LONG TERM USER REVIEW
While waiting for Nios, I looked through the Swift brochure and a couple of things stood out: ESP and mountain grip. While both had poor safety ratings, the Swift variant I was looking at fared better thanks to ESP, slope grip, child seat anchors, and adjustable headrests. Nios has smoother AMT and better features. After the kwid, I was determined not to take another 3 pots.
ENGINE SPECS
| Price | ₹ 5.91 Lakh onwards |
|---|---|
| Mileage | 22.38 to 30.9 km/kg |
| Service Cost per Year | ₹ 4424 |
| Engine | 1197 cc |
| Safety | 2 Star (Global NCAP) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol & CNG |
| Transmission | Manual & Automatic (AMT) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 Seater |
While Tiago and Punch were nice, the engine left a lot to be desired. Baleno/Glanza were good but the variant I wanted cost a lac more (10L+). Amaze seemed good but I didn't like the way it handled (soft suspension), the price and I wanted something easy to ride. I had brought the car to hometown and ODO is now at 950KM. A few quick observations:
The engine is by far the best of the competition. Near EV NVH values at idle and has a good grade at higher revs. Revv happy and manageable. It has a good midrange and the bass is pretty good too. seems to have enough juice.
AMT is a sure headbutt. If AMT is your first automatic you might find it decent, but if you're used to the traditional automatic it's definitely not smooth. However, since it's quite convenient in the city, I decided to bang my head on the knee. Pains. On the plus side, letting go of the A pedal when changing gears results in a much smoother experience. M mode was a lot of fun on the Autobahn.
Once you understand the characteristics of the engine and transmission, shifting is instantaneous and allows you to rev up. Can reduce the jerk the more I ride. Although it is automatic, it has to be driven very differently. prefer.
That said, it's not unbearably stiff, it's pretty good for the city. Although the GC is low, the firm suspension ensures that the car does not bottom out, even with 4 people on board. It has period features and the interior quality is average at best. to have slightly better interior and more features. The front seats offer very good support and are equipped with adjustable headrests.
ZXI also has rear adjusters, which is a welcome addition
Hill preserve is a boon, my different AT have those therefore ought to have a look at the gain after I drove an AMT with out one. While reserving Nios, hadn't checked uphill riding in start/prevent traffic. Took for any other force and needed to juggle among Brake/Accelerator and Hand brake.
At 80-100KM/Hr, vehicle is strong at highway, being new did now no longer force quicker and doesnot sense assured either. Picks up tempo speedy and there may be sufficient heft to steering.
Twisty roads like say Charmadi- Hassan became awesome fun. Steering has a few weight and you may push aleven though corners. Holds line pretty properly and there isn't always an awful lot frame roll, thank you once more to stiff suspension.
Body panels as predicted are awesome mild and now no longer self assurance inspiring, in particular with 2 supermegacelebrity protection rating. That stated became simply wondering, do delivered package like ESP, hill preserve, passenger SBR, pace warnings enhance protection? May be, I do not know. Will maintain to stay 2 supermegacelebrity vehicle in my books till tested.
Headlights are poor, slightly sufficient for low pace drives. Foglamps enables a chunk however will see to improve bulbs. Rear lighting are funky and receives satisfactory LED treatment.
Car got here with Bridgestone Ecopia, possibly higher than Apollos, however continues to be a chunk noisy. Offers exact grip on dry surface.
Expect rattles(None so far), Some of the famend stable motors have advanced rattles at some stage in my usage, I am certain Swift will rattle to glory.
Bad bits are in masses however few bits amazed me in top way. Car got here with hood insulation, engine guard/safety underneath, insulated wheel well, 60:forty cut up seats, respectable 6 speaker track system. I turned into now no longer anticipating those in a finances car.
Too early to decide standard performance however with Petrol fee hitting roof, is one in every of essential elements for a beater car. On toll road power were given standard 20.five KMPL tank to tank. Drove at speeds of 80-100KM/Hr and protected ghat sections. In town as in step with MID, i bet will go back approximately 12-13KMPL or lesser in B2B traffic.
Lastly supplier revel in turned into virtually brilliant and most of the best. Bought from Suraksha Koramangala and despite the fact that I turned into dealing for first time, felt like we knew for lengthy time. Delivered the whole thing as promised and had a memorable revel in.
