What a car!

I had decided to buy a Santro. And then I decided to take a test ride on the slightly more expensive but fully loaded Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXi. Wow! What an experience that was for me. Come to think of it, the whole experience was a blur - booking a Swift within 24 hours of that, and then shamelessly going to the Hyundai dealer for a refund of the advance amount - in my new Swift!!! You know what the Hyundai dealer said? He said that he was happy for me because I chose a superior car, and not something that did not even match the Santro lineup.

The Swift is a completely hassle-free car. The only problems I've had are the ones introduced by service engineers during the scheduled maintenance checkups.

I love how it revs, how you can steer it so comfortably, how the energy on tap just puts you ahead of the crowd in a matter of seconds, and how sitting in one feels like you're the king of the road. I drove about 6000 KM only transporting my sick father to the hospital and back. And I don't remember being concerned about anything except for keeping my tank topped-up. The high ground clearance gives it, sort of, an all-terrain advantage, while keeping the occupants of the car in good balance and comfort.

The car may have slightly inadequate boot and rear seat space. But I have not had any reason to complain or change plans owing to these reasons. I do wish Maruti would throw in something special for existing Swift owners - like the steering controls that come in the newer Swifts.

I'm glad this was my first car. I love my Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXi.

Brilliant Maneuverability, Head-turning looks, great handling, zero-maintenanceBackseat space, boot space.