[GeekSrik]

Assuming the new honda city comes up with airbags and abs, and with sx4 in the picture anytime now, and fiesta, aveo and optra already in the fray with or without airbags (but with abs) which among these would you go for considering the prices indicated?

I would go with the sx4 because of its probable unbeatable cost factor + a.s.s all over india, and good specs for the money paid!

What about you ?

[mclaren1885]

Bump up the compression ratio to 11.1:1 , use wilder cams , move the limiter by about 700 rpm from the stock limiter.. Instant 125bhp .. Plus port/polish , enlarge TB and the works .. Yes , it would be the SX4 that I would go for .. Call me mad ..

[vvrchandra]

Originally Posted by GeekSrik

...I would go with the sx4 because of its probable unbeatable cost factor + a.s.s all over india, and good specs for the money paid!..

I would go for the SX4 for the reasons stated above, even though I've a NHC ZX, thinking that SX4 being a Suzuki(Japanese) car, will be near to NHC in refinement if not equal.

[v1p3r]

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Bump up the compression ratio to 11.1:1 , use wilder cams , move the limiter by about 700 rpm from the stock limiter.. Instant 125bhp .. Plus port/polish , enlarge TB and the works .. Yes , it would be the SX4 that I would go for .. Call me mad ..

Don't get too happy, you will need new injectors, possible new intake and exhaust manifolds, different conrods, different pistons, a whole different oiling system, and a new ECU.

[mclaren1885]

Originally Posted by v1p3r

you will need new injectors, possible new intake and exhaust manifolds, different conrods, different pistons, a whole different oiling system, and a new ECU.

Did some asking around , and injectors could be the same .. Intake is the same , however the exhaust has to be changed .. Conrods & pistons (are rumoured to be forged even on the indian block) are a part of bumping up the CR .. News that ECU doesn't need a change .. Its the same worldwide Im told ..

[v1p3r]

Yes it's the same on the SX4 worldwide, but not on the Swift Sport. The Swift has shot-peened pistons, and some weird conrods too. And the pistons are oil-cooled, like on the 1.8 block used in the old Balenos. So they're different. For which you need a different oiling mechanism, and presumably a different ECU. And I doubt the same injectors run a different duty cycle to produce 23 bhp extra on a daily basis.

[Steeroid]

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Bump up the compression ratio to 11.1:1 , use wilder cams , move the limiter by about 700 rpm from the stock limiter.. Instant 125bhp .. Plus port/polish , enlarge TB and the works .. Yes , it would be the SX4 that I would go for .. Call me mad ..

Originally Posted by v1p3r

Don't get too happy, you will need new injectors, possible new intake and exhaust manifolds, different conrods, different pistons, a whole different oiling system, and a new ECU.

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Did some asking around , and injectors could be the same .. Intake is the same , however the exhaust has to be changed .. Conrods & pistons (are rumoured to be forged even on the indian block) are a part of bumping up the CR .. News that ECU doesn't need a change .. Its the same worldwide Im told ..

And you chaps are talking so authoritatively about the engine of a car that is yet to be released here? At least see the car first na?

[finneyp]

I would go for Chevy Optra with ABS & Airbags!

[DCEite]

No brainer.
If indeed SX4 comes at 8.5ish onroad with abs, airbags, its going to make Honda run for cover.

[rahul_intlad]

I agree with steer here,no offence to anyone[I too may go in for the car] but first let the car be launched,lets know its official OTR prices.

Nobody has actually driven the car as well.It would be best to exercise patience at this time.We cannot assume that the car would be cheap to maintain just because it is a maruti.

[normally_crazy]

Originally Posted by Steeroid

And you chaps are talking so authoritatively about the engine of a car that is yet to be released here? At least see the car first na?

come on guys lets not hijack a thread which asks a simple question into a modifying the SX4 engine thread .

[sarath]

Originally Posted by rahul_intlad

I agree with steer here,no offence to anyone[I too may go in for the car] but first let the car be launched,lets know its official OTR prices.

Nobody has actually driven the car as well.It would be best to exercise patience at this time.We cannot assume that the car would be cheap to maintain just because it is a maruti.

. Since SX4 is not here as of now, I would go fo the Fiesta 1.6. Its really a great car to drive.

[BUSA]

Chevrolet Optra + ABS + Air Bags for the better plantedd feel it offers on high speed.

[appuchan]

Absolutely no question of going for a non Honda/Toyota vehicle, if my budget allows. No reason to go for a Suzuki or Hyundai, forget GM and Ford. I dont believe SX4 will make any big impact on the sales of NHC, if NHC does some minor adjustments like adding climate control and safety features.

[scorpio118]

SX4+ABS+Airbags for sure.... latest in the group, with reliable backing of Maruti Suzuki, and decently priced as compared to Honda City which would be second choice