My brand new Palio Sport 1.6 - UPDATED 2500kms done review

amitg79 · 13th November 2007, 14:49

After months of research and considering every small car in the indian market, I sucked in my gut and went and bought what I really wanted since I was a kid.... the Palio Sport.

First of all, I liked the philosophy of the car. It doesnt say that it'll have adequate power and good fuel economy too. It promises to be a hot hatch and boy, does it deliver... 100 bhp , 14kgm.

I got it on Friday, on the day of Laxmi Poojan. In Formula Red. Its the reddest red ever and I love it!

Its still brand spanking new, so havent really caned the engine, but havent been pussyfooting either

The first thing you notice when you start driving is the great useability of all that power. It has good torque in the low rev band and the engine grows fangs in the mid range! Brilliant! Couldnt help myself having a few dabs at the pedal every time I saw an opening on the road.

The steering belongs to the 3 series school, which means it is quite heavy and has good feedback, which is a good thing given the speeds the car is capable of.

The brakes are very reassuring and they do help control the car very nicely from high speeds.

Gearshift has slightly long throws, but the gears shift nice and effortlessly and there are no vibrations transmitted through the gear lever.

From the outside, it looks stunning. It has inherently beautiful proportions and with the alloys and fogs, looks even yummier.
All my buddies (including some bhp-ians) have driven it and they too are in love....

I really havent had the chance to take it out for a nice drive yet, so stay tuned for a detailed first drive report with pics!

thefreak · 13th November 2007, 16:00

Hey Amit! Congrats on a great buy!

As someone (who? Me!) said: There are two types of people on team bhp - those who love the Palio and those who will start loving it in a while.

gemithomas · 13th November 2007, 16:13

Congrats man. All the very best and do drive safe.

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Originally Posted by amitg79

The brakes are very reassuring and they do help control the car very nicely from high speeds.

Well that was one thing that most people were unhappy with on the Palios and even on the adventure. Have they changed the brake setup on the stile. Or is it becouse the car weighs less? Could anyone comment?

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Originally Posted by amitg79

Gearshift has slightly long throws, but the gears shift nice and effortlessly and there are no vibrations transmitted through the gear lever.

The Gears are connected by cables so that the vibrations do not reach the lever. This is one thing the sales guy shouted out when we went to check out the ford fusion. But when i went to get the adventure the guys there were not even aware of such a thing while the adventure has two cables so as to ensure safety as well. Well thats about FIATs. You'll never realize most of the things that are right there helping you!!

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Originally Posted by amitg79

I really havent had the chance to take it out for a nice drive yet, so stay tuned for a detailed first drive report with pics!

Stick to below 2.5k on the rpm during the run in period

superavi · 13th November 2007, 16:19

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Originally Posted by amitg79

All my buddies (including some bhp-ians) have driven it and they too are in love!

Hey Amit,
I'm from T-bhp, and I'm your buddy! When do you let me drive??!!

I'm also surprised that you let your friends drive your car! Me - i would expect them to buy their own Palio!!

Happy driving dude!

Superavi

payam · 13th November 2007, 17:15

Hey dude
nice,another palio 1.6 wow.I'm happy.
I guess you are the first member from pune who got the stile 1.6.
congrat buddy and do let us know about the price,offer etc.
oh dont forget the pics.
cheers and congrat again.

Karandeep81 · 13th November 2007, 17:25

[quote=amitg79;624952]After months of research and considering every small car in the indian market, I sucked in my gut and went and bought what I really wanted since I was a kid.... the Palio Sport.]

Since you were a kid

How old are you? Palio came in like 7 years only, if I am right. Anyways congrats on your diwali gift

greatDrive · 13th November 2007, 17:27

Congrats for the new car.

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Originally Posted by amitg79

In Formula Red. Its the reddest red ever and I love it!

Lucky you, You got the color you wanted. Car looks great in Formula red and canary yellow

Palio_2005 · 13th November 2007, 17:28

Hi there, Congrats!!!! I am sure u will enjoy your car. What was the deal and where did u get it from?

payam · 13th November 2007, 17:36

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Originally Posted by greatDrive

Car looks great in Formula red and canary yellow

Plaio stile doesnt come in yellow

mobike008 · 13th November 2007, 17:40

Congrats Amit, Palio is one heck of a car. I am sure you will enjoy every moment of it. Drive safe !

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Originally Posted by payam

Plaio stile doesnt come in yellow

Yup, only the older version, S10 series came in yellow and that was some color

Firebird · 13th November 2007, 17:45

Hey Amit, buddy, congratulations. I guess now its time to re-count the Palios in TBHP, they are increasing day by day.

Enjoy 100 horses, take care of them, they will take care of you.

Amey · 13th November 2007, 17:46

Congrats man, post some pics of her.
She sure is a scorcher. I drove MF's Red 1.6 for a short distance and it brought a smile on my face while driving

Enjoy her man !

finneyp · 13th November 2007, 19:18

Welcome to the growing Palio Club!

1.6 Sports is one heck of a Car & you will enjoy her the most on a Highway!

guyonblackybx · 13th November 2007, 19:26

Congrats!! I brought mine on 7th this month almost a week old

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amitg79 · 13th November 2007, 19:30

[quote=Karandeep81;625213]

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Originally Posted by amitg79

After months of research and considering every small car in the indian market, I sucked in my gut and went and bought what I really wanted since I was a kid.... the Palio Sport.]

Since you were a kid

How old are you? Palio came in like 7 years only, if I am right. Anyways congrats on your diwali gift

Hey I'm 27 and now I feel more like kid than ever before!!

13th November 2007, 14:49	#1
amitg79 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 371 Thanked: 245 Times	My brand new Palio Sport 1.6 - UPDATED 2500kms done review After months of research and considering every small car in the indian market, I sucked in my gut and went and bought what I really wanted since I was a kid.... the Palio Sport. First of all, I liked the philosophy of the car. It doesnt say that it'll have adequate power and good fuel economy too. It promises to be a hot hatch and boy, does it deliver... 100 bhp , 14kgm. I got it on Friday, on the day of Laxmi Poojan. In Formula Red. Its the reddest red ever and I love it! Its still brand spanking new, so havent really caned the engine, but havent been pussyfooting either The first thing you notice when you start driving is the great useability of all that power. It has good torque in the low rev band and the engine grows fangs in the mid range! Brilliant! Couldnt help myself having a few dabs at the pedal every time I saw an opening on the road. The steering belongs to the 3 series school, which means it is quite heavy and has good feedback, which is a good thing given the speeds the car is capable of. The brakes are very reassuring and they do help control the car very nicely from high speeds. Gearshift has slightly long throws, but the gears shift nice and effortlessly and there are no vibrations transmitted through the gear lever. From the outside, it looks stunning. It has inherently beautiful proportions and with the alloys and fogs, looks even yummier. All my buddies (including some bhp-ians) have driven it and they too are in love.... I really havent had the chance to take it out for a nice drive yet, so stay tuned for a detailed first drive report with pics!
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13th November 2007, 16:00	#2
thefreak BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 362 Thanked: 7 Times	Hey Amit! Congrats on a great buy! As someone (who? Me!) said: There are two types of people on team bhp - those who love the Palio and those who will start loving it in a while.
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13th November 2007, 17:15	#5
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Hey dude nice,another palio 1.6 wow.I'm happy. I guess you are the first member from pune who got the stile 1.6. congrat buddy and do let us know about the price,offer etc. oh dont forget the pics. cheers and congrat again.
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13th November 2007, 17:25	#6
Karandeep81 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK/Ahmedabad Posts: 192 Thanked: 0 Times	[quote=amitg79;624952]After months of research and considering every small car in the indian market, I sucked in my gut and went and bought what I really wanted since I was a kid.... the Palio Sport.] Since you were a kid How old are you? Palio came in like 7 years only, if I am right. Anyways congrats on your diwali gift Last edited by Karandeep81 : 13th November 2007 at 17:26.
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13th November 2007, 17:28	#8
Palio_2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 991 Thanked: 878 Times	Hi there, Congrats!!!! I am sure u will enjoy your car. What was the deal and where did u get it from?
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13th November 2007, 17:45	#11
Firebird BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai / EC1M 3NH Posts: 470 Thanked: 65 Times View My Garage	Hey Amit, buddy, congratulations. I guess now its time to re-count the Palios in TBHP, they are increasing day by day. Enjoy 100 horses, take care of them, they will take care of you.
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13th November 2007, 17:46	#12
Amey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 679 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	Congrats man, post some pics of her. She sure is a scorcher. I drove MF's Red 1.6 for a short distance and it brought a smile on my face while driving Enjoy her man !
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13th November 2007, 19:18	#13
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Welcome to the growing Palio Club! 1.6 Sports is one heck of a Car & you will enjoy her the most on a Highway!
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13th November 2007, 19:26	#14
guyonblackybx BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 366 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Congrats!! I brought mine on 7th this month almost a week old .
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