Swift 2024 Face-off: Comparing Indian & Australian Variants

Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 14:09 [IST]

The fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift launched in India in May 2024. It boasts many features but lacks the hybrid powertrain and all-wheel-drive (AWD setup found in international versions. Recently, the Swift was introduced in Australia with a 1.2-litre, 12V hybrid powertrain missing in the Indian model.

Colour Options & Alloy Wheels

India-spec Swift	Australia-spec Swift Hybrid
Sizzling Red, Luster Blue, Novel Orange, Magma Grey, Splendid Silver, Pearl Arctic White	Super Black Pearl (exclusive), Premium Silver Metallic, Pure White Pearl, Mineral Grey Metallic, Burning Red Metallic, Flame Orange, Frontier Blue Pearl with Black Roof

The India-specific model does not offer the all-black paint scheme found in the Australian version. The Australian model also features 16-inch alloy wheels for top variants and 15-inch for lower ones. The Indian model, however, only has 15-inch wheels even for top variants. Additionally, the Australian version has rear fog lights, whereas the Indian version has front fog lights.

Interior & Features

The Indian Maruti Swift includes a wireless phone charger, a 9-inch touchscreen, and six airbags as standard. The Australian counterpart adds heated front seats and outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs). Inside, the Australian model features dual-tone black and white interiors. In contrast, the Indian model offers an all-black interior with silver accents.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

The Australian Suzuki Swift Hybrid includes a radar-based ADAS suite. This suite offers collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. These features are absent from the Indian Maruti Swift.

Engine & Transmission

India-spec Swift	Australia-spec Swift Hybrid
1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol	1.2-litre 3-cylinder 12V mild-hybrid petrol
80.5bhp	82bhp
112Nm	112Nm
5-speed manual/5-speed automatic (AMT)	5-speed manual/5-speed CVT automatic with paddle shifters
Front-wheel-drive (FWD)	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)

The Australian Swift Hybrid features a mild hybrid engine with similar power output as the Indian model. However, it includes a CVT automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. The Indian model uses an AMT gearbox and lacks paddle shifters.

Pricing

Australian-spec Swift Hybrid	Indian-spec Swift
AUD 24,490 to AUD 30,135	Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.60 lakh
Rs 13.51 lakh to Rs 16.62 lakh (converted)	N/A

DriveSpark Thinks

The Maruti Suzuki Swift in India is more affordable compared to the Australian version, however, the Australian version comes with a lot more features. In India, it competes with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Renault Triber crossover MPV, Hyundai Exter, and Tata Punch micro SUVs.