Maruti Swift from Suzuki
Many people have commented on TechWhack that they are excitingly waiting for this funky little car from the Maruti’s stable. Well, so are we. In fact, this is the first car in the sub 5-lakh segment that has excited us ever since the Daewoo Matiz disappeared from the scene. While, we still wait for the Chevrolet to bring in Spark… We have on our hands: Maruti Suzuki Swift!
Swift is different. It is different in a nice way. It does not look like your normal Suzuki’s found in India. Compare Maruti Alto to Suzuki Swift and you will know what a radical change we are looking at. It was designed to match the attitude of where Suzuki excel, designing super bikes. It looks awesome and it is expected to be awesome as well.
It comes with the experience of Suzuki in the Junior World Rally Championship where they are the reigning champions. It combines the experience of Suzuki as a bike maker, compact carmaker, and a racing champ. Its origin is from the Concept vehicle codenamed Concept S that was first unveiled at Paris Motor Show, 2002. Concept S evolved into Concept S2, which was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, 2003. Suzuki Swift is quite close to what Concept S2 looked like.
It comes with Suzuki’s massive experience in making excellent compact cars combined with cutting-edge technological features. It would be one of the most important launches as a car manufacturer for Maruti in India. In fact, many of the Indian engineers were involved in the design and development of this international car model.
A total of 21 engineers from the Indian unit worked at Suzuki developing the car. They tested it in Indian conditions for around 2 years and now they are ready to unleash in the Indian market. It combines the expertise of Suzuki’s expertise in providing fuel efficiency and reliability with style. The car has also received four-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP).
Its prime competitors are Hyundai Getz, which has received a lukewarm response in the Indian market. And the company would be hoping for existing Zen and Alto customers to think about upgrading to Swift as it arrives on the Indian roads this month.
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May 26th, 2005 at 3:30 pm
Iwant to see maruti “SWIFT”from inside and outside
May 31st, 2005 at 3:57 pm
I want to see inside and outside view of Maruti “SWIFT”
June 2nd, 2005 at 11:24 am
Folks, I test drove Maruti’s Swift last week (May’05). I found the car to be bloated and wondered where all the space had gone. It seems the Doors have been bloated to probably make the car safer. The glove box seems cramped when compared to Alto’s. The boot is big but we don’t get a single level surface upon folding the rear seat. I have much more to share with someone else who too has test driven Swift – looking fwd to responses.
August 25th, 2005 at 5:16 pm
I have recently purchased Swift, it is really nice and comfortable to drive it. It is really very comfortable and seems sturdy car. It is really value for money, style, safety and comfort.
August 26th, 2005 at 9:56 pm
I purchased a “MARUTI SWIFT” a few days back & in a word it’s marvellous & cann’t be described it’s range of quality.it is nice, smooth,fast but quiet.I am very much proud of my “SWIFT”.
August 26th, 2005 at 9:56 pm
I purchased a “MARUTI SWIFT” a few days back & in a word it’s marvellous & cann’t be described it’s range of quality.it is nice, smooth,fast but quiet.I am very much proud of my “SWIFT”.
August 26th, 2005 at 9:57 pm
I purchased a “MARUTI SWIFT” a few days back & in a word it’s marvellous & cann’t be described it’s range of quality.it is nice, smooth,fast but quiet.I am very much proud of my “SWIFT”.
August 26th, 2005 at 10:01 pm
I purchased a “MARUTI SWIFT” a few days back & in a word it’s marvellous & cann’t be described it’s range of quality.it is nice, smooth,fast but quiet.I am very much proud of my “SWIFT”.
October 12th, 2005 at 8:36 pm
I am totally satisfied except for the fuel economy. Performance is awesome!I have clocked 160kmph and I was able to rev past some bigger sedans!!! Till date, I have not had any problems, except the Power Window switch falling off!I love the interiors, though I am not fully satisfied with the exteriors!The left mirror is in a bit awkward postion, but I go used to it.I would have loved, if they had provided the option for tires fitted with the Zxis.I am pretty comfortable with the driver position as well as the driver view, except for the A-Pillar. I hav done 2800kms till now. Hope the fuel prices aren’t hiked. That would make me think about a Common Rail Diesel engined car!
January 25th, 2006 at 3:06 pm
Swift handles the road brilliantly & ABS is umm..but this is a noisy car the humming from the doors ,the air cutting noise & the excessive tyre noise kills the pleasure of driving such a sexy cat.
Ocasional creaks from the seats & shockers remind you not to go wild with this machine.
Overall I would recommend this car considering the value for money but then you can not compare it with bigger sedans in comfort or Maruti stands a chance to improve !!