Maruti Suzuki Swift [2011-2014] User Reviews

Exterior

 ATTRACTIVE, THOUGH SOME MAY FIND IT BULBOUS WHICH HAPPENS TO BE SUZUKI'S TRADE MARK DESIGN

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 FEATURES APLENTY FOR THE PRICE. SUFFICIENT SPACE FOR A HATCH. COMFORTABLE TO SAY THE LEAST. FOLDED REAR SEATS RELEASE SUFFICIENT SPACE FOR OCCASIONAL DEMAND TO  CART ADDITIONAL LUGGAGE VIZ. UPTO 250- 300 COCONUTS

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 

I OWN THE 2005 MODEL.  ENGINE PERFORMANCE, ESPECIALLY THE OLD (2005) MODEL IS NEAR PERFECT.  MILEAGE IS 15-17 @ 40-45 KMS SPEED & @ SUB-2000 RPMS THOUGH TENDS TO GO BESERK WITH FUEL CONSUMPTION AT VERY HIGH SPEEDS. EXPECT 12.5 KMPL IN CITY & 15 KMPL ON HIGHWAY CRUISE 

Ride Quality & Handling

THANKS TO RALLY SUSPENSION, RIDE IS INDEED BETTER THAN MANY C SEGMENT CARS.

Final Words

HAVENT FOUND A MATCH AMONG HATCH-BACKS OR NOTCH-BACKS OR SEDANS FOR MY NINE-YEAR OLD  SWIFT ZXI, IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE,  CONVENIENCE & PEACE-OF-MIND FACTOR

 

Areas of improvement  

LET US SEE WHAT 2017 MODEL SWIFT HAS IN STORE 

 

AN ENTHUSIAST FALLS IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR; OTHERS ENJOY THE ALL FOUND EXPERIENCE OF OWNERSHIP.NOT FOR "OLD AT HEART" DRIVERS

Exterior of the vehicle is very good... the large headlamps is really distinctive. the front grill and the front bumper is much better. the shape of the front bumper gives the feel of much bigger car. the side mrror mounted side indicators and the eletrical mirrors are elegant. though i believe the rear end is better in the old swift, its not that bad a rear,. the same old wheel cup is really boring.. i changed it to brand new alloy wheels. it has completly changed the side view of the car. please do not keep on that cheap wheel cups it really lets the whole car down.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

the interior of the car is miles bettr than the old swift. the meterconsole and the dash really makes us feel upmarket. its still not up against its volkswagen and fiat rivals. unlike some people say i really lov the black interior. the car has many safety features wen compared to the old. the internally adjustable mirrors , tiltable steering, 4 power windows really as to the comfort. regarding space its really is a drivers car, the space in the back is really not in the class. its impossible even for children to sit in the rear if the number exceeds 3.but there is enough space in the front. the seating position is very low so getting in and out is troublesome for me, i am just short of 6foot. quality of material is ok.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

the engine is a gem, its smooth and quiet and powerful.. the turbo lag is really evident wen the car is packed. but once the 2000rpm is crossed, its like suddenly a beast within has woken up.. its fun to drive wen in turbo range. car smoothly sails to 120kmph even without breaking a sweat.i got an economy of over 21kmpl in highways with 60%a.c and above 17 in city with 60% a.c. gears are smooth and slick though i have difficulty to put the reverse gear,.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

ride quality and hanling is better than the old swift. but the suspension could still be better. its nowhere near that of a punto. sound of road and engine is much less inside the cabin unlike the old model. the handling is just awesome. its really in a league of its own. the car could be literally spun in our fingers, just awesome handling. i had a problem with my front disc breaks some smoke came from it while i drove long downhill road many a kilometres with frequent breaks.wen i said tis to my dealer they said the break could be jammed. i dont have any issue now, dont know whether its bcos of there work or due to the fact that i havent gone in the same way after the service. 

 

Final Words

guys tis car is awesome ... its really worth the wait if u cud manage it somehow. i wud say u book it now without thinking about the money, there is lot of time to think about it before u get the call from ur dealer. lol. its my first car n my first review in any site... i wrote tis bcos i have read literally all the reviews u guys have written about tis car in tis site.. it helped me a lot to make tis perfect decision to buy tis excellent value for money car..

 

Areas of improvement  a.c and the rear leg room must be improved..

 

 

good mileage, very refined engine, inetrior quality has improve a lot, cabin is lot more quiet.a.c needs to have more power, leg room at back is only marginally better than the old swift

Exterior I love the design of swift if it is aged.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The chrome grill is very attractive.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox First thing to mention am very old owner of swift and again I feel to buy the new maruti swift ZDi only I struggled to change my decisions to go for other cars but I am not able to do. After a long research of cars for 2 months I hardly liked 2 cars Toyota etios liva and Cheverolet sail but Toyota is very good in comfort and handleing but still am not satisfied with the interiors buy puting so much money I feel iike it not worthy to the cost. coming to sail I like the car very much and cons is am bothered about service. After completing 1lakh km in my swift i had never felt like old diesel engine I had used very roughly can say like a cab but once I get my car back from service I feel like new car. One thing from my first day of the car I have a Left front break problem it sounds and I feel like it's stuking I feel panic but I never went to sever issuses.

Ride Quality & Handling I had drove my old swift at 150 speed with 5 people and AC on and I feel like this is the grip to show at this speed.

Final Words I feel like i had taken a good decision after reading all the revies about other companies service and cars.

Areas of improvement Breaking when I testride the new swift VDI I had faced the same sound like my car sounds and I asked the executieve also there is no reply. So thought of going to ZDI only reason is ABS. I had lot to say about other companies how they are attracting us with offers for non worthy cars first is volkswagen polo. but every one wants new I preffer Swift again.

Excellent when compare with all other cars.In VDI they would have provide height adjustment

Exterior

 Look is good but Little less quality in body materials when we compare to other Brands like Ford, Skoda. eventhough when crash is crash the spare should be repalced even if its a good quality , so dosnt much use to have thick exterior material. Exterior style and side view is diamond look when we see it from 20 meters far atleast.

ZDI Alloy wheels are awesome , that too while it run from 1 - 10 - 20km , you see the magic of wheels switchover..

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Overall Interior is good . But abnormal fat and height peoples should always go for Big Car with spacious Seats length and width adjustments because swift wont suits them.

Music systems with other techs could have been with good features like with  LCD display , touch, DVD player, Bluetooth support, button start , mobile sync etc..

Inbuilt Speakers are awesome with lot tuning adjustments with Boss etc.

AC seems to be not good enough for rear passengers. probably maruthi they need to improve on this.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Awesome , I see getting 21km per liter in highway while we keep speed limit at 100 ,eventhough am a new driver just learned with 10 classes and baught my car swift. and getting 17 - 18 in local city.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Above 120 speed , Body shake is there but i think that is normal for hatchback cars. moreover my spouse and kids enjoying by sleeping during 120 speed , that looks fine overall..

but I dont feel shakes in 100% flat road even if go on 140-160.. so not sure road issue or car issue..but am satisfied with my car.

Final Words

 Overall Swift fully loaded ZDI is good but I dont like LD1, VDI , probably they are less cost but they seems to be poor in interior, wheels etc.

Areas of improvement  

 AC for rear passengers, Exterior spare material quality like bumpers etc , Interior Music systems assembly with recent mandatry technologys like Bluetooth, DVD, Mobile sync. Button start, Rear Camera etc..

 

Manly Look , Fuel economy, front Interior awesome.Exterior Body quality should improve still.

Exterior

Ofcourse it depends on each person's individual's taste or choice. For me, its really a good looking car. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 Interiors (Dash board, etc) are really good. Obviously, space is less comparatively. However, according to me, usage of the available space is not a regular thing (you will not use boot space daily/frequently unless you use it for non-commercial purse). (Comfort & mileage are regular and prime important factors). Its very comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Sofar (3000 KMs, 4months) good. I am getting city mileage of 17 KMPL (a/c not all times; but some times) at 2,500KMs. Yes, its petrol vehicle. Dont get surprised with the mileage figure. I drive car very systematically (driving in highest gear possible ie, 5th gear, with a speed of 50-60 KMPH, no unncessary application of breaks, no sudden & rapid accelerating, etc), hence, I am getting optimal mileage in city. Hope, I get best mileage in future (after couple of services and running 5000 KMs). Also hoping to get 20 KMPL mileage on highway.

Gearbox-good no issues sofar .

Ride Quality & Handling

 Good sofar.

Final Words

 I strongly recommend Swift. Simple reasons are: Its comfortable, fuel efficient, good looking, service availability and is already established its performance and iss the best selling car in its segment.

Areas of improvement  

 Space.

 

Mileage, InteriorsSpace

Exterior Looks superb. Nice but color options are limted, not worth wait for such a long waiting period.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Missing music system, rear defogger missing, rear wiper, seat height adjustment.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine very nice best pickup, fuel economy city 12. 14kmpl and highway 16--17. But if you drive at 50 to 60 km per hour u get 20kmpl. That s quite impossible to drive at that speed at highway, gear box not as smooth as hyundai but good.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality good handling nice.

Final Words Not VFM, but good options like  grand i 10 and i 20 are there.

Areas of improvement Music system rear wiper rear defogger a must. both features are available in car like wagnor which is around 1 lakh cheaper then swift. Thats why swift sale drooping day by day. Company must provide these feature in swift vxi.

Looks pick up, driving , suspension,..Music system not there, rear defogger, rear wiper,

Exterior Nice headlamps. grille design can be improved. fog lamps are worth enough during rain and fog.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Spacious enough, features can be added like floor illumination etc. boot space not much to say.. no rear speakers ( but Maruti simply provided space for speakers..)

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Good FE, VVTi engine is nice to cruise quickly.. smooth shift in gears. but a bit noisy, may be because of Diesel engine. smooth and quick acceleration after 2-3 services.

Ride Quality & Handling Quality of ride improves as kms goes on.. handling is comparable in its segment. But always problems in  the form of dashboard noise, etc. Side pulling problem persists even after wheel regular alignment.

Final Words In diesel segment, it is a better to have one.. Service costs are at its higher end. not worth for money.

Areas of improvement Cetral console could be modified.. and also good wheel caps can be provided with. bulky exterior, especially, bumpers are inviting scratch/dent..!! Wiper blades are poor in quality. steering audio control and stereo can be provided with middle version onwards.

Spacious, Driving comfortCheap Interiors, feels like a Big Car, High service cost