Maruti Suzuki: India-bound next-gen Suzuki Swift launched in Japan: Engine specs revealed, gets hybrid option

Suzukihas launched the next-gen Swift in Japan which is set to arrive on our shores sometime in the second half of 2024. The manufacturer had unveiled the model earlier this year at the Tokyo Mobility Show, although the engine specs were not revealed at that time. However, now that the hatchback has hit the showroom floors in its home country, we have the engine specs and power outputs of the Japan-spec Swift.
Japan-spec new Swift: Engine
The Japan-spec Swift features a 1,197cc, 12-valve DOHC engine that belts out 82 hp and 108 Nm. The power plant is mated to a CVT transmission. The manufacturer has also launched a mild-hybrid variant that employs a DC synchronous motor that bumps the power figures with an additional 3.1 hp and 60 Nm of torque. Speaking of the fuel-efficiency figures, the standard and mild-hybrid Swift models boast a mileage of 23.4 kmpl and 24.5 kmpl, respectively, on the WLTP cycle.

The hatchback features a slew of design upgrades which include a redesigned front bumper and a new grille, updated headlamps and LED DRLs. The Suzuki logo now graces the apex of the bonnet while the sides feature newly-designed dual-tone alloy wheels. Other notable features include blacked-out ORVMs, roofs, and pillars. The rear is equipped with a redesigned tailgate, accompanied by a new bumper featuring a skid plate underneath. Furthermore, it gets an integrated rear spoiler with a stop lamp, LED tail lights with C-shaped DRLs, and reflectors positioned below.
Next-gen Swift India launch
Maruti Suzuki is expected to bring the next-gen Swift in India in the second of 2024. Although it will get the same engine as the Japan-spec model, we can expect a different state of tune to suit the Indian conditions. Talking about the expected price, it is possible that the company will launch the model with a price tag somewhere in the Rs 6.5-6.70 lakh, ex-showroom, ballpark.