Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Brio vs Swift : Japanese Duel In Indian Ring




The Honda Brio is up against the Maruti Suzuki Swift, whose previous generation ruled the Indian market. We find out if the new entrant has the potential to dethrone the reigning king.


The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been one of the most favourite hatchbacks in the Indian market for some years now. It succeeded in casting a spell on the customers with its sporty styling, good performance, decent handling and its highly fuel-efficient engine. There is no denying that the new Swift carries forward the genes from its previous generation with improved styling, a little more space and a few additional gizmos in the cabin.

Just when we thought that the good Swift had got better, Honda brought in the Brio to compete against the best in this highly competitive market, which is growing by leaps and bounds. In a situation where survival is determined mainly by the value-for-money factor, there is no doubt that a huge task confronts the Brio - to prove its potential while being extremely cost-effective.

To see how the Brio fares against the best in the segment, we put it against the Swift through a number of tests, the results of which were rather surprising!

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