How To Identify Swift 4Wd Car ?

[tallguy]

Hi Expert,

Do you know how to identify swift(ignis) 4wd car and is it have any price deference from the normal vehicle ?

Thanks!

[Ripper]

  On 10/15/2010 at 4:17 AM, tallguy said:

Hi Expert,

Do you know how to identify swift(ignis) 4wd car and is it have any price deference from the normal vehicle ?

Thanks!

well aint no expert but 4wd cars are dead easy to ID if you dont have an issue bending down a bit

if you can spot the rear diff at the back...it's a 4wd

[Watchman]

the easest way would be to look if it's got a rear diff

Though not sure on if they have other external badges or anything

Edited October 15, 2010 by Watchman

[tallguy]

thanks guys for fast reply. are they have any price deference with normal model ?

[Sumiya]

  On 10/15/2010 at 4:47 AM, tallguy said:

thanks guys for fast reply. are they have any price deference with normal model ?

Hi Mate

Depending on the Vehicle ,there is a slight lower price in 4WD

usually

thanks

regards

sumith

[heavyD]

  On 10/15/2010 at 5:25 AM, Sumiya said:

Hi Mate

Depending on the Vehicle ,there is a slight lower price in 4WD

usually

thanks

regards

sumith

Why's that? Thought extra stuff (like the rear diff) meant it costs more?

[Sumiya]

  On 10/15/2010 at 9:18 AM, Big_D said:

Why's that? Thought extra stuff (like the rear diff) meant it costs more?

Hi Big D

I don't know exact reason, people tend to claim that it is not much good in fuel and also less comfortable than 2WD, could be cost too always seen 4WD uses much larger tyre etc.

thanks

regards

sumith

Edited October 15, 2010 by Sumiya

[Ripper]

  On 10/15/2010 at 9:36 AM, Sumiya said:

Hi Big D

I don't know exact reason, people tend to claim that it is not much good in fuel and also less comfortable than 2WD, could be cost too always seen 4WD uses much larger tyre etc.

thanks

regards

sumith

yeah i'm on the same opinion. these are full time 4wd isn't it...so wear and tear on parts too are high..especially on tires etc...

also fuel economy would definitely be less than a 2wd cos even if you forget the full-time 4wd aspect...due to extra parts needed the total weight of it too would be higher.

[CARBON]

  On 10/15/2010 at 9:18 AM, Big_D said:

Why's that? Thought extra stuff (like the rear diff) meant it costs more?

4 WD system will be more costly to repair if any issue, also due to the extra weight and power distribution it will do bad on fuel. Thats why it has a lesser re sale value.

But a small car like the Swift is mainly bought as a economical drive than a 4WD. If its a small 4 WD Suzuki has the Jimny on offer, which is a great small off road vehicle.

[heavyD]

Oh yes, fuel economy... how could I forget?

Btw, according to some sites, the difference between the 4wd and 2wd versions is about 15 - 40 kg. So... hmm, not such a huge margin.

Edited October 15, 2010 by Big_D

[Bugatti]

  On 10/15/2010 at 9:36 AM, Sumiya said:

Hi Big D

I don't know exact reason, people tend to claim that it is not much good in fuel and also less comfortable than 2WD, could be cost too always seen 4WD uses much larger tyre etc.

thanks

regards

sumith

Not really... we have Two Mazda BJ's in our family, mines a FWD, and the other is a 4WD. Traction and handling on the 4WD is far better than the FWD, and the tyre wear isn't higher than the FWD. Just that all four wheels tend to wear out evenly, with the fronts slightly more than the rear.

Fuel economy, no noticeable difference. But from a standing start, the FWD is faster. For a clutch replacement, the 4WD cost 1,500 more than the FWD. most everything else is the same.

[Bugatti]

  On 10/15/2010 at 9:36 AM, Sumiya said:

Hi Big D

I don't know exact reason, people tend to claim that it is not much good in fuel and also less comfortable than 2WD, could be cost too always seen 4WD uses much larger tyre etc.

thanks

regards

sumith

Double post.. Site is jinxed..

Edited October 15, 2010 by Bugatti