Variants

The Maruti Swift is available in nine versions with one petrol engine and two transmission options.

Market introduction

This mid-life update for the Maruti Swift was launched in India on 24 February, 2022.

Engine and specification

The Swift is powered by the K12 series Dual Jet Dual VVT engine with idle start-stop function. . It produces 89bhp and 113Nm of torque and can be had with a five-speed manual or a five-speed automated manual.

This 1.2-litre engine will now return a higher fuel efficiency of 23.20-kmpl in manual transmission and 23.76-kmpl when paired with the AMT gearbox.

Exterior design

As a part of the exterior updates this 2021 Swift gets a new chrome stripe on the single-piece front grille which now has a mesh-pattern. The other major highlight is a dual-tone exterior shade which can be had with the top ZXi+ trim. The three dual-tone options include – Pearl Arctic White and Solid Fire Red with Pearl Midnight Black roof and Midnight Blue with Arctic White roof.  The projector headlights, LED DRLs, 15-inch precision-cut alloy wheels, floating roof effect have been carried over from the pre-facelift vehicle.

Interior and features

The biggest update to the cabin is the silver ornamentation and a twin-pod instrument cluster now with a coloured 4.2-inch TFT display. In addition the Swift now gets cruise control, idle start-stop function, and key synchronised auto-foldable ORVMs. It continues to be offered with a host of safety features such as dual airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking camera, driver and co-driver seat belt reminder, and ISOFIX anchorage points.

Colours

The Swift is available in three dual tone shades and five single tone shades.

Seating capacity

The Swift has a seating capacity of five persons.

Rivals 

It exists in the B-segment of the Indian car market and is a rival for the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Tata Tigor and the Renault Triber.

The talking point of the Swift is a brand new engine in the form of a K12 series Dual Jet Dual VVT engine with idle start-stop function. Simply put, the same 1.2-litre engine will now return a higher fuel efficiency of 23.20-kmpl in manual transmission and 23.76-kmpl when paired with the AMT gearbox. The power figures have also bumped by 7bhp to 89bhp and 113Nm of torque.