Swift Lxi Ownership Review after 1200 KM - Team-BHP

rupesh_mathur · 12th March 2007, 17:08

Hi,

I booked Swift Lxi on 1st Feb 2007 and took delivery of the car on 16th Feb 2007 (it was my B'day and Mahashivratri too!!)

from Bagga Link Motors, Patparganj, Delhi. The service from the dealer was very impressive, its my second car from the same dealer. I have got the front-power windows (Autocop) installed by the dealer only.

I was researching on hatch-backs for quiet sometime, especially between Getz and Swift. Team-BHP too played a very important role in my research and I thank you all!

I have driven around 1200 kms, so far the performance of the car has been really impressive. My previous car was Maruti 800 DX, well it’s a big change in-terms of size, comfort, power etc. Primarily I was looking for more space inside and comfort off course for my family this time and since my budget was of 4 lacs so Swift came out to be the car for my family!

Engine (5/5)

The engine is really smooth and silent that its hard to notice that its running. Infact it happened with me on couple of occasions that on the red light I could not make out if the engine was "on" or not. Pick up is really great - one reaches 60 kmph in no time!!

Gear Box (5/5)

Gearing is really smooth and the clutching too. While shifting to back-gear, it does take some effort but the MUL guys told me that it will get smooth with time - so no hurrying there.

Fuel Efficiency (5/5)

FE is pretty satisfying till now - I am getting around 15 kmpl which I guess is pretty good. MUL guys tells me that after the 3rd service I will improve further.
Over all me and my family is very happy with Swift - enjoying every kilometer SWIFTLY!!!!

navdeep · 12th March 2007, 17:27

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Originally Posted by rupesh_mathur

I have got the front-power windows (Autocop) installed by the dealer only.

Congrats !
how much did it cost you ?

mobike008 · 12th March 2007, 17:42

Congrats on your new Swift. Do post some pictures of your car here. 15kmpl is quite impressive. Which fuel your using?

benbsb29 · 13th March 2007, 14:33

Rupesh, congrats on your Swift. Quite a nice car. U seem to be extremely pleased with the car, as per your ratings on the various parameters u have mentioned. You havent mentioned what color your car is.

Happy Motoring.

rupesh_mathur · 13th March 2007, 14:52

Rs. 6,200/- (approx), I don't remember the exact figure

rupesh_mathur · 13th March 2007, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

Congrats on your new Swift. Do post some pictures of your car here. 15kmpl is quite impressive. Which fuel your using?

I am using normal fuel only.

mobike008 · 13th March 2007, 15:02

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Originally Posted by rupesh_mathur

I am using normal fuel only.

Thats great. And which one? HP, BP etc?

rupesh_mathur · 13th March 2007, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Rupesh, congrats on your Swift. Quite a nice car. U seem to be extremely pleased with the car, as per your ratings on the various parameters u have mentioned. You havent mentioned what color your car is.

Happy Motoring.

Well I personally wanted to have a white swift but rest of the family members voted for silver color...so I was in minority you see

rupesh_mathur · 13th March 2007, 15:46

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Thats great. And which one? HP, BP etc?

We have couple of Indian Oil vendors around my area. Kindly suggest which vendors should be picked for good quality petrol?

nikunj_cal · 26th March 2007, 15:49

Hi rupesh ?? I have heard that swift return on a an average 8-9 kmpl . Then how come urs is returnign 15 kmpl . Are these with or without a/c on ??

mobike008 · 26th March 2007, 16:15

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Originally Posted by nikunj_cal

Hi rupesh ?? I have heard that swift return on a an average 8-9 kmpl . Then how come urs is returnign 15 kmpl . Are these with or without a/c on ??

never heard a swift petrol gives this low FE. Lowest i heard is 11kmpl. And, ofcourse 15kmpl is quite rare, i agree.

benbsb29 · 26th March 2007, 16:17

Mobike has a point there. Lowest my friends who own Swifts told me was around 11. Place in question here is Bangalore.

navdeep · 26th March 2007, 16:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikunj_cal

Hi rupesh ?? I have heard that swift return on a an average 8-9 kmpl . Then how come urs is returnign 15 kmpl . Are these with or without a/c on ??

your may source may not have calculated properly.

nikunj_cal · 26th March 2007, 17:30

Hmm Maybe , 7-8 was too low a mileage anyway !! So what is the common consensus of the mileage ?? Also this may sound a bit stupid but as there are versions in a software ( where bugs and other fixes are updated ) do we also have versions in cars ?? I mean maybe the swift I am talking about is an older version as compared to the new swift which rupesh bought ?? The swift i am talking about is 1 year old .

rupesh_mathur · 27th March 2007, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikunj_cal

Hi rupesh ?? I have heard that swift return on a an average 8-9 kmpl . Then how come urs is returnign 15 kmpl . Are these with or without a/c on ??

Mostly without a/c. I am really surprise to know that Swift's average can be as low as 8-9kmpl - a lot depends upon the driving skills and the kind of traffic too!!

12th March 2007, 17:08	#1 (permalink)
rupesh_mathur Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 8	Swift Lxi Ownership Review after 1200 KM Hi, I booked Swift Lxi on 1st Feb 2007 and took delivery of the car on 16th Feb 2007 (it was my B'day and Mahashivratri too!!) from Bagga Link Motors, Patparganj, Delhi. The service from the dealer was very impressive, its my second car from the same dealer. I have got the front-power windows (Autocop) installed by the dealer only. I was researching on hatch-backs for quiet sometime, especially between Getz and Swift. Team-BHP too played a very important role in my research and I thank you all! I have driven around 1200 kms, so far the performance of the car has been really impressive. My previous car was Maruti 800 DX, well it’s a big change in-terms of size, comfort, power etc. Primarily I was looking for more space inside and comfort off course for my family this time and since my budget was of 4 lacs so Swift came out to be the car for my family! Engine (5/5) The engine is really smooth and silent that its hard to notice that its running. Infact it happened with me on couple of occasions that on the red light I could not make out if the engine was "on" or not. Pick up is really great - one reaches 60 kmph in no time!! Gear Box (5/5) Gearing is really smooth and the clutching too. While shifting to back-gear, it does take some effort but the MUL guys told me that it will get smooth with time - so no hurrying there. Fuel Efficiency (5/5) FE is pretty satisfying till now - I am getting around 15 kmpl which I guess is pretty good. MUL guys tells me that after the 3rd service I will improve further. Over all me and my family is very happy with Swift - enjoying every kilometer SWIFTLY!!!!

12th March 2007, 17:42	#3 (permalink)
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,846 View My Garage	Congrats on your new Swift. Do post some pictures of your car here. 15kmpl is quite impressive. Which fuel your using? __________________ [b][i]The nail that sticks out gets hammered !!!

13th March 2007, 14:33	#4 (permalink)
benbsb29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore - Back To ChaoS Posts: 2,325 View My Garage	Rupesh, congrats on your Swift. Quite a nice car. U seem to be extremely pleased with the car, as per your ratings on the various parameters u have mentioned. You havent mentioned what color your car is. Happy Motoring. __________________ "Wise are they who invested in a diesel powered automobile" - Benny

26th March 2007, 16:17	#12 (permalink)
benbsb29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore - Back To ChaoS Posts: 2,325 View My Garage	Mobike has a point there. Lowest my friends who own Swifts told me was around 11. Place in question here is Bangalore. __________________ "Wise are they who invested in a diesel powered automobile" - Benny

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13th March 2007, 14:52	#5 (permalink)
rupesh_mathur Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 8	Rs. 6,200/- (approx), I don't remember the exact figure

26th March 2007, 15:49	#10 (permalink)
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 372 View My Garage	Hi rupesh ?? I have heard that swift return on a an average 8-9 kmpl . Then how come urs is returnign 15 kmpl . Are these with or without a/c on ??

26th March 2007, 17:30	#14 (permalink)
nikunj_cal BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 372 View My Garage	Hmm Maybe , 7-8 was too low a mileage anyway !! So what is the common consensus of the mileage ?? Also this may sound a bit stupid but as there are versions in a software ( where bugs and other fixes are updated ) do we also have versions in cars ?? I mean maybe the swift I am talking about is an older version as compared to the new swift which rupesh bought ?? The swift i am talking about is 1 year old .