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pros
Spacious cabin
Comfortable ride
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Fully loaded with features
and boasts gorgeous
DRLs & projector
headlamps.
the new Heartect platform continues to
be an enthusiast’s delight. The new Swift
is 80 kilogrammes lighter, feels agile,
handles well and has good body control.
It actually allows you to confidently take
on bends, despite the fact that the 185/65
R15 Bridgestone Ecopia tyres are more
suited to efficiency than performance.
We drove the ZDi+, powered by the
1.3-litre diesel motor, which has a linear
power delivery that overcomes the
Maruti Suzuki Swift DDiS 190
Engine: 1,248cc 4-Cylinders
16 Valves Turbocharged
Fuel: Diesel
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Front-Wheel Drive
Power: 74bhp @ 4,000rpm
Torque: 190Nm @ 2,000rpm
Price: `8.29 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
turbo lag that plagued the previous-gen
car. Being the top-of-line trim, like the
Dzire, the Swift too boasts of distinctive
projector headlamps and LED taillights.
The infotainment system has an intuitive
touchscreen that’s quite easy to use.
Not only can you pair your smartphone
in a jiffy, but you can also use the voice
command recognition effortlessly – for
it easily understands the Indian accent
and responds at once. So, you can make
a call or listen to your favourite track
without taking your eyes off the road. A
quick mention of the all-black interior
is needed to complete the picture. The
interior has a clean layout that manages
to cover up the fairly average plastic
quality. We love the sporty flat-bottom
steering wheel, which is communicative
and direct to boot. Our main grouse with
the Maruti is regarding the quality of the
seats, as they’re are too spongy and don’t
Maruti Suzuki Dzire ZDi+ AGS
Engine: 1,248cc / 4-Cylinders /
16 Valves / Turbocharged
Fuel: Diesel
Transmission: 5-Speed AMT /
Front-Wheel Drive
Power: 74bhp @ 4,000rpm
Torque: 190Nm @ 2,000rpm
Price: `9.43 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
offer enough support.
Even though the Swift is the latest
contender in the hatchback segment,
and continues to be a favourite amongst
the youth, it’s the Hyundai Elite i20
that has always been the benchmark
in the premium category. The Korean
manufacturer recently gave the i20 a
nip-and-tuck job, focusing primarily on
the design. Mechanically, the car remains
unchanged, and that’s a good thing, as the
pros
Easy to use
infotainment system
Diesel driveability
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Cabin plastics
Soft seats
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Still the best in the
handling department,
and the 1.3-litre engine
remains very efficient.