All-New Maruti Swift India launch @ Auto Expo 2018
The shape of the bonnet instantly makes your mind say the word Swift while the same even happens when you look at the front glass section. The game changes in the second half of the car when you suddenly realize that there is no door handle on the door itself. It has been neatly placed around the window's section, further merging everything with its C-pillar. The car further looks great with its rear spoiler, newly shaped taillights and redesigned rear section. Maruti Swift will definitely use the tried and tested 1.2 liter petrol as well as the 1.3 liter diesel motor. The former produces 84 PS while the latter is good for 75 PS. Diesel is a more preferred option when sales of Swift are concerned while Suzuki may even use SHVS if local production of the system is possible. There have been talks about the 1.0 liter Boosterjet engine for the Swift but things are still under consideration for the same. The car would be built on the same platform as Maruti Suzuki Baleno, making it lighter by around 100 kg. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJwpat4_m3QOfficial Video of 2017 Suzuki Swift
This makes the new Swift quicker and more efficient when compared to the current generation India Swift. The inside would be an all new story, carrying a sporty two pod instrument console with Baleno like MID, new steering wheel with color contrast, dual tone dashboard and touchscreen infotainment with Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Swift Sport has always been a consideration when Indian market is concerned but still, there has been no news for the arrival of the hot hatch for India. The new Swift is a perfect balance of style and utility for sure. Expect a slight price hike when Maruti launched the 2017 Swift hatchback in India by Early-2018. The base model (petrol) will be priced somewhere around INR 5 lakhs and the top model (diesel) is expected to be priced around INR 7 lakhs.Key Facts About 2017 Swift:
- Length - 3840 mm
- Width - 1695 mm
- Height - 1500 mm
- Wheelbase - 2450 mm
- Ground Clearance - 120 mm / 145 mm
- Fuel Tank - 37 litres
- Kerb Weight - 910 kg / 970 kg
- Turning Radius - 4.8 meter
- 1.2 litre Petrol Engine | 84 HP | 115 NM
- 1.3 litre Diesel Engine | 75 HP | 190 NM
- 5-Speed Manual Gearbox | AMT (Expected)