Maruti Suzuki Swift to counter Getz

September 28th, 2004 Leave a comment Visited 21584 times, 8 so far today















Maruti prepares assault on Getz with Suzuki Swift

Hyundai may not have much time on their hands to rely on the success of their new car in India named Getz. Because, Maruti has already thought of a master plan to ruin their chances. Autocar India calls it the most important launch from the Maruti stables in 20 years (that means the most important product since Maruti 800). And it sure looks tempting. And it is called Suzuki Swift.

Maruti has not had any major release in quiet some time. All they did in the time being were visual enhancements to their already existing model lineup. The result being, we have a very different looking Maruti Zen and Esteem. Also notable is the fact that Alto has toppled Maruti 800 to be the number 1 selling car in India since last few months. But what it needs to improve on its market share is a totally new car, which would enter a brand new segment and bring in new sales. Suzuki Swift fits perfectly in that space.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Codenamed YN4, this car is expected to be on roads in the first half of 2005 and would be positioned between Maruti Esteem and Baleno. It takes many existing cars including Palio and Getz heads on. And knowing Maruti’s capabilities to keep costing under control, the pricing can be expected to be a killer one itself. The result of this sudden change in plans from Suzuki, the launch of another much-expected car from Maruti, Ignis looks to be shelved, as Swift looks like a much better product from every angle.

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If pricing is between 4 to 5 lakhs then i think it will be a hot seller. If anything goes above 5 lakhs then the salaried class goes to invest in the heavy vehicle. I think if maruti has to gear up the swift changes occured due to hundyai GETZ or PALIO then there main aim should be cover the middle class people.I have surveyed about 50 odd people & around 34 people say that if the pricing is around 4 to 5 then they would definitely prefer SWIFT against GETZ/PALIO, 5 people said they would go for other & rest have mixed response. At last pricing does matter
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i heard that MARUTHI 800 AND MARUTHI OMNI WILL BE GOING TO STOP BY GOVT OF TAMIL NADU DUE TO EMS ISSUES,

IS IT TRUE PLEASE SEND REPLY TO MY EMAIL.

I BOUGHT A MARUTI SUZUKI SWIFT ( VXI) FROM UTTARA MOTORS OF DHAKA, BANGLADESH. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I BOUGHT WROST CAR IN MY LIFE. PERSONALLY I USED MORE THAN 20 NOS OF CARS BUT NEVER I FACED THIS TYPE OF UNWANTED HADDEC IN FUTURE. SERVICE CENTRE COULD NOT SOLVE FAULTS. I ASKED THEM WHICH COLOR TO BE USED FOR GREY PAINTING, BUT THEY DON'T KNOW. I NEED SOME TOUCH UP AT MY CAR. NOTHING I GOT FROM THEM OR WEB SITE. PLEASE ADVISE WHICH COLOR CODE TO BE USED FOR GREY COLOR. DAY BY DAY I BECOME CRAZY AFTER BUYING OF A SWIFT INDIAN CAR. I AM REQUESTING TO EVERYBODY,- NOT TO BUY HEADAC AGAINST MONEY. HOPE I MAY GET COLOR CODE NO AND COMPANY NAME OF MANUFACTURER OF PAINT.

RGDS

JAHANGIR ALAM
880 1711 542423
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CAR REG NO:- DHAKA GA 12-2728

Car for DISABLED ?????????? A DREAM, which can only become true if Corporate sectors especially TATA can take interest & modify their INDICA for it. The Zen is too costly to be purchased by Majority of the disabled groups (80 %). Either again MARUTI 800 should be allowed by govt. to be designed for disabled. Otherwise no hearing for DISABLED by DEAF & DUMP & offcourse BLIND Govt.

hai! I am a physically challenged person. At present am having a 2 wheeler thats converted to suit for me to drive. I would appreciate if it can b clarified on the following. (i)If the Maruthi Car could be converted to fully Hand driven car, that would enable to me to drive by muself; (ii) What concession that Maruthi or its Dealoer gives for a physically challenged person on the purchase of the car; and (iii) What is the procedure for me to drive it legally with a Driving Licence for being on the roads without any hazzle. Am based in tamilnadu and guidance on any contact preferabbly here would be of Great Timely Help...! So please direct me at the earliest pls....!

Getz looks better???? Now that is the funniest thing i ever heard. All Hyundai vehicles SUCK... they are not safe and are a disastor to hit the indian roads!
Swift rockz esp the stying... its bold and new!!!!

The Swift is really stunning. But has NOT NOT NOT GOOD mileage. Suzuki should do something on this count. Also the back of the car needs restyling, it looks weird. The front of the car is amazing. Once the mileage and the back are improved coupled with some reduction in price, there will be hell a lot of takers for this machine from Maruti.

Swift looks are NOT bad at all.Its a new design and we don't accept anything new so easily..

The Swift is really stunning. But what i dont digest is the mileage. Suzuki should do something on this count. Also the back of the car needs restyling, it looks weird. The front of the car is amazing. Once the mileage and the back are improved coupled with some reduction in price, there will be hell a lot of takers for this machine from Maruti.

its the most bad looking car i have ever seen it looks like a mini ambassador n it is very fat looking also... hyundai getz is much better than maruti swift it is 100 times better than swift...

Swift gives milage to max 12km/ltr. I believe that's the lowest I heard about any car. however, I own a car. other than on milage, this is the best ever created.

Swift gives milage to max 12km/ltr. I believe that's the lowest I heard about any car. however, I own a car. other than on milage, this is the best ever created.

Price are too high for Swift. It should not be more than 4 Lakh. Make it light and Engine should not be too heavy. Middle class don't want these things but price.

well guys swift is an amazing car .. i will be the most happiest person to worth a drive.. the test drive which i got was in a high way.. believe me its got awesome pickup, smooth as u would love and catches firing speed in no time..
cheers !~!!!! to the team lead of swift

I am in dilemna which car to buy, i personnaly feel that look wise GETZ is beeter car look and Swift is very different big size box diificult to consider as a car.

I am in dilemma what car to by b/w xing xg and swift vxi. People are saying swift gives very less mileage compared to xing with erlx technology. Can anybody give reliable information about swift mileage in city with AC?

Maruti has a new weapon to shut other mini automobiles down. The maruti SWIFT is an incredible car with a lot a style ,power, comfort,accessories all that one wants. This is going to be a great success for Maruti.

wat can i say this is the first ever model in cars that my eyes are on so made up mymind that this will be my first car and i get what i want guess what? just to go for this beautiful car i m working day and night and trust me within 5months i'l c my self driving it just need your prayers to fullfil it thanks u indeed know to touch peoples heart take care.

Car with excellent international features. Nice car i ever saw

excellent for middle class. it has all the features of a good car which one framed in his mind.easy to handle,excellent colours.

It is very Stylish and good comfort, however milage appears tobe around
12-13 kmpl, which is very low as petrol prices are going up nd up these days.

the pathetic performance by swift on the milage area but good in comfort ..if getz can reduse the price go for that only....
rest all fine with getz... ;)

maruthi swift has out done any other car in its class,one draw back which i feel is its milage,otherwise its one hell of a vehical to buy
and the design has blown me off.

The thing that i will be looking for the average around 15-17/liter..yeah of course the LXI AND VXI models have all what we
want...if i have to choose the ZXI model ..i think HONDA CITY is a better option

i had a talk with a user who said he is getting 11.32 mpl in city with AC.the only issue with swift is the back glass which rattles badly.i have booked swift and will stick to it.It has new looks and feel.low torque is a great thing when you are driving in city.

please tell about the average mileage of swift? is it really as low as 7-9 KMPl or r these rumours being spread by competitors.??if that is so then why shud there be such a long waiting period???

I would like to buy The new Swift..can anyone let me know that what is the estimated milage ...

i would like to know more about swift.

Other than the pricing, I do not think that Swift stands over the Getz. The engine and the supersructure of Getz looks to be much superior to Swift

CAR IS LOOKING GOOD.CAN ANY ONE SEND THE PICS OF ALL COLOURS.

to add to the above comment, maruti suzuki officials had to say a line on the mileage issue. they say it will be delivering 14-15 kmpl in the city only after the three designated free service.let see!! its all about wait and watch. by that time keep burning precious fuel and your wallet ofcourse :))

Swift has a pathetic mileage!!! gives me an average of around 8-9 kmpl. i am unimpressed. My earlier car alto use to give me around 18-19 kmpl in the city. i havent tested the mileage on highway but one thing i am very sure of swift is that it wont deliver anything above 13 kmpl on the higway

Coming after booking a Swift vxi. I think the ABS should have been included with atleast VXI version.. When i did a test drive of this car, i fell in love with it - so do my wife. The leg room space,power, tyres -too good and apropriate!!!. Good car to go with.

I was just plannning for a santro and got to know the launch of Swift, then changed my mind to Swift since It has the retro look that lends it a superior aesthetic edge over it competition. It's a WOW car.

I got a Swift VXi booked last week....n was stunned by the looks when I saw it. Was actually planning for Accent but changed my mind once I saw Swift outside my office. Actually my office is next to Maruti Udhyog's manufacturing plant in Gurgaon and I saw the car from the terrace of my office ;-) much before its launch. Although I have got the Silver color booked but Orange and Blue are also stunning. The only concern is it being low on mileage + I would have loved to have ABS in base version of VXi and tubeless tyres also. Waiting for the day I get it delivered, till then I see myself driving my Swift everyday in my dreams :)

i hope swift would overtake getz & palio. i ve been informed booking process of the swift is in swing which has affected the sale of Getz.. but still the maruti udyog should lower down the cost if they really wants to heat the road and hurts the hyundai

i have just booked maruti Swift and anxiously waiting for a long drive.

WHEN IS SWIFT GOING TO START ADVERTISING ? I KNW IT DOESNT NEED ANY ! BUT JUST FOR CUSTOMER RAPPORT BUILDING, PLZ LET ME KNW IF ADS APPEAR ON TV ! PLZ MENTION WCH CHANNEL !! THANKS..

I am physically challenged person. right now I am using Maruthi 800 car for disabled. Recently i was informed that Maruthi doesn't manufacture car for disable. MARUTHI SHOULD RESUME THE MANUFACTURING OF CAR FOR DISABLED. It is a boon to many physically challenged people... which make their mobility easy, I don't know whether this is right forum to give a request on this regard. I will be happy if Maruthi resumes the manufaturing of car for disabled. Maruthi should understand the need, neccessity and IMPORTANCE of the vehicle. And ofcourse they are not giving it for free, and i don't the reason to stop manufacturing car for disabled. Hoping the best!

kudos ! maruti ... for swift is gonna b the special one !!

hi... i dint really know german designs wuld make it this soon to india and maruthi s history is going to run longer!!!!!!

actually... maruti alto is the best seller for maruti since last couple of months. :)

buzz off guys , who say SWIFT has got anythin cheap or bad ! it requires a sight for the future to appreciate the SWIFT.. i wont b surprised if the SWIFT b'coms 2nd largest seller for maruti after Maruti - 800.. sorry for the language ... but it hurts when u say tht such a gr8 car has got cheap interior or wateva! ( i agree if u say it is CHEAP as compared to getz .. if u take it literally , only then )

If the pricing is between 3 to 4 lacks all the salaried employes could plan to be owned. But the perfomence of the car is not good as maruthi's other models chance for failure.

I drove the swift. It DISAPPOINTS. cheap interiors, rattling noises from the back, water filled in the side lights (near door), plastic near rear view mirror falling, thinnest plastic used on inner side of doors, cheap power window buttons. Drove the Getz immediately after that. Had a newfound respect for the GETZ after seeing the Swift. Hope Hyundai reduces prices of Getz a bit.

I also have a 17yr old M800 (Dec1987 model), which still has its original engine (not been overhauled) and paint, and gives an average of 18-19Kpl in city and 23-24Kpl on highway. I have taken it upto 120Kmph quite often, when the road permits. So there is no question of reliability...I will vouch for that!! Ofcourse driving in and around Delhi means that there are a few scratchs and small dents...but thats pretty inconsequential when the car is doing such a grat job.
And so I have just booked the Swift VXi (ABS)as well.

i have booked my swift . book it now !! if you plan to book it in july or august, waiting period atleast 6 months...

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