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Maruti Suzuki launches the all-new Swift for INR 4.99 lakh at Auto Expo 2018

Written by Parichay Malvankar

Maruti Suzuki has launched the all-new Swift at the ongoing Indian Auto Expo 2018 at prices starting from INR 4.99 lakh. This premium hatchback will be slotting below the Baleno, but will be placed at the Maruti Suzuki Arena showrooms. This will also be the most expensive hatchback available from Maruti Suzuki out of the Nexa branding.

Based on the 5th generation Heartect platform, the new Swift is bigger & bolder in every sense. A consistent top performer in terms of sales, the new Swift is expected to find more buyers than ever with its value proposition. The brand has spent over Rs. 700 crore on the development of the Swift. Staying true to the Make In India vision, the new Swift achieves 98% localisation

Biggest talking point for the new Swift are the mileage numbers. The 2018 all-new Maruti Suzuki Swift delivers 22.0 kmpl mileage for the petrol engine and 28.4 kmpl mileage with the diesel engine.

In terms of numbers, the mileage on the petrol is almost 7.8% higher, mileage in diesel is almost 12.7% higher, the car now has ~28% more luggage space (+58L), ~24mm more headroom, better seat back angle, 40mm wider, 20mm longer wheelbase, ~40% use of high tensile steel for the chassis & improved acceleration by ~10%.

All-New Swift INTRODUCTORY PRICES Ex Showroom Delhi (Rs)
Petrol Variants Diesel Variants
LXi 4,99,000/- LDi 5,99,000/-
VXi 5,87,000/- VDi 6,87,000/-
ZXi 6,49,000/- ZDi 7,49,000/-
ZXi+ 7,29,000/- ZDi+ 8,29,000/-
VXi AGS 6,34,000/- VDi AGS 7,34,000/-
ZXi AGS 6,96,000/- ZDi AGS 7,96,000/-
Specifications
Length 3840 mm Max Torque Petrol: 113Nm @ 4200 rpm
Height 1530 mm Diesel: 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Width 1735 mm Max Power Petrol: 61 kW @ 6000 rpm
Boot Space 268 L Diesel: 55.2 kW @ 4000 rpm
Ground Clearance
(Un-laden)
163 mm Wheel Base 2450 mm
Range of colours Pearl Metallic Lucent Orange  (New) | Pearl Metallic Midnight Blue |

Solid Fire Red | Pearl Arctic White | Metallic Silky Silver |
Metallic Magma Grey