Great Engine Performance & Fuel Economy

Exterior

Though the design is pretty outdated compared to the new generation hatchback models palio has its own identity and tough looks. The changes in the front grill and headlamps have added to its looks. Would have been really cool with some more curves/definitions on the side doors.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The seats of the car are good enough. What I do not like is the dashboard design which is too old. In swift I see a much better dashboard with spaces to keep cell phone, wallet, shades etc, where as in Palio it has the design from the 80s. The finish of the fibre parts are also not satisfactory.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

This is the place where I love the car. my SDE has done 40,000 Kms and I feel the same power and driving comfort from the day I bought the car. The turbo is awesome and gives the best response for overtakes. I felt the car really stable at 160 kmph compared to other hatchback counterparts. The breaking is perfect but I wish if it had ABS in real fast driving. The road grip is amazing and even better with a tyre upgrade. I get a 16kmpl mileage in the city and 18-20 kmpl in highways which is good enough. Gear shifting is smooth but the clutch is little bit hard.

I really love the riding quality and handling with the secure feeling inside the car. We can feel the sturdyness of the body and the suspension.

The cooling fan of the car is too loud and it will create a real mess in a dusty area. It blows of all the dust and it looks like a sand storm which is really bad.

Final Words

I would recomment PALIO stile MJD to anyone looking for a Diesel hatch back in budget price. value for money car with real superior driving experience, built, technology etc in its class.  Though the car has higher turning radius you will get used to it very easily. Concorde motors gives pretty good service for me. Overall Palio is a drivers car!

Areas for improvement in Palio

Something should be done to prevent the cooling fan from blowing the dust from the ground(for MJD). Some more insulation from the engine sound to the cabin will be nice. Better finished dash boards and space to keep things like water bottle, wallet, cell phone etc should be included. The clutch is lil bit hard and ladies may find it uncomfortable to drive.

Scarcity of parts

I have not come accross this issue much as i did not have such a requirement but I have heard people complaining that they had to wait for months to get the parts. Bumbers, lights etc The side mirror shattered recently and I have not got it replaced as the part was not available. But the service is pretty good so far from Concorde motors.

Suspension, Braking, Built, Driving comfort, powerPoor interiors, hard clutch, Higher turning radius