Maruti Swift gets AMT option on top variants

Based on customer feedback, Maruti Suzuki is now offering the optional automated manual transmission (AMT) on the top-end petrol and diesel variants of the Swift. The Swift ZXi+ with Auto Gear Shift (AGS) is priced at Rs. 7.76 lakh while the ZDi+ costs Rs. 8.76 lakh (ex-showroom).

At launch, Maruti offered AMT on the VXi, ZXi, VDi and ZDi variants but not on the top-spec ZXi+ and ZDi+. The top-spec Swift get features like LED projector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, dual-tone alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, navigation and voice command and rear parking sensors with camera among others.

The new Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine which makes 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm and a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine which produces 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm @ 2,000 rpm. Both engines come equipped with a 5-speed AMT.