Maruti Suzuki Commences Bookings For Next-Gen Swift For Rs 11k
Maruti Suzuki has announced the bookings for the next-generation Swift for an initial payment of Rs 11,000 across its 2,300 Maruti dealerships in the country. The superhatch is scheduled to be launched at the Auto Expo 2018 in February, where its prices will also be announced. Based on an all-new Heartect platform, which also underpins the Dzire and Baleno, the fifth-generation Swift has many improvements over the outgoing version. To be offered in 12 variants and six colours, the model will be available in both petrol and diesel variants along with an AMT option. The car is expected to arrive at the dealerships by the end of February or the beginning of March, with a waiting period to go up to three to four months.
Powering the 2018 Maruti Swift will be the same 1.2 litre K12 petrol engine and the 1.3 DDiS diesel mill. While the petrol engine will churn out a power output of 84.3PS at 6,000rpm and torque of 115Nm at 4,000rpm, the diesel motor will put out 75PS of power at 4,000rpm and 190Nm torque at 2,000rpm. Both these powertrains will be mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The diesel engine will also get the Smart Hybrid Vehicle System (SHVS) technology.
R.S. Kalsi, MSI Senior Executive Director (Marketing and Sales) said, "The all-new Swift with its distinctive design, advanced technology, uplifting performance and enduring driver experience will bring disruption in the premium hatchback segment. In its newest avatar, the Swift undergoes a bold transformation to meet the aspiration of the young and ever-changing customer.”
The front fascia of the car has been revamped with a new single-frame grille and bug-like headlamps instead of the angular ones seen on the previous model. The front headlights feature projector LEDs with daytime running lamps and the rear gets LED taillights. The car gets new alloys, floating roof design and new front and rear bumpers.
Even though it is 40mm wider than the previous edition with a 20mm longer wheelbase, it is still 10mm shorter than the current Swift. The luggage space has been increased by 58 litres and the headroom is enhanced by 24mm. The new Swift will sport all-black interiors, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a flat-bottom steering wheel, among other features. On the safety front, the dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and ISOFIX will be a standard feature across all trims.
