Ikon CNG or Swift Vdi?

wolfinstein · 5th June 2007, 22:13

Udit, What appears to be Cost Minimization priority, then opt for the Ikon CNG- It will save you considerable amount of money on Gas and Maintainence.

If you're looking for aesthetic appeal and good drive engine, although compromising on the Cost factor- Then Swift is a good choice- Although not the very best in the Diesel segment.

CNG will remain cheaper considerably compared to Diesel and Petrol, which depend on International Crude Rates, On the other hand CNG is cheaper all over the world, Has proven cost and Maintainence benefits + The Worlds Largest Gas Find is " Krishna Godavri Basin"..Gas will remain cheaper and more Fuel efficient.

kamy450 · 6th June 2007, 23:49

Better A.S.S and resale value go for Swift...... my opinion ....

Swift is good performer....

lamborghini · 6th June 2007, 23:59

Go for the Swift.
The Ikon is an amazng car but in CNG form, it loses some of its pep. Also resale value of the Ikon is low and it should be going out of production in a year or two.

benbsb29 · 7th June 2007, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamborghini

The Ikon is an amazng car but in CNG form, it loses some of its pep. Also resale value of the Ikon is low and it should be going out of production in a year or two.

I agree with the CNG part here, although i havemt driven it in this avatar.
As for the being phased out part, i dont think Ford is going to shoot themselves in the foot doing that. Not when the Ikon Flair is becoming popular among cab operators, and also not as long as the Esteem continues in its present avatar. Ikon Flair is the only Ford coming with the factory fitted CNG option and also with the presence of the Logan and the Accent GLE dont expect a quick demise.

DISCLAIMER : All this from my logic, and not from any insider info.

DieselFan · 7th June 2007, 12:26

I would rate Swift D better Ikon CNG for the following -

1. Great Low end Torque. It will beat Ikon petrol too
2. High range - A tank full will last for at least 750 KM (I have done 800 + once)
3. High resale value of Maruti compared to Ford
4. Easy availability of Diesel vis-a-vis CNG.
5. Easily accessible MASS compared to ford service shops.
6. proven Diesel technology vis-a-vis CNG.

So go for Swift D

udit78 · 7th June 2007, 13:32

Cool, this is great input indeed... thanks guys.. i have test driven it now and it is true it does not have that punch and loses power on CNG... now need to test drive Indigo as well...

5th June 2007, 22:13	#16
wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 994 Thanked: 20 Times	Udit, What appears to be Cost Minimization priority, then opt for the Ikon CNG- It will save you considerable amount of money on Gas and Maintainence. If you're looking for aesthetic appeal and good drive engine, although compromising on the Cost factor- Then Swift is a good choice- Although not the very best in the Diesel segment. CNG will remain cheaper considerably compared to Diesel and Petrol, which depend on International Crude Rates, On the other hand CNG is cheaper all over the world, Has proven cost and Maintainence benefits + The Worlds Largest Gas Find is " Krishna Godavri Basin"..Gas will remain cheaper and more Fuel efficient.
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6th June 2007, 23:49	#17
kamy450 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 244 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Better A.S.S and resale value go for Swift...... my opinion .... Swift is good performer....
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6th June 2007, 23:59	#18
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,112 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Go for the Swift. The Ikon is an amazng car but in CNG form, it loses some of its pep. Also resale value of the Ikon is low and it should be going out of production in a year or two.
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7th June 2007, 12:26	#20
DieselFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,584 Thanked: 259 Times	I would rate Swift D better Ikon CNG for the following - 1. Great Low end Torque. It will beat Ikon petrol too 2. High range - A tank full will last for at least 750 KM (I have done 800 + once) 3. High resale value of Maruti compared to Ford 4. Easy availability of Diesel vis-a-vis CNG. 5. Easily accessible MASS compared to ford service shops. 6. proven Diesel technology vis-a-vis CNG. So go for Swift D
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7th June 2007, 13:32	#21
udit78 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 249 Thanked: Once	Cool, this is great input indeed... thanks guys.. i have test driven it now and it is true it does not have that punch and loses power on CNG... now need to test drive Indigo as well...
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