I purchased the Swift Vxi Non ABS model in December 2005 from Sai Service, Pune after a 3 month long waiting period.
Overall Experience: Very Good.
*SPACE.
*i specifically bought this car keeping in mind the 3rd person behind.
It comfortably sits 3 above-average built persons, so for normal built people it will be very roomy behind. The leg room ahead is decent and the driving seat, space and ergonomics have been taken good care by Maruti.
The Luggage area could have been a little bigger but then it wouldnt have given the Sporty European Look from outside which it has.
DEALER:
SAI SERVICE overall has been a very good dealer, in terms of customer handling, service and maintainence. They handled the long waiting period very well and I got my car well before the promised date, of 90 days from booking. Also Servicing my car in their Mumbai outlet was also not a problem. They handled one Insurance claim from me also very well.
U can be assured of complete satisfaction right from the time u walk in for a test drive to the delivery and then servicing when ur at SAI SERVICE.
*FUEL CONSUMPTION:
15 KM/L on Highway with AC on
10-11 in city with AC on **( the only disadvantage I feel)
LOOKS & RELIABiLITYSuperb European style design makes u feel ur driving the best Hatch-Back Car in the Segment if u compare it with Santro, Getz and Indica.
The Vxi model offers superb comfort with safety too..seat belts for 3 at the back. Power Steering is the best compared to even Esteem and Zen, its far better than Indica and Santro Power Steering.
Then u have the Key-indicator, light-on indicator and alarms and a Superb Dashboard and Display.
The AC is Powerful too.
Driving is a pleasure cause it performs smoothly...even a steep incline in the 4th Gear with 5 people, she justs sails. the Gears are very comfortable.
I have reached a top speed of 160 km/hr with 2 people and she was steady. U wont understand the speed at 140 km/hr, she is that smooth.
The Suspension is not 100% to the expectation but u wont have a bumpy ride ever in the monsoon.
Ofcourse the Zxi model offers ABS and Airbags and Auto Climate control, which is luxury.
Overall THE BEST HATCH-BACK ON INDIAN ROADS compared to Getz, Santro and Indica.
GO FOR IT.