Responsible for supplying news content to dozens of newspapers across Brazil with a circulation that exceeds 800,000 copies, the Auto Press accolade is an important honour for the new Palio which has replaced the previous long-running "Project World Car" version of the B-segment hatchback in Fiat's Brazilian model range.

The fourth edition of the Best of the Year 2012 awards by Auto Press, brought together 48 newspaper publishers and internet portals from all over Brazil, which publish the Auto Press developed automotive editorial content, to vote on the prize. In addition to indicating their favored cars in all the categories, they also have justify each choice.
 
Amongst the assessments of journalists in regard to the new Palio (which like the outgoing model is built at Fiat Automóveis' Betim factory in Brazil), as it was elected as the champion in the category reserved for hatchbacks, included favourable summary opinions such as these these: "It is a completely new car, neat design, engines compatible with its class and a visibly evolved finish" as well as "surprised by the quality of the suspension and powertrain calibration," and "fully renovated, the new Palio pleases and has everything to win. "
  
In addition to this latest award from Auto Press, the new Palio has already won a string of important awards in Brazil. The honours delivered so far comprise of the title of "Car of the Year 2012" by Sport Auto magazine, "Best Compact 2012" in the "Ten Best" award by Car and Driver magazine, "National Best Car up to 1,000cc" and "Best National Car 1001 cc to 1599" from Top Car TV, and "2011 Automotive Best from the Popular Press" from Abiauto.