Swift has been the highest selling hatchback in the country for almost a decade. I believe swift is the first car recommended by your father when you are making your first car purchase and I think his judgement is no way wrong. I was recommended a diesel engine by my friends but I opted for the petrol engine instead and have no regrets. Such a silent engine it is..so refined and considerable fuel economy. It is the best petrol hatchback in the country currently. I have been to places with this car and never did I have any issues or breakdown. Now I get why 70% of Indians go Maruti.