Old Vs New Maruti Suzuki Swift – New Engine, More Mileage & Features

Published: Thursday, May 2, 2024, 18:37 [IST]

Maruti Suzuki will soon launch the all-new Swift hatchback in India, which is poised to replace the outgoing version of the Swift hatchback in the country. As such, here is a quick comparison between the outgoing Swift and the upcoming next-generation Swift hatchback.

Powertrain

The all-new Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback will be powered by a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 80.46bhp and 111.7Nm of torque. In comparison, the outgoing version of the Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, naturally-aspirated engine with 88.5bhp and 113Nm of torque.

Mileage

Fuel-efficiency-wise, the upcoming new Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback is a lot more fuel-efficient than the outgoing version of the Swift hatchback with a fuel-efficiency figure of 25.72km/l. In comparison, the fuel-efficiency figure of the outgoing Swift hatchback stands at 22.56km/l.

Features

In terms of features, the upcoming fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback comes with a few more additional features compared to the outgoing model. These upgraded features include a bigger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, rear AC vents, wireless phone charger, and Arkamys sound system.

Safety

Safety-wise, the upcoming fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift hatchback recently scored an impressive 4-Star safety rating at the JNCAP. Moreover, the model also comes equipped with Level-2 ADAS tech with features such as auto emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear collision alert and more.

Price

Maruti Suzuki recently hiked the prices of the Swift hatchback in India. The outgoing version of the Swift hatchback is now priced between Rs 6.24 lakh and Rs 8.83 lakh (all prices in ex-showroom). Despite the price hike, we expect the upcoming Swift to be priced slightly higher.

Thoughts About The Next-Gen Maruti Suzuki Swift Hatchback

Though the next-generation Swift hatchback is slightly less powerful than the outgoing model, it more than makes up the deficit with more mileage and a lot more features as well.