Maruti Swift Diesel Launched, Finally!

January 25, 2007 – 5:57 pm by Banwari Lal Sharma

Finally Maruti launched Swift Diesel in India. Introductory price for Swift Diesel is 4.68 lakh ex-showroom Delhi for the base version. The car is available for sale in two versions, LDi and VDi which are quite equivalent to LXi and VXi respectively in terms of features provided.

As I wrote in my earlier post, Maruti Swift Diesel has got a 1.3 liter (1248cc), multi-injection, DOHC DDiS engine which produces 76ps of power and 190Nm of torque. To me, as of now, engine seems good enough. I hope noise-level would be quite low and fuel efficiency would be good enough. Dimensions of Swift Diesel are exactly same as Swift Petrol, however, weight has gone up by approx 85 kgs. I couldn’t find any difference in features provided in similar Petrol and Diesel versions. The only apparent addition in features-list seems to be Immobilizer. Those who prefer safety and luxury, might be disappointed considering the fact that there is no Diesel version equivalent to ZXi. In nutshell, no airbags, alloy wheels, climate control or keyless entry for Swift Diesel!

Maruti Swift LDi’s ex-showroom price in Mumbai is Rs.4,84,961 (on-road Rs.5,40,000 approx) and Maruti Swift VDi’s ex-showroom price in Mumbai is Rs.5,14,400 (on-road Rs. 5,73,000 approx). Prices for Diesel variants are kept around 70,000 rupees higher than their Petrol siblings. Prices seems good, however, could have been at lower side by 10,000 rupees. A price difference of 60,000 rupees in Petrol and Diesel versions could have been good enough. Moreover, Maruti is saying “these are introductory prices.” No doubt, if Swift Diesel sells well, they can increase the prices further!


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  1. 31 Responses to “Maruti Swift Diesel Launched, Finally!”

  2. I expect a lukewarm response to the diesel. Somehow the profile of people who buy Swifts do not seem like people who want Diesel economy. The 80hp petrol still offers a lot more pep. The looks also dont seem like that of a diesel vehicle. At close to Rs.600000 on road, it seems too much price to pay for a small car when you can get a base version of Aveo or Fiesta for 50K more.

    By Vinay on Jan 29, 2007

  3. I have booked the diesel version of maruti swift. Please let me know the reviwes for the same.

    By Sudhakar on Jan 30, 2007

  4. @Banwari: I echo your opinion that the price premium for the diesel version over its petrol sibling is on the higher side. 50k would have been good enough according to me. I still think that will not be a deterrent for the buyers. After all it will only increase the EMI by around 1.5 k per month ;-)

    @Vinay: I initially had the same apprehension regarding the Swift Diesel; but its real target is the people who are looking for the right combination of style, performance and economy. I personally know quite a few people who held back from buying Swift Petrol because of bad fuel efficiency. I dont think such people would mind the negligible 4 bhp difference in performance.

    Anyways, lets hope for the best. Cheers :-)

    By Kiran on Jan 30, 2007

  5. Hi,

    I am planning to buy Swift deisel vdi, but they say that ABS is not available. But in the specs it says for VDI ABS is optional.

    Is it something which is released later or is it an accessory which i can purchase seperately, is it not available at all.

    please reply

    By Hareesh on Feb 7, 2007

  6. Swift VDi with ABS will be avaialble after Mar’07. Also, MUL is planning to release 2 variants in next fiscal and should be equivalent to Petrol ZXi.

    By Harish on Feb 11, 2007

  7. Thanks for the info Harish. Will wait then
    :)

    By Hareesh on Feb 13, 2007

  8. good info ,reliable car ,what do u suggest for fabia diesel small segment

    By lobo on Feb 13, 2007

  9. Fabia is a superb car.. handsome than swift
    spacious than any other car in this segment..
    the car is expected to give fiesta like mileage…
    the CAR is also powerful !!!

    fabia diesel wont be launched this year anyway
    skoda is not able to bring its price down immediately

    now the lauch is expected by jan 2008
    but i feel the launch date will again be postponed.. else they will launch it with a higher price tag

    so i feel that fabio will hit the indian market by the year 2008 … maybe in the 2 or 3rd quater

    ITZ A LONG WAIT STILL

    By red devil on Feb 15, 2007

  10. AM PROUD OWNER OF SWIFT VDI IT GIVES ME A MIELAGE OF 18 KMPL IN CITY AND ABOUT DRIVING â??IT IS A ROCKETâ?ť.ONE THING I WANT TO ADD THIS IS NOT A DIESEL CAR,IT IS DEFINATELY ALLTOGETHER DIFFERENT CAR TECHNOLGY(ENGINE) FORTUNATELY RUN BY DIESEL

    By RDD on Feb 18, 2007

  11. FYI - RDD,
    For a price 50k less you could easily get a more spacious Indica Turbo intercooled with milage even touching 20kmpl.
    What say Banwari?

    By Durai Rajan U on Mar 30, 2007

  12. I am planning to buy swift vdi,please tell me swift is better or Indica turbo is better

    By TUSHAR ARORA on Apr 2, 2007

  13. Hi

    I am planning to buy a Zen Estilo. Please let me know the reviwes for the same.

    Regards
    Karthik

    By Karthik on Apr 5, 2007

  14. Hello. I’m currently having a Maruti Zen and a Honda City ZX - the Automatic Transmission. I’m planning to sell my Zen. I’m Planning to Buy a Maruti Swift - The Diesel Version (VDi). My query is “Will I be facing Problems in my Diesel Car if I don’t use it everyday?” Because My Car Usage is not that high.
    On an Average, I drive a 500km in the City per Month. Is Diesel good for me?

    Kindly Suggest.

    By Bobby on Apr 15, 2007

  15. I am planning to buy swift vdi,please tell me swift is better or Indica turbo is better

    By vipan on May 16, 2007

  16. hi,

    i purchased a Maruti swift LDI car on may 2 , and i was told the car has immobilizer feature , how to find out it has got that feature , there is no indication on the key r any special mention . but the dealer says so , and asked me to pay xtra RS 5000 .

    gattu3040@yahoo.com

    By gattu on May 18, 2007

  17. Hi,
    Could anyone please tell me what this “petrol immobilizer” exactly is?

    Thanks

    By Arun on May 20, 2007

  18. hi friends,
    i have bought Maruti swift LDI a week ago its a excellent car with stylishlook…very spacious..mileage is very gud 22 ….i love to drive this car when compare to other cars…it has got uniqe style….real worth to buy this car..

    By Reddy on May 24, 2007

  19. Immobilizers are relatively new types of car theft deterrents. The basic idea is the device immobilizes the car’s engine, transmission, fuel supply, or some other critical moving part. This keeps a feature from being able to move or start the car.

    By Hariharan on May 29, 2007

  20. I am planing to buy a swift is that a rite choice?

    By vai on Jun 1, 2007

  21. I just want to know which diesel car is better and where i can get more discounts …Really 5.5 is high cost to pay for small car …

    Regards
    Rahul
    9910040007
    Faridabad

    By Rahul Saini on Jun 20, 2007

  22. Is there any discounts offerings on Swift diesel ?
    pls let ne know so that i can negotiate with the dealer.

    By Shreeram on Aug 22, 2007

  23. M using maruti 800,interestin swift vdi …is there any exchance or any avg EMI or compare to swift with fiesta

    By Sharad.T on Sep 13, 2007

  24. respected sir i want to buy a car in diesel version but i m confused now for swift vdi diesel & ford fiesta plz give me ur suggetion which is the best one.i will require a good AC and Good mileage.plz tell me that which is the best one for me.

    By Preet on Sep 27, 2007

  25. hey i m planning to buy a swift diesel how much max average i can get on highway……….reply at………………………………… rippedrock@yahoo.co.in

    By ripped rock on Oct 8, 2007

  26. Dear sir

    I am from quilon ( Kerala) i need to know about the two models of swift Diesel & price on road.
    I do like to know about the mileage & maintenance of swift diesel and about the facilities,& about the better prespects

    Tks

    prince

    By prince on Oct 30, 2007

  27. I AM PLANNING TO BUY SWIFT DZIRE VDI.
    IS IT RIGHT CHOICE.

    By BASANT CHOUDHARY on Apr 1, 2008

  28. Hi , I purchased Swift Diesel VDI on
    07-07-2007 Its much better than the petrol version ,,no diesel car is better than swift diesel….

    Regards
    Rahul Saini
    9910040007,9990077770
    Faridabad

    By Rahul Saini on Apr 23, 2008

  29. What is the current on road price for Swift VDI in Pune?

    By Atul on Apr 25, 2008

  30. We booked Dzire vxi how long it takes to get deliver let me know.

    By Neeta on Apr 29, 2008

  31. This is a very good car, Really value for money but why there is delay in delivery this is really bad,Really Disappointing my friend they booked it and cancled their bookings.

    By sunitha on Apr 29, 2008

  32. I want a car of good style,good mileage and low maintenance.
    Among marurti Swift LDi(Diesel) and Swift VXi which one is better.
    Also tell me on road price of both car with all accessories at Kolkata

    By chiranjit Adhikari on May 9, 2008

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