1600 cc to play with. Choose one.

Revvmaster · 23rd May 2005, 23:14

Before someone gets my neck and says, "Hey, but those are from different segments." Well the question isn't which segment they really belong to. They are bound by a common thread though. Their cubic capacity is close to 1600cc.

Sure they perform different functions and behave differently with the given cubic capacity, but they still outperform the others in some aspect or the other. So given the money, which would you buy?

merve_extreme · 23rd May 2005, 23:18

Palio 1.6GTX for me.awesome torque and sound.

normally_crazy · 23rd May 2005, 23:25

tough one here....taking into consideration all factors..........its a close call between the GTX and the ikon 1.6 and i choose the ikon 1.6. the GTX has better power and performance but ride quality and handling balance on the ikon are unmatched.

But dump the fusion engine into the ikon and then we are talking...but thats not gonna happen !!

dint consider the baleno - simply because i dont like its looks and the optra because its too gentlemanly a car !

Dippy · 23rd May 2005, 23:27

The Palio GTX for me . Closest I can get to a true hot hatch. The Baleno with better rubber would come second for me

Dippy

Stratos · 23rd May 2005, 23:31

Chevrolet Optra 1.6 for me. Its a proper allrounder. Performance, Space, Looks, .... everything!!

Tarun · 23rd May 2005, 23:36

1.6 GTX undoubtely!
A classic blend of looks and performance.

Tarun

Samurai · 23rd May 2005, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

the GTX has better power and performance but ride quality and handling balance on the ikon are unmatched.

Did you just say Icon has better ride quality than Palio? I used to think the opposite... Is the GTX suspension very different from that of Petra?

Quote:

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

dint consider the baleno - simply because i dont like its looks !

Don't be so sure about it. My father-in-law was very disappointed when he heard I bought a Baleno, he was hoping I'd buy an Optra or Lancer, he was going by the snob factor and he thought Baleno was a dull looking car. When he finally saw my modded Baleno, he completely changed his opinion. The alloys and wide tyres give it a completely different character.

SMG · 23rd May 2005, 23:38

I choose Optra 1.6. Majestic.

gr8guzzler · 23rd May 2005, 23:43

Ford Ikon 1.6 ..... just cause I own one

love this car...

Cheers!!!

serious_maniac · 23rd May 2005, 23:43

Well going by current trends, GTX willwin by a fair margin.

I believe you should vote for what you will put money on, if you have to make a choice between the above vehicles, considering the overall package - practicality, company, A.S.S, maintenance etc included.

for that my vote goes to Baleno.. practical, powerful, FE & not to forget its a Maruti..

~maniac

normally_crazy · 23rd May 2005, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Did you just say Icon has better ride quality than Palio? I used to think the opposite... Is the GTX suspension very different from that of Petra?

yes it has .i own a s10 and the ikon 1.6 and the ikon definitely has better ride quality than the palio. the palio has a much more bumpier ride quality...its the best in the hatch class but compare it to ikon....its licked ! have no idea whether the suspension is different from the petra but am guessing it is coz the petra has a boot and the suspension must be beefed up for the extra weight. maybe wrong here...some one help please.

Quote:

Don't be so sure about it. My father-in-law was very disappointed when he heard I bought a Baleno, he was hoping I'd buy an Optra or Lancer, he was going by the snob factor and he thought Baleno was a dull looking car. When he finally saw my modded Baleno, he completely changed his opinion. The alloys and wide tyres give it a completely different character.

im sure coz i dont like the looks- period.wider tyres or no ! modded or not modded i cant digest the looks . and dont take the rejection of the baleno personally - its not directed at anyone just at the car

cheers

ps- dont all inlaws think that way ?

Beemer · 24th May 2005, 00:27

Chevrolet optra 1.6 . Has everything(more or less) a car needs to 've and given the price there's hard to find a serious chink in the armour .

adya33 · 24th May 2005, 00:40

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

I would go for Fusion closly followed by Baleno Altura

EVO6 · 24th May 2005, 00:43

It wud definitely be the Optra 1.6 for me ...
Its got a good mix of all things one wud want in a car

airfoil · 24th May 2005, 00:58

Easy win for the GTX here, in my opinion. Yeah, I guess you could call me biased since I own one!

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%
Voters: 304. You may not vote on this poll

23rd May 2005, 23:14	#1
Revvmaster Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,189 Thanked: 98 Times	1600 cc to play with. Choose one. Before someone gets my neck and says, "Hey, but those are from different segments." Well the question isn't which segment they really belong to. They are bound by a common thread though. Their cubic capacity is close to 1600cc. Sure they perform different functions and behave differently with the given cubic capacity, but they still outperform the others in some aspect or the other. So given the money, which would you buy?
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23rd May 2005, 23:18	#2
merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Palio 1.6GTX for me.awesome torque and sound.
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23rd May 2005, 23:25	#3
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 543 Times View My Garage	tough one here....taking into consideration all factors..........its a close call between the GTX and the ikon 1.6 and i choose the ikon 1.6. the GTX has better power and performance but ride quality and handling balance on the ikon are unmatched. But dump the fusion engine into the ikon and then we are talking...but thats not gonna happen !! dint consider the baleno - simply because i dont like its looks and the optra because its too gentlemanly a car !
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23rd May 2005, 23:27	#4
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,738 Thanked: 4,104 Times	The Palio GTX for me . Closest I can get to a true hot hatch. The Baleno with better rubber would come second for me Dippy
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23rd May 2005, 23:31	#5
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,613 Thanked: 1,602 Times View My Garage	Chevrolet Optra 1.6 for me. Its a proper allrounder. Performance, Space, Looks, .... everything!!
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23rd May 2005, 23:36	#6
Tarun BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 158 Thanked: 17 Times	1.6 GTX undoubtely! A classic blend of looks and performance. Tarun
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23rd May 2005, 23:38	#8
SMG BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 72 Thanked: 117 Times	I choose Optra 1.6. Majestic.
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23rd May 2005, 23:43	#9
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Ford Ikon 1.6 ..... just cause I own one love this car... Cheers!!!
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23rd May 2005, 23:43	#10
serious_maniac BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 212 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Well going by current trends, GTX willwin by a fair margin. I believe you should vote for what you will put money on, if you have to make a choice between the above vehicles, considering the overall package - practicality, company, A.S.S, maintenance etc included. for that my vote goes to Baleno.. practical, powerful, FE & not to forget its a Maruti.. ~maniac
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24th May 2005, 00:27	#12
Beemer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: delhi Posts: 384 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Chevrolet optra 1.6 . Has everything(more or less) a car needs to 've and given the price there's hard to find a serious chink in the armour .
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24th May 2005, 00:40	#13
adya33 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 1,834 Thanked: 185 Times	I would go for Opel Astra but since thats not an Option I would go for Fusion closly followed by Baleno Altura
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24th May 2005, 00:43	#14
EVO6 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 488 Thanked: 13 Times	It wud definitely be the Optra 1.6 for me ... Its got a good mix of all things one wud want in a car
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24th May 2005, 00:58	#15
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	Easy win for the GTX here, in my opinion. Yeah, I guess you could call me biased since I own one!
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