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ballkey · 2nd February 2006, 23:46

Good review, Clairvoyant.
I'm sure dozens are going to post Swift reviews, so I'll restrict my review to a comment in yours

Stats:
Color & Trim : Azure Grey Vxi Non-ABS
Date of Purchase: 26 Dec
Meter reading : 1750+
Mileage : 13 to 15 with a 50-50 highway:city ratio
Accessories: A barebones music system
Mods : None, stock tyres
Upgraded from: a 800, what else

My Views:

Looks - Dont likem. I'm a reluctant buyer, I bought the car solely for the fun driving experience & value. However others like it, so no complaints.

Comfort - Good seating height for somebody like me, with average height(5'7). I liked the Fusion's better though. I like seeing the where the bonnet ends, cant really do that here.
I'm told the Rear comfort is good, but havent taken it for a extended trip yet. Visibility is poor, so much that I dont have sunfilm on it. My next ride will be a Safari, God willing

Performance: One word - adequate. It must be surprising to hear that from somebody coming up from a 800, but I guess I had higher hopes.
I got upto 120 once, and the racket of the engine is not exactly reassuring.
Acceleration is also entirely up to the driver - she runs when flogged, but generally content with puttering around.
Gears 2 and 3 are your lifeline. I got whupped by a Santro, coz my cocky self thought I could take him in 4th/Overdrive.

The consolation is the superb FE. I use xtra premium, nothing special.

Handling: As others have said, very stable and sure-footed. Curves and bends are great fun (heh)

Problems: Very minor. The rear seat squeaked for a while, first service fixed it. The engine feels sluggish when the AC is on.
I've even stalled a few times. However it evens out after a while.

Overall, I'd recommend it for a new car buyer, or somebody moving up from a 800/Alto. Even over the Getz.
However, for somebody who already has a recent Santro/Indica /WagonR/Zen, I'm not sure if the ownership experience will be significantly better.

2nd February 2006, 23:46	#8 (permalink)
ballkey BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 400	me too! Good review, Clairvoyant. I'm sure dozens are going to post Swift reviews, so I'll restrict my review to a comment in yours Stats: Color & Trim : Azure Grey Vxi Non-ABS Date of Purchase: 26 Dec Meter reading : 1750+ Mileage : 13 to 15 with a 50-50 highway:city ratio Accessories: A barebones music system Mods : None, stock tyres Upgraded from: a 800, what else My Views: Looks - Dont likem. I'm a reluctant buyer, I bought the car solely for the fun driving experience & value. However others like it, so no complaints. Comfort - Good seating height for somebody like me, with average height(5'7). I liked the Fusion's better though. I like seeing the where the bonnet ends, cant really do that here. I'm told the Rear comfort is good, but havent taken it for a extended trip yet. Visibility is poor, so much that I dont have sunfilm on it. My next ride will be a Safari, God willing Performance: One word - adequate. It must be surprising to hear that from somebody coming up from a 800, but I guess I had higher hopes. I got upto 120 once, and the racket of the engine is not exactly reassuring. Acceleration is also entirely up to the driver - she runs when flogged, but generally content with puttering around. Gears 2 and 3 are your lifeline. I got whupped by a Santro, coz my cocky self thought I could take him in 4th/Overdrive. The consolation is the superb FE. I use xtra premium, nothing special. Handling: As others have said, very stable and sure-footed. Curves and bends are great fun (heh) Problems: Very minor. The rear seat squeaked for a while, first service fixed it. The engine feels sluggish when the AC is on. I've even stalled a few times. However it evens out after a while. Overall, I'd recommend it for a new car buyer, or somebody moving up from a 800/Alto. Even over the Getz. However, for somebody who already has a recent Santro/Indica /WagonR/Zen, I'm not sure if the ownership experience will be significantly better.