Good and can Get Better --- Satisfying so far.

Hi All....

I’ve driven a Daewoo Matiz for over 90K kms (in less than 3 years).... So this one is a Mega Upgrade for me ... ;)

OK .... Its been over a month I’ve bought a New SWIFT VXI... @ (RNS Motors, Bangalore).

* Comfort - 7.5/10 (Rear seats are indeed crampled)
* Power - 9.5/10 (Thats the best part of this Car)
* Mileage - 7.5/10 (So far Not Good)
* Handling - 9/10 (Very Smooth)
* Interiors - 5/10 (Succccks)
* Ground Clearance - 7/10 (watch out for speedbrakers its can skrew up the chasis)

** Comfortwise - Its a OK for me ... My Height (5’10") fits perfect behind the steering wheel.
** Power - Very Powerful indeed ... I’ve tried this trick of 0-100 in 2nd gear (just once) and Its simply amazing. Try It to Believe It....
** Mileage - Driven around 1100 kms so far, 1st service done ... So it would be quite premature to comment on Mileage- To be honest I’ve gotten 12kms/Litre so far, Hopefully would improve after subsequent service’s.
** Handling - Simply superb ...Absolutely 0 noise or Vibrations... I’ve tried to switch on the ignition several times when the engine is already ON :) ...
** Interiors - This is the biggest let down from the company... Very cheap interiors indeed.
** Ground Clearance - Is quite a concern , can damage the lower body mould easily on bigger speedbrakers.

> Some other obsevations (correct me if I am wrong) - Front doors produce the THUD sound quite often.> Vibrations with front speakers fitted on the doors.

Just a Few add-on’s for those who are tryin to upgrade - (I would suggest to go for these add on’s from JC road shops you get the best of the deal) ... At Maruti it would be a Rip Off ....

--- Maruti have provided a facility for 2 Din Players. Gives an awesome look to your indash (I’ve fitted a JVC Double-DIN KW-C838). 7500/- Rs (Grey market price)
--- Visibility thru rear window is an issue ... So Reverse Sensors is a Must. Approx- 3000-5000/- Rs
--- Alloy wheels would definately add to road stability and looks... Go for alloys if it fits your budget. 14000/- to 25000/- Rs.
--- AutoCop - 3500 to 5000/-

Do Not Expect even a Keychain as a compliment from this dealer (RNS) ... Not sure about other dealers in Bangalore ... But Dont expect any free accessories for this Model...These cars are selling like hot cakes (even @ these recessionary times)

To conclude - I should say its a Car for City conditions... Satisfying so far... Stay tuned for more details ...

Thanks,
Sandesh Vijay

Power, Handling, Impeccable Pick up...Bad Interiors, ground Clearance, Crampled Rear seats