With its sporty MINI-inspired profile, Maruti Suzuki Swift has been a well-liked selection throughout a number of international markets. Swift is presently in its third technology which was launched globally in 2017. The journey continues with the 4th gen Swift with a complete vary of updates.
– key highlights
Suzuki has retained the core traits of Swift. Despite calling it an idea, the automobile seems production-ready. There are beauty touch-ups. But these are primarily to attain a definite id for the 4th-gen mannequin. It doesn’t essentially make the brand new model considerably higher than the outgoing mannequin.
At the entrance, 4th-gen Maruti Swift will get new headlamps and DRLs, a refreshed entrance grille with a extra rugged mesh sample, new fog lamps and a sportier-looking bumper. The clamshell bonnet design has been up to date to attain a muscular stance. Door panels have been up to date and there is a new set of alloy wheels. The fender design and ORVMs are largely the identical as earlier.
One of the important thing updates is customary rear door handles, as in comparison with the C-pillar mounted rear door handles seen with the present mannequin. Shape and dimension of the home windows and pillars are the identical as earlier. At the rear, new Swift will get refreshed back lights, bumper and boot lid. Positioning of the reflectors has additionally been modified. The roof-mounted spoiler will get prolonged wings in the direction of the sides.
Changes proceed on the within, the place new Swift will get an up to date cockpit. One of the important thing highlights is a brand new 9-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment system. The present mannequin is supplied with a 7-inch touchscreen. Design of the air vents and their positioning has been modified. The dashboard will get a brand new color theme. There’s a HUD unit as nicely. But the cockpit space nonetheless seems fairly cluttered. There seems to be no concentrate on enhancing the sense of roominess contained in the cabin.
New Maruti Swift specs, efficiency
Dimensionally, 4th-gen Maruti Swift would be the identical as earlier. The present mannequin is 3,845 mm lengthy, 1,735 mm huge, 1,530 mm tall and has a wheelbase of two,450 mm. However, the brand new mannequin could differ dimensionally with new bumpers and physique, whereas nonetheless based mostly on Heartect platform. We want 4th gen Swift will get higher crash rankings in Bharat NCAP as present Swift acquired a 1-star score in 2022 by Global NCAP.
Across choose worldwide markets, Swift may get an engine improve. For instance, a 1.4L K14B petrol engine with a 48V sturdy hybrid structure may very well be used. In India, new Swift will probably proceed with the present 1.2-litre Ok Series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine. It generates 90 PS of max energy and 113 Nm of peak torque. Transmission selections embody 5MT and 5AMT.
There are rumours of a brand new 3-cylinder 1.2L sturdy hybrid petrol mill codenamed Z12E. Magic variety of this powertrain is as much as 40 km/l gasoline effectivity, most likely in take a look at circumstances. Will it debut with 4th gen Swift at launch perhaps subsequent 12 months? Or will it debut at a later date? Only time will inform.