Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Swift SpecificationsMaruti Suzuki Swift Review – The Suzuki Swift name plate dates back to 2000, when the Swift was sold in Japan. The Swift name plate has been used on various Suzuki manufacturered cars and sold in various markets including Australia, Europe, North America, before being launched in India. The Suzuki Swift is offered globally in various trims, including the Swift Sport which is known to be one of the best hatchbacks to drive. Suzuki has sold 30 lakh units of the Swift globally with 14 lakh units of the Swift being sold in India. The Suzuki Swift is sold in more than 120 countries worldwide, making it Suzuki’s most popular car model.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of India’s best selling cars. It was launched in 2005 and has since then created a cult. Maruti Suzuki sells close to 18,000 units of the Swift every month, with majority sales coming from the diesel model. The Maruti Suzuki Swift was initially launched with a 1.3-litre petrol engine (from the Esteem). In 2007, Maruti Suzuki plonked in Fiat’s 1.3-litre MultiJet engine in the Swift, renaming it as DDiS. Since the launch of the diesel model, the Swift has continuously commanded a waiting period, becoming one of Maruti Suzuki’s very successful models. The Maruti Suzuki Swift sold in the Indian market is now in its third generation. It is available with 2 engines – 1 petrol and 1 diesel.

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The Maruti Swift petrol uses a 1.2-litre K-series engine to produce 87 PS of peak power output at 6000 RPM and 114 Nm of peak torque output at 4000 RPM. The diesel Maruti Swift uses a 1.3-litre engine to produce 75 PS of peak power at 4000 RPM and 190 Nm of peak torque at 2000 RPM. These engines are paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is available in 6 variants – LXi, LDi, VXi, VDi, ZXi and ZDi. The VXi and VDi variants are the most popular variants of the Maruti Swift. Maruti Suzuki manufacturers less units of the ZXi and ZDi and thus these Swift variants have a higher waiting period.

Maruti Swift PriceThe Maruti Swift boasts of good interior design but lacks rear seat legroom. it also has a small boot which can store only 206-litres. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is known for its handling and the new model has improved ride quality. The Swift was in the lime light for poor brake and Maruti Suzuki resolved the issues via a ECU update. Resale value and service support are other positives about the Maruti Swift. However the high waiting period, small boot and claustrophobic rear seats are the biggest negatives of the Maruti Suzuki Swift.

The Maruti Swift has a very light steering wheel, which weighs up decently at speed. with a turning radius of just 4.8-metres, the Swift is easy to drive in the city. High speed stability is good too and the top end models offer ABS and EBD as standard equipment. Other notable features include dual airbags, alloy wheels, steering mounted audio controls, 2-din audio system (with USB and AUX ports), rear wiper and washer, remote keyless entry, multi-information display and electrically adjustable rear view mirrors.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift has many pros, such as good handling, attractive design and well laid out interiors. The Maruti Swift does have a few cons like brake issues on non-ABS equipped models, small boot spaces and small rear windows. Overall the Maruti Swift is a pleasing car for those looking for good mileage and service. The Swift is not the car for those who want to use the rear seat occasionally. The Maruti Swift competes with the Hyundai i10 and Volkswagen Polo, although many car makers have pitched their offerings straight against the Swift. Some of these indirect rivals include the Chevrolet Sail U-VA, Fiat Grande Punto and Tata Indica Vista.

Maruti Suzuki Swift Mileage – The new Maruti Suzuki Swift returns a mileage of 18.6 km/l (petrol model), while the diesel model returns 22.9 km/l (as per ARAI). This is 6% better than the old Swift. However most people are not likely to get the same mileage from their Maruti Swift, as ARAI mileage is under test conditions. Thus one can expect their Swift to return 12 and 16 km/l for the petrol and diesel versions respectively.

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Maruti Suzuki Swift Price

Swift LXi – Rs. 4.49 lakhs
Swift VXi – Rs. 4.98 lakhs
Swift ZXi – Rs. 5.77 lakhs
Swift LDi – Rs. 5.58 lakhs
Swift VDi – Rs. 6.00 lakhs
Swift ZDi – Rs. 6.88 lakhs

(ex-showroom, New Delhi. Prices subject to change)

Maruti Suzuki Swift Specifications

Swift PetrolSwift Diesel
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fuel TypePetrolDiesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)11971248
No of Cylinder44
Power (BHP)87 @ 600075 @ 4000
Torque (N.m)114 @ 4000190 @ 2000
TechnologyK Series with Variable Valve TimingDDiS (Fiat Multijet)
Transmission5+1
Specification of Gear BoxSynchromesh
AT/MTMT
Drive (Front/Rear/All)Front
DIMENSIONS
Length (mm)3850
Width (mm)1695
Height (mm)1530
Wheelbase (mm)2430
Ground Clearance (mm)170
Turning Radius (m)4.8
CHASIS & SUSPENSION
Type of ChasisHatchback
Kerb Weight (kg)9601050
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam
SPACE
Boot Space (Normal/Seats Folded)
No. of Passengers5
Fuel Tank Capacity (ltr)42
Leg Room (mm)
Head Room
BRAKES
Front  (Dia/Type)Ventilated Disc
Rear (Dia/Type)Drum
SPEED & ACCELERATION
Top Speed 160 kmph 170 kmph
0-100 kmph 12.6 seconds 14.8 seconds

 

Maruti Suzuki Swift Features

LXi \ LDiVXi \ VDiZXi \ ZDi
INTERIORS
Music PlayerNNY
No of SpeakersNN2+2+2
USB/AUX/SD/ALLNNUSB/AUX
Blue-tooth ConnectivityNNN
Power Window (Front/All)NAllAll
TachometerNYY
Trip MeterYYY
Folding Seats100:0100:0100:0
EXTERIORS
Body Color BumpersBody ColoredBody ColoredBody Colored
Door HandlesBlackBody ColoredBody Colored
ORVM (Only Driver/Both Side)BothBothBoth
OVRM  ColorBlackBody Colored with Turn IndicatorsBody Colored with Turn Indicators
OVRM AdjustmentManualElectricalElectrical
Fog Lamps (F/R/All)NAllAll
Wheel Type (alloy/Steel)SteelSteelAlloy
Wheel CoversHub CapFull Wheel CapN
TyresTubeless RadialsTubeless RadialsTubeless Radials
Tyre Size165/80 R 14165/80 R 14185/65 R 15
Clear lens Headlamp & Tail lampYYY
Front Wiper & Washer2 Speed + Intermittent2 Speed + Intermittent2 Speed + Intermittent
Rear WiperNNY
SpoilerNNN
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
ACYYY
Climate ControlNNY
Remote Boot-lid OpenerYYY
Remote Fuel Cap OpenerYYY
Central LockingNY with Keyless EntryY with Keyless Entry
Height Adjustable SeatsNNY
Tilt SteeringYYY
Power SteeringElectricalElectricalElectrical
SAFETY & SECURITY
ABSNNY
EBDNNY
Air Bags (Driver/Passenger)NNBoth
ImmobilizerYYY
Traction ControlNNN