Country's biggest car maker Maruti Suzuki is know for all the right reasons – efficiency, reliability and low cost of ownership. Swift, one the leading hatchback from Maruti Suzuki's stable has been in the Indian market for quite a while now. The hatchback features in the top seller list for hatchback cars in India. The Hyundai Grand i10 has earned the country's highest automotive award in the most competitive and rapidly growing automobile Indian market.
The Hyundai Grand i10 is powered by 1.1 U2 diesel engine that generates about 71Ps of power. The diesel engine is mated to a five speed manual transmission. The 2nd generation CRDi technology in diesel offers improved operating pressure, low compression ratio, light weight engine block and an enhanced atomization of fuel. A combined effort from all these ensures more performance, more efficiency with lower running costs, lower NVH and lesser emissions.
On the exterior the car is blessed Chrome coated door handles to give it an upmarket feel. The hatchback sports black integrated roof rails. At the back, the car features a third stop light which has been integrated in rear spoiler. The rear bumper features a reflector that provides good visibility for trailing vehicles. The rear wipers have been designed to deliver superior wiping efficiency with optimum coverage of sweep area. The Grand i10 seems to be a little peppy and jumps from rest in an impressive manner. This car isn't for highway racing, but its just perfect for city commute. Gear ratio has been attained with perfection to enable the driver to avoid frequent gear-shifts. Suspension in the Hyundai i10 has been designed to handle potholes at a lower speed, whereas taking on a bump at a higher speed may get slightly rough. Steering is responsive and handles well under all circumstances. Interiors in the i10 hatchback has always been impressive, and the new Grand i10 doesn't disappoint you either. Beige plastic in the lower end of the car gives it a rich feel. Furthermore, the cabin space features ample legroom and storage space. As per sources, the boot space in the Grand i10 is better as compared to Swift hatchback.
The current generation Maruti Suzuki Swift is powered by 1.3 litre diesel engine loaded with 16-valve light weight DOHC technology. The diesel version has got a 5-step Multi Injection Common Rail system the delivers better fuel efficiency figures and performance. Moreover, the car loaded with a perfect Turbocharger and Intercooler Combination delivers higher torque, efficient combustion and cleaner emission. The diesel version delivers an impressive mileage of 22.9 kmpl.
The car is loaded with safety features like SRS Airbags, Boost Assist System Braking and Anti lock braking system, increased torsional rigidity for superior stiffness and handling. Swift's cabin space has been stated to be noise-free. Interiors of the new Swift feature more-or-less a similar pattern. The interiors are fairly decent with a black theme. The rear-seat legroom has been increased in comparison to the older model. Seats have also undergone changes with a good thigh and back support. A well designed chassis and improved suspension delivers a smoother ride in our unpredictable local road conditions.
