Mumbai, May 7: Maruti Suzuki will officially unveil the much-awaited new-generation Swift in India on May 9, 2024. The carmaker has commenced bookings for the new-generation Maruti Swift with a token amount of Rs. 11,000, and it will be retailed via Maruti Suzuki’s Arena showrooms across the country. The soon-to-be-launched hatchback has started arriving at dealerships ahead of its price announcement, and the images reveal the car in its full glory. Here’s everything you need to know before the hatchback hits the Indian market this week. Maruti Suzuki Swift 2024 New Model Arrives at Dealerships Ahead of Launch on May 9.
Design:
Maruti’s next-gen Swift will see major design updates over the outgoing model giving it an all-new persona. The car now gets new projector LED headlamps along with LED DRLs positioned in between the new grille. The rear looks somewhat similar to the outgoing model.
2024 Suzuki Swift Interior (Photo Credits: NetCarShow)
Interior:
The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift will see significant updates on the inside. The cabin will sport a new layout as that of the global-spec model. Feature-wise, the hatch will come equipped with a 9-inch floating touchscreen information unit, larger instrument cluster, Arkamys sound system, wireless charging, new upholstery, rear AC vents, flat-bottom steering wheel, and more.
Variants & Colours:
As per the latest leaked information online, the fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift is likely to be available in five variants – LXi, VXi, VXi (O), ZXi, and ZXi+, of which VXi (O) will be a new variant. Maruti could offer the Swift in nine colours, of which Luster Blue and Novel Orange will be two new shades.
Features:
In terms of features, the updated Swift hatchback will flaunt new features such as a nine-inch SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment screen, wireless charger, six airbags (standard), Arkamys sound system, rear AC vents, Type C charging port, and LED fog lamps.
2024 Suzuki Swift (Photo Credits: NetCarShow)
Engine and Specifications:
Under the hood, there will be a new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z series petrol engine. It is the same unit which powers the global-spec model. The unit makes about 80 bhp of power and 112 Nm of torque while mated to a 5-speed manual and an AMT transmission. The new Swift will be slightly underpowered than the current generation. The new-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift will be more fuel efficient than the outgoing. The car is expected to return a mileage of 25.72 kmpl.
Price and Competition:
As for pricing, the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift is likely to be priced in between Rs. 6.5 lakh to Rs. 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The car will continue to take on the likes of the Tata Tiago and Hyundai Grand i10.
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