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Exterior

 Just the same as a normal swift + a boot and a stretched rear quarter window to blend with the added boot section,Rest everything is same as swift even the wheelbase is exactly the same as the swift.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

As mentioned earlier, the in cabin sapce is exactly the same as the swift.My self being 5'11 ft can sit comfortably in the drivers seat, and its a bit of squeeze for anyone taller than 5'8 to sit comfortably behind me.

The mid trim Vxi variant comes equipped with all 4 power windows,steel wheels,manual air conditioning, bottle holders in rear doors, cubby holes in front dashboard in front of gear lever.Integrated stereo with aux in and cd player,fm,am radio, passenger side sunblind with vanity mirror, two cabin lights in front and one in center.,center foldable arm rest in the rear, adjustable head supports. 

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 The 1.2 k series engine belts a decent 84ps of power at a around 6000rpms and 115nm of torque at 4500rpm.The engine is practically silent when idle. In city drivability is excellent thank to the good low end grunt in the first 3 gears, you can easily potter around in the 3rd or 2nd gear in city.However if performance is what you are looking for then be ready to revv the engine. Good thing is the engine is very refined and sound eager when you revv it high.You will get some decent pull from the engine upwards of 3000rpms, and you need to keep the engine on the boil (between 3000-4500rpms) to make quick progess on highways especially with ac on and carying full load of passengers + luggage.However even when driven hard the engine always returns respectable fuel economy. (13.5 in mumbai city conditions, 15+ on long highway drives, with full time ac on).

Ride Quality & Handling

 The car retains the brilliant rally cross dna that the swift is based on.The suspension is stiff and crashes over medium to big potholes, however smaller irregularities on the road are taken care of easily.The ride quality improves with speed which is common on stiffly sprung vehicles.There is minimal body roll and the car turns flat into corners, it is absolutely a hoot to drive in the ghat sections with the power steering providing lot of feel and confidence while doing so.This car has one of the best steering feel in its class and price category.One gripe with the suspension is that the rear suspension bottoms out heavily when carrying 3 passengers and luggage.

Final Words

It is a perfect car for what it is aimed at serving and at this price point is a very practical option and ensures a tension free long term ownership.

 

Areas of improvement  

Option of abs and airbags in lower variants, Better tires, better made boot lid.

 

 

Amazingly practical, fuss free ownership, spacious and decent comfort,low maintenance.Quirky design, skinny tires on lower variants,tinny boot lid.