Getz, did not feel it safe as all.

Looking at the votes for Palio. Would love to TD one at the earliest. :-)

madan80 · 14th September 2007, 10:00

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Originally Posted by srishiva

Please clarify what you are asking road holding/road handling, comfort etc.,

I would say Fusion/Getz for comfort

Ditto. For comfort the getz suspension is pretty soft. Handling IMHO can be improved.

rider60 · 17th October 2010, 21:09

i know its been a while since this thread is bumped, just requesting the bump again and mods, please add, i10, polo, figo, micra and 120 and the other hatchbacks as well to the poll please.

it would be really informative to know which of these new-gen hatches handle the best, or is it still the ALTO/SWIFT (based on this thread).

kadanaJ · 17th October 2010, 21:53

+1 to that.

Please update the poll to current models, or close this and let's start a new one if that's not possible.

Also don't forget to add the Fiat Punto.

adimicra · 17th October 2010, 22:13

We can add a new poll. but that is a futile exercise IMO.

There can be one and only one winner in this poll: The Fiat Grande Punto.
I don't think anyone will disagree.

Deep Blue · 17th October 2010, 23:33

Please pardon my ignorance!

I have a very basic question.
1. How do I test handling? What is the exact manoevure to be performed?
2. What is the expected result for a good handling car?
3.How does it affect or benefit routine commutes?

Mods: If there is a more appropriate thread, this post may please be shifted.

anonymous · 18th October 2010, 13:22

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Originally Posted by adimicra

We can add a new poll. but that is a futile exercise IMO.

There can be one and only one winner in this poll: The Fiat Grande Punto.
I don't think anyone will disagree.

+1, Punto is undoubtedly the winner when it comes to handling. Not sure about the suspention though.
This is why Fiat Palio was the winner of this Poll

CareFreeKid · 18th October 2010, 17:29

Palio wins this one for sure IMO. Unfortunately although the Punto is also somewhere in that league too, Fiat India needs to learn that to rise above the cut-throat competition in small car market in India, you can survive with an average suspension, but not an average overall car.

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

13th September 2007, 23:04	#76
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Alto 1.1 will kick all their arses. sits back and smiles
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13th September 2007, 23:27	#79
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	That's JD's car, and he went past me on the straight. I was doing 130+, so you can imagine what his car is capable of.
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13th September 2007, 23:29	#80
kicksperliter BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 254 Times	IMHO as far as handling is concerned FUSION SWIFT GETZ in tat order..... ya and if magic carpet ride is wat u expect then PALIO, and of course now discountinued CORSA anyday....
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14th September 2007, 09:36	#83
bill1182 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 165 Thanked: 312 Times	I have tried doing some sharp manoeuvres at high speeds on my stock swift. The handling was great and crisp. Where as when I tried the same on my friends stock Getz, did not feel it safe as all. Looking at the votes for Palio. Would love to TD one at the earliest. :-)
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17th October 2010, 21:09	#85
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	i know its been a while since this thread is bumped, just requesting the bump again and mods, please add, i10, polo, figo, micra and 120 and the other hatchbacks as well to the poll please. it would be really informative to know which of these new-gen hatches handle the best, or is it still the ALTO/SWIFT (based on this thread). Last edited by rider60 : 17th October 2010 at 21:22.
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17th October 2010, 21:53	#86
kadanaJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 585 Thanked: 958 Times	+1 to that. Please update the poll to current models, or close this and let's start a new one if that's not possible. Also don't forget to add the Fiat Punto.
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17th October 2010, 22:13	#87
adimicra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,007 Thanked: 2,443 Times	We can add a new poll. but that is a futile exercise IMO. There can be one and only one winner in this poll: The Fiat Grande Punto. I don't think anyone will disagree.
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17th October 2010, 23:33	#88
Deep Blue BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Udupi Posts: 747 Thanked: 684 Times	Please pardon my ignorance! I have a very basic question. 1. How do I test handling? What is the exact manoevure to be performed? 2. What is the expected result for a good handling car? 3.How does it affect or benefit routine commutes? Mods: If there is a more appropriate thread, this post may please be shifted.
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18th October 2010, 17:29	#90
CareFreeKid BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 47 Thanked: 6 Times	Palio wins this one for sure IMO. Unfortunately although the Punto is also somewhere in that league too, Fiat India needs to learn that to rise above the cut-throat competition in small car market in India, you can survive with an average suspension, but not an average overall car.
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