Overall --- weighing the pros and cons; I'm impressed - have booked a Swift Vdi ABS version!!

Hi,

After driving all types of cars for almost 10 years in India and abroad, I was really impressed with the New Swift diesel.

I planned to buy a new swift diesel, hence tested not jus the test car but went ahead to book a car from Avis rental agency for self drive - so to get the real feel and the actual pros / cons.

The Swift i had got, had 18250 Km under 4 months -- So, it's indeed a real test and it's gonna reveal factuals.

First Impression:

No big difference expect for loose electrical brake light - i didn't find any major Hiccups!! Performance was same as new / engine sound was the same!

1. Power : Throughout, the distribution is good - clocked speeds upto 170 KM/Hr without hassle! The pickup is very good - so in city, u can very well stay ahead in traffic lights :)

2. Handling: Once in the highway the handling is much better in corners than the Vxi model even - beacuse of the extra engine wt it added to better handling. If you have the factory fitted tyres - don't worry getting off the road for a kick off!! Whereas, if you have changed to high rated rubbers, take care -- it can drag u around when driven at speeds in mud especially when wet. (later gives a better ride though -- so it's ur choice and depends on the way u wanna drive).

3. Ride : Is good not great --- the competitive Getz gives a better ride though! But, Nowhere stands to SWIFT when comes to handling.... In short -- it's a driver's car!

4. Mileage : However the bad u drive - u can manage a decent 12.5 KM /litres!! When my dad drove - he could get a comfortable 17-18 KM.

5. Interiors : The windows are a bit different in the way it's done -- meaning -- if u r fond of resting ur right hand on the window pane and then rest on steering --- u will have a tough time!! The window sills are surprising high rised -- It's a small thing but for the real aspirant driver - he has to change his style of driving if he has one ;) And if u r less than 5 ft 6 --- think over -- jus sit on the driver seat and check ur alround visibility before u go ahead. (My friend said sooo -- i being 6 didn't have any probs)

Dashboards are simple and nice - nothing great and nothing bad and are neither outdated or too futuristic!

6. Exteriors : Nicely well crafted. But the steel is not that great -- dents in the bonnet and petrol lid alignment are common if u r not careful.

Overall --- weighing the pros and cons; I'm impressed - have booked a Swift Vdi ABS version -- but still shifting dealers as waiting period is too high.

Please share / add ur comments if any.

 

 

Amazing pickup / Great Mileage / Handling and Braking a diff leagueRide at slow speeds compromised a bit to enhance handling