Fiat Palio 1.3L Multi-Jet Diesel - Launched

CaAT · 11th March 2008, 16:20

Thanks Jyobeb, for the info and brochure pics.

From the pics, the wheels look like the alloys on Palio 1.6. Probably, they have used it for the photo shoot.

BU BHandari, TM-Fiat dealer in pune, mentioned that 1.3 will not have factory fitted alloys, ABS and Airbags. Makes sense, with the impending launch of New Indica and GP.

They are also mentioning 'Super Silent' engine. Is Palio better insulated as far as noise is concerned than the Swift? Can Palio users (esp diesel users) shed some light on it?

undead · 11th March 2008, 16:21

The front grille is different from the petrol version , isnt it?

CaAT · 11th March 2008, 16:22

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

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

I am eagerly looking forward to your review, Kiran.

Yes, the front grill is different, but somehow I liked the old one.

finneyp · 11th March 2008, 16:24

The model shown in Brochure has Alloy wheels & Fog lamps, I guess the top-end model should sport these....!

Edit: Just saw the feature list in Brochure, no Alloy wheels, but Fog lamps available in SDE & SDX models.

Hemant_Joshi · 11th March 2008, 16:30

I dont see any mention of Alloys and Fog lamp in the Specs.

gods-envy · 11th March 2008, 16:32

does tomorrow call for a complete TD of the Palio MJD from any of the TBHPians?

mahadev_kc · 11th March 2008, 16:36

BTW, it is better late than never. So FIAT should able to sell minimum of 500 units in a month.

Me too. The front grille is much better in Palio Stile and not in the diesel. It looks like a mesh that we see in some old governement buildings or in some hospitals.. More similar to the Linea grill style..

can somebody PM me the soft copy of print advertisement of Palios, adventure in India? I wanted to make them as wallpaper in my computer, searching net and not finding a high resolution images (min of 1280x1024)..

shineshine · 11th March 2008, 16:39

The front grill treatment has got a similarity with LINEA.

Regarding the engine niose.
For Diesel engines, the NVH depends a lot on the engine mountings. Once it is perfect; half way done. A proper accoustic padding beneath the bonnet and further reduce the noise to a great extend.

BTW...somebody please clarify.
Still this thing runs on 98mm PCD alloy ??????

jkdas · 11th March 2008, 16:43

Good. Hope the new budget has helped them price it much lower than Swift VDi/LDi.

Time to rename thread title Fiat Stile 1.3 Multi-Jet Launched

rao_battula · 11th March 2008, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by shineshine

BTW...somebody please clarify.
Still this thing runs on 98mm PCD alloy ??????

From the pictures, Yes they are 98 PCD alloys. They are very similar/same as 1.2, 1.6 and 1.1 Stile

-BSR

jkdas · 11th March 2008, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by rao_battula

From the pictures, Yes they are 98 PCD alloys. They are very similar/same as 1.2, 1.6 and 1.1 Stile

-BSR

Its not on the brochure. And even the Stile petrol dont have it and hence this wont too. Will keep prices low.

anachronix · 11th March 2008, 16:57

Any idea when it will be available for TD with the dealers?

adityakavoor · 11th March 2008, 17:29

finally Its there in the fiat-india website

CaAT · 11th March 2008, 17:37

Fiat India has now updated its site with the "Under its hood you won't find an engine. You'll find an invention" tag line.

The finer details though, are not up, yet.

ajnagpur · 11th March 2008, 17:51

New grille with new FIAT logo looks more sporty

11th March 2008, 16:20	#661
CaAT BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 117 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks Jyobeb, for the info and brochure pics. From the pics, the wheels look like the alloys on Palio 1.6. Probably, they have used it for the photo shoot. BU BHandari, TM-Fiat dealer in pune, mentioned that 1.3 will not have factory fitted alloys, ABS and Airbags. Makes sense, with the impending launch of New Indica and GP. They are also mentioning 'Super Silent' engine. Is Palio better insulated as far as noise is concerned than the Swift? Can Palio users (esp diesel users) shed some light on it?
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11th March 2008, 16:21	#662
undead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bhavani - Komarapalayam Posts: 1,193 Thanked: 179 Times	The front grille is different from the petrol version , isnt it?
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11th March 2008, 16:24	#664
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	The model shown in Brochure has Alloy wheels & Fog lamps, I guess the top-end model should sport these....! Edit: Just saw the feature list in Brochure, no Alloy wheels, but Fog lamps available in SDE & SDX models. Last edited by finneyp : 11th March 2008 at 16:29.
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11th March 2008, 16:30	#665
Hemant_Joshi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 232 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	I dont see any mention of Alloys and Fog lamp in the Specs.
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11th March 2008, 16:32	#666
gods-envy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 474 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	does tomorrow call for a complete TD of the Palio MJD from any of the TBHPians?
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11th March 2008, 16:36	#667
mahadev_kc BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 328 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	BTW, it is better late than never. So FIAT should able to sell minimum of 500 units in a month. Me too. The front grille is much better in Palio Stile and not in the diesel. It looks like a mesh that we see in some old governement buildings or in some hospitals.. More similar to the Linea grill style.. can somebody PM me the soft copy of print advertisement of Palios, adventure in India? I wanted to make them as wallpaper in my computer, searching net and not finding a high resolution images (min of 1280x1024)..
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11th March 2008, 16:39	#668
shineshine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas,US Posts: 280 Thanked: 44 Times	The front grill treatment has got a similarity with LINEA. Regarding the engine niose. For Diesel engines, the NVH depends a lot on the engine mountings. Once it is perfect; half way done. A proper accoustic padding beneath the bonnet and further reduce the noise to a great extend. BTW...somebody please clarify. Still this thing runs on 98mm PCD alloy ??????
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11th March 2008, 16:43	#669
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Good. Hope the new budget has helped them price it much lower than Swift VDi/LDi. Time to rename thread title Fiat Stile 1.3 Multi-Jet Launched Last edited by jkdas : 11th March 2008 at 16:43. Reason: Fiat Stile 1.3 Multi-Jet Launched
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11th March 2008, 16:57	#672
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Any idea when it will be available for TD with the dealers?
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11th March 2008, 17:29	#673
adityakavoor BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 27 Thanked: 0 Times	finally Its there in the fiat-india website
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11th March 2008, 17:37	#674
CaAT BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 117 Thanked: 0 Times	Fiat India has now updated its site with the "Under its hood you won't find an engine. You'll find an invention" tag line. The finer details though, are not up, yet.
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11th March 2008, 17:51	#675
ajnagpur BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nagpur, Pune, Washington DC Posts: 253 Thanked: 145 Times	New grille with new FIAT logo looks more sporty
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