NEW SWIFT GTI....... Can it come to India?

redcandle · 2nd December 2005, 17:14

Hi BHPians,

This is my first post on the site, though have been visitin it gor a long time now. M studyin in London at the moment and have been here for 3 years now.

I recently saw this spy pic of Suzuki Swift GTI....

I think it is aimed for the European markets and not for India. After looking at the failure of limited edition 2-door Zen few years back, I dont think we Indians appreciate anything but 4 doors.

The links to the pics are...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html

What is that car in the background of the 3rd pic??? Looks a bit like Alfa Romeo but it doesnt make sense.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html

Thanx
Redcandle

jkdas · 2nd December 2005, 18:31

Welcome to team-bhp redcandle. Funny name for a guy

Anyway, similar thread exists and we have more recent pix for the car. Even Muni got us a pix from Tokyo auto expo.

Search and post

Max · 3rd December 2005, 13:39

this is the thread i guess
http://team-bhp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8895

nitrous · 3rd December 2005, 22:10

The swift 2 door will definitely be a success, unlike the Zen. Trust me.

karthik247 · 4th December 2005, 00:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

The swift 2 door will definitely be a success, unlike the Zen. Trust me.

I 2nd that, the market these days is very different from what it used to be. The Swift GTI looks really hot too, and would be fast too

lamborghini · 4th December 2005, 12:35

Maybe they could plonk in the baleno engine into the SWIFT and sell it as a 2 door for 5L.
But Maruti being Maruti, i doubt they will do that.

Abhay · 5th December 2005, 11:51

welcome redcandle..

short answer - No..
we prolly wont see this car in India (anytime soon)
2 door versions are nice and sporty but dont make much sense here...
except if the family already has a coupla cars and its just a personal car.

and yes the car behind does look like a Alfa.

Insane Devil · 5th December 2005, 12:37

the Zen 2 door didnt have the appeal needed in 2 door car! but the swift has great appeal as a 2 door version! n well, nowa days with the growing number of single families, it will be a hit!

racing4cure · 5th December 2005, 18:55

welcome to the club buddy,,
well my two cents on this issue is that why would maruthi wanna bring in the 2 door swift anytime soon say 1-2 yrs. when they cant even keep up the current demands...but i have to agree...its is kinda cool....!!

bhp · 5th December 2005, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing4cure

welcome to the club buddy,,
well my two cents on this issue is that why would maruthi wanna bring in the 2 door swift anytime soon say 1-2 yrs. when they cant even keep up the current demands...but i have to agree...its is kinda cool....!!

i think maruti has fulfilled its demands by increasing its production now . swift is readily available now as i read in the papers recently ....

rohithdr · 6th December 2005, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing4cure

welcome to the club buddy,,
well my two cents on this issue is that why would maruthi wanna bring in the 2 door swift anytime soon say 1-2 yrs. when they cant even keep up the current demands...but i have to agree...its is kinda cool....!!

Now there is no waiting period for Swift in Bangalore.

ajmat · 6th December 2005, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohithdr

Now there is no waiting period for Swift in Bangalore.

Correction - one month for a Zxi in Blue - I have one on order

redcandle · 7th December 2005, 01:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abhay

short answer - No..
we prolly wont see this car in India (anytime soon)
2 door versions are nice and sporty but dont make much sense here...
except if the family already has a coupla cars and its just a personal car.

and yes the car behind does look like a Alfa.

Thanx everyone for replying to my first post, it has definately motivated me to post new information that i find in future.

I agree with Abhay that GTIs might be nice and sporty but will not really work in India as this segment's market is relatively smaller here.

Another issue to be kept in mind is the price!!! The Swift GTI will be substantially more expensive than other four door versions. And yet again, the market for these products in India is still being seeded.

Though Maruti has now stepped up the productions for Swift and the waiting period in most regions has dropped remarkably, they being typical Maruti, will not think of a new model for a while. I think it is more likely that a SWIFT SEDAN will be launched in India in the next 2-3 years (although i hate that rear of the sedan version in an ealrier post... http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ift-sedan.html) than a GTI.

And My dilemma again...... WHAT IS THE CAR IN BACKGROUND OF 3rd PICTURE???

Keep your views coming in..

Thanx

redcandle

.anshuman · 7th December 2005, 19:37

i dont think swift gti will be here but there are chances of maruti launching swift with the yummy 1.6 powertrain from baleno,and it would make a awesome car.

trinadha · 8th December 2005, 10:10

guys definitely maruti will try swift gti
[SIZE=2]it wont be a gamble at lookin at the sales of swift and if adds up with baleno,s 1.6 engine(maybe) then boy i dont think india lacks enthusiasts[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]already there are plans for entering into rallying so definitly gti is ont the cards[/SIZE]

2nd December 2005, 17:14	#1
redcandle BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 294 Thanked: 2 Times	NEW SWIFT GTI....... Can it come to India? Hi BHPians, This is my first post on the site, though have been visitin it gor a long time now. M studyin in London at the moment and have been here for 3 years now. I recently saw this spy pic of Suzuki Swift GTI.... I think it is aimed for the European markets and not for India. After looking at the failure of limited edition 2-door Zen few years back, I dont think we Indians appreciate anything but 4 doors. The links to the pics are... http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html What is that car in the background of the 3rd pic??? Looks a bit like Alfa Romeo but it doesnt make sense. http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphoto.../suzuki/1.html Thanx Redcandle
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2nd December 2005, 18:31	#2
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Welcome to team-bhp redcandle. Funny name for a guy Anyway, similar thread exists and we have more recent pix for the car. Even Muni got us a pix from Tokyo auto expo. Search and post
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3rd December 2005, 13:39	#3
Max BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thane Posts: 538 Thanked: 98 Times View My Garage	this is the thread i guess http://team-bhp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8895
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3rd December 2005, 22:10	#4
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	The swift 2 door will definitely be a success, unlike the Zen. Trust me.
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4th December 2005, 12:35	#6
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Maybe they could plonk in the baleno engine into the SWIFT and sell it as a 2 door for 5L. But Maruti being Maruti, i doubt they will do that.
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5th December 2005, 11:51	#7
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	welcome redcandle.. short answer - No.. we prolly wont see this car in India (anytime soon) 2 door versions are nice and sporty but dont make much sense here... except if the family already has a coupla cars and its just a personal car. and yes the car behind does look like a Alfa.
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5th December 2005, 12:37	#8
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 987 Thanked: 173 Times View My Garage	the Zen 2 door didnt have the appeal needed in 2 door car! but the swift has great appeal as a 2 door version! n well, nowa days with the growing number of single families, it will be a hit!
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5th December 2005, 18:55	#9
racing4cure BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: DXB-COK-Manipal Posts: 186 Thanked: 9 Times	welcome to the club buddy,, well my two cents on this issue is that why would maruthi wanna bring in the 2 door swift anytime soon say 1-2 yrs. when they cant even keep up the current demands...but i have to agree...its is kinda cool....!!
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7th December 2005, 19:37	#14
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	i dont think swift gti will be here but there are chances of maruti launching swift with the yummy 1.6 powertrain from baleno,and it would make a awesome car.
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8th December 2005, 10:10	#15
trinadha BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 244 Thanked: 22 Times	guys definitely maruti will try swift gti [SIZE=2]it wont be a gamble at lookin at the sales of swift and if adds up with baleno,s 1.6 engine(maybe) then boy i dont think india lacks enthusiasts[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]already there are plans for entering into rallying so definitly gti is ont the cards[/SIZE]
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