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| ![]() If the difference in features are only the ones you have mentioned and the car is for your wife, go ahead with her choice, the Vxi. Upgrading from a small hatchback, the only things that she will miss are the parking sensors and maybe the fog-lamps, if headlights are really poor. The way she is looking at the variant and savings is justified, she does not see the extra features of any use to her and that's why she does not want you to spend extra. Anyways, the parking sensors and fog-lamps will be available as accessories, you can go ahead and fit them from your dealer. Maruti Suzuki sells parts across the counter, talk to your dealer. Really good parking sensors of Autocop cost approx 5000 and fogs should also cost somewhat the same. |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() ![]() | ![]() This is your primary requirement. So it doesn't make sense buying the manual, just because you can get the ZXi instead of the VXi and still save some money. Penny wise, but pound ? Stick to the AMT variants, would be by suggestion. Quote:
Features like reverse parking sensors, retractable ORVMs, automatic climate control etc makes life a lot easier, while alloys wheels might just help keep the upgrade itch from hitting you for a longer period. I would have picked the ZXi AMT if I were in your position. | |
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| ![]() The VXI (AMT) it is then. Thanks a ton OSH and CrAzY dRiVeR. |
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As for the variant, I think it matters a lot how long you will keep the car for. If it's only 2-3 years, then yes go for the VXI definitely, but if closer to 5 years do try to extend your budget to ZXI, the features will actually make a nice difference in day to to day usage, especially the folding mirrors, defogger etc. Alloys won't make a difference and in fact I would suggest 195 section tyres irrespective of the variant you choose. If you'll be buying it on a loan, the EMI difference variant won't be as large as the whole price you see, so it would be easier and worth it if you'll be living with the car for a longer time. Just think of the time you'll be spending everyday looking for the car keys (a nightmare in ladies purses) and then folding out the mirrors and then driving out. The convenience is definitely nice to have, as long as you have the budget for it. And as for the GM thing, you don't need to sell your car if you don't have any mechanical issues with it. Even the spares would be available for a long time. I have a Spark too and intend to keep it running. Don't think of it as if you need to sell your car as if it's a now or never thing. You could keep the car for a few more months and it could possibly even help you to save for the ZXI version. Just a suggestion | |
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BHPian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: KOLKATA INDIA
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Having driven the Swift Dzire (purchased in July last year) for 12,000 kms, I am pretty satisfied with its performance. Most of my driving as been within the city limits of Kolkata, apart from drives to Durgapur, Shantineketan and Vizaq. Driving within city limits is a breeze specially in perpetual 'stop go' conditions. Due to this, stress levels are also low as one does not tend to get irritated and upset (comfort level is inversely proportional to irritation). Yes, the 'head nod' effect is there on hard acceleration, but with time one gets used to it (one disadvantage can be tolerated over a major advantage called convenience and easy to drive). I just have two complaints about the car 1. The paint layer is very thin - minor scratches have cropped up. 2. The dashboard display - while driving under elevated metro stations / tunnels during the day time, the entire dashboard is black (none of the information dials can be read) apart from four red needles (tacho needle, speedo needle, fuel gauge needle and engine temp needle). I find this very irritating and in suck conditions am forced to switch on the parking lights (the light up the dash board display). I hope the same is not carried forward in the Dzire 2017. | |
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| ![]() Dear Friends, This is my first post, so thank you moderators for welcoming me as the new Team-BHPian! Coming to this post, I went with my wife to have a look at the new Dzire. While I agree that the rear seat space has increased, I and my wife felt that the rear door looked smaller than other 4m cars in the segment, for example the Xcent that I currently own. Elderly will really be having problems in venturing in. |
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1) She will be driving it predominantly and would save myself the nagging if she is made to drive a manual against her wishes. 2) Well, she is gonna drive it. Right? Hence, her choice prevails. 3) Wife is always right!!!!! ![]() However, to be honest, ZXI manual makes most sense. | |
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| ![]() There is not much difference in the safety features between Vxi and Zxi with both getting ABS, Airbags and ISOFIX - infact Lxi gets all of these as well The real differentiators between Vxi and Zxi are:
Of the critical differences 1-5 above, 1-4 can be easily fitted and a good reverse camera setup without voiding warranty can be done at MASS itself for 15-20K. NO worries and you can get a better reverse camera setup than the reverse sensors of the Zxi. Go for the Vxi AMT Quote:
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BHPian | ![]() I have a few questions on the New Dzire; 1. Has anyone driven the Petrol AGS variant? How is the shift quality? Is it seamless in traffic? I have heard that the shift quality is seamless at highway speeds and the AGS is quiet responsive to throttle inputs. 2. How is the NVH performance with the DDIS engine? Is the familiar clatter still present? 3. Some online reviews point towards wind noise at speeds of around 100 KMPH. Can this be suppressed by increasing the volume of the infotainment system? 4. What about the ride and handling? Is it good? |
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Also, I found the AMT to respond better than the manual off the line. The brakes on the AMT was also better than the manual as I found it had better bite. May be a personal opinion, I found the AMT in manual mode was lot more fun to drive than the manual car. | |
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| ![]() Yes, it is reduced when compared to other petrol AMT cars out there. Reduced, but still there to a level where it is perceptible. My reference to the aging is not on reliability but on the judder and the 'head nod' effect. When new, these are very much on the lower side, but these effects seem to increase as the car ages. |
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BHPian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: BLR, GGN
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| ![]() Seeing this doubt (Baleno vs Dzire) with many people both in my friend circle and here, thought it might be worth making a comprehensive post about it. For simplicity, and knowing personal tastes, I have considered the cars equal on the below fronts. 1. Drivability(where transmission is same) 2. Power(where engine is same) 3. Interior quality (Arguable, but considered as same brand and segment) 4. Build quality (Arguable, but considered as same brand and segment) 5. Shape, Design etc which are personal choices Quote:
Please note, this list has been made for assistance only. Human errors are bound to creep up, and I surely welcome inputs other members have. Firstly lets take the prices. Below are ex-showroom of both. Grey denotes no competing model. ![]() Now lets take it variant by variant. 1. Dzire LXI/LDI vs Baleno Sigma Petrol/Diesel Price difference: -16720 (Petrol), -54(Diesel) +ves for Dzire
2. Dzire VXI/VDI vs Baleno Delta Petrol/Diesel Price difference: -30271(Petrol), -17958(Diesel) +ves for Dzire
+ves for Baleno
Dzire Vxi AGS vs Baleno Delta Auto Price Difference: 28692 Feature difference is same as above. Dzire ZXI/ZDI/ZXI AGS vs Baleno Zeta/Zeta Auto Price difference: -45778(Petrol), -32725(Diesel), 13719(Auto) +ves for Dzire
+ves for Baleno
Comment about difference in Auto can be read above. Dzire ZXI+/ZDI+ vs Baleno Alpha Price Difference: -64206(Petrol),-50284(Diesel) +ves for Dzire
+ves for Baleno
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