Roadtest - Fiat Palio Adventure: Technical Specifications & Performance

Specifications

Engine
Type :	4-cyl, in-line DOHC
Installation :	Transverse
Valvetrain :	16 valves, 4 per cyl
Displacement :	1596cc
Bore x Stroke :	80.5mm x 78.0mm
Comp Ratio :	9.5:1
Max Power :	99bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque:	137Nm@4250rpm
Engine speed:	6000rpm
Bhp/litre:	62bhp/litre
Power/Weight:	81bhp/ton
Fuel Delivery:	Electronic MPFI integrated with ignition.
Fuel:	Unleaded Petrol
Drivetrain
Transmission:	5-speedmanual

Gear	Ratio	Overall Ratio	kmph
1st	3.909	15.116	7.70
2nd	2.158	8.345	13.95
3rd	1.480	5.723	20.34
4th	1.121	4.335	26.85
5th	0.897	3.469	33.55
Final Drive Ratio: 3.867
Rpm@90kmph in 4th:			3352

Chassis & Body
Layout:	Front engine, FWD
Body/Frame:	Monocoque
Brakes Front:	257mm ventilated disc
Rear:	228mm drums
Assist Type:	Hydraulic, dual diagonal split, servo assisted
Wheels:	5.5J x 14
Tyres:	175/80 R14 Pirelli tubeless all weather
Steering:	Power asst, rack & Pinion
Overall ratio:	14.3 - 15.1:1
Turning circle:	10.4m
Turns lock to lock:	2.66
Suspension:
Front:	Independent, MacPherson type with lower wishbone anchored to cross member, stabiliser bar and telescopic dual effect shock absorber.
Rear:	Independent, longitudnal wishbones and anti-roll bar, coil springs and dual effect hydraulic dampers anchored to rear axle
Maintenance
Basic Warranty:	1 year unlimited mileage

General Data
Kerb/Gross Weight:	1215kg/1705kg
Payload:	490kg
Wheelbase:	2463mm
Track(F/R)	1425/1400mm
L/W/H:	4250/1655/1595
Ground Clearance:	190mm
Boot space:	460-1540 litres
Accommodation
Seating Capacity:	5
Head Room, F/R	920/910mm
Leg room, F max/min	1190/1010mm
Knee room, F max/min	820/610mm
Knee room, R max/min	800/640mm
Shoulder space	1335mm
Instrumentation
8000rpm tacho, 220kmph speedo, odo with trip setting, fuel guage and coolant temp.
Test Conditions
Terrain Tarmac & some off-road
Temperature	16 to 31 deg. C
Distance	1500km

Performance

Acceleration
Speed(kmph)	Time(sec)	Distance(m)
0-30	2.04	8.92
0-40	2.94	18.70
0-50	4.02	33.62
0-60	5.68	60.13
0-70	7.04	88.31
0-80	9.03	127.81
0-90	11.38	183.34
0-100	14.23	285.93
0-110	18.26	381.90
0-120	21.22	508.47
0-130	25.55	659.24
0-140	32.89	908.45
Time to Distance
Quarter Mile	19.15s@112.30kmph
Standing 1km	36.01s@144.05kmph
30-70 kmph	5.4s

Roll-on
kmph	4th	5th
40-50	4.64s	6.33s
50-60	4.51s	4.86s
60-70	4.26s	5.27s
70-80	4.80s	5.61s
80-90	4.97s	6.08s
90-100	8.21s	7.87s
20-80 in 3rd...17.98s
Max Speeds (kmph)
Gear	True Speed	Speedo
1st	53.32	58
2nd	95.17	102
3rd	139.50	145
4th	161.82	170
5th	170.29	179
* Top speed achieved in fifth gear using Datron Correvit EEP-3 laser test gear.

Fuel Economy
Average:	12.55kmpl
*In-Town:	9.2kmpl
Highway:	15.9kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity:	51 litres
Range:	640km
* with AC
Braking
Minimum Stopping Distance
From 100kmph	56.22m/4.09s
From 80kmph	35.84m/3.39s
Control:	Good
Brake Feel:	Average
Overall Brake Rating:	Good
Tester Ratings
Design & Style
Powertrain
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
Dynamic Ability
Space
Creature Comforts
Driver Appeal
Safety
Interiors
Suspension
Ride Quality
Handling
Steering
Braking

Tester's Notes: Good rugged looks appeal to a wide cross section of people • Surfeit of lights turning out to be very helpful during the monsoons • Increased ground clearance a boon on Indian roads • Huge luggage space with minimal intrusion of suspension componentry or wheel arches • All weather 175/80 R14 Pirellis are excellent especially in the wet • Interiors, instrumentation etc is the same as that on the Sienas • The engine now runs the wheels through better suited gear ratios which afford better driveability • The engine is the same 1596cc 24-valve unit that does duty on the Palio 1.6 as well as on the Siena 1.6 • Remote central locking on the Adventure we road-tested was a boon even though there is only button to lock as well as to unlock the car.

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