Re: Rumour: Maruti looking at 6-speed gearboxes in a big way Quote:
Originally Posted by humyum Imagine a 6 speed Swift DDIS crusing along at 120 kmph at 2400 rpm than its current 2900 rpm *Goosebumps* . Highways will be so much more fun! |
Well said! That 6th gear is a very, very useful tool for highways - related thread.
It'll also help Maruti brag about higher fuel economy and in marketing it as an additional feature (LOL!). Quote:
Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR Gone are the days people used to 'imagine' about a Swift. Used to happen a decade back but nowadays its just another mass market car, and the engine range is nothing special for the times either. |
I disagree.
1. Less than 0.5% of Indians own a car (our car penetration rate is 30 - 40 cars / 1000 citizens).
There were recent news reports on how so many first-time buyers are jumping straight at the 5 - 8 lakh rupee segment, completely bypassing the Alto / Eon / Kwid category as it was before. For any first-time car owner, the Swift is a dream.
2. Drive it on some twisties . I thoroughly enjoyed driving the new Swift, as Moderator Aditya (who is reviewing it) did too. If you want to have fun on a budget and play it safe within the Maruti family, it is a fantastic buy. The 1.2L petrol is still a beautiful engine (1.3L diesel feels too old though), the interiors are nice, the exterior styling remains a draw and the handling is a bit enthusiast-oriented.
If any BHPian buys a red Swift with a black roof + aftermarket rubber + custom exhaust, I will completely agree with his choice. |