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Swift Dzire 2014-2017 LDI Review

Maruti India has all the magic that could possibly be performed in an automobile market that sways the audiences to its side. Another effort in this process can be termed as their latest Maruti Swift Dzire LDI trim. The very first look is stolen by the front grille with chrome polish on it. Then there is a feature of front fog lamps that helps out to clear the view in foggy climate. The electronically adjustable outside rear view mirrors along with dozens of other features make this a heaven on wheels. The company has incorporated this trim with a dependable CRDi based diesel engine. It has a turbocharger as well as an intercooler to balance the power and torque outputs. It is mated with a smooth and efficient five speed manual transmission gear box and adheres to the latest BS-IV emission norms as well. Comfort features like a handy accessory socket is quite impressive and stands only as a sample of what it offers as a whole. This trim can easily accommodate five people in the cabin and is now offered in seven desirous colors of which four are newly introduced shades. Though limited in its comfort features, it still stands as a positive alternative to its competitors. It has an impressive mileage and can be termed as a great performer too on the streets. The safety aspects are moderate, but at the same time takes good care of the occupants inside as well as of this compact sedan.

Exteriors:

This refined notch back is furnished with features that would improve its overall built. The black colored bumpers along with the door handles and outside rear view mirrors help the body look uniform and adds its look. The front fascia is enriched with a wide and refurbished radiator grille that is in black color. Additionally, there is provision to incorporate fog lamps, whereas, its bezel ornament is in black color as well. The bonnet is quite sleek, while the windscreen is fitted with a couple of 2-speed fixed intermittent wipers. Coming to its side profile, its astutely carved out wheel arches have been equipped with a set of steel wheels, which are further covered with tubeless radials. All its glasses are green tinted that protect the occupants from the harsh heat and rays of the sun that could harm them. The rear end gets the regular tail lamp cluster along with a license area console and variant badging to sum it up.

Interiors:

The entire cabin of this Maruti Swift Dzire LDI has been designed to give a luxury class drive for all the occupants. It is provided with an air-conditioning unit that is manually operated of which the vents are placed well to regulate temperature in all the corners. The convenience of the driver is increased by providing automated features like remote fuel lid opener. Then to further add to the storage of its interiors, there is a front door trim pocket and a glove box that is a standard feature. The passengers are offered 3 folding assist grips. Both the driver and the co-driver have protection by the sun visors. A power window auto down switch is there to the driver seat which is handy again. As a standard feature, there is a day and night inside rear view mirror. The front seat head restraints are adjustable type, whereas the rear seat head restraints are integrated.

Engine and Performance:

This trim is fixed with a DDiS based diesel engine with a displacement of 1248cc. It is integrated with a CRDI (common rail direct injection) based supply system that has four cylinders and 16 valves. The fixed geometry turbocharger with intercooler helps in further improving its performance. Generating a maximum power of 74bhp at 4000rpm, it delivers a peak torque at 190Nm at 2000rpm. This engine is in compliance with the latest emission norms of BSIV. The company claims that this diesel trim can generate a healthy mileage 26.59 Kmpl, under standard driving conditions.

Braking and Handling:

There is a McPherson strut equipped to the front axle, while the rear axle is given a torsion beam for better balance. This trim is fitted with a pair of ventilated discs to its front wheels, while the rear ones are fixed with drum brakes. The handling is made smoother by equipping it with a rack and pinion based power steering, that can be tilt adjusted. The minimum turning radius of this notch back is about 4.8 meters.

Comfort Features:

The comfort of the passengers is ensured by multiple features that are equipped in this Maruti Swift Dzire LDI trim. The instrument panel and central console are packed with a cluster of notifications such as speedometer, driver seat belt reminder, headlight-on and key-on reminder as a buzzer, a door closure warning lamp that features as a safety factor too. Additionally, fuel consumption instantaneous as well as average, a trip odometer and a low fuel warning lamp too are offered in this multi information display. The front head restraints are adjustable, while the rear ones are integrated. The convenience of the driver is further improved by the power steering that can be tilt adjusted. The automated remote back door opener is an additional relief. There is a cup holder in the front console and another one in the dashboard for the co-driver as well. The trunk is fitted with a couple of lamps that makes the loading and unloading of the luggage easier.

Safety Features:

The safety of this compact sedan is ensured by features that are advanced as well as those that run in parallel with the current need. There is a security alarm system that will alert the user of any unauthorized entry and is a standard feature as well. As an added protection, its rear doors are equipped with child lock feature. The speed sensitive automatic door locks further add to the protection on the move. The worries that could possibly arise out of theft issues has been addressed by featuring a proficient engine immobilizer, which is fitted to this variant giving it enhanced security.

Pros:

1. Good interiors and improvised instrument panel.

2. Has moderate overall safety.

Cons:

1. Braking mechanism can be upgraded with the addition of ABS and EBD.

2. Quite a few standard comfort functions are also missing.