Wednesday 29 October 2014

Launch Report: Refreshed Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the refreshed version of its successful hatchback, the Swift with prices starting at Rs.4.42 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. There are a few subtle changes made to the car to make it a more desirable package. 




The new Swift is powered by the same engines present on the existing cars, that is the 1.3l multijet diesel engine sourced from fiat and maruti's own 1.2l K-series petrol motor. The diesel engine produces 
74 bhp @ 4000 RPM and 190 Nm @ 2000 RPM,  ratings are identical to the outgoing car. The petrol engine produces 83 bhp @ 6000 RPM  and 115 Nm @ 4000 RPM. Power is down by 3 bhp and torque is up by 1Nm. 

These changes have resulted in  increased mileage figures of 25.2 kmpl (diesel) and 20.4 kmpl (petrol), both up by around 10% with respect to the outgoing car. Enhancements such as low friction oil, modified fuel injection and advanced thermal management system have been made to reduce frction loss and decrease engine warmup time. The compression ratio on the petrol engine has been increased to improve engine efficiency. 

Exterior changes include a new front bumper and grill, silver accents in the fog lamp housing (look like wannabe DRL's), new chunkier alloy wheels and electric ORVMs with integrated turn indicators. 


The interior changes are far more minimal. The new swift comes with an engine start/stop button, steering mounted controls, reverse parking sensors, 60:40 split seats, silver accents on the dashboard and a new upholstery.  All these changes make the swift a little more desirable. 

The Swift will be available in 6 colours  - 
 Fire Red, Glistening Grey, Granite Grey, Mysterious Violet, Pearl Arctic White and Silky Silver.

Prices:



  • LXi - Rs.4.42 lakh
  • LXi (o) - Rs.4.49 lakh
  • VXi - Rs.5.08 lakh
  • ZXi - Rs.5.90 lakh
  • LDi  - Rs.5.56 lakh
  • VDi - Rs.6.00 lakh
  • ZDi - Rs.6.95 lakh.
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi. 

Link to the site:www.marutisuzuki.com/swift

Looking forward to your comments!

Keep revving! 
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