Swift "Dezire" to replace Esteem. EDIT : PICS on Pg.4 !!

amit · 23rd January 2008, 16:41

Indian roads are getting uglier every month. This will compete with the NHC for the title of the ugliest car in India.

It's high time the Grande Punto, Linea, Bravo, Jetta were launched.

kjdesigns_2000 · 23rd January 2008, 17:09

I feel its looks are not that eye catchy, but this thing is gonna sell because of its Brand and maybe price.

mail4ajo · 23rd January 2008, 18:07

I dont understand the noise everyone is making about the looks of this car. Yes, its not good looking....

Tell me how many cars in India have sold only for its looks? If this statement has any answers, many cars would be rotting at the manufacturer's shelf.

A lot of car buyers go by the mind rather than the heart. My heart says that Dezire doesnt look great and is not worthy of being a successor to the legendry Esteem. But my mind says that if Maruti gives a performer to us in a Value For Money package, I will replace my Alto with this car once it proves itself.

Consider the example of Senior and Junior Bachchan. Doesnt Abhisheak still sell inspite of being "not so great clone" of his father? He sells for his performance and not for his hereditary looks or for being the legend's son.

Lets discuss on what engine, interiors or features Maruti will give us on the Dezire and not thrash a car that not seen the market daylight.

Trapezio · 23rd January 2008, 18:22

Everything is okay... But calling it Dezire...!

Jaggu · 23rd January 2008, 18:39

Hate the looks but ajo has a very valid point wrt indian market. Any idea when is it really gonna be launched?

payam · 23rd January 2008, 21:22

It looks awfully bad.Dont know why marutti is launching this one

anandpadhye · 23rd January 2008, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

Indian roads are getting uglier every month. This will compete with the NHC for the title of the ugliest car in India.

It's high time the Grande Punto, Linea, Bravo, Jetta were launched.

What do you think about Civic?

rr_zen · 23rd January 2008, 21:32

@ajo: Agree with what you say. This means that the performance of this car should exceed the expectations of consumers so that they can afford to ignore or give less importance to the looks.

mail4ajo · 23rd January 2008, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Hate the looks but ajo has a very valid point wrt indian market. Any idea when is it really gonna be launched?

Was touted to be released at the Auto Expo. Since they have missed the date, can expect by Feb or March end. The Indigo CS is just round the corner and Dezire needs to get a good opening to prolong the excitement.

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Originally Posted by rr_zen

@ajo: Agree with what you say. This means that the performance of this car should exceed the expectations of consumers so that they can afford to ignore or give less importance to the looks.

Right. The Swift itself isnt appealing to me since I am not a fan of the rounded looks. But the minute I test drove, it impressed me, both petrol and diesel versions.

I hope they put more horses on the Dezire, atleast 90bhp and 80bhp on petrol and diesel respectively. A VGT on the Diesel would be a "good to have". Imagine a sedan with good features and price, but underpowered...

dipen · 24th January 2008, 02:19

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Originally Posted by phamilyman

-5. horrendous.

what were they thinking. Its not better from bajaj who has similar look to all bikes. heck, but atleast they have cheap pricing. How much will MUL charge us for this fugly boot?

Also to add Bajaj models though similar, all mostly look great.

amit · 24th January 2008, 11:57

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Originally Posted by anandpadhye

What do you think about Civic?

I,personally, love the Civic's looks. Very futuristic and stylish both outside and inside.

saurabhb2000 · 24th January 2008, 12:05

Indogo CS Sedan launched. Starting @ 3.79L. Wow pricing

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...s-3-79lac.html

I wonder when Dezire is launching and if they would be able to price this aggresively for car less than 4 meters.

kjdesigns_2000 · 24th January 2008, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandpadhye

What do you think about Civic?

Civic is one of the most good looking cars running on road. Do you seriously rate it as ugly.

hot wheels · 25th January 2008, 13:11

I called up a dealer in delhi and asked about the launch he told me that its gonna get launched somewhere in april.anyone has any update on that??

Gurudatta Nayak · 25th January 2008, 14:24

I called up one of my friend who is working for Sai Service to enquire abt Swift Dezire. Maruti showcased a preview of Swift Dezire for the Dealers last week. As per him Vehical looks good and will follow foot prints of Swift hatchbackcheers:.....it will be launched in the month of March & delivaries will start from April 2008.

23rd January 2008, 16:41	#106
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Indian roads are getting uglier every month. This will compete with the NHC for the title of the ugliest car in India. It's high time the Grande Punto, Linea, Bravo, Jetta were launched.
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23rd January 2008, 17:09	#107
kjdesigns_2000 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 160 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I feel its looks are not that eye catchy, but this thing is gonna sell because of its Brand and maybe price.
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23rd January 2008, 18:07	#108
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	I dont understand the noise everyone is making about the looks of this car. Yes, its not good looking.... Tell me how many cars in India have sold only for its looks? If this statement has any answers, many cars would be rotting at the manufacturer's shelf. A lot of car buyers go by the mind rather than the heart. My heart says that Dezire doesnt look great and is not worthy of being a successor to the legendry Esteem. But my mind says that if Maruti gives a performer to us in a Value For Money package, I will replace my Alto with this car once it proves itself. Consider the example of Senior and Junior Bachchan. Doesnt Abhisheak still sell inspite of being "not so great clone" of his father? He sells for his performance and not for his hereditary looks or for being the legend's son. Lets discuss on what engine, interiors or features Maruti will give us on the Dezire and not thrash a car that not seen the market daylight.
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23rd January 2008, 18:22	#109
Trapezio BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerala Posts: 640 Thanked: 63 Times	Everything is okay... But calling it Dezire...!
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23rd January 2008, 18:39	#110
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	Hate the looks but ajo has a very valid point wrt indian market. Any idea when is it really gonna be launched?
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23rd January 2008, 21:22	#111
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	It looks awfully bad.Dont know why marutti is launching this one
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23rd January 2008, 21:32	#113
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	@ajo: Agree with what you say. This means that the performance of this car should exceed the expectations of consumers so that they can afford to ignore or give less importance to the looks.
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24th January 2008, 12:05	#117
saurabhb2000 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 144 Thanked: 7 Times	Indogo CS Sedan launched. Starting @ 3.79L. Wow pricing http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...s-3-79lac.html I wonder when Dezire is launching and if they would be able to price this aggresively for car less than 4 meters.
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25th January 2008, 13:11	#119
hot wheels Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mangalore Posts: 20 Thanked: 17 Times	I called up a dealer in delhi and asked about the launch he told me that its gonna get launched somewhere in april.anyone has any update on that??
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25th January 2008, 14:24	#120
Gurudatta Nayak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Goa India Posts: 170 Thanked: 119 Times	I called up one of my friend who is working for Sai Service to enquire abt Swift Dezire. Maruti showcased a preview of Swift Dezire for the Dealers last week. As per him Vehical looks good and will follow foot prints of Swift hatchbackcheers:.....it will be launched in the month of March & delivaries will start from April 2008.
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