Swift VDI/Ford Ikon D/Swift Dzire Diesel

udit78 · 26th February 2009, 10:43

Hi,

I am looking to buy a new car with max budget of 6L and need a diesel car only.

I have short listed:

- Swift VDi
- Ford Ikon D
- Swift Dzire (above budget though)

Which one of the above is a better car to go for? My daily run is 75Kms. And would want features like ABS so that can zip the car on highways with confidence.

Awaiting your replies

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phamilyman · 26th February 2009, 11:05

IkonD is the way to go.

Mr_Bean · 26th February 2009, 11:16

udit, go for the Getz crde if you haven't thought about it, I drove the vehicle & the power is just uncontrollable and will take you by surprise.

suprateep · 26th February 2009, 11:19

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Originally Posted by udit78

Hi,

I am looking to buy a new car with max budget of 6L and need a diesel car only.

I have short listed:

- Swift VDi
- Ford Ikon D
- Swift Dzire (above budget though)

Which one of the above is a better car to go for? My daily run is 75Kms. And would want features like ABS so that can zip the car on highways with confidence.

Awaiting your replies

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how important is the boot to you - do you lug around luggage or its going to be mostly you behind the wheels. This is the most important criterion for the choice here.

The Swift is the only way to go if you do most of the driving. Great FE around 19+ on highways, good drive, safety features like ABS, fun to drive and easy to park etc. Only problem is that Swift D like a lot of other Marutis are prone to rattles - something that can be fixed. If Swift D it is - invest in 5-10k (or less if you use local damping material) for damping around the doors, trunk, and dash. Good for ICE and sound insulation from outside.

Ikon D is okay - but refinement is missing so are the safety features. A.S.S will be high as the engine is different from Ikon Petrol and the number of problems that creep up in the car other from the engine are numerous. We have owned the car before and though it is a drivers delight - no safety features. Plus for a big sized guy (6ft around 160lbs +) its a diff propostion to drive - the steering wheel touches the upper legs.

BTW the resale value will be higher for maruti too.....

udit78 · 26th February 2009, 11:29

I am considering the new Ikon TDCI which has the same engine as Fiesta ... how are the refinement levels in it .... is it diffent from a fiesta in terms of NVH .......and yes extra Boot space would always be welcome

but have to weight it against the refinement as well.

udit78 · 26th February 2009, 14:28

I test drove a brand new Getz Crdi from superon Hyudnai in gurgoan, the car is awesome but the braakes ary very evry poor. I applied hard brake at 80 and the whole car shockup including the steering. It was scary, my question is even if I get the tyres changed to 195 60 R 14. michelin XM1+, how much would the braking improve, will the still rattle wen sudden brakes are applied.

loving_alaap · 26th February 2009, 15:04

In hatch, i'll go for Getz CRDI (a fantastic car now available for even much lesser price)

In Sedan, it tie between Ikon & Dzire, but looking at the higher upkeep cost of Ikon, I'll go for Dzire.

benbsb29 · 26th February 2009, 15:13

Udit, the following threads should be quite helpful to you with respect to the Ikon TDCi.

Condor's_thread
Dieseled's_thread
S_Budhiraj's_thread

Sadly, ABS is not an option on the Ikon. Something which even i would be happy to have had for reassurance.

All the best.

udit78 · 26th February 2009, 15:13

I love Getz Crdi but my concern is the brakes, any feedback on that?

dushmish · 26th February 2009, 17:38

Hi Udit, check Jaggu's thread on his Swift VDi's experience. I own a Dzire ZDi and can tell you it is an awesome car to drive. There are a couple of ownership reviews for this car as well. You may check mine "Dzire ZDi the first 7000 km".

Do let us know which one you decide on.

harry10 · 26th February 2009, 17:51

Swift Vdi or Dzire will be a better choice. Search the forum you will find many threads for that.

reppy · 28th February 2009, 23:04

Hi Udit - I have a VDI (ABS) and it totally rocks! Go for it.

madhukar_n · 28th February 2009, 23:54

ikon is a 8 year old model. i dont know for how long more they will continue it. it is like the amby of ford. i am not telling it is a bad car, but its too old. the fiesta engine is ideally sutied to this than fiesta, but still they should have redesigned it. ikon resale is not good i heard.

so swift/dzire will be ur options. both are relatively new and will be there for sometime.

26th February 2009, 10:43	#1
udit78 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 249 Thanked: Once	Swift VDI/Ford Ikon D/Swift Dzire Diesel Hi, I am looking to buy a new car with max budget of 6L and need a diesel car only. I have short listed: - Swift VDi - Ford Ikon D - Swift Dzire (above budget though) Which one of the above is a better car to go for? My daily run is 75Kms. And would want features like ABS so that can zip the car on highways with confidence. Awaiting your replies ) Last edited by udit78 : 26th February 2009 at 10:44.
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26th February 2009, 11:05	#2
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,974 Thanked: 4,663 Times	IkonD is the way to go.
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26th February 2009, 11:16	#3
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 894 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	udit, go for the Getz crde if you haven't thought about it, I drove the vehicle & the power is just uncontrollable and will take you by surprise.
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26th February 2009, 11:29	#5
udit78 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 249 Thanked: Once	I am considering the new Ikon TDCI which has the same engine as Fiesta ... how are the refinement levels in it .... is it diffent from a fiesta in terms of NVH .......and yes extra Boot space would always be welcome but have to weight it against the refinement as well.
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26th February 2009, 14:28	#6
udit78 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 249 Thanked: Once	I test drove a brand new Getz Crdi from superon Hyudnai in gurgoan, the car is awesome but the braakes ary very evry poor. I applied hard brake at 80 and the whole car shockup including the steering. It was scary, my question is even if I get the tyres changed to 195 60 R 14. michelin XM1+, how much would the braking improve, will the still rattle wen sudden brakes are applied.
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26th February 2009, 15:04	#7
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	In hatch, i'll go for Getz CRDI (a fantastic car now available for even much lesser price) In Sedan, it tie between Ikon & Dzire, but looking at the higher upkeep cost of Ikon, I'll go for Dzire.
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26th February 2009, 15:13	#8
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,022 Thanked: 13,580 Times View My Garage	Udit, the following threads should be quite helpful to you with respect to the Ikon TDCi. Condor's_thread Dieseled's_thread S_Budhiraj's_thread Sadly, ABS is not an option on the Ikon. Something which even i would be happy to have had for reassurance. All the best.
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26th February 2009, 17:38	#10
dushmish BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 418 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	Hi Udit, check Jaggu's thread on his Swift VDi's experience. I own a Dzire ZDi and can tell you it is an awesome car to drive. There are a couple of ownership reviews for this car as well. You may check mine "Dzire ZDi the first 7000 km". Do let us know which one you decide on.
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26th February 2009, 17:51	#11
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,740 Thanked: 3,910 Times View My Garage	Swift Vdi or Dzire will be a better choice. Search the forum you will find many threads for that.
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28th February 2009, 23:04	#12
reppy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 539 Thanked: 641 Times	Hi Udit - I have a VDI (ABS) and it totally rocks! Go for it.
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28th February 2009, 23:54	#13
madhukar_n BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 395 Thanked: 180 Times	ikon is a 8 year old model. i dont know for how long more they will continue it. it is like the amby of ford. i am not telling it is a bad car, but its too old. the fiesta engine is ideally sutied to this than fiesta, but still they should have redesigned it. ikon resale is not good i heard. so swift/dzire will be ur options. both are relatively new and will be there for sometime.
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