Maruti showcased the all-new Swift internationally last year, and we can now confirm that the new Swift will go on sale in India next month. The Swift will be one of Maruti's major launches this year, and it will be followed by the all-new Dzire compact sedan later this year. The new Maruti Swift (codename:YED) gets fresh yet familiar looks, a new interior, more features and an all-new petrol powerplant.
- New Swift sits on the same platform as its predecessor
- Fresh Z Series 1.2-litre petrol engine to debut on the Swift
- More features and safety tech incoming
New Maruti Swift: India-spec details
The Swift has been spotted testing in India, and though it will look similar to the one sold abroad, it will get some country-specific changes.
Sources tell us that the India-spec Maruti Swift will get slightly different looking front and rear bumpers, but the changes will be minimal; the number plate housing will be bigger and it won't get contrast black elements. The alloy wheel design is also similar to the international car, but mid-spec variants will have a unique wheel design.
The C-pillar on the India-bound Swift will also be all-black, similar to the Hyundai i20, but the reverse camera is placed on the boot lid instead of the rear bumper. The top-spec variant will have full-LED lights. On the safety front, expect six airbags, ABS with EBD and ESP to be standard, along with three-point seatbelts for the rear passengers. Sources tell us that the car bound for India will not get a 360-degree camera or ADAS, which is seen on models sold overseas.
New Maruti Swift will debut new 1.2-litre Z Series engine
The K Series 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol poweplant will be replaced by the new Z Series 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine that made its debut on the Swift in Japan last year. This engine will get India-specific tweaks with a focus on emissions, efficiency and output. We are told the output for the new Z Series-equipped Swift will be similar to the outgoing K12 engine that churns out 90hp and 113Nm, and is expected to come with mild-hybrid tech. There is no word on transmissions for the new Swift, but we expect Maruti to continue with the 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox, which will be tailored for Indian conditions.
With new looks, more features and a more fuel-efficient engine under the hood, Maruti will expect the new Swift to build upon the outgoing car’s legacy, in terms of sales numbers and popularity. Expect more details on the new Swift to trickle in as the launch nears.
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