Swift or Getz or Palio 1.6sport

hasopi · 25th July 2005, 10:19

Guys..of late its noticed that Getz & Swift are being compared..but conveniently avoiding a power pack..none other than Palio 1.6 Sport (eka GTX..which is relaunched now).

So lets do a reality check which one stands where.

(one more tit bit: new santro with erlX technology has 32bit MPFI it seems..

..Palio had it when it was launched in way back 2001. Hyundai claims they are giving the latest in engine technology to Indians..)

What a way to fool Indians!

moralfibre · 25th July 2005, 11:09

Its always the Palio GTX for me... But I feel a correct poll would have been to include the 1.2 sibling as it is close to Swift and Getz in displacement figures.

shuvc · 25th July 2005, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by hasopi

none other than Palio 1.6 Sport (eka GTX..which is relaunched now).

Strange, coz FIAT dealer at Kolkata said it has not been launched. The Palio NV Sport still comes with the 1.2 engine

typeOnegative · 25th July 2005, 11:32

The Palio for me, even though I feel that the interiors of the other two cars would be a tad bit better.

dadudeonfire · 25th July 2005, 11:35

why don't you guys take opel corsa sail into consideration...it might not be vfm but its surely a good quality product...anyways it always has to be the palio gtx ...fastest hatchback

greatDrive · 25th July 2005, 11:35

Palio 1.6 should not be compared with swift and getZ.. its only compititor is sail 1.6.

lamborghini · 25th July 2005, 11:50

As of now,
the poll reads -
Swift - 3
Getz - 0
Palio - 12.
And i have voted for Palio.
Reason -

Palio vs Getz -

Looks better,
better performance
better handling
Cheaper
more comfortable
Safer

Palio vs Swift -

More comfortable
Better quality
More Space
Better performance
Better Handling
Safer

Even as an overall car,
the Palio 1.2, 1.6, 1.9D is superior to their respective competition.

CaliforniaKnight · 25th July 2005, 11:54

Palio 1.6 versus swift 1.3 & getz 1.3 ....
Its not fair a fair comparison. I give my vote to the SuzukiSwift.

devarshi84 · 25th July 2005, 12:23

has the news of the palio 1.6 relaunch been validated? I will surely buy one.

normally_crazy · 25th July 2005, 12:25

I voted for the Getz.
Sure it doesnt look as "FRESH" as the Swift or doesnt "PERFORM" like the Palio 1.6 , it surely does tick the right boxes in a lot of other places. It does things that it is supposed to do in the first place perfectly ...and in my opinion that matters !

Given below is a table where i have ranked the cars .. 1st , 2nd or last on different parameters that we consider while buying cars and the car that scores the least amount of points wins .

Cars Getz Palio 1.6 Swift
Looks 2 1 3
Interiors 1 3 2
Safety 1 1 1
Engine 2 1 2
Ride 1 2 1
& Handling
A.S.S 1 N.A (3) 1
Resale 1 N.A (3) 1
P.O.M 1 N.A (3) 1
F.E 1 3 1
TOTAL 11 20 13

N.A = Not Available

NOTE - the above ratings are my personal ratings and do not in any way reflect the views of others or force these views on others and if it does not match the views of others it is not a coincidence

aadix · 25th July 2005, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

has the news of the palio 1.6 relaunch been validated? I will surely buy one.

yes
there was an quarter page ad given by the local dealer in the paper abt the discounts on the various models,in which the palio 1.6 sport was also included

25th July 2005, 13:45

well for me there was never any contest since the palio always rode and handled and generally felt far better than several mid-sizers,,esteem,ikon and accent included,,also the getz is already an outdated model internationally,it was launched in 2002 in Europe,,today u can pick up a 2001 1.2 elxps for about 1.5 lakhs,,VFM KING SIZE

Harrie · 25th July 2005, 14:34

Have always liked the palio. The looks were getting a bit dull after the launch of swift. But now after a small stint with the local body shop that has also been taken care of thanks to my brother. Looks better hotter and better than swift now IMHO. When i can get a second hand one for 2.5L there is no way I am going to vote eiter for the getz or the swift.

BuRnT RuBbEr · 25th July 2005, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by aadix

yes
there was an quarter page ad given by the local dealer in the paper abt the discounts on the various models,in which the palio 1.6 sport was also included

what were the discounts like on the 1.6...

GTX will rule the segment unless other firms like skoda launch hatchbulls...

new term for hatch' of the palio type.

prkothan · 25th July 2005, 14:49

Its SIN to compare GTX with Swift and Getz.

View Poll Results: SWIFT or GETZ or Palio 1.6sport
SWIFT	21	27.27%
GETZ	8	10.39%
Palio 1.6 sport	48	62.34%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

25th July 2005, 10:19	#1
hasopi BANNED Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 177 Thanked: 0 Times	Swift or Getz or Palio 1.6sport Guys..of late its noticed that Getz & Swift are being compared..but conveniently avoiding a power pack..none other than Palio 1.6 Sport (eka GTX..which is relaunched now). So lets do a reality check which one stands where. (one more tit bit: new santro with erlX technology has 32bit MPFI it seems.. ..Palio had it when it was launched in way back 2001. Hyundai claims they are giving the latest in engine technology to Indians..) What a way to fool Indians!
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25th July 2005, 11:09	#2
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	Its always the Palio GTX for me... But I feel a correct poll would have been to include the 1.2 sibling as it is close to Swift and Getz in displacement figures.
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25th July 2005, 11:32	#4
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	The Palio for me, even though I feel that the interiors of the other two cars would be a tad bit better.
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25th July 2005, 11:35	#5
dadudeonfire BANNED Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai - bandra Posts: 367 Thanked: Once	why don't you guys take opel corsa sail into consideration...it might not be vfm but its surely a good quality product...anyways it always has to be the palio gtx ...fastest hatchback
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25th July 2005, 11:35	#6
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 7 Times	Palio 1.6 should not be compared with swift and getZ.. its only compititor is sail 1.6.
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25th July 2005, 11:50	#7
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	As of now, the poll reads - Swift - 3 Getz - 0 Palio - 12. And i have voted for Palio. Reason - Palio vs Getz - Looks better, better performance better handling Cheaper more comfortable Safer Palio vs Swift - More comfortable Better quality More Space Better performance Better Handling Safer Even as an overall car, the Palio 1.2, 1.6, 1.9D is superior to their respective competition. Last edited by lamborghini : 25th July 2005 at 11:51.
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25th July 2005, 11:54	#8
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	Palio 1.6 versus swift 1.3 & getz 1.3 .... Its not fair a fair comparison. I give my vote to the SuzukiSwift.
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25th July 2005, 12:23	#9
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	has the news of the palio 1.6 relaunch been validated? I will surely buy one.
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25th July 2005, 12:25	#10
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	I voted for the Getz. Sure it doesnt look as "FRESH" as the Swift or doesnt "PERFORM" like the Palio 1.6 , it surely does tick the right boxes in a lot of other places. It does things that it is supposed to do in the first place perfectly ...and in my opinion that matters ! Given below is a table where i have ranked the cars .. 1st , 2nd or last on different parameters that we consider while buying cars and the car that scores the least amount of points wins . Cars Getz Palio 1.6 Swift Looks 2 1 3 Interiors 1 3 2 Safety 1 1 1 Engine 2 1 2 Ride 1 2 1 & Handling A.S.S 1 N.A (3) 1 Resale 1 N.A (3) 1 P.O.M 1 N.A (3) 1 F.E 1 3 1 TOTAL 11 20 13 N.A = Not Available NOTE - the above ratings are my personal ratings and do not in any way reflect the views of others or force these views on others and if it does not match the views of others it is not a coincidence Last edited by normally_crazy : 25th July 2005 at 12:29.
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25th July 2005, 13:45	#12
snoopy41 Posts: n/a	well for me there was never any contest since the palio always rode and handled and generally felt far better than several mid-sizers,,esteem,ikon and accent included,,also the getz is already an outdated model internationally,it was launched in 2002 in Europe,,today u can pick up a 2001 1.2 elxps for about 1.5 lakhs,,VFM KING SIZE
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25th July 2005, 14:34	#13
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Have always liked the palio. The looks were getting a bit dull after the launch of swift. But now after a small stint with the local body shop that has also been taken care of thanks to my brother. Looks better hotter and better than swift now IMHO. When i can get a second hand one for 2.5L there is no way I am going to vote eiter for the getz or the swift.
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25th July 2005, 14:49	#15
prkothan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 180 Thanked: 39 Times	Its SIN to compare GTX with Swift and Getz.
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