Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The New Maruti Swift

The new-generation Swift has gone on sale in India with changes to the cabin, engine and exterior design

Update (09/05/24): The fourth-generation Maruti Swift has been launched, with prices starting from Rs 6.49 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).

• Bookings for the new Maruti hatchback are open for Rs 11,000.

• Likely to be offered in five broad variants: LXi, VXi, VXi (O), ZXi, and ZXi+.

• Design changes include a rounded-off grille, updated lighting setup and fresh alloy wheels.

• Cabin now features a revised central layout with a larger display, and an updated climate control panel and instrument cluster.

• Equipment on board consists a bigger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, wireless phone charging, and six airbags (as standard).

• Gets a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine with both 5-speed MT and AMT options.

The fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift has been launched in India with prices starting from Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the new hatchback started from May 1, 2024 for Rs 11,000, both online and at Maruti’s Arena dealerships. Here’s everything to know about the new Swift:

Sharper Exteriors

The face of the new Swift is heavily updated and now comes with a revised set of headlights, housing projector units, and redesigned LED DRLs. Maruti Suzuki has also rounded off the Swift’s grille, which now features a mesh pattern. Moving further down, you can notice the sleeker LED fog lamps housed on either side of the bumper.

In profile, one of the key design changes is of the rear door handles, which now sit in the traditional position rather than on the C-pillars. Maruti is offering the new Swift with 15-inch alloy wheels as the outgoing model, but they do get a fresh design.

The changes to the rear design are minimal and you can easily spot the similarities between the third-gen and fourth-gen models. The new Swift, while sporting some revisions, has retained the wraparound LED tail lights and the chunky bumper from its outgoing version.

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A Premium Cabin

With the generational update, the Swift’s cabin also looks to have evolved, thanks to the revised dashboard layout featuring sleeker central AC vents, and the usage of light and dark coloured materials. Although it still sports the same steering wheel as the third-gen Swift, it gets a bigger 9-inch touchscreen and updated climate control panel that strongly resembles the console of the Maruti Baleno and Fronx models.

More Tech On Offer

Apart from the bigger infotainment unit, the new Swift will also likely get a wireless phone charger, auto AC, push-button start/stop, and cruise control. While it will have six airbags as standard, other expected safety features include ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a rear parking camera, and hill-hold assist.

A New Petrol Powertrain

We expect Maruti to add a CNG powertrain to the new Swift’s lineup later.

Also Read: CNG Cars Account For Over Half Of Maruti’s Pending Orders

Price And Competition

The new Maruti Swift is priced in the range of Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.65 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India). It has renewed its fight with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, while also being an alternative to the Renault Triber, Tata Punch, and Hyundai Exter.

Our Thoughts On The New Swift

Maruti Suzuki had to find the balance of keeping its popular hatchback fresh without taking away what buyers love about the car. This new generation avatar of the Swift comes with improved looks and features to bring it up to speed with modern expectations. Its all-new petrol engine is more fuel efficient and offers better torque at low speeds.

That said, the new Swift misses out on some key tech and features available on the global-spec model, including a 360-degree camera, mild-hybrid setup and a CVT automatic gearbox, all of which rob it of some brownie points. 

The 2024 Maruti Swift has simply upgraded its tech list without changing the successful formula for the hatchback - sporty looks, reliable engine and sufficiently comfortable cabin, all for a reasonable price in comparison to the alternatives.

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