Maruti Swift Dzire DDiS (Old)

There are many ways to consider the Dzire

Published on Aug 28, 2009 07:00:00 AM

2,48,288 Views

The Dzire’s rides really well. The softer rear suspension is an indication that Maruti is targeting chauffeur-driven owners. At lower speeds, it rides quite well. There’s a nice rounded edge to the way it rides over lumpy tarmac and bumps are dispatched with relative ease under its tall 70-profile tyres. The flipside is that the ride isn’t as settled or composed as that of the Logan as speeds build.
Maruti has stiffened the front suspension of the diesel Swift to compensate for the extra weight of the heavier engine ahead. So, pitching over rough surfaces is limited and there’s none of that nose-heavy feel that is characteristic of a lot of diesels.

The compromise however is in the way the Dzire handles. It doesn’t feel as sharp as the Swift hatchback, the soft rear suspension making it feel a little loose and floaty, especially when changing direction. At higher speeds, it doesn’t feel plantedand crosswinds affect its stability. Thankfully, some good aspects remain — the brilliant steering, the progressive brakes and the good weight distribution means you can still have some fun behind the wheel.