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Cost, Overall Evaluation - Fiat Palio Stile 1.1 road test

Fiat Palio Stile 1.1
Great value for money, but don't expect much on resale.

Cost

The Palio Stile 1.1 retails for Rs 3.6 lakh, which is incredible value for money for the size of car you get. It still has terrific on-road presence, a quality look and a well-built feel to it.

Overall Evaluation

The Fiat Palio Stile is a stylish, large hatchback which is incredible value for money. However, once you step inside, you have a fair idea of why it is so cheap. Despite cheery beige and brown interiors, one can't help but notice the generations-old slider air-conditioning controls, the dials that look dated and the lack of modern safety options. Look beyond the negatives, however, and you see that you get a stylish Italian car with great driving dynamics, but built to a price. Forget about the fuel costs and buy the 1.6 in blood red or if you need the economy, the MultiJet diesel is a good bet. We can't wait for Fiat India to lend us one.

Useful touches

  • Car will not lock unless the key is with you, so there's no chance of locking yourself out.
  • Crank lock to prevent the starter motor activating if the engine is running.
  • Dead pedal.

Painful touches

  • Gearshift is still rubbery and throws slightly long.
  • Not enough space to keep knick-knacks inside.
  • Mirrors are small, and inadequate for our traffic.

Test Data

Engine Specifications

1108cc, four cylinders in line petrol. 57bhp@5250rpm and 92Nm@2750rpm. View full specs

Speedo Error

Speedo Reading (kph) Actual Speed (kph)
40 37.4
60 57.6
80 77.6
100 96.4
120 115.6
140 -

Max in Gear

Gear Speed (kph)
1st 44.2
2nd 87.3
3rd 136.1
4th -
5th -
6th -

Performance Test Data

Top Speed 136.6kph*
0-60kph 7.5sec
0-100kph 20.3sec
Quarter Mile (402m) 21.5sec
Braking 80-0kph -
30-50kph in 3rd 6.5sec
30-50kph in 4th -
50-70kph in 5th 13.6sec

Fuel Efficiency

  City Highway Overall Worst*
Mileage (kpl) 11.4 15.6 12.4 8.6^

* Achieved. ^ During performance tests.