Swift is an emotional car to Indians, For Maruti it was their core offering to Indian market. Over 30 Lakhs Swift Owners in India, in worldwide its 60 lakh and the 50% of the users in India. Which means swift is very emotionally economically connected to Indian Market. It was placed as a aspirational product by its design and price. Now its in New Avathar, 4th generation in Introduced in the Indian Market.
Exterior
When it comes to 4th generation Maruti has reworked the design but the platform is remains the same. New Swift is 15mm longer and 10mm lower, but its wheelbase, width and even the front and rear tracks are identical to the third-gen model. It weighs 20-25 kilograms more. Front design is completely reworked gets a new LED headlamps, New Grill Treatment and LED fog Lamp unit. The line which connects bonnet and the entire design of the car. Somehow Maruti managed to connect this line which merge into bonnet shut line. Also, the Rear Portion get new LED Tail lamp treatment, New Sporty bumper and Reverse parking camera. The Rear side door gets a proper door handle which was not in the 3rd generation.
Interior
The interior gets also some minor changes, Maruti introduced a new 9-inch touchscreen which we have seen in other Maruti models like Brezza, Baleno and Fronx. Gets the wireless Android Auto & Apple car play connectivity. Wireless Charging pad and Rear AC vents as New Offerings but still Centre Arm rest for Front and Rear Passenger missing. Seats are comfy and more spacious offers good Head Space and Leg Space for 4 Passenger. However, the 5th passenger does not get proper Headrest in this 4th generation.
Safety
The automaker must be loaded for equipping the Swift with six airbags in all variants starting from Base Model, three-point seatbelts for all passengers, ESP, hill-hold assist and ABS with EBD—even the base variants. hence, the rear seatbelt reminder will only beep if a rear passenger hasn’t fastened the seat belts.
Swift Ride and Engine Performance
Maruti has deployed an all-new Z12E petrol engine to power the new-gen Swift, with headline figures being its staggering ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 24.8kpl for the manual and 25.75kpl for the AMT. The new Z-series engine is a three-cylinder unit that displaces 1,197cc, identical to the outgoing K-series four-cylinder unit. To enhance its thermal efficiency, its compression ratio is set to a rather high 13.9:1 (versus the K-series’ 11:1), For a three-cylinder unit, though, refinement is quite good, but it isn’t completely vibration-free. If you pay close attention, you can feel some trembling on the seats at idle;, it tends to sound thrummy and a bit strained when revved hard. The Z12E’s output of 82hp and 112Nm torque doesn’t make a positive first impression, especially when you compare it to the outgoing K12M engine, which made 8hp and 1Nm more
Ride & Handling
The fourth-gen Swift’s front stabiliser bar is now larger in diameter and Suzuki engineers have also made some smaller tweaks that have improved the steering feel and the car’s cornering abilities. The steering, unlike most modern Marutis, is not only smooth and fluid in its action but also feels sharp and connected to the wheels, which gives you ample confidence while navigating through traffic or attacking corners on a winding road. What’s also nice is that its returnability (return to its original position after making a turn) feels very natural.
Verdict
Does the fourth-gen Swift retain the ethos of the earlier iterations? We’re happy to report that it does. Yes, the new three-cylinder engine might not feel as rev-happy or strong as the outgoing four-cylinder unit, but drivability has improved, which is what most users will appreciate. Then, there’s the fantastic 5-speed manual transmission, precise steering and sharpened driving manners, all of which make the Swift a delight to drive. And it doesn’t come at the expense of comfort, practicality, or features. Sure, its pricing puts it dangerously close to Maruti’s own premium hatchback, Baleno, and much higher than its direct rival, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, which has a far more premium and inviting interior. But if sales are anything to go by, the Swift exerts serious appeal for its exuberance and youthfulness, and the fourth-gen only takes the game forward.
