The Red torch @ My suzuki Swift AMT

I was in the market searching for a hatchback in the range of 5-8 lakhs. My Major requirements were smooth handling, mileage, less maintenance cost and safety. So i have shortlisted Swift, Grand i 10, baleno and polo. Figo and Punto i havent considered as i was not sure about the maintenance cost. i have taken a test drive of swift ZXI manual, vdi Auto. Both were very good to drive in traffic due to the light steering and clutch. Grand i 10 came out with mixed feelings. The touchscreen was no so user friendly for me and clutch was a bit hard. The steering felt lifeless at times. So do some sudden changes on the highway it will be very difficult. Baleno would have been the car but due to the long waiting period and no automatic in diesel i had to omit it. Polo is the best driving car. But i need to frequently carry adults in the back seat (i'm 6.3ft tall) and my other half told me no. So polo was out of the list. Due to the well know service availability of maruti we decided on swift. The buying experience was very good but not as good compared to nexa showrooms. The showroom guys had good knowledge of the car. So he was able to explain the features rather easily. Booked the car with initial downpayment and the loan process was also very quick but slightly higher ROI. Waiting period was around 3 months for AMT. The car arrived a bit earlier like 2.5 months. We took the delivery and everyone was happy at home. It did turn heads on the way. Mostly the car was for city driving. So i can say it is the best small cars with automatic in the price. It soaks up the bumps pretty well. The ground clearance is good enough for those huge speed breakers. The brakes can be a bit better. The bite is not progressive. AC is very powerful and works well even on hot days. Performance is adequate for me. But for sudden overtakes the AMT takes its own time to down shift. So during those situations you have to plan your overtakes ahead or push it in manual mode. Headlights could have been better. Their throw is ok ok. Boot size is decent but could have been a bit bigger and wider. Service costs are nominal as the car is new. The car paint job is really good. General maintenance like engine oil, filters etc., have to changed as per service manual. Pros: 1. Cool design 2. Very light steering in the city 3. Automatic diesel 4. Low maintenance cost 5. Better mileage Cons: 1. AMT is very slow to react at times 2. Some plastics are very cheap 3. No rear AC vents 4. No parking sensors. But for me it is the best all around package if any one wants decent performance with good mileage and cheap to maintain.