2 years and 23K with my Palio Stile 1.6

predatorwheelz · 15th October 2009, 11:28

Thats some amazing mileage. City mileage of 11-12 kmpl is very good for a 1.6 ltr, 100 bhp engine. I've always been a fan of the Palio. Drove a friend's 1.6 long long back (It was called the 1.6 GTX back then) and loved the power, the alloys and the big car feel.

Can we have some pics please? Also a suggestion. If you want the mods to take some action, report the post (red triangle in the bottom left corner of your post) and write your request there.

varriers · 15th October 2009, 17:41

Good to see the 1.6 is also picking up. Today I took a count of Palio that I see while driving to office over a distance little less than 20 KM. Between 7:15 am -7:45 am, I could see as many as 9 Palio on Bangalore outer ring road between Maratha Halli and Nagawara including mine(Not just 1.6 but this includes all versions like MJD/1.1 etc). I felt thats a good number, I seriously would like to see more Palios and Puntos getting on to our roads.

beejay · 15th October 2009, 17:50

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Originally Posted by varriers

Good to see the 1.6 is also picking up. Today I took a count of Palio that I see while driving to office over a distance little less than 20 KM. Between 7:15 am -7:45 am, I could see as many as 9 Palio on Bangalore outer ring road between Maratha Halli and Nagawara including mine. I felt thats a good number, I seriously would like to see more Palios and Puntos getting on to our roads.

The Palio 1.6 is a pure drivers car. Most of them get sold into good hands and even I hope to see more on the roads. The hottest hatch ever to ride the Indian roads.

varriers · 15th October 2009, 18:00

I own Palio MJD SDX. I always felt that Palio is a drivers car as you have rightly mentioned. But still little sad that it not made an impact as like Swift did. Hold a Swift door, you feel certainly feel that it so much light like a tin sheet, no offence meant to Maruti fans, but I feel a Palio is much better than swift, not because I am FIAT fan, but because I am practical man. Palio Interiors might not be as good as swift, but it gives shear pleasure of driving, ecspecially on highways, I drove my beast 350 Km almost non-stop from Kerala to bangalore with out any struggle. Hope FIAT-TATA JV improves the reputation.

beejay · 15th October 2009, 18:06

Swift is a reasonably good hatch. No doubt about it. Build quality and the solid feel leave much to be desired though. I drive a GTX and vouch for the same. Lets leave it at that. Both the mentioned cars have their fan club following and I don't want you or me to get beaten up.

drpullockaran · 15th October 2009, 18:55

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Fiat engines are said to improve with age. this is why many believe that the proper run-in for Fiats is around 7000 kms, after which they open up and there's no looking back.

The run in period as mentioned in the owners manual on page 112 is 5000km though my GTX took all of 9800km for the run in. After a well done run in you have to glance at the tacho or touch the gear lever to ascertain as to whether the engine is on when waiting at traffic lights.

jacksons · 15th October 2009, 19:37

I think palio always ignited a passion, when it was launched, it was one of kind in its segment. Fiat always bring something new to segments they launch there cars in.

amitg79 · 16th October 2009, 12:02

The longer my 1.6 Sport's running, the better its getting. The engine's become really smooth and that awesome midrange keeps reminding me why I bought it.
Too bad there's no hot hatch to upgrade to in a couple of years... A Grande Punto sport in the future, maybe?

drpullockaran · 16th October 2009, 21:45

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Originally Posted by amitg79

Too bad there's no hot hatch to upgrade to in a couple of years... A Grande Punto sport in the future, maybe?

You took the words out of mouth. I have been literally begging FIAT big shots to launch the Punto1.6JTD for the past one year but to no avail.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...ml#post1236515

I must have spent a huge sum on std calls and sms running into thousands but alas all is just a waste. Finally I have made up my mind to sell the GTX for 1.8lakhs(non negotiable) and buy the Cruze if it gives me the same riding pleasure and the riding on rails feeling that I get in the GTX. No test drive car of the CRUZE in Cochin as yet. I am already apprehensive of the turbo lag in the CRUZE in the lower rpms which is where the GTX excels.

I rarely get the opportunity to cross 4000rpm in the GTX in Cochin which is where the alter ego makes its presence felt.

nimhan · 26th November 2009, 05:59

A few pic of my ride.

bottle · 26th November 2009, 10:08

Looks really nice and well maintained Nimhan, Congrats!

beejay · 26th November 2009, 11:21

Finally some pictures. Is this still called Formula red? Looks neat.

Don't think the new Palio comes with the side badges?

s3va · 26th November 2009, 11:28

How I miss this beast ! The 1.6 brings a lot of emotions whenever I think of it or see one !

Enjoy your ride..its a rocket !!!

Ravveendrra · 26th November 2009, 11:30

That Red beauty looks marverllous. That gloss makes my orange look like a lemon!

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Originally Posted by beejay

Finally some pictures. Is this still called Formula red? Looks neat.

Don't think the new Palio comes with the side badges?

The Stile 1.6 is a 'stealth' no badging, no spoiler, nothing to tell the unsuspecting guys on the road that it is not a 1.1. Most people who do not know the Fiat line-up are surprised to see it GO. Truly all go no show.

Cheers,

rudrah · 26th November 2009, 11:41

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Originally Posted by beejay

Finally some pictures. Is this still called Formula red? Looks neat.

Don't think the new Palio comes with the side badges?

Yeah this color is called the Formula Red which is only available for Palio Stile 1.6 Sports.

Recent guyz who have booked the 1.6 have been told that this color has been discontinued and may be the Punto Red is applicable now!

Yes, in Palio Stile 1.6, the side badges are not provided but I've managed to put one on mine to give full justice to the beast

Cheers~

15th October 2009, 11:28	#16
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,716 Thanked: 1,829 Times View My Garage	Thats some amazing mileage. City mileage of 11-12 kmpl is very good for a 1.6 ltr, 100 bhp engine. I've always been a fan of the Palio. Drove a friend's 1.6 long long back (It was called the 1.6 GTX back then) and loved the power, the alloys and the big car feel. Can we have some pics please? Also a suggestion. If you want the mods to take some action, report the post (red triangle in the bottom left corner of your post) and write your request there.
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15th October 2009, 17:41	#17
varriers BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	Good to see the 1.6 is also picking up. Today I took a count of Palio that I see while driving to office over a distance little less than 20 KM. Between 7:15 am -7:45 am, I could see as many as 9 Palio on Bangalore outer ring road between Maratha Halli and Nagawara including mine(Not just 1.6 but this includes all versions like MJD/1.1 etc). I felt thats a good number, I seriously would like to see more Palios and Puntos getting on to our roads. Last edited by varriers : 15th October 2009 at 18:01.
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15th October 2009, 18:00	#19
varriers BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	I own Palio MJD SDX. I always felt that Palio is a drivers car as you have rightly mentioned. But still little sad that it not made an impact as like Swift did. Hold a Swift door, you feel certainly feel that it so much light like a tin sheet, no offence meant to Maruti fans, but I feel a Palio is much better than swift, not because I am FIAT fan, but because I am practical man. Palio Interiors might not be as good as swift, but it gives shear pleasure of driving, ecspecially on highways, I drove my beast 350 Km almost non-stop from Kerala to bangalore with out any struggle. Hope FIAT-TATA JV improves the reputation. Last edited by varriers : 15th October 2009 at 18:08. Reason: sentence correction
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15th October 2009, 18:06	#20
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Swift is a reasonably good hatch. No doubt about it. Build quality and the solid feel leave much to be desired though. I drive a GTX and vouch for the same. Lets leave it at that. Both the mentioned cars have their fan club following and I don't want you or me to get beaten up.
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15th October 2009, 19:37	#22
jacksons BANNED Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 67 Times	I think palio always ignited a passion, when it was launched, it was one of kind in its segment. Fiat always bring something new to segments they launch there cars in.
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16th October 2009, 12:02	#23
amitg79 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 371 Thanked: 245 Times	The longer my 1.6 Sport's running, the better its getting. The engine's become really smooth and that awesome midrange keeps reminding me why I bought it. Too bad there's no hot hatch to upgrade to in a couple of years... A Grande Punto sport in the future, maybe?
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26th November 2009, 05:59	#25
nimhan Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 18 Thanked: 5 Times	Pics of my ride A few pic of my ride. Attached Thumbnails
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26th November 2009, 10:08	#26
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	Looks really nice and well maintained Nimhan, Congrats!
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26th November 2009, 11:21	#27
beejay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Nilgiris Posts: 1,963 Thanked: 204 Times View My Garage	Finally some pictures. Is this still called Formula red? Looks neat. Don't think the new Palio comes with the side badges?
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26th November 2009, 11:28	#28
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	How I miss this beast ! The 1.6 brings a lot of emotions whenever I think of it or see one ! Enjoy your ride..its a rocket !!!
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