The new generation maruti suzuki swift will make its India market launch on 8th February 2018
the swift is indeed one of the most anticipated all new car launches in india 2018 and we recently had the chance to drive the new swift hatchback and can tell you that the car does live up to legacy it carries and it certainly the best looking car in the segment. maruti suzuki swift was first launched in 2005 in india and since then has been the flag bearer for maruti suzuki. it started the upper hatch for otherwise known as the A2 segment in india and now almost after 12 years the segment has over 11 models with swift leading the market with a decent market share. the new swift will be manufactured out of suzuki’s gujarat plant and while it will be positioned below maruti suzuki swift. the new generation maruti suzuki swift is built on the new heartech platform that also underpins maruti suzuki swiftand use of this new platform has allowed the company to shed swift’s weight by about 85kg.
Features and starting price of maruti suzuki swift 2018
2018 maruti suzuki swift launched at Rs.4.99lakh
It comes in 12 varients
New maruti swift specifications
Engine - 1197cc/1248cc
Power - 83hp ar 6000rpm/75hp at 4000rpm
Torque - 113Nm at 4200rpm/190Nm at 2000 rpm
Transmission - 5- speed manual/ 5- speed AMT
Length - 3840mm
width - 1735
Height - 1530mm
whellbase - 2450mm
Ground clearance - 163mm
kerb weight - 855-880kg/955-985kg
Tyre - 165/80 R14/185/65 R15
Boot space - 268 liters
Fuel tank - 37 liters
• Dual front airbag
• ABS with EBD and brake assist
• Engine immobiliser
• Gear shift indicator
• Remote boot and fuel lid opening
• Body coloured bumper
• Amber backlit instrument cluter illumination
• Manuel AC with heater
• Isofix child seat mounts