Maruti Suzuki Swift has been serving Indians for more than one & a half decades now. It’s sportier styling, competitive pricing, and super-refined yet fuel-efficient engine are among the reasons the Swift has accounted for over 2.5 million sales.
If you too are eyeing the Maruti Suzuki Swift, here’s a look at which variant you should buy.
Specifications & Performance
| Engine | 1.2-litre Dual-Jet Dual VVT petrol |
| No of Cylinders | 4 |
| Max Power | 90PS (petrol) / 77.5PS (CNG) |
| Max Torque | 113Nm (petrol) / 98.5Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or AMT (petrol) / 5-speed manual (CNG) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 22.38kmpl (petrol-MT), 22.56kmpl (petrol-AMT), 30.90km/kg (CNG) |
Powered by the same 1.2-litre DualJet petrol unit as the Baleno, this engine is super smooth, and there is no vibration & harshness. With an additional 7PS power over its previous iteration, the current Swift feels easy to drive in city conditions and can comfortably run at three-digit highway speeds. Moreover, its super light clutch and slick gear slotting ensure you can drive tirelessly in bumper-to-bumper traffic. However, the AMT will add to your convenience even more as it upshifts and downshifts very quickly, and you won’t notice an AMT lag unless you’re hard on the accelerator pedal.
Dimensions
In terms of dimensions, the Maruti Suzuki Swift is 3845mm long, 1735mm wide, 1530mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2450mm. Seats at the front of the car are large & supportive and get height adjustment functionality in the range-topping trims. There’s also ample space for two adults and a child occupant at the rear, and two six-footers can be seated in Swift behind one another.
Variant-wise Price and Features
1. Maruti Swift LXi
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 5,91,900 |
Key Features: –
| Exterior | Body-coloured bumpers, steel wheels, roof antenna, LED combination tail lamps. |
| Interior | All-black interior, front dome lamp and a MID. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Manual AC with heater, power steering with tilt adjustment functionality, internally adjustable ORVMs, and front accessory socket. |
| Safety | Dual airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, seat belt reminders, high-speed alert, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX mounts and front seat belts with pre-tensioner and force limiter. |
Verdict: Being an entry-level trim, the Swift LXi misses out on various essential features, including the power windows and day/night IRVM. We recommend you to increase your budget and go for its VXi trim.
2. Maruti Swift VXi
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 6.82 lakh (MT), Rs 7.32 lakh (AMT), Rs 7.77 lakh (CNG) |
| Price Difference From LXi | +Rs 90,100 |
Key Features (over LXi): –
| Exterior | Steel wheels with full-size covers, body-coloured side mirrors with turn indicators mounted on them, and body-coloured door handles. |
| Interior | Co-driver side sunvisor with vanity mirror, front seatback pocket, chrome finished door handles, piano black finish for gearknob, outside temperature display (AMT only) and tachometer. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Steering mounted audio & calling controls, remote keyless entry, central door locking, all-four power windows with auto down function for the driver’s window, power adjustable ORVMs, electromagnetic trunk opener, adjustable front seat headrests, height-adjustable driver’s seat, rear parcel shelf and 60:40 split back seat (CNG only). |
| Infotainment | Audio System with Bluetooth/AUX/USB connectivity, four speakers. |
| Safety | ESP with Hill Hold Assist (AMT only), anti-theft alarm, and speed-sensitive automatic door lock. |
Verdict: At a starting price of Rs 6.82 lakh, the Swift VXi variant is around Rs 90,000 more expensive.For this added price, the hatch gets lots of comfort & convenience features that will add to your overall ownership experience. It is worth buying if you’re on a tight budget.
3. Maruti Swift ZXi
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 7.50 lakh (MT), Rs 8 lakh (AMT), Rs 8.45 lakh (CNG) |
| Price Difference From VXi | Rs 68,000 |
Key Features (over VXi): –
| Exterior | Alloy wheel and front fog lamps. |
| Interior | Leather-wrapped steering wheel, outside temperature display, silver finish on front door armrest. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Auto up/down driver window with pinch guard, keyless entry with push-button start, automatic AC, power foldable ORVMs, rear defogger, rear wiper & washer. |
| Infotainment | 7-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, voice command, and two additional tweeters. |
Verdict: In return for a price premium of just Rs 68,000, the ZXi variant offers an array of features that improve the utility, practicality, and aesthetics of the vehicle. This makes it a great value-for-money proposition.
4. Maruti Swift ZXi+
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 8.21 lakh (MT), Rs 8.71 lakh (AMT) Rs 14,000 extra for the dual-tone paint scheme. |
| Price Difference From ZXi | Rs 71,000 |
Key Features (over ZXi): –
| Exterior | Diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED projector headlamps with DRLs and dual-tone paint option. |
| Interior | Coloured MID. |
| Comfort & Convenience | Automatic headlamps, cruise control, key-sync foldable ORVMs. |
| Safety | Rear parking camera. |
Verdict: You can get more feel-good features for Rs 71,000 more.
