Maruti Swift 2010-2014 RS VDI

Swift 2010-2014 RS VDI Review

New Maruti Swift VDI BSIV is the diesel mid-segment variant powered by 1248 cc diesel engine. It supports the BSIV emission norms and has a host of features. The features list in this variant matches completely with the New Maruti Swift VXI in petrol guise. Apart from all the interior and exterior features, the safety options include rear door child locks, front and rear seat head restraint, a double horn for extra caution on road, front seat belts with 3 point ELR, rear seat belts with 3 point ELR in sides and middle lap belt, security alarm system, high-mounted stop lamp, side impact beams and iCats. However, the variant misses on some high-end security features like airbags, ABS with EBD, Brake assists, front seat belt with pretensioner and forcelimiter. But the VDI covers up the missing features with body color door handles, electric ORVMs with turn indicators, fog lamps, steel wheels with full wheel cap, and silver accents on power and tilt steering wheel, etc.

Overall:

The Indian automobile giant and the largest passenger car maker in the country, Maruti Suzuki India Limited is running high on the success of its premium hatchback model Maruti Swift. This hatchback was launched in the country way back in the year 2005 and since then, it has changed the fortunes for the Indian automaker MSIL. Few weeks back, the company has introduced a special edition of Maruti Swift to celebrate selling of one million units globally. Now, in a bid to extend the celebration, the company has introduced the limited edition RS version of this premium hatch. This RS special edition version of Maruti Swift comes with a range of extreme sports style cosmetics in terms of both interiors and exteriors. Also, this special edition version is offered with some new features that would enhance the feel inside this premium hatch. This special edition version is made available in both petrol and diesel engine options and comes only in VXI and VDI trims. The Maruti Swift RS VDI is the diesel trim offered at a price of Rs. 5.99 lakh (ex showroom price New Delhi), which is just Rs. 24,500/- above compared to the existing VDI version. The company will not look to improve its sales further in the automobile segment with this new version.

Exteriors:

If we just take a close look at the new Maruti Swift RS VDI diesel trim, it is blessed with a white colored body with blue in color RS graphics on it that gives it a perfect Rally Sports car look. The front facade of this limited edition version gets the large headlight cluster with turn indicator lights incorporated on it. There is a stylish chrome plated Suzuki logo fitted on the perforated radiator grille that brings in premium elements to its frontage. The bumper is also offered in body color, while its lower bottom gets a blue paint that makes it look like a chin guard . This sporty looking bumper also gets the round shaped fog lights and air dam incorporated on it. You can also notice the RS sporty graphics on the bonnet. The side profile is extremely sportive with motor sport inspired graphics on its body, stylish and sporty blue electronic ORVMs and stunningly designed bold black wheel covers. This is probably for the first time ever that the wheel covers are offered in black color to lend an added punch to the sporty Swift. The rear end too gets motor-sport inspired graphics on the boot door while the rear spoiler is offered in sporty blue color. On the bottom, the bumper is equipped with a white colored bumper cladding for a brand new sporty look.

Interiors:

When it comes to the interior section of this sporty hatch, it gets a brand new RS edition artificial leather seats in blue and black color scheme. There is an multifunction steering wheel, which is also offered in RS color scheme along with silver indents. Inside this premium hatch, there are RS branded floor mats, which have been offered as additional features. Also this version of Maruti Swift gets an exclusive RS music system that will allow you to groove on the move in style. Apart from this, the door sill guard is offered with illumination that will further improve the sporty feel inside . There are some noticeable features offered inside this premium hatch that include sporty wrap around door trims, silver ascents on trim, silver accents on steering wheel, a rear parcel shelf, a sun visor, a ticket holder, a luggage room lamp, front door trim pocket, a high volume glove box and several other necessary features.

Engine and Performance:

The company has introduced this limited edition version of Maruti Swift RS VDI with the same diesel engine, which is currently doing duty to the rest of the diesel variants in Swift lineup. This RS limited edition diesel trim is blessed with 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, 16-valve based DDiS diesel engine that has the cubic capacity of about 1248cc . This high performance diesel engine can churn out a maximum 74bhp at 4000rpm and produces a torque of about 190Nm at 2000rpm. This engine is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox with DSD (Dry Single Disc) clutch type of mechanism that transmits all the power to the front wheels. This engine has the ability to return a maximum mileage of about 22.9 Kmpl, which is wonderful.

Braking and Handling:

The company is offering this Maruti Swift RS VDI Limited Edition diesel trim without any change to its technicalities or its mechanism. It comes with the same disc and drum braking combination which works efficiently in all conditions . Its front wheels are offered with ventilated disc brakes while the rear wheels are assembled with drum brakes. On the other hand, McPherson Strut type of suspension is fitted to the front axle and Torsion Bean suspension system, which is fitted to the rear axle will take care of the ride comforts. Apart from all this, its advanced electric power assisted steering system will assist the drive in heavy traffic situation with its instant response.

Safety Features:

This Maruti Swift hatchback is regarded as one of the best cars in safety standards. The company has blessed this Limited Edition with a range of sophisticated safety functions that would take care of the safety of passengers. The list of safety functions include rear door child locks, front head restraint, rear seat head restraint , front seat belts, security alarm system, high mounted stop lamps, side door impact beams and the iCats (Intelligent Computerized Anti-Theft System) as well.

Comfort Features:

There are quite a number of comfort and convenience features associated with this Limited edition version of Maruti Swift. Those features include electrical power steering with tilt adjustable steering wheel column , front and rear power windows, driver side power window with auto down function, retractable cup holders for passengers, key-less entry, central door locking, remote fuel lid opener, manual air conditioner and several other exciting features. Apart from this there is a special RS Edition music system offered inside this hatch that supports auxiliary input and USB socket. Also there is a stylish instrument panel offered with tachometer, driver seat belt reminder, door closure warning lamp, multi-information display, a tripmeter, an odometer and a digital clock as well.

Pros: Sporty new look, rich and lavish interiors.

Cons: Safety features could be better, more functions can be added.