It's a common test-driving practice to attack a corner a bit aggressively and "see what she can do." A swan dive was the answer a driver in
India received from a four-door
Suzuki/Maruti
Swift DZire during a test session. The car skidded out of control, hit a large rock, and then tumbled into the Shambhavi River. The attempt to emulate the
Amphicar wound up more like an impression of
Alvin, unfortunately. All four occupants were injured and ended up in the hospital, while the car itself appears to be a total loss upon its winching to shore. Reckless driving has been cited as the cause, although with a name like
Swift, it's possible the driver was just trying to follow instructions. We wonder if driver training in India is as dismal as here in the United States, and judging from the looks of the car, we're inclined to think that the injuries were due to a lack of seatbelt use.
Thanks for the tip, Rahul!
