The One and Only SWIFT VDI

A user review on Maruti Suzuki Swift Old. Written by Sudhir on 21 June, 2007

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VDi

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Fuel Economy	:	kpl

Good	:	Beautiful looks, Excellent Fuel economy, Great Pickup, Lot of Space....and many more
Bad	:	A slightly noisy engine.

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I bought my Swift VDI on Feb 20th 2007. Before that i was in a dilemma whether to buy Swift or Hyundai Getz. After 3 months of my inability to decide, i was blessed with the arrival of Swift Vdi (diesel). I immediatly went for a test drive and WOW i was impressed. I was pleasently shocked by the Vdi, it had the best pickup. Once you cross 2rpm the turbo charger kicks in and you can feel the car take off. Swift has the best smooth looks around, in its segment (the rest are just so routine).

The sales guy bragged about very good mileage and all that, but seriously i never believed him for a sec (I was a little doubtful whether the car would still be so peppy after a few months or years). Anyway i loved the car and that was what mattered. I work in chennai and i travel an averege of 45 km per day in jam packed city traffic (only 1-2 gears). You will not believe that i get an amazing mileage of 15.8-16.2 in city. Every month or so i make an occasional trip to Bangalore. The highway sees me rip my swift at around 140 km per hr (Its sooo smooth).Yeah i do wish that the engine could have been more silent but cmon who's paying attention to the sound when your car is so charged up. My father owns a Ford Fiesta and a hyundai Accent. My swift is way more spacious than the accent.Unlike other cars i feel that the seating and the ride comfort of the car is excellent. when on the inside i donot feel that i'm in a small car at all.

Today after four months and 7600km with my Swift i can still fell that life in it when i drive it. I really wish that they would have come up with a Zdi version but i realise that the price would then be more that the next good sedan. If any of you car buyers need my advice i'd say if you are buying a car dont compromise with money and go for the lower versions cause its just not a car with out the full package. If you cannot afford i suggest you go for another model but the top version. Because once you buy your car and then feel that you should have done or bought something else then you have lost the real joy a car u like can give you. I bought my swift with ABS facility and i guess a powerful car needs ABS dont you think. Hoping that this review can be of some help to someone out there.

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Sudhir on 18 Oct, 2009 at 07:04 AM

Hi I have been using Swift Vdi since may 2008 and has done 20000 kms till date. Its giving 18 kms overall with A/c always on. No complaints till date, a very good car to own. Dr. Sudhir

Samir Patel on 26 Sep, 2009 at 11:37 PM

hi friend...Well its really good that you are happy of getting the VDi as even I was more Happy than u are but after running the car more than 55000 kms, I m the most upset person as it has got converted into box with different noises and Maruti guys can even sort 1 of them and waste each and every penny of it...very bad choice made by me in life....Take care...

Vs on 23 Sep, 2009 at 10:53 AM

Diesel car price is more by 90,000 rupees compared to petrol in same variant and is recommended when monthly drive is more than 2500 km NEW AVEO 2009 GOT VALUE FOR MONEY SEDAN Attractive shape Mileage in city 11/12, on highways around 14/15. Good value for money great discount.On road LS may be around 6L. Robust Comfort driving Maintenance assurance by company Warranty upto 3years/1,00,000 km. Good ground clearance 180 mm suitable for Indian roads. New AVEO added with

A.Khan on 18 Sep, 2009 at 09:14 PM

SWIFT VDI RJ26CA0296, 2007 MODELL HAD RUN ED 130000 ,FANTACSTE(GOOD CAR)MY NAME JKJAIN MARUTE SWIFTVDI SIRPRISE CAR ILOVE SWIFT VDI INDIA -SWIFT MY LIFE FIRST CAR

Ajay Radke on 27 Aug, 2009 at 06:21 PM

ritz vdi or swift vdi?both cars have almost same specs . looks and some specs vary though . what say men ? AJAY

Navneet Garcha on 22 Jul, 2009 at 03:57 AM

I have just got a Swift Vdi in 2009. clocked aroung 1000 kilometers and I got the mileage of 30.06/KM per Litre with AC ON. Great Car. I cannot explain it. You have to own this masterpiece to get the explanation. OH, by the way Maruti is launching the new Swift in Dec. 2009.

Ajaykumar on 16 Jul, 2009 at 03:47 AM

Q1.::3-5 lac anybody can anybody tell me best hatchback in MARUTI UL.......? Q2::also confusion betn swift VXI...and....LDI? Q3::and betn VXIabs.....and .....VDI..?

Sri Hari on 09 Jul, 2009 at 11:36 PM

Does swift vdi,vxi,zdi,zxi come with height adjustible seats?Is the music system in built?If yes does it come with the latest features?

Santosh on 25 May, 2009 at 02:34 PM

amazing, i was jus wondering whether to get getz gls or swift vdi :D nice review!! i took test drive for both the vehicles and obv swift vdi was way too cool, there's an amazing burst of acceleration once it reaches 2.5k rpm, thats so cool!!

Aravind on 07 Apr, 2009 at 12:46 AM

hello .. i planned to but swift vdi(abs)(diesel) for 5,80,000 including rto and insurance..whether my selection is right or not in this price.if not please tell me the reason and which car is good to but and please reply me at aravindterror@gmail.com...please reply me as soon as possible because on from three days of this comments im going to book the vdi car..or call me at 919790644624..please help me!!!!

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