The Maruti Suzuki Swift is the most popular hatchback in India without a doubt. Since its introduction to the Indian market in 2005 the Swift has been the best selling hatchback in the country. The Swift is now in its third generation and it has kept its design and engineering up to date with current time, and most recently in 2014 it has undergone a minor facelift in terms of design and added features. The Swift is also a popular car used in motorsports in India because of its great performance. For 2014 the petrol and the diesel engine have been upgraded with better performance. A sedan version of the Swift called the Dzire was also launched in 2008.
Design & Styling
The new Swift has got a fantastic design. For 2014 the Swift has undergone a minor facelift since its last generation and it now gets fluidic aerodynamic lines. It has already got sharp lines along a bold body with muscular wheel arches. The overall length of the car has been enhanced by 90mm and its wheelbase increased by 40mm to give it a better road stance. There are new sweeping headlights and new front hood including a dynamic grille, and then the fog lights get a new bezel design. The tail lamps are also with a new design with a curved angle under the C pillars. The car looks very good on the road and it has nice big tyres that come with newly designed alloys to make it look even sportier, and then of course it gets added silver accents around the body.
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Interiors
The new interiors of the Swift are very attractive and inviting for the young male customer because the car looks sporty even on the inside. For 2014 there are added features in the cabin such as new premium upholstery and super comfortable deep bucket seats. There is plenty of room for all passengers, and the driver’s seat is very comfortable. There are also lots of storage places such as storage pockets and retractable cup holders. The steering wheel is also sporty with mounted controls and there is also a good fabric on the seats. The ergonomics have also been improved to give the dashboard a pleasant feel and make the drive enjoyable. There is also a wrap around silver accent along the doors and dash to give a premium feel inside the car.
Engine & Transmission
The Swift comes with two powertrains, and for 2014 these engine have been further fine tuned for better performance. There is the K series 1197cc petrol engine with VVT and 4 cylinders that can create 85bhp and 114Nm of torque. it performs very well and is incredibly well refined. The diesel engine features the 1.3 litre engine borrowed from Fiat and it pumps out 75bhp and 190Nm of torque. Both engines are mated to the 5-speed manual transmission. The transmission works very well in the Swift as it is mated perfectly with both engine variants.
Performance and Handling
The performance in the Swift is simply amazing for a hatch of its size. Power delivery is up as is the ride quality. The suspension setup has been modified very well; it is got a harder tune up since the car is marketed as a sportier vehicle. The suspension features new generation rally-based suspension and it has got a sharper turning radius. The steering and handing is really fantastic and the Swift can take any road on without any problem. Thanks to the wider low-profile tyres the car is very well planted on the road at all times.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel efficiency of the car has also been improved in the 2014 models, and in the petrol engine you can expect a very good fuel economy of 15kmpl, while in the 1.3 litre diesel unit you can get around 19kmpl. These are very good figures for a sporty hatch.
Features
The Swift has some good features as well such as tilt power steering, power windows, electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors, automatic climate control, body hugging seats, and a multi information LCD that displays important information about the car. There is also an integrated music player with steering mounted controls and a push start button.
Safety
Modern Safety features are also found in the Swift such as DRS airbags, Boost Assist System for more responsive braking, ABS, and increased torsional rigidity, as well as rear parking sensors.
Quality & Reliability
The Swift is the best selling hatch for a reason. It is made up of fine quality materials and it is incredibly reliable. The interiors are spacious and invite you into a plush surrounding. The Swift is very easy to maintain, however some people have complained about the availability of parts. Because of its sales in large numbers you might need to wait for genuine parts to be ordered. Other than that finding a service centre is not a problem and in all probabilities the Swift will last you a lifetime.
Value for Money
Once again the value for money speaks for itself in terms of the cars sales figures. If everyone is buying the car there must be something incredibly good about it, and that is that you are offered an incredible package at a low cost. You are getting a sporty, yet premium hatch for a very good price.
Verdict
In the price range of the Swift its closest competitors are the VW Polo, Fiat Punto and Hyundai i20, but all of these hatches are much more expensive and offer much less space. The petrol version of the Swift is the most popular and it is also the best performing hatch in its segment without a doubt. For a little bit of a cheaper price you get a sporty hatch that can take on European brands and at the same time you get a little bit of luxury. However the new Hyundai i20 is quite a brilliant machine that you might want to check out as well.
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I own a swift LDI.The car is good to see.But really sorry to tell that it has no power or punch.I bought it with many great expectations. But disappointed..Its okay to drive. Thats all!..My swift is 1.5 yrs old.It has noIses that cannot be corrected by the authorized service centre here at sai maruti in koothattukulam, kerala.The central locking system was an old repaired one and .they deny this and repaired almost 20 times now still is defective!!What a company!! What a responsbility!!!!
Maruti Swift is a amazing car for executives. Looks is great in any color, specially red and white. Smooth driving, spacious, fuel consumption, minimum maintenance, and overall price tag make this car stand alone in its class. those who are looking for small car, buy Maruti Swift and enjoy.
This is a very best car for very low price and engine is too good, A/C is the best. As u compare with the i20, Jazz, Figo, Fabia, this is the best car in fuel efficiency, and it is too comfortable also. It is very easy to handle and we can see its best design. It is better to go for Swift rather than any car.
I owned it in March 2012, already completed 4700Kms. I am really impressed. I have already owned other models of Maruti but can proudly say Maruti team has packed all its engineering into this car. Simply Superb.
I have bought New Swift VDI in March 2012. I have done 2000 km as of today. Performance & handling are good giving me a mileage of 17.8km/L. Concerns are less boot space, hard to press breaks, not good A\C, same old dashboard only in black colour, plastic back side bumpers, etc., I fell its better to go for i20 or Figo. Can anyone suggest me...
I have owned the New swift VXI model and covered around 3,500 kms and the mileage I have received is around 18.5 km/l.
Handling is beauty during curve front seating are comfortable. Suspension is good. Brake performance at high speed feels unhappy.
Good to drive Major concerns I faced are as follows. 1. Brake is not effective in low RPM . Brake peddle will be hard and vehicle will not stop immediately it is safety concern.
2. In bumpy road metal touching noise from the rear under body.
I got a new swift after waiting for 7-months. I received the car only with forcibly fitted -Rs 55000/- worth accessories. My cousin is using an old swift and my brother is using new sedan class vista. After using these vehicles, this new swift found uncomfortable in space, pickup and in looks. It was a wrong decision. We all fel vista sedan class is much superior to new swift
In Maruthi swift vehicle the outside painting quality is not so good. The shining is missing even after 3m coating. It is very diffcult for washing and maintenance. The dusts and the muds are not going off.My color is red.
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