Suzuki Swift Review

It’s grown considerably too and the new Swift is bigger than its predecessor in every dimension. The Swift looks very modern and fresh despite the familiarity of its shape. The new Swift looks even better with subtle tweaking of the design. The rear tail-lamps stretch further along the length of the car and come with clear inset panels, which differentiates them from the all-red clusters of the original Swift.

The new Swift sticks to the tried and tested format of Mac Pherson struts up front and a torsion beam rear, but the design has been tweaked for better dynamics. Under the bonnet not much has changed, and the new Swift will come with the same 1.2 K-series petrol and 1.3 Fiat-sourced diesel motors as before. The benefits of the additional 50mm in the Swift’s wheelbase can be seen in the cabin. At 204-litres, boot space isn’t generous either.

The front seats are very generous and have a sportier design with more contours and strong side bolsters, but we prefer the flatter and softer design of the current Swift’s front buckets, which are among the comfiest around.

Suzuki hasn’t managed to lift cabin quality substantially with the new Swift. We wouldn’t be surprised if a USB input and Bluetooth connectivity are also added to the Swift’s roster of kit.

Fire-up the engine and it becomes immediately apparent that the Swift is a much better car to drive. The Swift’s grown-up feel comes largely from the substantially improved ride and handling. The best bit is that the Swift hasn’t lost its perky handling in its new avatar. The steering has been completely revamped with low-play joints in the steering-column shaft and a new variable-gear ratio design. The new Swift addresses many of the flaws of the old model while still retaining its very desirable character.

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Maruti Suzuki Swift DZiRE Review

Maruti Suzuki has been reborn as a make with a portfolio of global models. Way back in 1994 when Maruti Suzuki had introduced its first entry level sedan 'Esteem', it set a benchmark that continued to rule till late 2000. With the aging of Esteem, Maruti Suzuki scrapped the model from 2008 and has now introduced the new Swift DZiRE sedan. Swift DZiRE is the sedan version of the famous Swift hatchback and resembles its sibling in most aspects.

While designing the new sedan, Maruti Suzuki has made an effort to retain the original overall design theme of the Swift hatchback. But the rear of the car is a complete deviation from the Swift and resembles the recently launched Maruti Suzuki SX4 Sedan.

The Swift DZiRE comes in six variants - LXi, VXi, and ZXi (Petrol) and LDi, VDi, and ZDi (Diesel). The trims are packed with upscale accessories, quality interior materials and safety features that are a first for the segment. The new car certainly looks to be a good replacement for the Esteem. By incorporating the design of the Swift hatchback, Maruti Suzuki has saved heavily on design cost and has managed the project on a low budget.

The DZiRE provides a choice of the same two engines available on the hatchback version of Swift. The petrol engine is a 1298cc 16-valve In-line 4 that delivers 87 bhp@6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 113 Nm@4500 rpm. The diesel variants get a 1248cc turbocharged DDiS engine that generates 75 bhp@4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 190 Nm@2000 rpm.

The Swift DZiRE variants have lower kerb weight in their class with petrol variants ranging from 1010-1035 kg and Diesel variants ranging from 1090-1115 kg. The lower kerb weight advantage translates to good performance of the car. The gearbox is slick and the clutch is smooth. This makes driving the car a pleasure.

Overall, the DZiRE gives the driver good feel and performance that is similar to the Swift hatchback.

The Maruti Swift DZiRE retains the cheeky appeal of its hatchback sibling with a more premium look. Though the front fascia looks almost the same as the hatchback, it has got a flashy chrome grille and slightly sharper design headlamps.

From the side, the sedan has a complete redesign compared to the hatch, especially from the second pillar. It has bigger doors and larger window glass areas that make occupants feel roomier.

The DZiRE's back is entirely different from the hatchback. The trunk lid is raised and has a lip that merges with the shoulder line of the car. A thick chrome garnish on top of the rear number plate attempts to offset the heaviness of the oversized trunk lid. The rear also flaunts new clear-lens combination lamps.

The car's interior has a luxurious look and feel with the use of good materials. The steering wheel is the same unit that is offered with the Swift and SX4. The instrument cluster has round dials with chrome surround and features a white backlight.

Compared to the hatchback, the most notable changes in the sedan are in the top-end variants that now come with standard steering mounted controls for the music system and the new music system has been well integrated into the dashboard to add a lot of charm. The DZiRE also has a comfortable seating position for the rear occupants compared to the Swift hatchback. The rear seat backrests are angled at 27 degrees.

The VXi, ZXi, VDi, and ZDi come with quality fittings like integrated audio system, tachometer, and convenience features such as audible headlights-on reminder, centre and front cabin lights, vanity mirror, rear seat center armrest, and front electric power windows. The top-end ZXi and ZDi variants are equipped with more upscale features like front airbags, ABS with EBD brake assist, rear window defogger, adjustable tilt steering, and automatic climate control.

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Maruti Suzuki A-star Review

 In the growing and accelerated journey of the Indian car industry, Maruti Suzuki A-star is a marvel that marks a beginning of the small car revolution. With a high degree of vivacity, the car holds an attitude that knows no boundaries and is created at a juncture where technology meets innovation and enthusiasm.

The scintillating A-star is made in India for the global market to meet European standards. It shines above all with its brilliant styling, superior engineering, excellent performance, and unmatched fuel efficiency. In addition, the eco-friendly characteristics of the car add extra worth and shine to the already blazing star. It is designed to meet the 'end of life vehicle' (ELV) specifications according to which the cars components are up to 85% recyclable. This global car is also presented with the most dynamic Penta Drive, a zenith of five world class features.

Maruti Suzuki A-star is the first car from Maruti Suzuki fitted with the latest invention in engine technology, the new generation KB Series engine. Powered with the K10B engine, the car is cautiously designed to meet the present as well as future emission norms in India as well as overseas. In the present scenario, the car's engine is in compliance with the BS-III emission norms. In India, the car is available in three variants, LXi, VXi, and the top-end version ZXi.

The innovative and powerful KB engine in the A-star churns out 66 bhp @ 6200 rpm and a torque of 90 Nm @ 3500 rpm. The engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission.

This new Star is designed keeping in mind Indian road conditions and aspirations of Indian consumers. With a turning radius of 4.5 metres and a ground clearance of 170 mm, the A-star boasts of improved performance and high acceleration. The McPherson strut and coil spring front suspension and an independent trailing link at the rear helps in precise road handling and enhances riding comfort.

Artistically crafted with detail, precision, and wild imagination, Maruti Suzuki A-star delivers impressive aesthetics. The overall design of the car is a true reflection of the contemporary European tastes. The brilliant aerodynamic design along with a host of appealing features like sweeping expressive lamps, comet shaped tail lamps, striking bumper, and a wide sporty grille with good engine ventilation adds to the exciting impression of the car exterior.

Coming to A-star's interior, it is a blend of modernity and ethnicity. Peep into the car to rejoice in the world of technology, advancement, and innovations. The interior holds a well-carved aero-dashboard with an integrated car audio system with AUX-in facility. An impressive instrumentation with a smart tacho pod, digital trip meter, odometer, fuel gauge, and clock adds to the engaging ambience of the car.

Maruti Suzuki has fitted the best-in-class safety technologies to ensure safety of its valued customers. Some of the best safety features in the car include the high rigid body structure, crushable structure energy dispersing frame, airbags, and anti-lock brakes. The crushable structure of the car is attributed to a new concept known as Total Effective Control Technology (TECT) concept. According to this concept, the structure of the car absorbs impact energy away from the car passengers in case of collisions.

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Suzuki SX4 LE Anniversary Edition (CVT) FWD Sedan

The Suzuki SX4 offers a lot of compact car for the money. The SX4 lineup features a four-door sedan and a four-door hatchback. All Suzuki SX4 models are powered by a 143-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available on the hatchback.

All-wheel drive makes the SX4 an excellent choice for drivers who want an inexpensive car with all-weather capability. The all-wheel-drive system has a locking feature that sends 30 percent to 50 percent of the available power to the rear wheels, giving it better traction in snow and on unpaved roads. All-wheel drive is also beneficial in the rain or anytime it's slippery, even on dry pavement in some situations.

The hatchback is called the Crossover. The Crossover offers cargo versatility and looks like a cute mini-SUV.

The sedan offers responsive handling and packs worthwhile features into a tidy package. Using front-wheel drive, the sedan achieves 23/31 mpg with the automatic and 22/30 mpg with the manual transmission.

For 2009, the biggest news is the inclusion of a navigation system as standard equipment, unusual for this class. The 2009 models get more features than before, including electronic stability control with traction control for the hatchback and a split-folding rear seat as standard equipment on all models. The SX4 Crossover was first launched as a 2007 model; the sedan joined the hatch for 2008.

The Sport sedan features a sport-tuned suspension and wider, lower-profile tires on alloy wheels. We found the Sport offers sharper steering and more nimble handling, though the ride may be stiff for some drivers.

All Suzuki SX4 models offer pleasant cabins with controls that are easy to use and interior materials appropriate for the price. The front seats are spacious. The rear seat in the hatchback is roomy. The back seat in the sedan is cramped for tall riders, but it has a large trunk. All models are keenly priced, making them worthy candidates for shoppers looking for small cars that are more than just basic transportation.

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Premium sedan Kizashi From Suzuki

Headlamps narrowed from above sparbor and curved to follow the frontgrille to the bottom of the vehicle. The form also looks sporty grille with holeslarge enough. In Japan, the chassis platform sized Kizashi 4650, 165 cmshorter than the Toyota Camry. But the interior is more roomy Kizashibecause it has a longer wheelbase. In the country of origin, the machine thatcarried a capacity of 2300 cc, 3600 cc and 2,000 turbodiesel with front-wheel drive (front wheel drive), but to a certain type is available all-wheeldrive. When the Kizashi concept exhibited at IIMS 2008, Indonesia hascaptivated visitors. Now that dream become a reality soon

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American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC)

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) Suzuki sedan managed tomodify it to record speeds of up to 327.855 km / h and achievement as the world's fastest Kizashi. These records also managed to break the previousrecord time which is 325.571 km / hour.


Achieving this time conducted Road & Track International Editor, SamMitanidi, on the track Bonneville Salt Flats. This path is known as a track totest the maximum speed of a motor vehicle before the end of the worldrecord.


Apparently the brain behind this success is Holdener / Habrzyk. They make anew concoction on the innards Kizashi. For example, which is ported cylinderhead, new intake manifold, long tube header design, and forged pistons toachieve the output of qualified manpower in high rotation.

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Suzuki Kizashi

Suzuki Kizashi presence in the country likely will not be long again, after the carpet was shown in Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), 2011, are now signs of its emergence in the country progressively brighter and brighter.

PT Indomobil Suzuki Sales (SIS) today looks registering an import permit Suzuki Kizashi 9 units to the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia.

Coded A6B424N, Japanese sedan with engine capacity of 2393 cc that was waiting for the realization of the import.

SIS step is certainly a good sign Kizashi's presence in Indonesia after the appearance first vacuum sufficient public attention when the country is IIMS 2011.

With elegant design elements but still carry the sporty, Kizashi indeed be a new flagship sedan from Suzuki.

Application width grille in the front seoalah if ready to head to head with the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord equally adopted 2400 cc engine.

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