Rumour: Maruti dealers accepting bookings for new Swift

Maruti Suzuki is set to unveil the new Swift at the 2018 Auto Expo. While the carmaker is yet to formally open the order books, media reports suggest that some dealerships have starting accepting bookings for the next-generation Swift.

It has also been reported that those customers who have booked the current generation Swift will be getting the new model if stocks of the existing model run out. Meanwhile, fresh bookings are also being accepted at certain dealerships. There has been no word about the actual booking amount though. Further, dealers have told customers that deliveries will commence by the end of February 2018 or by early March.

The new Swift shares its platform with the Baleno. The third-generation Swift gets a completely new exterior styling featuring a redesigned grille and new headlamps with LED DRLs. In side profile, the car looks similar to the outgoing model, while the rear features a new set of wraparound tail lights. Recent spy images suggest that the India-spec Swift will get 5-spoke, diamond-cut alloy wheels. Also, the car is likely to receive an all-black interior and a touchscreen infotainment system on the centre console.

The new-gen Swift will be offered with the same 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel engines as the outgoing model. Transmission options will include a 5-speed manual and an automatic.

Source: Autocar India