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BHPian | ![]() Maruti Udyog Ltd has got its Japanese parent Suzuki Motor’s nod to drive into the burgeoning crossover car market in India in the third week of May with the 1.3-litre Swift. Swift, the first global model from the Suzuki stables to be developed from scratch with Indian engineers, is expected to sport a tag of around Rs 4.5 lakh. The roll-out plans were approved at a crucial board meet held in Hamamatsu (Japan), source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...ow/1071915.cms |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() its a pretty heavy car..kerb weight of 1000+kg for a 65bhp esteem engine. its heavier than the baleno!!!!! |
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| ![]() I think Esteem's engine is 85 Bhp(current Euro II model) & not 65Bhp(that was in Euro 1 model). So for a car of that size, I think 85 bhp is quite decent. Whats the power/Bhp of Getz & Fusion ?? |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() lol...my mistake sorry the esteem mpfi...85 bhp....thats a good one...65 bhp for a 5 lac swift...haha |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() What a way to start the day! Marutis first truly modern offering in a long long time. Iceman, its the old carbeuretted Esteem engine that had 65 bhp. The MPFi rates at 85 BHP. GTO P.S. : Damn Tabrez You beat me to this story. |
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| ![]() Finally. Some competition for the Getz ... From the pictures it looks very decent this car does. |
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| ![]() Great news from Maruti finally. The is the launch I was looking forward to this year. The car really looks good I hope it comes with some engine options eventually when launched. After a long time a car is coming from the Maruti stable which is completely new. Man was I bored of those facelifts..!! Dippy |
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| ![]() Finally something new from maruti!! Hope it'l live up to people's expectations and also do good in sales... |
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BHPian | ![]() good news. fingers crossed. you sure its heavier than a baleno iceman? ![]() |
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Premium hatch. Premium pricing. No diesel option. Remind anyone of the Getz? GTO | |
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I just read this review of the 1,5L Swift in Australia. A very positive review. The author says the Swift is better than the Getz and even compares it favourably with the VW Golf! But the price in the Indian market seems a little high (compared to Australia). As per this article the price in Australia for the 1.5L Swift is AU $15990 (5.36 Lakh rupees). And the 1.5L Swift in Australia comes with the following as standard : # ix speaker in dash CD stereo system # easy to operate audio system controls mounted on a leather steering wheel # air conditioning # electric mirrors and windows # power steering # remote keyless entry with hazard lamp # UV reducing glass # dual front SRS airbags # ABS brakes Let's hope the Indian 1.3L Swift matches this feature spec. | |
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Don't know how that compares with the Baleno. | |
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But we need the kerb weight's as well for a meaningful comparison. | |
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