The fourth-gen Swift is acquainted regardless of a number of adjustments, of which essentially the most talked about is its engine.
By the point you learn this evaluation, the cumulative home gross sales of the Maruti Suzuki Swift would have crossed the three million mark. That’s a mean of about 13,100 Swifts being offered in India every month for 19 years, which is a unprecedented feat. However then, the Swift isn’t simply one other hatchback. It’s etched deep into the hearts of Indian automotive patrons for its youthful persona, sporty character and fascinating driving manners. Now there’s a brand new one.
Maruti has launched the fourth-generation Swift with ex-showroom costs ranging between Rs 6.49 lakh and 9.50 lakh. Whereas essentially it stays just like the outgoing third-gen, key variations embrace an all-new petrol engine, refreshed interiors, trendy options and an improved commonplace security package. How do these adjustments add up? We discover out.
2024 Maruti Swift design and engineering
Like its predecessor, the brand new Swift relies on Suzuki’s light-weight ‘Heartect’ platform, though engineers have made some technical adjustments to its entrance stabiliser bar and tweaked the rear suspension to reinforce driving dynamics.
Design language has developed with rounder components and softer curves.
By way of dimensions, the brand new Swift is 15mm longer and 10mm decrease, however its wheelbase, width and even the entrance and rear tracks are similar to the third-gen mannequin. It weighs 20-25 kilograms extra, primarily due to the addition of aspect and curtain airbags that have been lacking within the outgoing model. Additionally, it’s refreshing to see a full-size underbody engine cowl that extends from the bumper to the inside firewall.
New hatchback retains the unmistakable Swift silhouette.
Whereas this new iteration retains the unmistakable ‘Swift’ silhouette, its design language has developed with rounder components and softer curves. New LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs, an oval-shaped entrance grille and a chin completed in a contrasting shade add to its allure, as do its clamshell-like bonnet and a neatly outlined character line that runs by the size of the automotive from the headlamps to the tail-lamps. Diamond-cut 15-inch alloys are new, too. The rear door handles have been repositioned from the pillar to a extra standard spot. Like within the earlier mannequin, the tailgate neatly dips between its tail-lamps, which now have a trapezoidal form and classy C-shaped LED components.
2024 Maruti Swift interiors
The fourth-gen Swift’s dashboard is all-new. It includes a layered design with a free-standing display sitting atop, following a design philosophy just like Baleno’s. However whereas Baleno sports activities a blue-black theme just like the third-gen Swift, the brand new Swift wears an all-black theme (the Dzire might debut with lighter interiors). Nevertheless, some silver trims and textures on the fascia and door pads add some character. Although the fit-finish is pleasant, the arduous and scratchy plastics are a little bit of a downer. Maruti might have added a bit vibrancy and soft-touch supplies to carry its perceived high quality.
Black inside and arduous plastics throughout do not feel very premium.
The brand new Swift’s flat-bottom steering is garnished with piano black trim, however what house owners will respect is that it feels nice to carry. The instrument cluster is new. Whereas the analogue dials are straightforward to learn, and the needle particularly appears to be like premium, the outgoing model’s hooded dials with vertical needles and crimson detailing felt a bit extra particular. One other addition is the colored MID (multi-information show), which additionally packs helpful data, together with turn-by-turn navigation whereas utilizing Google Maps.
Instrument cluster needles look premium, however the outgoing model’s hooded dials felt extra particular.
The entrance seats really feel sporty, with chunky aspect bolstering and ample assist. Nevertheless, these with bigger physique frames will discover these a tad comfortable. What’s additionally good is its driving place that’s very sporty. Ergonomics, normally, are wonderful. Its rear bench is comfy and supportive, too. There’s sufficient room for 2 six-footers to take a seat one behind one other. An added benefit of the re-positioned rear door deal with is that the rear glass space is bigger.
There’s additionally a brand new quarter glass, which reinforces the sense of area. A wider physique than its direct rival, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, makes accommodating a 3rd rear passenger simpler. Nevertheless, no head restraint for the center passenger and a protruding rear air-con console are more likely to compromise consolation for the passenger seated within the centre.
The rear bench is comfy and supportive.
So far as practicality is anxious, there are ample storage and cubby areas all throughout. The 265-litre boot is satisfactorily sized for a automotive on this section and there’s the choice to fold the rear seats 60:40 to accommodate extra cargo. However a excessive boot lip makes it a little bit of a problem to load or unload heavy baggage.
The Swift lastly will get air-con vents and USB charging ports on the rear.
2024 Maruti Swift options and security
To satisfy patrons’ rising aspirations, Maruti has loaded the Swift reasonably nicely with consolation and comfort options, which embrace auto LED headlamps, a 9-inch touchscreen with Wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automated local weather management, cruise management, wi-fi charging, rear air-con vents, and a reverse digital camera, to call just a few. The automaker should be lauded for equipping the Swift with six airbags, three-point seatbelts for all passengers, ESP, hill-hold help and ABS with EBD—even the bottom variants. Fortunately, it has additionally added load sensors for the rear seats (in contrast to Jimny and Fronx); therefore, the rear seatbelt reminder will solely beep if a rear passenger hasn’t mounted the seat belts.
9-inch touchscreen will get wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Whereas on the subject of security, the 2022 Maruti Swift scored merely one star in World NCAP crash assessments and its physique shell was rated as unstable. Although the brand new one hasn’t been examined but, Maruti has despatched two vehicles for Bharat NCAP, and we hope one in all them is the brand new Swift.
2024 Maruti Swift engine efficiency
Maruti has deployed an all-new Z12E petrol engine to energy the new-gen Swift, with headline figures being its staggering ARAI-rated gasoline effectivity of 24.8kpl for the guide and 25.75kpl for the AMT. The brand new Z-series engine is a three-cylinder unit that displaces 1,197cc, similar to the outgoing Okay-series four-cylinder unit. To boost its thermal effectivity, its compression ratio is ready to a reasonably excessive 13.9:1 (versus the Okay-series’ 11:1), and it options an electrical water pump and a Lambda airflow sensor. Additional, there’s a excessive porosity catalyst for decrease emissions.
The brand new Swift debuts Maruti’s Z Collection engine.
Curiously, this engine is offered with a mild-hybrid system or built-in starter generator in some worldwide markets to additional enhance effectivity and assist drivability—an choice that’s lacking in India. However Maruti has retained an automated engine stop-start system, which switches the engine off whereas idling to save lots of gasoline and helps with emission targets.
For a three-cylinder unit, although, refinement is kind of good, nevertheless it isn’t fully vibration-free. If you happen to pay shut consideration, you possibly can really feel some trembling on the seats at idle; the entrance passenger seat shakes if nobody is seated on it. However these vibrations ease when on the transfer. This engine has a really likeable be aware, and although it’s audible contained in the cabin for essentially the most half, it tends to sound thrummy and a bit strained when revved arduous.
Most customers who drive on the sane aspect of three,000rpm shall be happy with the Swift’s efficiency.
The Z12E’s output of 82hp and 112Nm torque doesn’t make a constructive first impression, particularly whenever you evaluate it to the outgoing K12M engine, which made 8hp and 1Nm extra. However the Z-series unit is targeted on drivability, and the corporate claims that low-end torque has improved by 3.5 p.c and general acceleration by 10 p.c. We will affirm that this engine definitely feels responsive and its crisp throttle responses complement its low-speed manners fantastically. Most customers who drive on the saner aspect of three,000rpm shall be happy with the way in which the Swift accelerates. However driving fans who are inclined to spin the motor arduous shall be left wanting for faster progress within the mid-range in addition to a stronger top-end. Certain, there’s a gentle spike in efficiency past 5,000 revs, however its revs max out at 6,000rpm reasonably abruptly, which definitely feels restrictive.
Its 5-speed guide is likely one of the greatest gearboxes available in the market.
Aiding drivability is its remaining drive ratio of 4.294:1, which has been lowered from 4.389:1 (K12M). Apparently, the primary three gear ratios aren’t altered individually, thus explaining its peppy nature at low speeds, however the fourth and fifth gears are taller than earlier than to maintain the revs low at cruising speeds and cut back gasoline consumption. Mated to this engine is a 5-speed guide that’s the most effective available in the market. It’s a delight to row by its well-defined gates and customers will definitely respect its smoothness and the precision with which it operates. Even its hydraulic clutch feels easy—much less snappy than earlier than and, general, a breeze to make use of.
AMT gearbox is clean with minimal head-nod between shifts.
For individuals who desire the comfort of clutch-free driving, there’s a 5-speed automated guide transmission or AMT. The brand new Swift’s unit really demonstrates how this know-how has developed. The shifts are principally clean and the head-nod between the shifts is minimal. And although this transmission is tuned to upshift to the best doable gear on the earliest within the curiosity of gasoline effectivity, it does have a sporty aspect. It is extremely reactive to accelerator inputs and doesn’t hesitate to downshift two or three gears when wanted. Additional, the automotive provides a tiptronic or guide mode, which is entertaining to make use of. However underneath arduous acceleration, the AMT shifts really feel sluggish and are not any match for a fast guide gear change, not to mention a torque converter or dual-clutch transmission. So, whereas it’s good by AMT requirements, a sporty hatch just like the Swift deserves a greater auto gearbox.
2024 Maruti Swift trip and dealing with
The fourth-gen Swift’s entrance stabiliser bar is now bigger in diameter and Suzuki engineers have additionally made some smaller tweaks which have improved the steering really feel and the automotive’s cornering talents. The steering, in contrast to most trendy Marutis, will not be solely clean and fluid in its motion but additionally feels sharp and linked to the wheels, which provides you ample confidence whereas navigating by site visitors or attacking corners on a winding street. What’s additionally good is that its returnability (return to its unique place after making a flip) feels very pure.
Sharp steering, nice physique management and spectacular mechanical grip makes it correctly enjoyable to drive.
With a pointy entrance finish, physique rolls nicely in verify and a powerful mechanical grip, true to its DNA, Swift continues to really feel sporty and enjoyable to drive. One other issue leading to its spectacular physique management and tossable nature is elevated rear-suspension stroke. On the flipside, trip high quality for rear passengers feels agency, and a few jolts come by sharply. However the trip consolation is spectacular on the entrance, and bumps and potholes are smoothened out properly. At 163mm (unladen), floor clearance is sufficient and it offers with the worst our roads need to throw at it.
2024 Maruti Swift verdict
Does the fourth-gen Swift retain the ethos of the sooner iterations? We’re completely satisfied to report that it does. Sure, the brand new three-cylinder engine may not really feel as rev-happy or robust because the outgoing four-cylinder unit, however drivability has improved, which is what most customers will respect. Then, there’s the implausible 5-speed guide transmission, exact steering and sharpened driving manners, all of which make the Swift a delight to drive. And it doesn’t come on the expense of consolation, practicality, or options. Certain, its pricing places it dangerously near Maruti’s personal premium hatchback, Baleno, and far increased than its direct rival, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, which has a much more premium and welcoming inside. But when gross sales are something to go by, the Swift exerts critical attraction for its exuberance and youthfulness, and the fourth-gen solely takes the sport ahead.
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