One wouldn’t mind buying a decent
looking car whose performance is brilliant, but a good looking car with
mediocre performance wouldn’t be considered by many. The secret behind the
success of any car is performance; it’s what sets apart one car from another. A
car which boasts of a good performance and low maintenance is most likely to do
well in the market.
In this post we shall talk about
the performance of the Swift and how its leagues above all the other cars in
its class.
Let’s first talk about the
engine, as that’s the most vital part of any car. The engine of the car is
comparable to the heart in the human body as it gives life to the car.
The petrol variant of the Maruti
Swift is powered by a 1200cc patented K-series engine. The increased power
output of 87ps makes for a much quicker and responsive driving experience. What
really sets the Swift apart is that it’s the only car in its class which has a
16-valve light weight DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft). This creates more
durability and considerably cuts down the friction in the engine. The new Swift
boasts of a better mileage than its predecessor, 18.6kmpl to be precise. The
K-series engine’s are very light weight as they are all aluminum, this makes
for a superior power to weight ratio and also increases the spark plug life to
40,000km and oil change intervals to 10,000kms.
The diesel variant comes to life
with Maruti’s award winning DDiS engine. The flawless tag team of the
turbochargers and intercoolers initiate efficient combustion which adds to the
torque. The 16-valve cylinder head makes fuel combustion more efficient and
emissions cleaner; this boosts the mileage to 22.9 kmpl. Diesel cars are always
more expensive to maintain compared to petrol variants, however, the Chain
Drive Timing System and Auto Tenstioner initiate accurate valve timings which
make the engine maintenance free.
Another thing that sets the Swift
apart from the clutter is the RBSS (Rally Based Suspension System). This system
makes the car more robust and boosts the ride quality. The new Swift is lighter
in weight compared to its predecessor which helps improve the overall driving
dynamics
The Swift is also equipped with a
next generation ABS braking system, which includes Motor Speed Regulation which
keeps all the control in the hands of the driver. To add to this, the Swift has
a Boost Assist System (BAS), which makes stopping in emergency situations a
piece of cake.
These are just a handful of things
which set the Swift apart in a league of its own. After all, there is a reason
why the Swift has been the only car to win the ICOTY (Indian Car of the Year)
award twice, once in 2006 and now in 2012. The Swift has always been the
epitome of its segment and has been looked at as an example to follow, by all
other car makers.
