2018 will witness some interesting car launches. If we count on the major products, the new-generation Maruti Swift will hold the top spot. And our long will soon come to an end as the Indo-Japanese carmaker will begin pre-launch media activities for the new Swift in third week of January, 2018. Besides this, the hatchback’s new model will make its public debut at the Auto Expo that will kick start from February 9, 2018.
First launched in August 2011, the Maruti Swift will enter into its third generation. And this time around, the car will receive comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical updates. Major change has been made to the chassis of the car. The new model uses Suzuki’s HEARTECT platform that also underpins the new-gen Maruti Dzire.
New Maruti Swift Design Review
Interestingly, the hatchback’s new platform not only helped it shed off some flab, but made it more efficient and safer than the current model as well. Besides the new platform, the new Swift will also wear all-new attire. To begin with, it will get projector headlamps with LED DRLs, dual-tone alloy wheels, C-pillar mounted rear door handles and LED tail lamps. Check Out – New Maruti Swift Explained in Pictures
The carmaker will also make some significant updates to the interior of the car. The newly-designed dashboard with contrasting trims, new steering unit with mounted controls, new touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, two-pod instrument dials with a large MID and new HVAC controls with circular vents will be the major highlight of the Swift’s cabin. Read – New Maruti Swift Hybrid India Launch On The Cards
New Maruti Swift Picture Gallery
What will remain unchanged on the car is the engine setup. The 83bhp, 1.2-litre K-Series petrol and 74bhp, 1.3-litre DDiS diesel powertrains will be carried over from the current model. Though, the hatchback will get a 5-speed AMT (automated manual transmission) along with the conventional 5-speed manual gearbox.
Production of the new-generation Swift is already underway at the carmaker’s Sanand based plant in Gujarat. The hatchback’s new model will continue to take on the Hyundai Grand i10 and Ford Figo.
