1998 Fiat Palio HL Full 1.6

Summary:

If you like using sport car and speed with fiat, this car is for you

Faults:

First of all, the fuel consumption in city life is much more than I expected before. In spite of its low weight, it uses over 10 liters per 100 km in city.

It has also many problems in its different parts, I have seen. The spare part prices are low compared with others, but it creates much more matters which in conclusion makes this car expensive. I had spent my money on spare parts more than the fuel.

Furthermore, its comfort was not as good as I expected.

General Comments:

My car was 1600 cc and 103 HP. That's why the acceleration is good. Design of the car is well. I saw 200 km speed with this car, with air condition open and fully filled by 4 persons and heavy luggage. According to me, it is designed for people who likes using sport cars, who loves speed. Also its length is small enough for parking bringing a good advantage.

It's not a family car. Its consumptions is not cheap compared with the same class cars.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 17th June, 2005

20th Jun 2005, 05:39

Hello, you mentioned you "saw" 200 km/h with a very loaded and ac on Palio. I say it's a +15-20% faulty gauge.

2nd Jul 2005, 01:41

Hello. As I mentioned, its true I saw 200 km on a motorway which is straight forward. It was just for several minutes. But I had driven 170-180 km/h for several hours at the same journey.

As you may expect, at that speed, I was clearly able to see the gradual decrease of fuel indicator. The engine sound was also perfect.

29th Jan 2006, 07:56

Its indeed a great car.