2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift review, road test

The Swift has long been India’s most-loved hatchback. Does the bond deepen with the new third-generation model?

Published on Mar 29, 2018 06:00:00 AM

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Grip and body control are great but the lifeless steering is a killjoy.
Just like its predecessors, the latest Swift has a youthful air about it.
Despite its light weight, the Swift feels confident at high speeds and stability is good.
Swift is attractive but top-spec versions' jazzier wheels and LED headlights make a big difference.

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Tech Specs
PricePetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Ex-showroom - DelhiRs 7.29 lakhRs 6.96 lakhRs 8.29 lakhRs 7.96 lakh
EnginePetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Fuel Type / PropulsionPetrolPetrolDieselDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, transverseFront, transverseFront, transverseFront, transverse
Type4cyls4cyls4cyls4cyls
Cubic Capacity (cc)1197cc1197cc1248cc1248cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)73/71.5mm73/71.5mm69.6/82mm69.6/82mm
Compression Ratio11:111:117.6:117.6:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)83hp at 6000rpm83hp at 6000rpm75hp at 4000rpm75hp at 4000rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)113Nm at 4200rpm113Nm at 4200rpm190Nm at 2000rpm190Nm at 2000rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)94.31hp per tonne94.31hp per tonne76.53hp per tonne76.14hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)128.4Nm per tonne128.4Nm per tonne193.8Nm per tonne192.89Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)69.34hp per litre69.34hp per litre57.78hp per litre57.78hp per litre
TransmissionPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Drive LayoutFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeManualAMTManualAMT
No of Gears5555
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.545/7.3033.545/6.8113.545/8.5783.545/8.127
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.905/13.591.905/12.671.905/15.961.905/15.12
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.240/20.881.240/19.471.233/24.661.207/23.87
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.886/29.220.906/26.65,0.886/34.320.844/34.13
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.690/37.520.697/34.640.690/44.070.659/43.72
Final Drive Ratio4.389:14.706:13.737:13.944:1
BrakingPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)27.08m, 2.33s27.08m, 2.33s26.67m, 2.40s26.67m, 2.40s
EfficiencyPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
City (kpl)12.6kpl11.4kpl16.5kpl16.2kpl
Highway (kpl)19.3kpl18.6kpl22.1kpl21.9kpl
Tank size (lts)37 litres37 litres37 litres37 litres
AccelerationPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.19s0.55s0.52s0.32s
0 - 20 kph (sec)0.77s1.15s1.04s0.86s
0 - 30 kph (sec)1.57s1.88s1.75s1.45s
0 - 40 kph (sec)2.37s2.66s2.64s2.87s
0 - 50 kph (sec)3.37s4.51s3.88s3.96s
0 - 60 kph (sec)4.85s5.71s5.12s5.16s
0 - 70 kph (sec)6.17s6.97s6.61s7.18s
0 - 80 kph (sec)7.60s9.23s8.93s8.92s
0 - 90 kph (sec)9.73s11.15s10.97s10.88s
0 - 100 kph (sec)11.96s13.20s13.32s13.82s
0 - 110 kph (sec)14.42s15.39s16.53s16.72s
0 - 120 kph (sec)17.03s19.35s21.36s20.24s
0 - 130 kph (sec)20.34s23.68s26.35s24.46s
0 - 140 kph (sec)25.20s28.20s32.32s31.06s
1/4 mile (sec)17.53s18.40s18.31s18.37s
20-80kph (sec)13.48s8.33s12.36s8.24s
40-100kph (sec)19.91s10.26s15.16s10.84s
Max speeds in gearPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
1st (kph @rpm)47kph at 6300rpm43kph at 6300rpm45kph at 5200rpm43kph at 5300rpm
2nd (kph @rpm)85kph at 6300rpm80kph at 6300rpm84kph at 5300rpm79kph at 5200rpm
3rd (kph @rpm)133kph at 6300rpm123kph at 6300rpm128kph at 5200rpm124kph at 5200rpm
4th (kph @rpm)175kph at 6000rpm160kph at 6000rpm159kph at 4600rpmkph at 4700rpm
5th (kph @rpm)178kph at 4500rpm165kph at 4800rpm168kph at 3800rpm170kph at 3900rpm
Noise LevelPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Idle (dB)42.1dB40.2dB48.4dB46.4dB
Idle with AC blower at half (dB)54.8dB54.2dB53.9dB54.4dB
Full Revs, AC off (dB)64.8dB65.5dB77.6dB78.7dB
50 kph AC off (dB)62.4dB62.3dB65.3dB65.6dB
80 kph AC off (dB)68.3dB69.2dB69.9dB70.4dB
BodyPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
ConstructionFour-door hatchback, monocoqueFour-door hatchback, monocoqueFour-door hatchback, monocoqueFour-door hatchback, monocoque
Weight (kg)880kg880kg980kg985kg
Front Tyre185/65 R15185/65 R15185/65 R15185/65 R15
Rear Tyre185/65 R15185/65 R15185/65 R15185/65 R15
Spare Tyre165/80 R14 (space saver)165/80 R14 (space saver)165/80 R14 (space saver)165/80 R14 (space saver)
SuspensionPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
FrontIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springsIndependent, MacPherson struts, coil springs
RearNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springsNon-independent, torsion beam, coil springs
SteeringPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
TypeRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectricElectricElectricElectric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)9.6m9.6m9.6m9.6m
BrakesPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
FrontDiscDiscDiscDisc
RearDrumDrumDrumDrum
InteriorPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Steering adjustTilt onlyTilt onlyTilt onlyTilt only
HVAC typeClimate controlClimate controlClimate controlClimate control
Rear AC ventsNoNoNoNo
Power WindowsYesYesYesYes
CD playerNoNoNoNo
TouchscreenYesYesYesYes
USBYesYesYesYes
AUXYesYesYesYes
BluetoothYesYesYesYes
NavigationYesYesYesYes
Android AutoYesYesYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYesYesYes
Keyless goYesYesYesYes
Auto dimming inner rear view mirrorYesYesYesYes
DimensionsPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Length3840mm3840mm3840mm3840mm
Width (mm)1735mm1735mm1735mm1735mm
Height1530mm1530mm1530mm1530mm
Wheel base2450mm2450mm2450mm2450mm
Front Track (mm)1520mm1520mm1520mm1520mm
Rear Track (mm)1520mm1520mm1520mm1520mm
Rear Interior Width (mm)1280mm1280mm1280mm1280mm
Ground Clearance (mm)163mm163mm163mm-
Boot Capacity (Lts)268 litres268 litres268 litres268 litres
ExteriorPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Headlamp typeLEDNALEDNA
Automatic headlampsYesNoYesNo
Safety FeaturesPetrolPetrol ATDieselDiesel AT
Airbags2222
ISOFIX SeatingYesYesYesYes

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