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Maruti Suzuki India is all set to launch the facelifted version of its most popular car Swift in India on May 9, 2024. Seeing people’s inclination towards the car, some Maruti Arena dealerships have started taking offline bookings for it. The new Swift will be one of the biggest launches for Maruti this year. After that, the company will launch the new Dezire compact sedan to the market at the end of this year.
According to media reports, the next generation Swift codenamed YED will come with advanced safety features like ADAS with 6 airbags compared to the current model. Maruti’s parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled the fourth generation Swift at the Tokyo Motor Show, Japan.
A new Z-series petrol engine will be available
The biggest change to the popular hatchback will be in its powertrain. In this way, instead of the four-cylinder K12 gasoline engine found in the current model, a new 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine from the Z series will be provided. This engine produces a power of 90 hp and a torque of 113 Nm.
The transmission details of the new Swift have not yet been revealed, but it is expected to have the option of a 5-speed manual and an AMT box. At the same time, it can also be offered with CNG and hybrid engine options.
The next generation of Swift: exterior design
Talking about the design, it retains its old look, but a closer look reveals many new design elements. Sharp looking headlamps with a projector kit have been provided at the front, these include built-in LED daytime running lamps. A black grille in a honeycomb design with a dark chrome finish is located between the two headlights.
The company logo is now located above the grill and just below the hood. Some changes have also been made to the front bumper and the front fog lamp gets a different housing and looks much cleaner than before. There is no change in the side profile except for 16-inch alloy wheels. The rear taillights have been changed. Now they are smaller and sportier than before. A hybrid tag is given on the tailgate.
The new Swift is 15mm longer, 40mm wider and 30mm taller than the outgoing model, but the wheelbase remains the same as the outgoing model at 2,450mm. The company calls it the fourth generation model, while the new generation Swift is based on the same Heartect platform.
The next generation of Swift: Interior
Suzuki has also made changes to the interior of the car. The new generation Swift gets an all-new dashboard layout with a black and white dual-tone theme, inspired by the Ford Figo, Baleno and Brezza. It gets a new dashboard layout with a 9.0-inch floating infotainment system, sleek AC vents and HVAC controls at the bottom. Additional features include wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, connected car technology, steering wheel controls and automatic climate control.
The next generation of Swift: Features
The new Swift will also get features like a 360 degree camera and many ADAS features like dual sensor brake support, adaptive high beam assist, driver monitoring system and collision mitigation braking system. Apart from this, you can also find ventilated seats, an electronic parking brake with auto-holding and 6 airbags.
The new generation of Swift: price and comparison
Prices for the current model start at Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom), after including new features and design, the new Swift is expected to start at Rs 6.3 lakh (ex-showroom). In India, its competition will continue with Hyundai Grand i10 News and Tata Tiago.
