dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted June 8, 2011 Got this update today morning at my fb profile from 'Car & Bike Show on NDTV'- 'Maruti Chairman tells NDTV: Working on strategy for launch of new Swift and cannot talk abt launch date. Delayed further methinks, SVP' Do Check it out at https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...eply#!/cnbshow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 2011 Maruti-Suzuki Swift delayed further due to Workers Strike The wait for the most awaited hatchback of 2011 just got a bit longer. As much as IAB wants to get its hands on the 2011 Maruti Suzuki Swift, we are afraid that all of us will have to wait for another quarter for the actual launch. This time, it is the labor-management relationship to blame. The recent Labor-Management standoff at Maruti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Durango Dude 2 Report post Posted June 21, 2011 Dealers are raking in the 'moolah' (it's plain 'speculative' buying), with an elusive launch date. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted July 6, 2011 New Suzuki Swift caught testing in China Chinese auto blogs are carrying images of the New Suzuki Swift testing in China. Based on a new platform, the updated Swift could be manufactured by the Changan-Suzuki joint venture next year. Car News China reports that it will take a while before China gets the new Swift. We Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Maruti discontinues current Swift, new one to arrive in August This time there seems to be some certainty about it! The launch time for the replacement of India Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
getmikeeboy 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Maruti discontinues current Swift' date=' new one to arrive in August [/quote'] Doctor, this looks like a relief news to me. I have been a silent follower of this forum all these days. I booked my new swift the to be launched one in Ooty in March and been waiting all these days, but poor dealer does not even know the launch date till today when I called to enquire about the new swift. Let me again hopefully wait till this gets launched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashikawa 2 Report post Posted July 13, 2011 Maruti requests waiting customers to upgrade to the new Swift India Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted July 13, 2011 This car will definitely break all the records of the waiting period. So MSIL do jack up its production to prevent the chaos & black marketing for its sales. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creativebala 178 Report post Posted July 15, 2011 New swift is going to appeal only for premium users, proof being No ABS on VDI - nothing official but floating news Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GOLF 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2011 New swift is going to appeal only for premium users' date=' proof being No ABS on VDI - nothing official but floating news[/quote'] @creativebala - please don't put speculation in this thread.MSIL hasn't formally even annouced launching date or even variants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creativebala 178 Report post Posted July 15, 2011 Good News - Indian Swift will bear 1.2 Vtec engine, so assured better performance 'n FE. creativebala2011-07-15 19:32:00 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted July 15, 2011 Good News - Indian Swift will bear 1.2 Vtec engine' date=' so assured?better performance 'n FE. [/quote'] Exactly bala. Its going to be equipped with 90PS, 1.2l K-series VVT petrol engine delivering 20kmpl(ARAI). BTW, Have a look at 'Made in India' New 2011 Swift ZXi at; Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carispassion 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 Have a look at 'Made in India' New 2011 Swift ZXi at; The Alloys look superb! Also noticed the turn signal indicators on the outside rear view mirrors! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creativebala 178 Report post Posted July 16, 2011 New swift is going to appeal only for premium users' date=' proof being No ABS on VDI - nothing official but floating news[/quote'] @creativebala - please don't put speculation in this thread.MSIL hasn't formally even annouced launching date or even variants. Its not pure speculation, I got a call from Chennai Maruti Regional Office to upgrade my VDI ABS booking to ZDI, so it could be considered as near official. We seniors wont discuss mere speculations here. PS- No offence please! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anand Sivaraj 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been getting alot of attention lately and now we have got some exclusive information for you. The all new Swift 2011 will be launched in the third week of August, around the 15th to be precise. Bookings have already started and waiting period is close to 3 months already. Maruti Suzuki has tried its level best to get all features on the international Swift to the local Swift and has succeeded to quite an extent. The new Maruti Swift carries alot of features from the international Swift, which you would never dream a Maruti to have as standard equipment. There are two engines on offer and the petrol is available with a 4-speed automatic as well. Maruti Suzuki wants to prevent cannibalization of the Swift with the Ritz by positioning the new Swift as a premium hatchback. New Maruti Swift 2011 Engines 1.2L VTT Petrol Engine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Durango Dude 2 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 Push button start/stop is becoming a standard feature, nowadays. Xenon headlamps is great. Though it looks similar to the old Swift in photo's, have a feeling it will look great in flesh.No wonder the i20 is getting a facelift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 @Anand Sivaraj; That's really a great specification list for a Premium Hatchback but still I think; -The FE Motorbeam mentioned is a l'll bit too optimistic. -Some features like Xenon headlamps & Sunroof seems to be l'll bit too much for India & I think Suzuki might not introduce these in India, as obviously due to cost-saving reasons. Even then lets wait for its launch here to reveal the realities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 Its now Official -'Hold Your Breath a Little Longer' For more details: http://www.marutiswift.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashikawa 2 Report post Posted July 17, 2011 Its now Official -'Hold Your Breath a Little Longer' For more details: http://www.marutiswift.com/ Till that you can enjoy this video, it will give you some idea of the Indian version, though specs and interior quality may be different here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anand Sivaraj 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 Guys if you take a close look at the interior picture puzzle, at left of the steering wheel we can see buttons. (Is MSI going to offer Cruise Control for top end?) Anand Sivaraj2011-07-18 04:07:44 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_nishu 198 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 Guys? if you take a close look at the interior picture puzzle' date=' at left of the steering wheel we can see buttons. (Is MSI going to offer Cruise Control for top end?)? [/quote'] At one side of steering wheels there're buttons for Audio system & at other side there're buttons for Bluetooth phone controls. This car is really seems to be very promising with loads of creature comforts. Expect Premium pricing as well. @Bala; Which version you've finally opted? ? VDI OR ZDI ! ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rahul1810 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 rahul18102011-07-18 18:07:23 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creativebala 178 Report post Posted July 18, 2011 @Bala; Which version you've finally opted? ? VDI OR ZDI ! ! Depends, If no VDI ABS, I'll go for LDI Swift or LDI R-III. I don't see value for 7L on a Swift ZDI when I can get 7 seater. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 As one of my friend working in maruti dealership he received the info of new swift launch. Launch mostly on 17 August Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GOLF 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2011 From pictures posted by Rahul1810, I could make out some things missing from new swift as compared to UK version- There is no leather wrapped steering wheel no phone answering buttons in steering wheel band no buttons on right side of steering wheel. no storage compartment above dashboard and center console looks slightly different Alloys look very downmarket and lack the classy look of European Swift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
