1600 cc to play with. Choose one.

sbasak · 10th March 2006, 16:09

I voted for Baleno. 2nd preference Palio.

sajo · 10th March 2006, 16:13

I voted for the Optra, only for its refined 'big car' feel..Second choice would undoubtedly be the Baleno.

revharder · 10th March 2006, 16:14

Palio1.6 is one nice 1600 cc car.

anarchist · 10th March 2006, 16:25

Palio 1.6 GTX would be my first preference and then the Baleno

prabuddhadg · 26th September 2006, 10:37

I am doing as much research as I can. I shall most probably get myself a Petra, which is the car I voted for. Very balanced ride. Little roll on curves, nice steady pick up. Perfectly arranged controls for the driver. My research is now on FE. If enough people tell me it returns at least 10, Petra It will be.

kvish · 26th September 2006, 12:03

I think fiesta needs to be added in the poll too.... (that would make it more comprehensive)...

A car to really play with -> palio 1.6... simply unbeatable ....

Raajiv · 26th September 2006, 12:05

Undoubtedly Palio 1.6 GTX - Beast of a car.

COOLAMOL · 26th September 2006, 12:10

My petra 1.6 gives me 12 in city and 16 on highway. thats because of free flow and still tweaks to ecu.earlier it gave 11 and 14 on highway

deepakhon · 26th September 2006, 12:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvish

I think fiesta needs to be added in the poll too.... (that would make it more comprehensive)...

I agree. But I see a problem here. If I have already made a choice in favour of any other 1.6 lit car, I will not be able to make another choice in favour of Fiesta even if I want to. I really doubt whether it will give the appropriate pattern if something new is added at this time.

roms · 26th September 2006, 13:02

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Originally Posted by prabuddhadg

I My research is now on FE. If enough people tell me it returns at least 10, Petra It will be.

10 kmpl with or without air conditioning in a city like Mumbai is frankly unheard of.Mileage will most probably be between 7-9 kmpl,depending on traffic.I am sedate driver most of the times and I have never managed more than that on either of my FIATs-earlier 1.2 (euro3) or the S10.
I am strictly talking about everyday traffic situation where most of the 1.6 engined cars would give similar mileage.The Baleno seems to be the only exception,I dont own that car but met a few owners who were happy with its mileage in city.
Highway mileage is great though,managed 17kmpl from my S10 on Mumbai -Pune expressway with 25% a.c and a constant 60-80 kmh.From what I gather,you have a mix of highway and city driving everyday.So I guess 10 kmpl is what you can expect at the most(and not atleast).
As far as this thread goes,Palio-Petra 1.6 gets my vote too.Driving pleasure and overall dynamics are better than its competition- Ikon Flair,Esteem,Baleno,Accent or even the more expensive optra 1.6

sumitkalindi · 26th September 2006, 13:17

I would be on with the big bro, palio 1.6

grvanand · 26th September 2006, 17:12

I voted for Palio 1.6 GTX as a loyal owner. Fiesta 1.6 is a very good car and a good replacement to Ikon. To me, it would be on par with Palio in this thread.

turbofreak · 26th September 2006, 17:37

Baleno for me...coz its a combination of economy in terms of price and powerful engine

netarchie · 26th September 2006, 17:49

Fusion it it for me... as i own one and love everything about it.

rahul_intlad · 26th September 2006, 22:01

Its baleno for me...

View Poll Results: 0-1600 cc in Infinity time to choose
Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX	109	35.86%
Fiat Siena 1.6	15	4.93%
Maruti Suzuki Baleno	88	28.95%
Chevrolet Optra 1.6	36	11.84%
Opel Corsa 1.6	0	0%
Opel Corsa Sail 1.6	4	1.32%
Hyundai Accent 1.6 Tornado/GLS	3	0.99%
Hyundai Accent Viva	5	1.64%
Ford Ikon 1.6	31	10.20%
Ford Fusion 1.6	13	4.28%
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10th March 2006, 16:09	#151
sbasak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CCU-LTN Posts: 608 Thanked: 14 Times	I voted for Baleno. 2nd preference Palio.
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10th March 2006, 16:13	#152
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	I voted for the Optra, only for its refined 'big car' feel..Second choice would undoubtedly be the Baleno.
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10th March 2006, 16:14	#153
revharder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 460 Thanked: 56 Times	Palio1.6 is one nice 1600 cc car.
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10th March 2006, 16:25	#154
anarchist BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago / Namma Bengaluru Posts: 372 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Palio 1.6 GTX would be my first preference and then the Baleno
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26th September 2006, 10:37	#155
prabuddhadg BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 812 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Petra/ Siena 1.6 I am doing as much research as I can. I shall most probably get myself a Petra, which is the car I voted for. Very balanced ride. Little roll on curves, nice steady pick up. Perfectly arranged controls for the driver. My research is now on FE. If enough people tell me it returns at least 10, Petra It will be.
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26th September 2006, 12:03	#156
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 195 Times	I think fiesta needs to be added in the poll too.... (that would make it more comprehensive)... A car to really play with -> palio 1.6... simply unbeatable ....
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26th September 2006, 12:05	#157
Raajiv BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Monterey Bay,CA Posts: 263 Thanked: 5 Times	Undoubtedly Palio 1.6 GTX - Beast of a car.
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26th September 2006, 12:10	#158
COOLAMOL Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 17 Thanked: 0 Times	My petra 1.6 gives me 12 in city and 16 on highway. thats because of free flow and still tweaks to ecu.earlier it gave 11 and 14 on highway
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26th September 2006, 13:17	#161
sumitkalindi BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 376 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	I would be on with the big bro, palio 1.6
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26th September 2006, 17:12	#162
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	I voted for Palio 1.6 GTX as a loyal owner. Fiesta 1.6 is a very good car and a good replacement to Ikon. To me, it would be on par with Palio in this thread.
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26th September 2006, 17:37	#163
turbofreak BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 112 Thanked: 0 Times	Baleno for me...coz its a combination of economy in terms of price and powerful engine
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26th September 2006, 17:49	#164
netarchie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 397 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Fusion it it for me... as i own one and love everything about it.
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26th September 2006, 22:01	#165
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Its baleno for me...
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