The all-new Maruti Swift is all set to be launched in India on May 9, with bookings already open. The compact hatch is set to receive a generational update over six years after the third-gen model made its debut. On that note, here is a list of the top five things that make the upcoming new Swift better than the outgoing model.
New exterior design, dimensions
Despite no change in the overall design philosophy, the styling of the next-gen Swift is sharper than before. At the front is a redesigned radiator grille with the Suzuki emblem now placed on the top of the front bumper instead of between the grille. The headlamps have been redesigned, and so have the fog lamps as well as the front bumper.
Moving to the sides, the new Swift gets a prominent shoulder line, while the rear door handles are now placed more conventionally on the rear doors as opposed to the ones placed on the C-pillars of the outgoing model. The design for the alloy wheels is also new. At the rear, the hatch gets new tail lamps with a C-shape pattern, a tailgate mounted rear camera, and a revised rear bumper.
The new Swift is 15mm longer, 40mm narrower and 30mm taller than the previous-gen model, but the wheelbase remains the same at 2,450mm.
New Interior
Recent spy shots confirm that the new Swift will get a revised cabin similar to the Fronx, Brezza and Baleno. The new interior boasts a free-standing infotainment unit, restyled central air-con vents positioned under the infotainment screen, new HVAC switchgear replacing the circular knobs and a slightly updated instrument cluster. Apart from the revised dashboard design, the new Swift will also get new seat upholstery.
More equipment
New features on offer with the new Swift will likely include a wireless phone charger, rear AC vents, LED fog lamps as well as a new 9-inch touchscreen with connected-tech. Equipment like cruise control, auto climate control, push-button start/stop, steering mounted controls, and electrically adjustable and retractable wing mirrors will all be carried over.
Better safety and tech
On the safety front, the next-gen Maruti Swift will be equipped with six airbags as standard across the range, along with ESC and hill start assist. The outgoing model was only offered with dual airbags, even on the higher variants.
New engine, fuel efficiency
As we had exclusively reported back in October last year, the new Maruti Swift will be offered with an all-new 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E engine that makes 82hp and 112Nm, which is 8hp and 1Nm lesser than the K Series engine currently on offer. As per a recent brochure leak, the new Swift will boast an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure of 25.72kpl, which is an improvement of over 3kpl as compared to the outgoing model.
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