Fiat Palio 1.3L Multi-Jet Diesel - Launched

finneyp · 11th March 2008, 15:04

Thanks jyobeb for sharing the specs!

Engine specs is almost same as Swift D (it ought to be since both are 1.3 MJD).

Other features are quite standard as with Palio Stile.
And for ABS, Airbags, Alloys et al, since Fiat India had a mandate of pricing Palio 1.3 MJD below Swift D, they couldn't afford to provide the same.

jyobeb · 11th March 2008, 15:13

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Originally Posted by finneyp

Engine specs is almost same as Swift D (it ought to be since both are 1.3 MJD).

True, but was expecting Fiat to tweak it just a bit to make it more powerful!

anachronix · 11th March 2008, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyobeb

True, but was expecting Fiat to tweak it just a bit to make it more powerful!

It might possibly be tweaked for better FE!

shineshine · 11th March 2008, 15:32

A difference of 6Nm torque wont affect the driving too much. But it would have been a different story if they have reduced the power. Thank God! It didn't happen.

I think Fiat might have remapped the ECU to get an extra bit of mileage in long runs thats reflected in the less torque. But only a Testdrive can reveal what exactly it is.

Somebody please get us a test drive report (Of course a DETAILED report)

extreme_torque · 11th March 2008, 15:49

The launch is 6:00 PM afterwards at Intercontinental The Grand, near international airport. Press is also invited to test drive the car before the launch and it starts at 4:00 PM.

Hemant_Joshi · 11th March 2008, 15:52

Sounds good, except the pricing, too close with Swift.
Top end should have been offered at least with Alloy's.
Any idea about Fog lamps ?
I think these were additional in old 1.2 Sport and current 1.6 Sport, other than stuff mentioned in some previous post.

Was expecting at least a newspaper Advt, nothing, at least in B'lore.
Not in any of the News Tickers as well, Fiat website is not updated,.. must be one of the coldest launches in recent times,..

Awaiting a detailed TD report from somebody.

shashant · 11th March 2008, 15:57

What i've heard is that the top end comes with Alloy wheels. Let's wait till evening.
Delhi dealer (Vivek motors) is saying that delivery time is one month.

shineshine · 11th March 2008, 15:58

It seems that FIAT want to keep a certain element of surprise in their 1.3 MJD launch. May be the newspapers tomorrow can have something to highlight on.

jerish666 · 11th March 2008, 16:00

What is the problem for pricing?Its a diesel engine with few more options than 1.6.IMO pricing is not bad.

ram_hyundai · 11th March 2008, 16:08

Advt will follow tommorow ,i suppose.Some get their hands on one and post the review.Anyways its going to be another 4-5 days for the vehicle to be here in kerela.
ram

shineshine · 11th March 2008, 16:08

The price seems to be nice.
They may be launching the full version with ABS+ Airbags later once they find safe with the number of sales.

I just saw a transit trailer near Kulathunkal motors, Trivandrum. It may be of 1.3 MJD/ Stile petrol since their yard is already full with TATA cars.

undead · 11th March 2008, 16:10

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Originally Posted by revved_up

If I was to choose between a Palio MJD and Swift D (Comparable models) and if the price difference is 25K, I would go for Swift and so would majority of the people (i think) because of various factors like A$$, cost of spares etc.

The A.S.S and cost of spares and non-availability of dealer in my area made me drop the Palio and go for Getz D( i booked it today )

jyobeb · 11th March 2008, 16:12

Here are photos of the brochure.

moralfibre · 11th March 2008, 16:17

I will probably get a test drive tomorrow when I go for a service. The diesel has a different front grill.

drkhalsa · 11th March 2008, 16:20

I Hope that Noise level will be less than Swift and interesting thing is the Brochure above also read Super Silent ! as highlighting feature so we can expect something in this regard from Palio MJD

11th March 2008, 15:04	#646
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Thanks jyobeb for sharing the specs! Engine specs is almost same as Swift D (it ought to be since both are 1.3 MJD). Other features are quite standard as with Palio Stile. And for ABS, Airbags, Alloys et al, since Fiat India had a mandate of pricing Palio 1.3 MJD below Swift D, they couldn't afford to provide the same.
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11th March 2008, 15:32	#649
shineshine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas,US Posts: 280 Thanked: 44 Times	A difference of 6Nm torque wont affect the driving too much. But it would have been a different story if they have reduced the power. Thank God! It didn't happen. I think Fiat might have remapped the ECU to get an extra bit of mileage in long runs thats reflected in the less torque. But only a Testdrive can reveal what exactly it is. Somebody please get us a test drive report (Of course a DETAILED report)
	() Thanks

11th March 2008, 15:49	#650
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,377 Thanked: 5,105 Times	The launch is 6:00 PM afterwards at Intercontinental The Grand, near international airport. Press is also invited to test drive the car before the launch and it starts at 4:00 PM.
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11th March 2008, 15:52	#651
Hemant_Joshi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 232 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	Sounds good, except the pricing, too close with Swift. Top end should have been offered at least with Alloy's. Any idea about Fog lamps ? I think these were additional in old 1.2 Sport and current 1.6 Sport, other than stuff mentioned in some previous post. Was expecting at least a newspaper Advt, nothing, at least in B'lore. Not in any of the News Tickers as well, Fiat website is not updated,.. must be one of the coldest launches in recent times,.. Awaiting a detailed TD report from somebody.
	() Thanks

11th March 2008, 15:57	#652
shashant BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Poona Posts: 228 Thanked: 268 Times	What i've heard is that the top end comes with Alloy wheels. Let's wait till evening. Delhi dealer (Vivek motors) is saying that delivery time is one month.
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11th March 2008, 15:58	#653
shineshine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas,US Posts: 280 Thanked: 44 Times	It seems that FIAT want to keep a certain element of surprise in their 1.3 MJD launch. May be the newspapers tomorrow can have something to highlight on.
	() Thanks

11th March 2008, 16:00	#654
jerish666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Trivandrum,Kochi,Trissur Posts: 757 Thanked: 2 Times	What is the problem for pricing?Its a diesel engine with few more options than 1.6.IMO pricing is not bad.
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11th March 2008, 16:08	#655
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	Advt will follow tommorow ,i suppose.Some get their hands on one and post the review.Anyways its going to be another 4-5 days for the vehicle to be here in kerela. ram
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11th March 2008, 16:08	#656
shineshine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas,US Posts: 280 Thanked: 44 Times	The price seems to be nice. They may be launching the full version with ABS+ Airbags later once they find safe with the number of sales. I just saw a transit trailer near Kulathunkal motors, Trivandrum. It may be of 1.3 MJD/ Stile petrol since their yard is already full with TATA cars.
	() Thanks

11th March 2008, 16:12	#658
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 704 Times	Here are photos of the brochure. Attached Thumbnails
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11th March 2008, 16:17	#659
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	I will probably get a test drive tomorrow when I go for a service. The diesel has a different front grill.
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11th March 2008, 16:20	#660
drkhalsa BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: amritsar Posts: 71 Thanked: 0 Times	I Hope that Noise level will be less than Swift and interesting thing is the Brochure above also read Super Silent ! as highlighting feature so we can expect something in this regard from Palio MJD
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