Swift Diesel Ownership Review after 600 KM

GeekSrik · 30th April 2007, 08:50

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Originally Posted by HSV

Gee, I keep asking this same question in different car posts. But does anyone know if there is an auto tranny option round the corner?

No there will be no auto tranny.

vishnugs · 30th April 2007, 16:01

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Originally Posted by dreamdream2006

Is that true? Can other swift owners confirm? I have heard there is more juice left after 120kmph also?

Weird, the driver should have been driving an RS before. Diesels esp DDSi has enormous torque which can give you the strong pull even in higher gears like 4th and 5th unlike petrol. The pick up is amazing after 120, I tried till 140 and in my experience even after 100, the car moves with a fierce pull. Often, the experience is like driving on Need for speed ;-)

kvigneshbhasker · 5th May 2007, 10:59

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Originally Posted by vishnugs

Weird, the driver should have been driving an RS before. Diesels esp DDSi has enormous torque which can give you the strong pull even in higher gears like 4th and 5th unlike petrol. The pick up is amazing after 120, I tried till 140 and in my experience even after 100, the car moves with a fierce pull. Often, the experience is like driving on Need for speed ;-)

guys, i recently went on a trip to pondicherry last weekend and the car did 150 with ease, i dint want to push further, but im sure it would be good till 160.

anshurao · 11th May 2007, 11:36

Hey Guys, am new to this forum and sad that I found it this late. Anyways at least I found it. This is the place to be in for all Auto lovers. I have had my Swift VDi since 22Feb and have clocked 4500Km. I am impressed by its performance and efficiency. Have never taken it on a highway as yet and still my baby gives me 18-19Kmpl with the AC on all the while. That too with me revving the engine to 3k+ RPM in each gear, the pull you feel is phenomenal. The top speed so far I have managed to do is 145kmph.

vishnugs · 13th May 2007, 11:29

Hi Friends,

Done about 5500 KM now...I think mine has become the oldest DDSi now in teambhp :-(

Yet to get the 5000 KM done. Mileage is pretty consistent 18-19KMPL overall (city + highway) with 100% A/c. Engine is little smooth after ECM replacement.

Vishnu

akroy · 13th May 2007, 11:52

Awesome Vishnu, Keep it up...Let us know about the 5K service?

Abhi

BUSA · 13th May 2007, 13:09

Congratualtion Vishnu

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Done about 5500 KM now...I think mine has become the oldest DDSi now in teambhp :-(

You meant DDIS didnt you?

Ghostwhodrives · 14th May 2007, 17:31

I went to maruti showroom for sx4 test drve.It was a big let down (non enthusiastic performance).Then we decided to check out swift diesel.I was not expecting anything great.But it came as a bit of surprise.This vehicle is awesome.I would never buy a hatch back(Fond of sedans).But swift diesel left me thinking.The engine is so bloody rev happy and refined.I would like to put word refined with an underscore.It's a nice feeling.Hell of a hatch this is.Lucky guys out here who have pocessed this beast already.
Three stars for swift diesel performance and 1 star for sx4.

maheshshanmugam · 21st May 2007, 20:54

Hi All,
I have bought a swift Ldi recently(what with vdi having a wait list of 6 months!). With the torque available, I find that there is a bit of shudder when pressing the accelerator and releasing the clutch in the 1st gear. The shudder is much less if the clutch is released without pressing on the accelerator. Is this normal or does the clutch needs adjustment? This is a new car with hardly 150 kms on the odo.
Used to have a similar experience with my old ford ikon 1.8 D. Shift in to the 1st gear, release the clutch and off the car goes without stalling....
Will be grateful for the feedback from (relatively) long-term owners.
Thanks,
Mahesh

mobike008 · 22nd May 2007, 11:33

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Originally Posted by maheshshanmugam

Hi All,
I have bought a swift Ldi recently(what with vdi having a wait list of 6 months!). With the torque available, I find that there is a bit of shudder when pressing the accelerator and releasing the clutch in the 1st gear. The shudder is much less if the clutch is released without pressing on the accelerator. Is this normal or does the clutch needs adjustment? This is a new car with hardly 150 kms on the odo.
Used to have a similar experience with my old ford ikon 1.8 D. Shift in to the 1st gear, release the clutch and off the car goes without stalling....
Will be grateful for the feedback from (relatively) long-term owners.
Thanks,
Mahesh

I have noticed the same thing with my viva crdi lately, if i release the clutch and i feel a kind of obstruction or very slight thak sound underneath my accelaration foot.

It was not there before and imo, it should not be there in your swift too. Better go and check up with your service guys, even i am doing the same.

tsk1979 · 22nd May 2007, 11:52

Could it be due to weak springs? I remember many petrol swift users complaining about weak clutch, there is a thread also on the same.

Jaggu · 22nd May 2007, 17:09

swift clutch is hydrolic, doesnt have any adjustments.

its normal and i feel you should let the car run in a lil more, so that you also will be more adjusted to driving a turbo diesel engine. if you feel the shudder is too much then report to maruti during first service.

and good going Vishnu

vishnugs · 23rd May 2007, 22:37

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Originally Posted by maheshshanmugam

I find that there is a bit of shudder when pressing the accelerator and releasing the clutch in the 1st gear. The shudder is much less if the clutch is released without pressing on the accelerator. Is this normal or does the clutch needs adjustment?

Hi Buddy,

Latest engines including Swift Diesel, Fiesta, etc come with a feature in the ECU which throttles the engine to give you a smooth take off. So you are actually not expected to press the accelerator while releasing the clutch after shifting gears.

To notice this well, try moving the vehicle in a reasonably steep gradient and you would notice the ECU throttling the engine as much to climb the gradient. Another instance you would notice is while moving the vehicle, dont press accelerator, just slowly release the clutch and u ll notice that the rpm goes upto 1500 to move the vehicle and finally settles at 1000 after the vehicle is in motion. I think there shd be a torque converter type setup to measure how much to throttle.

Vishnu

Jaggu · 24th May 2007, 11:25

oh this is info though yeah i also had felt this, never had to use throttle to get the car moving and same replicating in Vxi was causing stalling

horsepower · 24th May 2007, 11:53

great review Vishnu. I have booked a swift vdi and waiting eagerly for the delivery of the car. Have you upsized your tyres?

11th May 2007, 11:36	#94
anshurao BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Panaji, Goa Posts: 284 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	My New Sieif Hey Guys, am new to this forum and sad that I found it this late. Anyways at least I found it. This is the place to be in for all Auto lovers. I have had my Swift VDi since 22Feb and have clocked 4500Km. I am impressed by its performance and efficiency. Have never taken it on a highway as yet and still my baby gives me 18-19Kmpl with the AC on all the while. That too with me revving the engine to 3k+ RPM in each gear, the pull you feel is phenomenal. The top speed so far I have managed to do is 145kmph.
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13th May 2007, 11:29	#95
vishnugs BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 173 Thanked: 59 Times	5000 KM Crossed Hi Friends, Done about 5500 KM now...I think mine has become the oldest DDSi now in teambhp :-( Yet to get the 5000 KM done. Mileage is pretty consistent 18-19KMPL overall (city + highway) with 100% A/c. Engine is little smooth after ECM replacement. Vishnu
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13th May 2007, 11:52	#96
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,423 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Awesome Vishnu, Keep it up...Let us know about the 5K service? Abhi
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14th May 2007, 17:31	#98
Ghostwhodrives Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	I went to maruti showroom for sx4 test drve.It was a big let down (non enthusiastic performance).Then we decided to check out swift diesel.I was not expecting anything great.But it came as a bit of surprise.This vehicle is awesome.I would never buy a hatch back(Fond of sedans).But swift diesel left me thinking.The engine is so bloody rev happy and refined.I would like to put word refined with an underscore.It's a nice feeling.Hell of a hatch this is.Lucky guys out here who have pocessed this beast already. Three stars for swift diesel performance and 1 star for sx4.
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21st May 2007, 20:54	#99
maheshshanmugam BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 32 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi All, I have bought a swift Ldi recently(what with vdi having a wait list of 6 months!). With the torque available, I find that there is a bit of shudder when pressing the accelerator and releasing the clutch in the 1st gear. The shudder is much less if the clutch is released without pressing on the accelerator. Is this normal or does the clutch needs adjustment? This is a new car with hardly 150 kms on the odo. Used to have a similar experience with my old ford ikon 1.8 D. Shift in to the 1st gear, release the clutch and off the car goes without stalling.... Will be grateful for the feedback from (relatively) long-term owners. Thanks, Mahesh
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22nd May 2007, 11:52	#101
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Could it be due to weak springs? I remember many petrol swift users complaining about weak clutch, there is a thread also on the same.
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22nd May 2007, 17:09	#102
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	swift clutch is hydrolic, doesnt have any adjustments. its normal and i feel you should let the car run in a lil more, so that you also will be more adjusted to driving a turbo diesel engine. if you feel the shudder is too much then report to maruti during first service. and good going Vishnu
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24th May 2007, 11:25	#104
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,906 Times	oh this is info though yeah i also had felt this, never had to use throttle to get the car moving and same replicating in Vxi was causing stalling
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24th May 2007, 11:53	#105
horsepower BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 281 Thanked: Once View My Garage	great review Vishnu. I have booked a swift vdi and waiting eagerly for the delivery of the car. Have you upsized your tyres?
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