MSIL discontinues old swift. EDIT : New Swift LAUNCHED!

sidindica · 7th July 2011, 10:05

Note from Mod : GTO's Swift review has been uploaded at this link. Please continue the discussion over on the new thread.

A couple of sites (motorbeam and a FB group) have reported that the production of old swift has been stopped.

Now luckily somehow I managed to have a word with a close associate of mine in MSIL just a few mins back and he admitted that the news is true.
EDIT: Another good news: The production of the all new Gen 2 swift HAS STARTED from July 5th.
Launch will be around August 10 and finally, there will be a ZDI variant.
All the current bookings will be transferred to the new model and bookings for the old model have been stopped.

No other information is available except for the one mentioned above.

sajo · 7th July 2011, 10:08

Thanks sid. Any news about them ramping up production for the new model ? Their current capacity was bursting at its seams.
Wont be surprised if they dont either, because no self respecting auto major these days seems to want their product to appear a dud, without unrealistic waiting periods.

Superleggera · 7th July 2011, 10:13

Thats a good news indeed.Hope the ones who just booked a swift won't get frustrated.

ashok_lat · 7th July 2011, 10:18

Yes.. This may be some concrete information. I Visited Popular Maruti, Chennai yesterday and Sales person told me that there will be a new Swift coming this Aug End. They have started booking for some Customers if they are interested. When i asked him about the ZDI variant he is not sure about that.

volkman10 · 7th July 2011, 10:22

Great news to start the day with! As usual its surprising ( MS strategy I guess) to have everyone speculating when the actual launch is close.

Cheers!

Latheesh · 7th July 2011, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

All the current bookings will be transferred to the new model and bookings for the old model have been stopped.

That is a good news, means no price increase?

PCS · 7th July 2011, 10:24

New Swift Arai Mileage Is Out

Petrol 20 Kmpl !!!!!!!!

Diesel 24 Kmpl !!!!!!

Fuel Tank Changed From Metal To Plastic

kevintomin · 7th July 2011, 10:25

More info about new swift is available in today's Business Standard.

key points-

-New model is roomier, lighter and offers better mileage than the present one.
-uses plastic fuel tank thereby reducing weight
-petrol variant to deliver mileage of 20 kmpl
-diesel variant 23 kmpl

Please see link for more information

New Swift to ride on Maruti's fuel-efficient measures

deetjohn · 7th July 2011, 10:26

Superb news sidindica.

Hope MSIL brings the car as in UK without any localization of design, inside out.

It would be nice if they bring the newly tuned DDiS, which develops 190Nm at 1750rpm. The added drivability will be a big plus in the city. And I hope they don't delete that intercooler in the DDiS. Also, with rear wipe/ wash as well. And Airbags & ABS. Oh God! I do have a long list.

kevintomin · 7th July 2011, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by deetjohn

Superb news sidindica.

Hope MSIL brings the car as in UK without any localization of design, inside out.

It would be nice if they bring the newly tuned DDiS, which develops 190Nm at 1750rpm. The added drivability will be a big plus in the city. And I hope they don't delete that intercooler in the DDiS. Also, with rear wipe/ wash as well. And Airbags & ABS. Oh God! I do have a long list.

Also with 16inch alloys and 185/55 profile tyres.

phamilyman · 7th July 2011, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCS

Fuel Tank Changed From Metal To Plastic

My 2008 VDI had a fibreglass sort of fuel tank, as did other swifts of that vintage.

please think before u read newspapers - they don't know jack mostly.

@sid: damn - a ZDi variant. bad bad MSIL. Why not earlier?

PS: Now 9 month waiting for swift too!

hdnivara · 7th July 2011, 10:39

Whoa! This is good and the web page also says that there will be 4-speed auto tranny.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevintomin

Also with 16inch alloys and 185/55 profile tyres.

Really? Maybe only for the Z variants.. I'm dreaming and

KarthikK · 7th July 2011, 10:42

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joe1980 · 7th July 2011, 10:43

Interesting news. But can anyone here please tell me what could be so special with the Z variant?

deetjohn · 7th July 2011, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevintomin

Also with 16inch alloys and 185/55 profile tyres.

I wouldn't mind even if the all new Swift comes with 14" steel wheels. As long as Lenso Samurai is available.

That said, the chances for 16" OEM alloys are very slim considering our roads and the stiff suspension setup of the car. 2 options are currently available in the UK for the all new Swift, 175/65R15 and as you said, the 185/55R16. So a 195/60R15 will fit nicely.

But all the others are very difficult or next to impossible to add outside the factory. So please Maruti, please!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe1980

Interesting news. But can anyone here please tell me what could be so special with the Z variant?

A Z variant was not available with the DDiS, but only with the petrol till now. A ZDi will/ should add OEM alloys, Airbags, ABS, rear wipe/wash, music system etc for the Diesel as well. So much awaited.

7th July 2011, 10:05	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,902 Thanked: 8,348 Times	MSIL discontinues old swift. EDIT : New Swift LAUNCHED! Note from Mod : GTO's Swift review has been uploaded at this link. Please continue the discussion over on the new thread. A couple of sites (motorbeam and a FB group) have reported that the production of old swift has been stopped. Now luckily somehow I managed to have a word with a close associate of mine in MSIL just a few mins back and he admitted that the news is true. EDIT: Another good news: The production of the all new Gen 2 swift HAS STARTED from July 5th. Launch will be around August 10 and finally, there will be a ZDI variant. All the current bookings will be transferred to the new model and bookings for the old model have been stopped. No other information is available except for the one mentioned above. Last edited by GTO : 27th September 2011 at 11:07. Reason: Adding link to review
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sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,157 Times	Re: MSIL stops current swift production, new model to be launched in August Thanks sid. Any news about them ramping up production for the new model ? Their current capacity was bursting at its seams. Wont be surprised if they dont either, because no self respecting auto major these days seems to want their product to appear a dud, without unrealistic waiting periods.
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Superleggera BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kannur/Boston Posts: 533 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Re: MSIL stops current swift production, new model to be launched in August Thats a good news indeed.Hope the ones who just booked a swift won't get frustrated.
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ashok_lat BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 307 Thanked: 58 Times	Re: MSIL stops current swift production, new model to be launched in August Yes.. This may be some concrete information. I Visited Popular Maruti, Chennai yesterday and Sales person told me that there will be a new Swift coming this Aug End. They have started booking for some Customers if they are interested. When i asked him about the ZDI variant he is not sure about that.
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volkman10 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: -- Posts: 25,708 Thanked: 78,686 Times View My Garage	Re: MSIL stops current swift production, new model to be launched in August Great news to start the day with! As usual its surprising ( MS strategy I guess) to have everyone speculating when the actual launch is close. Cheers!
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PCS BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 217 Thanked: 177 Times	Re: MSIL stops current swift production, new model to be launched in August New Swift Arai Mileage Is Out Petrol 20 Kmpl !!!!!!!! Diesel 24 Kmpl !!!!!! Fuel Tank Changed From Metal To Plastic
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kevintomin BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Singapore/ Kochi Posts: 58 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: MSIL stops current swift production, new model to be launched in August More info about new swift is available in today's Business Standard. key points- -New model is roomier, lighter and offers better mileage than the present one. -uses plastic fuel tank thereby reducing weight -petrol variant to deliver mileage of 20 kmpl -diesel variant 23 kmpl Please see link for more information New Swift to ride on Maruti's fuel-efficient measures
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deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,529 Thanked: 10,594 Times View My Garage	Re: MSIL stops current swift production, new model to be launched in August Superb news sidindica. Hope MSIL brings the car as in UK without any localization of design, inside out. It would be nice if they bring the newly tuned DDiS, which develops 190Nm at 1750rpm. The added drivability will be a big plus in the city. And I hope they don't delete that intercooler in the DDiS. Also, with rear wipe/ wash as well. And Airbags & ABS. Oh God! I do have a long list. Last edited by deetjohn : 7th July 2011 at 10:30. Reason: rewording
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joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 335 Thanked: 155 Times	Re: MSIL discontinues old swift, begins production for all new model for August launc Interesting news. But can anyone here please tell me what could be so special with the Z variant?
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