Defintely MORE...Swift!

 

Exterior On the first look,You see the very same swift we have all come to love.But when you look carefully, it has changed...and changed a lot.A bigger platform,wider wheelbase and a similier grill box are just starters.the grill cuts into the bonnet with such finesse and the lines on the bonnet gives the car a meatier look than before.The headlights sweep back beautifully and occupy most of the front side...the taillights are also coming to a sweeping curve into the body. The rear bumper has gotten higher and overall you see a sportier,younger and trendier swift!

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors have undergone a sea-change from the dull and drab looking ones to a more stylish and youthful design.Heavily inspired from Kizashi,the waterfall central console gives it a plusher feel.The plastics used are of a much better quality than before,though the side panels too need better switches to match!The Zdi and Zxi variants are richer by the nippon audio system and set of 6 speakers( of which 2 are tweeters!) with steering integrated audio controls.It boasts aslo of an intelligent voulme control that senses outside noise(so they say!)An Automatic climate control adds to the whole feeling.The 90 mm increase in space is evident in the backseat.also the front seat design too makes it a comfortable drive.A major frustration though is the lack of bluetooth connectivity and maruti needs to address this customer concern ASAP.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The Diesel variant comes with the same DDiS Fiat engine that has served us deligently for so long.75 BHP of power maynot seem a change,but it still is the best in its class.

The alloys are 15-inch and dont look the part.The 17-inch alloys we saw on the swift on intrnet are for european markets. But when you think about it,with the condition of indian roads,a 15-inch alloy is not so bad.

Ride Quality & Handling When it comes to performance,it is simply more swift.The Diesel engine though same,has been worked on and tuned to match the indian customer. Though you may go for the gearshaft quite often,it still packs a punch.The rally based suspension adds to the whole drive and when you take it around tight corners,you will just love it!!!The polymer based fuel tank makes the new diesel swift 15 kilos lesser than its older one,but it has become a better,more responsible and fun-to-be with car now!

Final Words A very well-known and best selling car has just gotten better!So much is the Audacity of the Maruti Suzuki that they comlpetely stopped a best-seller to revise and update the swift...but all said and done,it is a very good vehicle. go for it!

Areas of improvement Bluetooth Connectivity(!!!),Boot space-or a 60:40 split rear seat has to be there.

Plusher interiors,better handling,option of ZDi,subtle tweaks on the exteriorboot space is lacking,Bluetooth connectivity is nowhere,no 17-inch alloys on the car!