Mid-level hatch competitors

20 Aug 2009

1). Hyundai i10

Now amongst India's top 5 selling cars, the Hyundai i10 has taken the country's urban streets by storm. Its contemporary looks, great interiors and refinement make it one of the country's favourite small cars currently. The only problem is that the affordable 1.1-litre engine is somewhat underpowered, and the more up-to-date 1.2-litre Kappa engined variant is expensive enough to challenge larger hatches.

2). Fiat Palio Stile

The Palio Stile is a great example of how a well-designed car can get undone by underpowered and unrefined powerplants. With the 1.6-litre engine the Palio used to be the enthusiast's first choice, but with the 1.1-litre fiat engine, the car leaves a lot to be asked for. Refinement is low, build quality tentative and stonk and go even lower. The car is good on space though, and offers the most in its class in that respect.

User's Comments

Sujay (15 December 2009 09:07)
hundai i10 is the most satisfied car myself | Reply

Adi (13 November 2009 18:40)
I drove Zen LXI for couple of years..and now I drive a Hyundai Sonata...BUT still miss the fun of driving a ZEN! I hope people do get idea... | Reply

Srirajath Sharjah (15 November 2009 01:02) Reply to Adi
ZEN was gold. Maruti killed their own top seller by modifying it (2003) .Earlier versions before the face lift really rock.The jelly bean car - No other car of Maruti is anywhere near that old ZEN. | Reply

Bhushan Pal (15 December 2009 16:17) Reply to Srirajath Sharjah
I won a Zen old model, off late I thought of buying a new mid sized car but after comparing I decided go go with my old Zen for couple more years till the time I don't find something that I like. | Reply

haydn fernns (30 October 2009 22:40)
hi fiat is realy good using a fiat from 89 and now have a fiat palio 2002 driven 32000 no problem at all. fiat has number 1 engines which is used in the swift diesel i think fiat rocks. | Reply

Selvam Nagapattanam (15 November 2009 01:04) Reply to haydn fernns
Certainly ...Engine rocks and car sucks... | Reply

Ravi (29 October 2009 14:43)
I too agree with Nisheeth. I am using Maruti 800 since 2 years, still I didnt faced any problem in the car. Maruti needs very less maintenance. In future, I will opt for Maruti's SX4. | Reply

Nisheeth Shrivastava (20 October 2009 06:37)
Thats true I agree with you EPP Nambiar, Maruti Suzuki is a better choice as compare to Hyundai. In terms of car maintenance, service center's and all. I am using Maruti Suzuki Estilo from past 2 years no problem at all. I drove 30,000 KM in last 2 years | Reply

Nisheeth Shrivastava (20 October 2009 06:37)
Thats true I agree with you EPP Nambiar, Maruti Suzuki is a better choice as compare to Hyundai. In terms of car maintenance, service center's and all. I am using Maruti Suzuki Estilo from past 2 years no problem at all. I drove 30,000 KM in last 2 years | Reply

Suresh Jadhav (18 October 2009 13:48)
The best feature of the car is not only feature but also how you feel when U drive. hundai i10 is the most satisfied car myself observed as compair to Maruti Small cars. I have i10 from last 2 year and it feels as smart as of 1st day. No engine noise observed inside car. | Reply

Ankush Punjabi (15 December 2009 11:30) Reply to Suresh Jadhav
Thats true... i agree with Suresh. I have i10 1.2 Kappa its lovely.. look and feel and driving comfort is top of world... Kappa engine is superb.. i love this car.. No noice at all and gear box is very smooth.. its like butter(Makhan).. plz buy this car and enjoy.. | Reply

Akki D (18 October 2009 00:48)
The security feature provided in a car is most important. When you visit any Maruti or Hyundai show room just open the bonnet secondly open the door of the car and feel the weight. You can feel the quality of the car. In this regard I feel that Maruti is the worst car that any security conscious person can purchase. At the last How many ambassador car you have seen badly damaged in any kind of accident on the high way ? compare the number with Maruti cars and you will get the answer! | Reply

EPP Nambiar (15 October 2009 19:52)
I dont trust Hyundai. Spares are expensive. Maintenance cost is high. Performance is okay. Still, Maruti Suzuki is a better option. Their service network is unbeatable. Swift is the best. Go for a test drive and say " wow" | Reply

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