[/caption]New Fiat radiate style, while Renault's stake in the internal space
If at the end of 2007, someone asked me whether the newly launched Renault Sandero will forward the Fiat Palio, especially in sales, I would probably say he did not. But see how the weather changes the scenario ... After a redesign last half of June, hatches from the French brand saw sales soar. Now in November, 8067 is 10 262 registration against rival Fiat - the brand is amazing. But ultimately, what makes the package Sandero? Some would say that is the design. For me it is the evolution of the interior. The panel got the charm and functional solutions.
In the last five months, Sandero is a feeling, a compact car sales in the most advanced among the range of $ 30 thousand. And the Palio Ah, the old generation (1996) has long been no reaction. Came literally doing "bread and butter", the battle is in the ratio of cost / benefit. Thus, the Italian automaker can not wait: promoted the biggest change in the history of a compact hatchback (so dear and profitable). Palio just changed completely, leaving the platform, design and everything else in the past. And the question is, Sandero will be able to compete with the new Palio
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[/caption]Sensory impressions
The design of the car is always a very subjective thing. Will those who love and those who hate. Palio and Sandero certainly no exception. I admit I never liked the look of Renault. And last of Fiat reestilizações let me down in style. The new generation models, however, is a watershed: the Palio is beautiful. The elegant lines obtained. The only body part that has not been seduced my lantern. But the pieces have style! In the Sandero, the latest cosmetic changes fundamentally. Renault also decorate.
However, Palio for me to look more attractive on the outside and inside as well. This new generation has little resemblance to the previous one. The panel has its own shape and fun. I confess that a little disappointing finish, burrs are still unclear, but it is less clear. Slots also greatly increased, except for the glove box lid, which followed the poor. And control is generally a good position. Internal space is another aspect which has increased rapidly, especially in the back seat - but not revolutionary, it is said.
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[/caption]Comparing the Palio with Sandero in the category, fighting is not honest. Renault's compact hatchback has a proportion of the average car. Only the wheelbase, for example, already shows the difference: 2.59 meters is the Sandero of Palio 2.42 m (17 inches or less). These rods are also privileged with 318 liters compared to 292 liters of Fiat, both measured by Autoesporte. The main problem is the simplicity of Sandero. Even with a touch of aesthetics, and your panel layer is much simpler. In addition, a list of equipment is much smaller. This is a car that is more basicão.
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[/caption]Cost / benefit
Although they are direct rivals, especially after the renewal of Palio, two compact hatchs keep a big difference when it comes to price versus list of series. Compared with Renault, Fiat model is much more sophisticated as the volume grows optional.At the same time, the bottom of the Palio in connection with the Sandero Expression rated: R starts at $ 30,990, while opponents start at R $ 31,590. However, the way it came to Autoesporte writing (complete), changed everything. Palio will be tasty and Sandero R $ 41,793, R $ 38,700.
That is, in practice hatch from Fiat could be much more expensive. But the Renault model is much simpler, leaving the choice to the customer. Considering that this comparison brings the version equipped with 1.0 liter engine, both Palio and Sandero are salty for my pocket. The difference is that the Fiat seems to be more subtle, mainly because the panels are beautiful and stylish and a list of more sophisticated equipment. You can install, for example, light and rain sensor, open the back cover of the electrical shielding system Fiat and better sound quality.
No choice, Expression Palio Attracting and Sandero almost "naked" factories, power steering standard on hatchs and brings Fiat on-board computer system and follow me home, which makes the lights for a few seconds
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[/caption]Impressions at the wheel
Car against the "thousand" is always sad. First, because of differences in power and torque are often minimal. Second, because performance is not excited. With Palio and Sandero, that thesis. In performance, both are lacking. Renault, for example, has a bit more power under the hood. Its block flexing produces 1.0 16V 76/77 bhp (petrol / ethanol) at 5850 rpm and 9.9 / 10.1 lb.-ft. of torque at 4350 revs.At Fiat, the engine produces 1.0 8V Flex 73/75 hp to 6250 rpm and 9.5 / 9.9 Nm at 3850 rpm in the same order. But Sandero Palio and weighing 999 kg, 1025 kg.
To make the strip asserted, only to watch the test numbers. The difference, of course, are minimal. To start from 0 to 100 km / h, Palio takes 18.5 seconds, up from 17.4 the second by the Sandero. Since returning from the 60 km / h to 100 km / h in 4th gear, the advantage switches sides: Fiat took 17.5 seconds to 14.4 seconds from Renault. Consumption of both (ethanol) is more excited. In the city, providing a big draw with an average of 9.1 km / l. On the road, the Palio is 10.2 km / l to 12.6 km / l of Sandero. And consumption of natural mixed, 9.6 km / l and 10.7 km / l, respectively.
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[/caption]At the wheel, the larger dimension of the model Sandero always leave an edge over the compact segment in general. Hatch from Renault have been gauge (distance between wheels on the same shaft) wider, which promotes stability - making the body less oblique. From the first time I went Sandero was interested in a dynamic equilibrium model. Another positive aspect is that Renault met an agreed set of suspension, leaving the entire tender without sacrificing balance. Before the ancient Palio, Sandero was arguably superior in appearance.
For this reason, my curiosity entirely on the Palio. And the conclusion is that the engineered Fiat got it right this time. Hatch from the Italian brand is much stronger on the asphalt and cornering without relying as much as before. The walk in a straight line is also more balanced, more direct response to steering movements.Spring stiffness compromise just a little comfort when traveling far punished for clues. In this aspect, Sandero better, smoother and more stable. But the Palio has more suitable than the driver and more enjoyable.
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[/caption]Moral of the story
Every time a car is more affordable testo I'm wondering which one I would buy. In this case, select the new Palio, such as the design of a more external and internal - Fiat more modern and refined. But even a simple environment, it is undeniable that the Sandero is superior in comfort, especially in relation to space and suspension.Hatch from Renault also have greater physical strength. Palio is more elegant and athletic. But the main point of comparison is the most fun and the Palio needs. Fiat managed to improve the aesthetics of hatching and also engineering.
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