New Maruti Swift launch tomorrow: Price expectation, variants, features and safety explained

Maruti Suzuki India is all set to launch the much anticipated next-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback in the Indian market tomorrow i.e. May 9th, 2024. The bookings for the hatchback are already underway, interested customers can book it online or by visiting their nearest dealership. The booking amount is set at Rs 11,000 and deliveries are expected to begin from mid-May onwards.

The price for the new Swift is expected to begin from Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s expected to be offered in five variants – LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi Plus. The Swift is also expected to get a CNG variant from launch and it’s expected to be offered with VXi and ZXi variants with prices starting from Rs 8.5 lakh (expected, ex-showroom).
The new Swift in its fourth generation is essentially a heavily updated version of the third-gen platform with a new design, an all-new engine and an updated interior layout with new features. The new Swift is 15mm longer, 40mm narrower and 30mm taller than the old model. The wheelbase remains the same at 2,450mm.

In terms of design, the new Swift features a re-designed front bumper and a new grille with chunky black surrounds and it also features re-designed smoked LED headlamps with DRLs. Below it gets the revised fog lamp housing with a splitter.

At the rear, it gets a re-designed tailgate and a new bumper with a skid plate below. Other highlights include an integrated rear spoiler with a stop lamp, LED taillights with C-shaped DRLs and reflectors below. Other highlights include blacked-out ORVMs, roofs and pillars. It also features prominent character lines running across the door panels.

Moving inside, the interior of the new Swift takes inspiration from Baleno and Fronx. It gets a new dashboard layout with a floating infotainment system with sleek AC vents and HVAC controls below. Other expected features include wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, connected car tech, steering-mounted controls, automatic climate controls and other convenience features. In terms of safety, the new Swift will get six airbags as standard across all variants along with ESC and hill start assist.

The new Swift is expected to be powered by an all-new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine that’ll replace the existing K12 four-cylinder engine. But it’s not confirmed yet and also the detailed specifications haven’t been revealed yet but it’s expected to have more than 85 hp of Power and 110 nm torque. Gearbox options will include a 5-speed manual or an AMT.