Maruti Suzuki launches new Swift at Rs. 4.22 lakhs

Maruti Suzuki has just launched the most awaited hatchback of the year, the New Swift. While it is inspired by the old Swift, it is a completely new car based on an all new platform. The changes are not confined to the outside, with the car getting all new interiors.

The car will be available with 1.2 litre petrol and 1.3 litre diesel engines. The petrol K-series engine get variable valve timing now, boosting the power up to 87PS (an increase of 2PS) and torque to   114Nm (an increase of 1Nm). The DDiS diesel still retains the same power figures of 76PS and 190Nm but with a slight remap resulting in better efficiency. The petrol is expected to give a mileage of 18.6kmpl and the diesel, 22.9kmpl.

“We have launched the new Swift at a time when there was a significant demand for the outgoing model. I am confident that the new Swift will create new benchmarks with its improved fuel efficiency, stylish and sportier looks and high performance,” Shinzo Nakanishi, MD and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said.

By this morning Maruti had registered 50,000 pre-launch bookings in dealerships across India. Shockingly 80% of the bookings were for diesel variants while the remaining was gobbled up by petrol. That clearly shows the how much diesel takes precedence over petrol variants. The production capacity of the Swift has been increased from 12,000 to 17,000 units per month.

New Maruti Swift features in India –

Features offered in Maruti Swift LXi and LDi variants –

• Parcel Tray
• Fuel consumption display
• Tilt adjustable steering
• Lane change indicator
• Low fuel warning lamp
• Headlight On reminder
• Key inside car reminder
• Seat Belt reminder
• Power Steering
• Manual Air conditioning controls
• Immobilizer (iCATS)
• Body coloured bumpers

Features offered in Maruti Swift VXi and VDi variants –

In addition to the features mentioned for LXi/LDi, these are the additional features –

• Electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors
• Body coloured outside mirrors with turn indicators
• Keyless Entry system
• Anti-theft safety system with alarm
• Chrome finish on inside door handles
• All 4 power windows
• Central locking
• Fog lamps
• Wheel caps
• Day / Night inside rear view mirror

Features offered in Maruti Swift ZXi and ZDi variants –

In addition to the features mentioned for VXi/VDi, these are the additional features –

• Integrated audio system with 6 speakers and tweeters
• Speed based automatic volume control
• 15 inch alloy wheels
• Automatic climate control
• Steering mounted audio controls
• ABS with EBD
• Dual airbags at front
• Driver seat height adjustable
• Rear wiper with washer and defogger

6 shades available in New Maruti Swift –

• Arctic White
• Midnight Black
• Silky Silver
• Glistering Grey (New Colour)
• Blazing Red (New Colour)
• Torque Blue (New Colour)

New Maruti Swift prices in India –

Also see – Video – 2011 Maruti Suzuki Swift released!

2011 Maruti Suzuki first official image and more info revealed