FEMALE IDEAL
Engine: petrol M13A
Displacement - 1328 cm3
Number of cyl./valves - 4/16
Power - 92 hp/5800 rpm
Max. torque -116/4200 Nm/rpm
Max. speed - 175 km/h
Fuel consumption:
City - 8 l/100 km
Highway - 5.1 l/100 km
Combined - 6.2 l/100 km
Transmission: 5-speed manual.
Drive - front
Dimensions:
Length - 3695 mm
Width - 1690 mm
Height - 1500 mm
Curb weight: 1485 kg
Tire size: 165/70 R14
Vasilya, personal car Opel Corsa.
Pretty, very pretty — these stylish angular lines, expressive headlights, Swift caught my eye at first sight. I settle into the driver's seat and realize that the first impression didn't deceive: the cabin is spacious, the ceiling is high, there's a convenient long armrest on the door, and overall I immediately feel at ease here, as if in my own car. The gears engage smoothly, and we pull away without jerking. Perhaps it's precisely the smoothness that is Swift's hallmark: it handles bumps neatly, accelerates calmly, and slows down without haste. While we drive leisurely, I have time to inspect the interior.
The small display is placed too far from the driver — it's inconvenient to read the information. There's no standard radio, but the blanking plate is thoughtfully designed: there's an opening for a standard audio system, and if you want to install a device with a large screen, the plate simply removes. That's a smart solution, whereas on my Corsa I had to prepare a place for the radio separately. Six speakers — perhaps overkill, but at least the sound is likely rich. However, the view through the rearview mirror is limited: the wide rear pillars get in the way, and this could cause trouble when parking. Though, to be fair, most women prefer to park forward.
At first, I liked the narrow insert on the door — plastic under silver metallic. But then, as they say, appetite comes with eating, and I thought: since this is a car for women, why not add a bright decorative stripe or come up with original accessories to make it both convenient and unusual.
Like it or not, I constantly compared Swift with my Corsa. Here's what came of it.