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Most admirable Hatchback - Palio 1.6 GTX

A Review by Gaurav on Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX
16 November, 2007


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Pros : Great performance, Excellent pickup, good A.C, Great driving thrill
Cons : Poor fuel economy, service support
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I have been driving Palio 1.6 GTX for few months now. I thought that I should be shearing my experience with the people.

To start with let me say what I like in the car.
I simply love the way it performs on road. Handling in road
is very good. I drove it at around 130 and did not find any vibrations. A.C is
very chilling. Its pickup is some thing that I love to praise. I tried
overtaking all passing by vehicles and believe me I never faced any problem. I have
fitted half free flow exhaust in my Palio & the sound it makes is too good.
I just love to drive the car on highway and its simply fun to drive.

Mine is a silver color car and I have place tubeless tyers. It gives my car a great look and enhanced road grip. Over all, a
great performing beast & a lovely companion for long drive.







So why the car did not faired good in India?
Service support was the major reason. It’s now that TATA has
taken over the service & spare support for Fiat cars. Still you would find
difficulty in getting the spares. Just to give an example, I have to change my
alternator & believe me I found it very hard to get one. Finally I have
to get a second hand from a local Mumbai market.
As the car grows old, electric wiring tends to wear out. Trained
technician of TATA service centers where not able to resolve the wiring issues.
Again, I have to get help from some local vendor to get it rectified. Fuel is
another issue. I always drive my car with A.C on and it gives me a mileage b/w
8.10 to 8.5. I am not aware of mileage it gives when it runs with A.C off.







Suggestion to the company
If Fiat people can ensure availability of spares and can
also get the working staff of TATA service centers properly trained, this car is sure to pick up sales.





Overall
This is a car for people who love to drive and are
passionate road lovers. Driving pleasure is too good to be ignored. You sit in
driver seat start the ignition & zoom... it goes like rocket. Switch on the
A.C, place a good CD and keep driving.



Might give you some trouble if it’s a second hand car, but
still they are manageable. But please do not buy this car if you are average conscious
(applicable only to 1.6 GTX).




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8 Comment(s) on this Review

  1. on 08 Dec, 2007 at 10:51 AM Atul Rao (Mumbai)

    I was planing to buying a car ,and my choice is in between Santro (XO & Gls) & Maruti Esteem.But now I will include Fiat in my list.thanks for sharing truely experience with us.

  2. on 16 Aug, 2008 at 01:08 PM Maliha

    hey can u tell me where can i get an alternator.. mine has got spoilt and i am finding it difficult to locate one..

  3. on 16 Aug, 2008 at 01:10 PM Sanah (Navi Mumbai)

    hey can u tell me where can i get an alternator.. mine has got spoilt and i am finding it difficult to locate one..

  4. on 13 Apr, 2009 at 05:28 PM Ajit (Bangalore)

    I have a silver palio 1.6 GTX. This is a car for people who love to drive and are passionate road lovers but not for the one who check for milage always. Driving pleasure is too good as Power & milage cannot be provided at same time. Only thing is whether I can get the parts in Bangalore. Also a service center is required in Bangalore north like peenya, Mahalkshmi layout, or nandini layout.

  5. on 31 Jul, 2009 at 01:20 PM Mayank

    I have a 1.2EL palio.This is a car that aperson would love to drive.You just make it stand in rain or chilly cold weather and start it the next morning,i assure u that its gonna start on first ignition.And overall the looks r good n the performance too..

  6. on 18 Aug, 2009 at 06:29 AM Pramod (Bangalore)

    Planning to buy a used Fiat palio 1.6 version Whoever is intrestd to sell. Conact me 9886783584

  7. on 15 Oct, 2009 at 08:48 AM Mjadly

    This machine has few characteristics, 1.Very low noise (when glass are closed outside noise is very less) It denotes you are in a strong room.
    2. Engine sound and vibration is barely felt,
    3. Europeans are keen to have safe car rather than mileage, this car gives a sense of safety (old Ambassador).
    4. Even on low speed top gear can be engaged.
    5. Adequate space for five and a good boot.
    6. Speed not an issue top speed of 140 but you have to compromise on mileage.

  8. on 27 Oct, 2009 at 09:50 PM Shoeb

    hey can somebdy tell me is it ok to bye palio 1.6 gtx of 2002 ,for cost of 1.1 lacks the car is in good condition and single handed driven. i love to drive on highways and mileage no concern...

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