Maruti Suzuki has made a successful journey in the Indian roads with its most popular car Maruti 800. This car has been successful for years and still continues to make a remarkable pace in the country. One more exciting car from Maruti that is speedily ruining the Indian roads is none other than the trendy
Maruti Suzuki Swift. Anyone would desire to own such an amazing car that comes packed with amazing luxurious features.
Swift has been one of the best hatchbacks in the country. It is one of the unique compact cars and is built on fresh approach to design and development. The
hatchback delivers the finest experience to the driver and the passenger that places it in a class of its own and has factual universal appeal. The hot looking car has won millions of hearts for its spacious interior, user friendly features, and not the least to enjoy a pleasant drive in the compact-car category.
Swift was launched in the year 2005 and has made a massive success in the Indian market. Even before the car was launched there was a huge booking from many of the car buyers and due to the excessive demand and limited supply, two months. While manufacturing and designing ‘Swift’ the company put together great brains from India and 21 engineers and designers paved their way to create this eye-catching model. Swift is a blend of Japanese technology offering pioneering, sporty and graceful appeal.
The car went through a series of tests where the suspension was modified and good ground clearance was provided. A rigorous track test was done and the new chassis was developed. The car design is based on the well-acclaimed Concept S design unveiled by Suzuki at the 2002 Paris Auto show.
The tempting Swift is offered in 5 versions: LXi, VXi, ZXi (petrol), and LDi and VDi (diesel). These models are distinguished based on safety and comfort. The car is equipped with active safety technologies that consist of dual front airbags, Antilock Braking (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and a brake-assist function that provides hassle-free driving experience. All these amazing features makes Swift one among the safest hatchbacks on the Indian roads.
It comes with a 5-speed manual transmission that offers an enhanced drive. Swift is power-driven by 1.3L petrol engine that produces 87 bhp. Swift offers a mileage of 11 kmpl in city conditions and 13 km on highway. The all-new
diesel comes with the advanced CRDi fuel injection system. The turbo-charged 1.3L churns out 75 bhp.
There are six computers on board for engine management system, electronic power steering, automatic climate control, anti-lock braking system, central locking and airbag deployment.
The concept car like styling of the Swift makes it standout spectacularly in traffic, while its compact design allows it to squeeze into packed parking lots. Swift has won couple of awards after its outstanding launch, “Total Customer Satisfaction” from JD Power, “Car of the Year” from various motoring associations like Overdrive, CNBC Autocar, BBC-Top Gear, for its comfort, safety features and concept car like styling.
Maruti Swift is steadily making its position in the world of mid-sized family car and has revolutionized the small-car market. This car has changed the face of Maruti Suzuki in India.
Swift has a good number of competitors namely
Hyundai Getz, Tata Indica, and Chevy SRV and U-VA.