The category of premium hatchbacks is one category, which has witnessed a stiff competition in the last few months. Maruti Swift has been the leader in the market for a long time now; however it is facing some serious rivalry from other makers. Volkswagen has updated its Polo and has made it according to the demands of its fans. It is expected that it has a high potential in this segment. Fiat introduced the Punto Evo, which was way ahead of the outgoing Punto. Hyundai brought forward the elite i20, which is again better than the older i20. All these major changes have forced Maruti to look into upgrading their models, as well. The changing scenario might have heated up for the players in this category and a stiff competition is likely.
The best bet for the Maruti in this category was the Swift. However, the model was recently spotted at the plant and no significant changes were observed. The notable modifications that were visible were the new wheel cap sporting an alloy design, redesigned bumpers with DRLs, and a huge air dam. Rear parking sensors have also been introduced by the manufacturer in this model. The facelift version of the Swift is provided with a push button start. Apart from that, Bluetooth connectivity has also been provided.
Definitely, the Swift is one of the most reliable cars in this segment but will these slight changes be enough to make it lead the market remains a buzzing question. It is not replete with the equipment that its competitors are really abundant with. Definitely, this might be the best bet for i20 to secure the leading position. It is the most loaded vehicle in this category and it is also set to score some serious brownie points on the basis of Hyundai’s after-sales services. Definitely, a lot to be desired has been left open by Maruti because of the minor changes and it has also paved the path for a more open competition where anybody can take a lead.
Source: GW
