Maruti Suzuki Swift [2011-2014] User Reviews

After driving maruti around 1000.00 KM its Brake started giving noise when applying. I took it work shop on 19-01-2013 with mileage at 1095.00 KM. They have fixed the problem by Calipar Pin Greasing and problem is fixed. But after fews days later it Brake again started givng noise when applying so I again went to Work Shop on 09-02-2013 with mileage 1738.00 and they fixed the problem and when i asked about the problem the person told me that some time dust came into Brakes and we cleaned that.

On 18-05-2013 did second service. But after few days later it again started giving noise when applying Brake so went to work shop on 13-06-2013 with mileage 3782.00 and they changed the Sliding Pin Set and charged Rs. 780/-. When i asked about them why are you charging money they said that it is not in warranty.

Welcome to the Maruti Lowest Maintenace running Cost. I still need to check wether problem will occure again in few days or not.

Very disappointed that Maruti is using so cheap parts in their most popular car Swift which needs to changed with in 4000 KM driving and most important thing is that spare part is used in Brakes the critical part of any vehicle. Maruti is using very cheap spare parts in their Car and looting customer by giving their car.

Right now it is giving mileage between 15 to 16 in mixed High Way and Delhi-NCR traffic.

Pradeep

Not much feeling different from otherslooks like maruti using cheap spare parts

Exterior Looks mean yet slick. Doesn't look like a standard 'aam admi ki savari' which is what I like best about it.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Considering it's a Maruti, the interiors are surprisingly chic...I bought the Zxi & the dials are great, the backlighting looks very snazzy, the steering controls give it that special feel too. The controls are easy to operate. The seating for the driver & the front passanger is absolutely comfortable, however, it eats into the rear seat space & comfort a bit. The chrome type finishing on the doors is a good touch. Compared to a lot of other cars in it's segment, the cabin certainly feels a lot more silent.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Maruti just doesn't know how make a good gear box that can handle the power on their cars smoothly in between shifts. It's a big disappointment. As always, there is abosolutely zero pick-up & complete loss of power in the 2nd & 4th gears. The care needs a lot of revs to get it going. Gives it kind of a sporty feel, but when you are in traffic & just want to go somewhere without really showing off, it's a very disappointing thing to drive. The power only comes at the end & then it tends to get out of hands at times. The end power is good, but the way the engine feeds power to the car is completely un-impressive. Despite all this & a lot of reving, the fuel economy is still pretty good, but it could've been much better if the car could just know how to move.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is good. The suspension does a very good job of giving you a smooth ride even on challenging road conditions. Handling is ok but it gives up when the car picks up speed eventually. To consider, this is only a 1.2 L engine & the car isn't that light that it can't handle the power, but that's how it is at high speeds. It doesn't glide that smoothly. Altough it doesn't wobble, it tends to get out of your hands if you aren't used to it.

Final Words Despite it's cons, I still love this car. With it's pricing, it's got the features, the looks & even with a very poor pick-up, it still has it's power to show off & put a lot of sedans to shame. It's sporty so not the perfect family car at all, but if you like to rev it up & do frequent long distance travels, this is a good buy.

Areas of improvement Gear box, pick-up.

Looks, end power, smart interirors, good suspensionExtremely poor pick-up & a completely crumy gear box

Exterior When the Swift came to India in 2004 it was a sensation. The curvy yet sharp features of the exterior combined with the lighting technology used in the tail lamps gave it a upper hand in the mid segment car market.

However, the Swift that is in production now has lost its edge over the other mid segment cars (Like the VW Polo, Honda Brio, Hyundai i20). Nevertheless the Swift’s exterior still manages to turn heads with its sweptback headlamps and broad stance. The indicators on the ORVMs too add a zing and account for safety while shifting lanes or taking turns. One odd thing was the height of the tailgate; it would make loading and unloading luggage a little bit of a task. Apart from that, gotta love the looks!

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The swift interiors are very impressive. The dashboard quality is amazing, something you would notice in a high end Honda. My favorite feature is the little cup holder for the passenger seats, which is nicely tucked into the dash, when you press it the cup holder slides out with perfect ease. I initially found the driver’s seat unusually high but after 50 kilometers, I wouldn’t have it any other way. The back seats provide great thigh support something other cars in this segment struggle to offer. Lots of little cubbyholes everywhere to store things, little depression right above the glove box (along the width) is good for keeping cellphones or wallets. There is a nice small storage space next to the steering on the right, perfect for those big screen phones. The boot space is good too.

Another favorite is the instrumental cluster! It shows instant fuel consumption, average fuel consumption and range. The instant fuel consumption helps me to drive in an economical manner! However, the trip meter and fuel information buttons are very hard to operate even though they are located in the cluster. Height adjustable feature for the headlights come handy when you are climbs steep inclines or when your boot is heavy, the lights respond quickly to the change.

Engine Performance & Fuel Economy Ah! I am so glad my family purchased the petrol swift and not the diesel. Though the diesel clocks more kilometers per liter, it didn’t make sense for us, as we need it only for city use. The petrol engine is so much smoother than the diesel one, and almost with zero noise. When I drove it out of the showroom I wasn’t sure if it was running or no! Fuel economy so far has been decent, 13kmpl in the city with A/C according to the very helpful fuel meter, but I have managed to keep the instant consumption over 25kmpl as much as possible.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is great, with very little cabin noise. Though at speeds above 70kmph you might hear a noise from the tires. The breaking feels pretty good, though I have read many reviews that claim it needs improvement. The steering is a boom in the city and my guess is that the Swift has one of the smallest turning radii in its segment, when you take a U-turn it so happens that more often not the Swift is hugging the median! However, it’s too light for a highway and might need a little getting used to.

Final Words If you’re buying the swift for a second car or for city use, buy the petrol! Pollutes less, feels less like a tractor!

Areas of improvement The knobs of the trip and fuel meters could be placed on the right of the steering instead of on the instrument cluster.

Quality of interiors, Steering,Annoying to operate trip meter switch

 

Exterior Not as good as existing model . Swift was basically famous for its back side shape. As back side has been fully changed therfore its sales may be droped.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors are not upto the mark as required for maruti.Dash board looks cheapy.Glass holders has ben removed.Front wind screen looks very small.Rear seat leg space has been decreased and so on.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Has to be tested yet.

Ride Quality & Handling More or less like previous model.

Final Words As per my opinion the existing (old model) shape is very cute. bold, sporty, zanky, impresive and catchy.It looks different from all the car models in india or abroad. Maruti should rethink for its new swift.Before its launch i supposed to buy new model but on watching it at Hira Patiala , i drop the idea as it is less in all fields as compared to old model.

Areas of improvement Shape should be changed to previous model.Leg space at rear should be increased.prices should be kept as low as possible.Dash board should be smooth and straight as in previous model.Height should be increased.

PriceExterior as well as interiors

Exterior The styling is not much to speak about and different that the old swift, but if you look closely their is a lot going on. The Bumper is now different and made of a different material to absorb most of the small impacts. This is some thing similar to a ford figo. The head lights are bigger and the tail lights have a totally new design. Also on close inspection you will find that the grill has also changed. The new swift is now longer and wider as well, only marginally though.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors have been a strong selling point of the old Swift and the new swift will please you even more. The interiors are best in the class and I think only I20 has better interior design. The new dashboard is easy on the eye and gives you all the required info at a glance. The central console is all new and very neatly done. The Zdi also get s the top of the line music system yhat is fitted in  kazashi. Swift is miles ahead of any car when it comes to features and comfort & a little more space could be handy, though some efforst has been put to increase the space.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The engine is a fab 1250 cc diesel one and better than the ones available in a figo or liva.Fuel economy is right up there and the gear box is silky smooth. The engine has little knocking on steep inclines even with the ac on and you dont have to change gears often.This is better than a figo or a liva.

Ride Quality & Handling Swift is lightyears ahead of a liva or figo when it come to handelling and ride quality is excellent. The liva though is a little ahead in ride quality. The rally suspension comes in handy in the all new swift and you can eat up miles in comfort.Even my wife is very comfortable driving a swift and she speaks highly of it. Kudos to maruti.

Final Words A geart car over all and if you want a car which is fun to drive and comfortable at the same time, look no further the new swift zdi is here. Great milage, truckloads of features and good value for money means that it will take some efforst by other car makers to produce a swift killer.

Areas of improvement Rear space could have been more given that the width of the car is 1695mm which is the same as a liva or vista.

Swapneil Ranade.

Fantastic features and a good price to match, over all a very good car to own and driveSpace inside could have been better and the waiting period is 100-285 days depending on model

 

Exterior A bold and stylish design forms a silhouette like none other.This strong dynamic and spirited car has won the hearts of all indians beacause of its great style and speed.the distinctive swift design iof DNA has been retained in this new swift,while taking it to the top of its segment of cars.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) You will expect to blown away when you step inside the new swift.With its stylish and premium interiors,sitting inside one is a cause for immediate excitement and anticipation.it has very good features like waterfall center console,sporty steering,cup holder and many more.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox A great powerful ingine with both available in diesel and petrol.

Ride Quality & Handling Its very smooth,fast and powerful car.

Final Words Its one of the best cars in this segment of 5-7. Its amazing..its seems thats this has features suv or a sedan.

Areas of improvement It has great space and spacious. It is the best car in the world with world class features.

It has a fantastic interior and exciting looks........very good fuel economy fuelNothing.....

Exterior Swift has one of the best exterior styling, Really love the way the New swift is shaped, and the front agressie styling is really a feel good factor 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Front seating comfort is excellent, no hatch matches it, the plastic quality is somethign maruti really needs to work on as compared to the Korean and the german competitors..

I have fitted the Nippon music system, similar to one on ZXi, really love the waterfall console effect i have on my VXi

adding cubby holes would have really helped, door bottle holder are good along woth the cup holder on the dash 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is a bit of laggard on the lower revs.... but roars soon past 1800 rpms, trully swift

Fuel economy on my petro not that great, getting around 11 city driving with 100% Ac driving but was expecting 12.

Gearbox is what u trulyyy call Makhhann.. reall smooth gearbox.

Ride Quality & Handling Takes odd potholes and bad roads well, but we need to understand its not the prob with vehicle Indian roads are to be balmed.

Final Words Those who care for their car the Swift is truly a nice car, but Suspension and engine would take the toll thanks to the bad roads & negligent driving.

It surely is an enthusiasts car.

Areas of improvement Please please improve the Plastics and give it a bigger boot... is all my wishlist about.

THOSE FACING BRAKE PROBLEMS. PLEASE ESCALATE IT TO MARUTI AND HAVE UR BRAKE BOOSTER CALIBARATED. IT TRULY IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WHICH IS ADDRESSED TO BY MARUTI.

ENJOYYYYYYY UR SWIFT GUYS, ITS TRULY IS A DRIVERS CAR.

Stylish Hatch, Nice Performance, Front seating comfortBrakes at low speeds, Small boot, and plastic quality

Exterior Absolutely fantastic. No car can beat this. I loved the rear and frontal view of the car. Specially blue color with metallic is amazing. It gives you a feeling of a sport car

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) i havent seen old swift's interior but i know the interior is top notch. the quality and finishing is amazing. Just you will need to take care more for this. the gear box and and new display looks amazing. however the seat is little low and you will have to take care while driving in crowded road. it has to increase or give that option. Seats are amazing. roof looks cool. dashboard beautiful. 

i firmly believe that vxi/vdi should have integrated music system. Thats the one and only thing which i feel missing. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance - so far good, just drove few hundred kms. Grear box...pretty neat.

Ride Quality & Handling I do not think any car really match upto the swift when it comes to ride and handling and experience. I rode almost all the cars in this segment and realized swift is way ahead in this game. Absolutely nice. patholes are nothing anymore. you feel like you are sitting in some luxurious car

Final Words Go for it. even if you have to wait for like 6 months. I waited 7 months and believe me wait is all worth. You will know when you will get it. 

Areas of improvement Waiting period and audio system needs to be there. Also it will be good if we have seat height adjustment. 

Ride, handling, interior, looks, design almost everythingvxi dont have music system :-(

Exterior Style Statement, Alloy Wheels are trendy & give a decent sporty look.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) All Features in the ZDI Variant are excellent. Space is appropriate & long rides are comfortable for 4 adults & one child.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Excellent Engine Performance for the First 1000 kms. Fuel Economy of 20 kmpl for mixed Highway & City Driving. Gear Box is smooth as Butter. No hassles while down shifting or upshifting. Good Torque on Demend while Overtaking.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride Quality is very Good both on Plain as well as Rough Roads. ABS works well when required. The Wider Tyres give stability on Roads during High Speed Driving.

Final Words I am fully satisfied with my New Car.

Areas of improvement In Built Blue Tooth Handsfree needs to be provided. Rest all features are in place.

Style, Comfort, EconomyIn Built Blue Tooth Handsfree Device