Finally, a shootout to warm the cockles of the hearts of the hardest-core hatch lovers! In a comparo that a lot of people will have been waiting for, Overdrive pits the Opel Corsa Sail against the Fiat Palio nv against the Hyundai Getz against the Ford Fusion.
The final verdict? Surprise, surprise - while the Getz scores on styling and driveability and the Fusion is the more technically superior car, the Palio continues to emerge as the best overall package when it comes to picking a hatchback.
In a shift from tradition, fuel efficiency is something that has more or less been ignored in the final analysis, the difference between the four being too close to call.
hi,
i just sold my santro xing and am looking at either getz or swift or palio. i am more interested in comfort of back seat since i will be using a driver.
thanks
Posted by: prashanth | Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 22:13
HI Am buying a GETZ tommorow. I drove both Sail and Swift and i had a solid intention of a SWIFT. but when i chanced upon a GETZ..well lemme tell u its smoooottthhh...what awesome power ...its soo nice...Swift is like riding a elephant...every1s looking but u r chasing always.....
Posted by: Amitav | Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 18:32
Hey Adel,
I bought the Getz, so do you seriously think I'm gonna give it a bad review and end up looking like the world's biggest sucka?
Just kidding... ;-)
But seriously, dude...I really have not much to complain about the car. The little that I do have to crib about is that the car may be just a wee bit underpowered, especially in the lower gears (but once she hits the high notes, she is smooth and sure). Now the 'enthusiasts' among us would have us believe that that is reason enough to steer clear. But what it lacks in unadulterated zippiness, it more than makes up with its awesome driveability (especially in city traffic) and practicality (interior space, finish and utility kick the ass of the Accent, even). It has the safe, solid, road hugging feel of the Palio, looks just about as good, has very good air-conditioning and the FE is not bad at all. Have been able to average between 11.5 to 12 in the city. I haven't really been able to take her out for a belting on the highway. Hope to do that sometime soon.
I don't know if that's really as 'technical' an answer as you would have liked (I'm more a 'feel' kinda guy), but if you're really into your torque and turning radius, then head on over to Team-Bhp and pop your questions to the petrolheads there. You're not likely to leave disappointed.
Are you considering waiting for the Swift? If anything, that's the car that could give the Getz a thing or two to think about.
Let me know what you decide. Hope I was of a little help, atleast.
Posted by: Navneet | Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 20:36
Hey
Whats your honest opinion on the Getz - technically? I'm seriously considering it. I own a Palio and want to get something new.
Posted by: Adel | Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 19:01
I almost ended buying a Getz but decided against it due to the price. With the recently price reduction in the Santro, the price gap has increased even more. This makes is difficult to justify paying such a high premium.
Some news: Hyundai has announced a price increase for the santro from Jan 2005 but no price increase for the Getz.
Posted by: Prakash | Saturday, January 01, 2005 at 22:52