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    I'm looking for a hatchback. Have narrowed down my search to the following cars: 1. Swift 2. Punto 3. Polo 4. i20 My monthly travel will likely be around 1000-1500/month. I need the car within one month. Please suggest if I should buy the diesel variant or the petrol? Which car should I buy? (I guess I have already ruled out swift :P)
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        Shreyans Jain 1 year, 3 months ago

        Within one month means you can pretty much forget every diesel except the Punto. However, your running does not necessarily warrant a diesel. Among the petrols I’d say choose between the Swift and the Polo. The 1.6 Polo is one fun car. I will not recommend the i20 now as an updated model is due.

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        Aravindhan 1 year, 3 months ago

        You should definitely go for a diesel variant since your monthly running is high (excess of 1000 km). Among the choices you have mentioned, the Punto will be available mostly within a month. Punto is a great looking premium hatchback, has solid build quality and packs in most of the features offered by its rivals. But Fiat’s after sales service is…[Read more]

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        Shreyans Jain 1 year, 3 months ago

        I beg to differ with Aravindhan a bit. I feel with 1-1.5k monthly running, a diesel is not an absolute must. Lets not forget that apart from a direct 1-1.25 lakh price difference, most of these hatches have additional discounts and schemes on their petrol variants, which are not available otherwise. So we are effectively looking at a difference…[Read more]

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        Somasundaram Krishnan Kutty 1 year, 3 months ago

        Farhan, go for Polo Petrol (1.6)! Dependable hatch, design will look fresh even after 10 years. It’s an investment, you don’t have to look for another car for 10 years!

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        Shreyans Jain 1 year, 3 months ago

        Punto 1.3 Dynamic is a very competent car in itself.

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        Rishabh P Nair 1 year, 3 months ago

        You should opt for the Fiat Punto it’s available off the shelf and is a very satisfying vehicle. The Service too promises to improve in the near future. The i20 is also a nice option but the new i20 is expected to come out and if I had time on my hand I would wait for it.

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        Babychen Mathew 1 year, 3 months ago

        At max 1500 km, you can go with either one. If you are buying on EMI mostly though, diesel might save you more money. Swift is out as you need it in one month. I will rank your choices as i20, Polo and Punto. i20, because the new i20 is cming, and the current one may not be in high demand. with luck, some good discount is also possible. Polo for…[Read more]

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        Farhan Kash 1 year, 3 months ago

        i would have opted for i20 , first its facelift is coming upfront and the current model is still having waiting of 60days

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        Rishabh P Nair 1 year, 3 months ago

        Go for the Punto. Its available off the shelf and is a good package overall.

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        Farhan Kash 1 year, 3 months ago

        i have decided that i will go with punto 1.3 dynamic. gonna book the car tomorrow hopefully

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        Somasundaram Krishnan Kutty 1 year, 3 months ago

        Good luck Farhan! Be a good defensive driver, do not forget to use seat belt! Punto is a nice car only worry is servicing!

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        Babychen Mathew 1 year, 3 months ago

        Have you booked it? let us know how your dealer experience was!

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        Nohan John 1 year, 3 months ago

        if u have budget of 7+ then go i20 diesel!!! facelift version(new)

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        Ashish Rana 1 year, 2 months ago

        u take new swift VDI which has got a new engine and a pikup in 2 gear swift runs at speed of 80 km/h

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        Mayank Mittal 1 year, 2 months ago

        Frahan do upload a dealer review, as the servicing n hospitality of fiat is always a topic of discussion

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        Mayank Mittal 1 year, 2 months ago

        after your first servicing do let the community know if you found it to your expectation

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