1600 cc to play with. Choose one.

aveek · 24th May 2005, 12:55

Baleno. Will take each of these cars out every inch of the way. The next choice would have to be Palio GTX. Though the ride could have been a bit better, who cares??!!!!

islero · 24th May 2005, 13:03

GTX for me, although Id often think why I didnt pick the Ikon..........but I love them both.

Revvmaster · 24th May 2005, 13:17

Quote:

I would go for Opel Astra but since thats not an Option

Hey Adya, since the Astra is out of production, it hasn't been included.

@Samurai- The VTEC wasn't included since it doesn't qualify as a 1600 cc. And it is no longer in production either.

On another note, i tried to stick to sedans and hatchbacks as much as possible. Which is why you won't find Estates like the Altura, Weekend and Swing in this poll.

My choice is still the 1.6 GTX. Overlooking Fiat's problems, it still is one amazing car to buy. It rides well for a small hatch, is stonkingly fast and handles well enough to beat some sedans. Yes, its back in production which is why its on the list.

Revv

manson · 24th May 2005, 13:20

baleno all the way !

manson .

Abhay · 24th May 2005, 15:02

I voted - Palio GTX
reasons:
I like hatches..especially like the looks of a Palio, amazing engine, make mine one in yellow ...thanks... :-)

hot_rod · 24th May 2005, 16:06

suzuki baleno for me anytime that car has an awesome engine but the looks are a bit old!

Shan2nu · 24th May 2005, 19:21

To me, a car is all about it's engine. I choose the Baleno.

Shan2nu

kallil · 24th May 2005, 22:59

1.baleno
2.baleno
3.baleno !!!!!

Aditya · 24th May 2005, 23:42

I'll go for the Optra - decent performance, good ride, classy interiors good handling and good looks. The Baleno's just too outdated and though I love the Palio, Fiat's future is uncertain. My next choice would be the Ford Fusion. I just like it.

moralfibre · 25th May 2005, 00:08

The GTX for me.. a die hard fan of the sound of the engine in the cabin and the simply fabulous torque figure..!!

speedsatya · 25th May 2005, 11:45

for some time it was the baleno for me .but after recently driving a new e-3 baleno for abt 10kms with AC i was not at all impressed.but with the 80 profile tires the ride was superbb.and once we even managed to squeeze 4 people in the rear ,and it was manageable.

if fiat were to improve it's ASS,then i feel the petra would definitely be a better buy than the baleno.
the corsa sukks.though its got a great ride,its as cramped as my zen in the rear.

though i have voted for the GTX ,it will be close one between the ikon and the palio gtx.

but as u say its infinite time to choose,i would rather buy none of these .maybe would buy an OHC or probably wait for the 1.6 swift.

CaliAtenza · 25th May 2005, 11:52

how much does the palio 1.6 GTX make??

typeOnegative · 25th May 2005, 15:03

100 BHP and a 170 kmph top clip apparently.

shravan316 · 25th May 2005, 19:04

Palio 1.6GTX for me. Love the looks, ride, i really dont care about it... one really can't get everything in a car.... so for better handling at higher speeds, low end ride is comprimised.
Baleno comes a close second.

X-Machine · 26th May 2005, 03:22

I'd opt for the Optra over the others anyday.Its a decent looking car with a sound engine,upmarket interiors and nice handling.
Baleno would be a close second,but i just cant digest its looks.For me looks are important,engine can be played around with.

X

View Poll Results: 0-1600 cc in Infinity time to choose
Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX	109	35.86%
Fiat Siena 1.6	15	4.93%
Maruti Suzuki Baleno	88	28.95%
Chevrolet Optra 1.6	36	11.84%
Opel Corsa 1.6	0	0%
Opel Corsa Sail 1.6	4	1.32%
Hyundai Accent 1.6 Tornado/GLS	3	0.99%
Hyundai Accent Viva	5	1.64%
Ford Ikon 1.6	31	10.20%
Ford Fusion 1.6	13	4.28%
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24th May 2005, 12:55	#31
aveek BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 294 Thanked: 2 Times	Baleno. Will take each of these cars out every inch of the way. The next choice would have to be Palio GTX. Though the ride could have been a bit better, who cares??!!!!
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24th May 2005, 13:03	#32
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	GTX for me, although Id often think why I didnt pick the Ikon..........but I love them both.
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24th May 2005, 13:20	#34
manson Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,933 Thanked: 4,290 Times View My Garage	baleno all the way ! manson .
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24th May 2005, 15:02	#35
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 12 Times	I voted - Palio GTX reasons: I like hatches..especially like the looks of a Palio, amazing engine, make mine one in yellow ...thanks... :-)
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24th May 2005, 16:06	#36
hot_rod BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 166 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	suzuki baleno for me anytime that car has an awesome engine but the looks are a bit old!
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24th May 2005, 19:21	#37
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	To me, a car is all about it's engine. I choose the Baleno. Shan2nu
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24th May 2005, 22:59	#38
kallil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 35 Thanked: 2 Times	1.baleno 2.baleno 3.baleno !!!!!
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24th May 2005, 23:42	#39
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20,021 Thanked: 86,415 Times View My Garage	I'll go for the Optra - decent performance, good ride, classy interiors good handling and good looks. The Baleno's just too outdated and though I love the Palio, Fiat's future is uncertain. My next choice would be the Ford Fusion. I just like it.
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25th May 2005, 00:08	#40
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,559 Thanked: 14,436 Times	The GTX for me.. a die hard fan of the sound of the engine in the cabin and the simply fabulous torque figure..!! Last edited by Revvmaster : 25th May 2005 at 00:36.
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25th May 2005, 11:45	#41
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,167 Thanked: 741 Times View My Garage	for some time it was the baleno for me .but after recently driving a new e-3 baleno for abt 10kms with AC i was not at all impressed.but with the 80 profile tires the ride was superbb.and once we even managed to squeeze 4 people in the rear ,and it was manageable. if fiat were to improve it's ASS,then i feel the petra would definitely be a better buy than the baleno. the corsa sukks.though its got a great ride,its as cramped as my zen in the rear. though i have voted for the GTX ,it will be close one between the ikon and the palio gtx. but as u say its infinite time to choose,i would rather buy none of these .maybe would buy an OHC or probably wait for the 1.6 swift.
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25th May 2005, 11:52	#42
CaliAtenza BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LAX-SNA-BFL-BLR Posts: 321 Thanked: 20 Times	how much does the palio 1.6 GTX make??
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25th May 2005, 15:03	#43
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 28 Times	100 BHP and a 170 kmph top clip apparently.
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25th May 2005, 19:04	#44
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 10 Times	Palio 1.6GTX for me. Love the looks, ride, i really dont care about it... one really can't get everything in a car.... so for better handling at higher speeds, low end ride is comprimised. Baleno comes a close second.
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26th May 2005, 03:22	#45
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	I'd opt for the Optra over the others anyday.Its a decent looking car with a sound engine,upmarket interiors and nice handling. Baleno would be a close second,but i just cant digest its looks.For me looks are important,engine can be played around with. X
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