Maruti Swift Dzire

                                                    Maruti Swift Dzire
                                                        Rs 491,106.64* - Rs 744,166.18

Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is the new entry level sedan from Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki. Launched on March 26 2008, Maruti Swift DZire is based on the popular Suzuki Swift platform. The Swift DZire replaces Maruti Suzuki’s popular entry level sedan, Maruti Suzuki Esteem, production of which was discontinued in late 2007. Maruti Suzuki has introduced Swift DZire only in the Indian market. 

Interiors

Some changes have been made to the car’s overall styling to seamlessly integrate the boot. The wheelbase remains the same. The car weighs about 30-35 Kgs more than the Swift hatchback. Few modifications in the rear suspension have been done to cope with the additional weight of the boot and improve the ride quality for the rear passengers. Adjustments in the rear seat inclination have been made to improve the rear seat comfort and legroom. The car sports a classy dashboard, integrated audio system with remote control and powerful speakers promises perfect music with the perfect drive. The steering mounted audio controls help you scroll through channels or CD numbers. With the integration of the automatic climate control option, you have to just choose the temperature you desire and the on-board computers auto adjust to the weather outside, maintaining precise cabin temperature.

The multi functional display is the other feature worth a note. The digital clock tells you not only the time, but also the ambient temperature outside. With the help of the tilt steering, you can drive easily after adjusting the steering wheel to your individual posture. The Zxi and Zdi variants of Dzire have steering mounted audio controls as well. These variants are also come with an Automatic Climate Control (ACC) system, which enables you to set the cabin temperature as per your comfort. The on-board computers automatically adjust as per the outside weather, in order to maintain a precise temperature within the cabin.

Drivetrain

The petrol variant comes with 1.3l 16 value Altec 32 engine and the engine delivers flatter torque curve, even at less rpm. The fewer the gear changes the easier the ride in the city, thus lesser fatigue and great performance. The diesel variant of the DZire is 1.3L Diesel Direct Injection System (DDiS). The engine is a mixed bag of  performance, fuel efficiency, driving pleasure and durability. The DDiS engine has been crowned as the International engine of the year and this promise. The 75 bhp engine provides for a great overall driving experience. 

Handling and Safety

Sound absorbing materials within the cabin of Maruti Swift Dzire enable the driver to have a pleasurable drive. The Zxi and Zdi variants of the car are equipped with adjustable tilt steering, which enables you to adjust the steering wheel according to your height. The headlamp leveling facility offers perfect light beam adjustment, thereby increasing the visibility during night. All these features ensure better handling of this sedan.
        
The dual front air bags cushion the front seat occupants in case of a head-on collision are the major safety options. The collapsible steering column minimises injury on impact. The seat belts come with safety enhancing pertensioners and force limiter. The ABS with booster assists prevent uncontrolled skids while braking, especially on slippery roads.
The electronic brake-force distribution distributes braking force between the front and the rear wheels. The booster assists and ventilated disk brakes, come in handy to brake at a short distance. If in pouring rain one switches on the automatic climate control, it makes for a good clear view of the road. 

Dimensions and Weights
Overall Length (mm)	4160
Overall Width (mm)	1690
Overall Height (mm)	1530
Wheel Base (mm)	2390
Ground Clearance (mm)	170
Front Track (mm)	1470
Rear Track (mm)	1480
Boot Space (liter)	464
Kerb Weight (kg)	1090
No of Doors	4

Fuel Economy
Mileage Highway (km/liter)	18
Mileage City (km/liter)	13
Mileage Overall (km/liter)	14

Capacities
Seating Capacity (person)	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (liter)	43

Performance
Maximum Speed	Km/Hour
0-100kmph	14.5seconds
1/4 Mile	seconds

Engine
Engine Type/Model	Multijet/DDis/DOHC
Displacement cc	1248
Power (PS@rpm)	75PS @4000rpm
Torque (Nm@rpm)	190Nm @2000rpm
Valve Mechanism	DOHC
Bore (mm)	69.6
Stroke (mm)	82
Compression Ratio	17.6:1
No of Cylinders (cylinder)	4
Cylinder Configuration	Inline
Valves per Cylender (value)	4
Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail

Transmission
Transmission Type	Manual
Gears/Speeds	5Gears
Clutch Type
Final Reduction Gear Ratio

Suspensions
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut and coil spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion beam and coil spring

Steering
Steering Type	Rack and pinion, Pinion type electronic power assisted
Power Assisted	Standard
Minimum Turning Radius (meter)	4.7

Brakes
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Drum

Wheels and Tyres
Wheel Type	Steel
Wheel Size	14"
Tyres	165/80 R 14 (tubeless)

Maruti Swift

                                                      Maruti Swift
                                                      Rs 409,091.22* - Rs 583,950

Cars from the Maruti Suzuki stable need no introduction. Except for a few, India's largest carmaker has been able to capture a sizeable chunk of each segment it's entered - if not lead it! A Maruti today isn't just all about economy and utility but also about ensuring that their products are slightly more trendy and stylish than before without sacrificing performance or any of the other core values that their cars have come to stand for in the Indian marketplace. In light of the recently implemented BS IV emission norms, we test the new BS-IV compliant Maruti Swift petrol and diesel.

Design:

It's been six years since its debut, but the Swift's design still feels fresh and young. The basic design theme of the Swift, is really very close to the modern avatar of the iconic Mini Cooper, the predecessor of the once upon a time “common man's car in Britain” - the Austin Mini. The Swift borrows heavily from the Mini on the design front and one of the first things you'd notice is the wheel-at-each-corner stance and the floating-roof. It's a design element wherein the A & B pillars which are normally body-coloured are blacked-out, giving one the impression that the roof is really floating from the C-pillar. What it also does thankfully borrow, is the Mini's cheeky demeanor, although in 1.6 guise which sadly isn't available in India.

Interiors:

When the Swift was launched in the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki used this rather successful car to set internal benchmarks for design, styling and fit & finish. The Swift is currently available in three trim levels - LXi, VXi and ZXi with the petrol engine and the diesel comes in two variants - LDi and VDi . The ‘L' comes with air-conditioning and power steering while the ‘V' variants add power windows, tachometer, central locking and body-coloured mirrors and door handles. ABS is available as an option on the ‘V' variants and standard on the ZXi, which is the feature-laden variant. It comes with dual airbags, built-in MP3 player with steering-mounted controls, height adjustable steering and a climate control system and alloy-wheels.

The front seats of the Swift are fairly comfortable and the thin A-pillar and the large side view mirrors increase the visibility and make parking convenient. The driving position is good enough (though some short drivers will have to get used to the largish dashboard and a nose which really is larger than it seems from the inside) and like most of the modern cars, it even comes equipped with the steering mounted audio controls (in the ZXi only), making scanning through music easier without taking your eyes off the road. The Swift has 232 litres of boot space, which isn't really a lot, but it can accommodate two medium sized suitcases. The rear seats are comfortable for two large adults, but it's only just about adequate in the legroom department - more so if you've got someone tall in the front seat.

Engine, Transmission and Fuel Efficiency:

The Maruti Suzuki Swift was initially launched with a 1.3-litre petrol engine which is the same block that did duty on the Maruti Suzuki Esteem, and the Swift was incidentally the first Indian car to be powered by the Fiat's 1.3-litre Multijet engine - which now powers more than nine Indian cars manufactured by Fiat, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors. The Swift's 1.3-litre petrol powerplant has been replaced by Maruti Suzuki's new 1.2-litre engine as all the new cars manufactured from April 2010 should fulfill the Bharat Stage-IV norms in 13 major Indian cities. This is the same motor which propels the Maruti Suzuki Ritz and a detuned version of the same block is there on the Maruti Suzuki Eeco.

The gear ratios of both the Swifts have been well calculated and have taken into account city as well as highway driving habits of the Indian consumer. Which means, that you can actually lug the car around in a lower gear than you'd think was possible and still have the car pull away without too much fuss? The first three gears are short and produce a good amount of torque which makes overtaking easier. The fourth and fifth gears are tall which makes cruising on highways that much lighter on the wallet since the car is sipping less fuel.

The Swift petrol returned an overall figure of 11.98kmpl which included driving in the city and the highways - albeit rater swiftly (pun intended!). The Swift diesel's overall mileage was around 14.5kmpl and no doubt, can be bettered with a light right foot and long winding roads where the car will happily cruise in the tall 4th & 5th gears all day.

Driving Dynamics:

The engineers at Suzuki have stuck to the basics and designed a simple and compact suspension design for the Swift, to increase cabin space. The car sports McPherson struts at the front and has a torsion beam suspension (with coil) setup at the rear. The Swift has decent ride at low and high speeds. The ride is smooth and fairly composed and most of the road shocks and vibrations are absorbed by the dampers. The slightly high-ish profile tyres also help in this and the ZXi (with the alloys) comes shod with 185/70 R14 rubber whereas the other variants come with 165/80 R14.

The steering wheel of the Swift is light at low speeds and feels meaty to hold. However, the electronic power steering system feels a bit slack at higher speeds as the steering doesn't really weigh up as much as one would have liked. A heavier steering at speed would go a long way in giving the driver better feedback of the road conditions and further boost his/her confidence to take corners with even more aplomb.

Dimensions and Weights
Overall Length (mm)	3760
Overall Width (mm)	1690
Overall Height (mm)	1530
Wheel Base (mm)	2390
Ground Clearance (mm)	170
Front Track (mm)	1470
Rear Track (mm)	1480
Boot Space (liter)	232
Kerb Weight (kg)	1075
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)	1490
No of Doors	5

Fuel Economy
Mileage Highway (km/liter)	18.2
Mileage City (km/liter)	14
Mileage Overall (km/liter)	14.84

Capacities
Seating Capacity (person)	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (liter)	43

Performance
Maximum Speed	158Km/Hour
0-100kmph	13.8seconds
1/4 Mile	19.1seconds

Engine
Engine Type/Model	1.3L, DOHC, DDiS Diesel
Displacement cc	1248
Power (PS@rpm)	75PS @4000rpm
Torque (Nm@rpm)	190Nm @2000rpm
Valve Mechanism	DOHC
Bore (mm)	69.6
Stroke (mm)	82
Compression Ratio	17.6:1
No of Cylinders (cylinder)	4
Cylinder Configuration	Inline
Valves per Cylender (value)	4
Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel System	Common rail multi injection @ 1400 bar

Transmission
Transmission Type	Manual
Gears/Speeds	5Gears
Clutch Type	Hydraulic
Final Reduction Gear Ratio	3.94

Suspensions
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut and coil spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion beam and coil spring

Steering
Steering Type	Rack & Pinion
Power Assisted	Standard
Minimum Turning Radius (meter)	4.7

Brakes
Front Brakes	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes	Drums

Wheels and Tyres
Wheel Type	Steel
Wheel Size	14 inch
Tyres	165/80 R14