The new Swift could be offered with a 1.2L petrol hybrid powertrain.

According to a media report, the fourth generation Suzuki Swift will make its global debut in 2022, following which, Maruti Suzuki could introduce it in the Indian market.

The fourth generation Swift will reportedly be based on an advanced version of the Heartect platform. The car is expected to get a cosmetic refresh, however reports indicate that the changes won't be revolutionary. The interior could feature a larger touchscreen head-unit among other updates.

In the international market, the new Swift could be offered with a 1.2-litre petrol hybrid powertrain, the details of which are still unknown. Besides this, Suzuki is also likely to offer a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine.

In India, the car is expected to get the same 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine as the current model. It produces 89 BHP and 113 Nm and comes paired with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT.

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The Maruti Suzuki Swift was the best-selling car in India in calendar year 2020. Despite the adverse impact of COVID-19, the Swift sold more than 1,60,700 units in CY 2020, emerging at the top of the sales charts.

The Swift has been the best-selling hatchback in the B2 segment for the past 15 years. It has sold more than 2.3 million (23 lakh) units in total. The car achieved the 5 lakh, 10 lakh and 15 lakh sales milestones in 2010, 2013 and 2016 respectively. Maruti claims than more than 53% of Swift owners are below the age of 35 years.

The Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that develops 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual or automated manual transmission (AMT).

In India, the Swift competes with other hatchbacks such as the Hyundai Grand i10 and i20, Maruti Baleno and Ignis and Volkswagen Polo among others.

The new Swift will be powered by a 1.2L DualJet engine from the Baleno / Dzire.

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch the Swift facelift in February 2021.

The updated Swift will get a few design tweaks including a redesigned grille and other minor changes. On the inside, apart from new upholstery, no major changes are expected. The top variant will come equipped with automatic LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment head-unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity among other features.

However, the most important update comes in the form of a new engine. The updated Swift will be offered with a new K12N DualJet petrol engine that also powers the Baleno and Dzire. It replaces the old K12M, 1.2-litre unit. The K12N petrol engine produces 89 BHP and 113 Nm and comes with idle start-stop. Transmission options will remain unchanged with a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT on offer.

Reports suggest that the Swift facelift will be offered in a new shade of orange and a black roof option.

Source: Overdrive

The new Swift is expected to get a redesigned front grille and new bumpers.

The first images of the Maruti Suzuki Swift facelift have surfaced online.

A partially disguised test mule of the updated Swift was spotted somewhere in Gujarat. The car is expected to get a redesigned front grille and new bumpers.

The test car appears to be the top-spec variant. It has a dual-tone exterior and is equipped with dual-tone alloy wheels as well as projector headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights. On the inside, the new Swift could get a few changes including an updated infotainment system.

Currently, the Swift is offered with a 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT).

Source: Motorbeam

7 out of 10 highest selling models in the last 6 months are from Maruti Suzuki.

According to the data released by JATO Dynamics, the Maruti Suzuki Swift remained the highest selling model in India in 2020.

On average, Maruti Suzuki sold 15,798 units of the Swift every month between June 2020 and November 2020. 7 out of 10 highest selling models in the last 6 months are from Maruti Suzuki.

The top 4 spots are occupied by Maruti models. In second place is the WagonR, of which 14,466 units were sold on average. The Alto 800 takes third spot with average sales of 14,461 units and in fourth place is the Baleno with 14,316 units.

In 5th position is the Hyundai Creta with average sales of 11,480 units, followed by the Maruti Dzire with 11,328 units. The Maruti Eeco, Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS, Kia Seltos and Maruti Ertiga round-up the top 10.

The Swift Limited Edition gets sporty add-ons like a body kit and interior tweaks.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Swift Limited Edition just in time for the 2020 festive season. The car gets exterior add-ons and revised interiors.

The Swift Limited Edition comes with a gloss black body kit featuring a spoiler, body side moulding, door visor and black trim around the grille, tail lamps and fog lamps. On the inside, the car gets a flat-bottom steering wheel along with sporty round dials and seat covers.

The Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,200 rpm. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT).

The Limited Edition is available across all variants at an additional cost of Rs. 24,990.

Volkswagen Polo

What you’ll like:

• Fast & fun to drive. Begs to be driven hard!
• Brilliant 109 BHP 1.0L TSI engine is an enthusiast's delight. Mated to a slick 6-speed MT
• Mature suspension gives the Polo good road manners
• Still looks great. Old, but timeless, clean & classy
• Solidly built with an European feel that no other hatchback matches till today
• Among the safest hatchbacks in India - GNCAP rating of 4 stars
• Features such as cruise control, reach + rake steering, auto-wipers, driver armrest, tinted windows

What you won’t:

• Yet another Polo variant & engine. Enough already (related thread)!!
• 1.0 TSI’s refinement is poor at high rpm (it’s acceptable at regular revs)
• An 11-year old model. The next-generation Polo is already on sale abroad
• Limited rear bench legroom and a large floor hump. Your family won’t be pleased
• VW's sub-par dealership & service experiences
• Many missing features: keyless-entry-go, reversing camera, oldschool MID, boot light, split rear seat, projector / LED headlamps, basic 4-speaker ICE
• Premium pricing! Amongst the most expensive cars in the segment, despite being the oldest

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Maruti Swift

What you'll like:

• The same successful formula (including good looks)...now improved
• Stylish black cabin, with better rear seat space & boot capacity than the outgoing car
• Sweet petrol motor. AMT available as well
• Fun to drive, especially the slick Petrol MT. Enjoyable handling & on-road behaviour
• Impressively equipped (Auto LED headlamps + DRLs, reversing camera, Apple & Android touchscreen ICE…)
• Dual airbags, ABS & ISOFIX child seat mounts are standard across the range
• Maruti's widespread service network, excellent after-sales support & fuss-free ownership experiences

What you won't:

• The more spacious & comfortable Baleno is priced not too far away. Likewise with the i20
• No diesel option post the implementation of BS6 emission norms
• Mediocre plastic quality (interiors) is typical Maruti grade; very ordinary
• Diesel AT is too jerky. AMT, although improved, can’t match conventional ATs on smoothness & speed
• 163 mm of ground clearance & small 37-liter fuel tank raise our eyebrows
• Some misses (auto-dimming IRVM, skinny 165 mm tyres on L & V variants, rear air-con, smaller spare tyre on the Z trims...)
• Long waiting periods

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Link to launch thread

Rahul_goyal's Ownership Review

Hyundai Elite i20

What you'll like:

• All-rounded package in a sharp design. Improved over the 1st-gen i20 in nearly every way
• Spacious interiors with outstanding quality, fit and finish. Practical 285 liter boot too
• Mature suspension offers a comfortable ride and neutral handling characteristics
• Hyundai's fuss-free ownership experience & excellent after-sales-service
• Loaded with features & gizmos (16" rims, keyless entry & go, 8-speaker stereo, rake & reach steering, rear air-con, reversing cam, cooled glovebox and lots more)

What you won't:

• Missing equipment vis-a-vis old i20: Rear disc brakes, side & curtain airbags, sunroof, auto-wipers & DRLs
• 1.2L petrol is has mediocre highway performance for a premium hatchback
• Anyone over 5'11" will find rear headroom to be insufficient. Sloping roof eats into cabin height at the back
• Dynamics & steering aren't to an enthusiast's tastes. Swift, Polo etc. are more fun to drive
• No diesel or automatic options post the implementation of BS6 emission norms
• Rear wiper only on the top Asta trim! No fuel-efficiency indicator, auto-locking doors or height-adjustable seatbelts on any variant

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Maruti Baleno 

What you'll like:

• A well-priced, smart looking hatchback
• User-friendly cabin with loads of space! Can easily seat 5 tall adults
• Accommodating 339 liter boot. The 2nd biggest among hatchbacks (after the Jazz)
• Peppy petrol engine & smooth automatic
• Comfortable ride quality matched to neutral handling
• Dual Airbags & ABS with EBD are standard across all variants!
• Maruti's excellent after-sales service & fuss-free ownership experience
• Loaded with features such as UV-cut glass, projector headlamps + DRLs, reversing camera, Apple CarPlay, navigation, electrically-foldable ORVMs and more

What you won't:

• Ordinary interior quality is Swift-like. Several budget grade parts in here
• Rear seat headroom & under-thigh support are limited for tall passengers
• Light build quality (weighs merely 865 kilos). Lacks the solidity of its rivals
• CVT Automatic suffers from rubber-band effect on the highway
• More substantial & premium Elite i20 is priced Rs. 5,000 - 67,000 above
• No diesel engine option available post the implementation of BS6 emission norms

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Maruti Ignis

What you'll like:

• Unique, funky design - exterior & interior stand out in a crowd. Customisation options available
• Smart packaging! Good legroom & headroom in such a small car. Useable 260-liter boot too
• Peppy petrol engine. What’s more, the AMT automatic is available as well
• Dual airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child seat anchors are standard across all variants
• Maruti's widespread service network, excellent after-sales support & fuss-free ownership experiences
• Features such as LED projector headlamps + DRLs, reversing camera, Apple & Android ICE, navigation, electrically-foldable ORVMs etc.

What you won't:

• Simply overpriced, not a VFM Maruti. Top trim is especially pricey
• You can buy more accomplished cars for the same (Grand i10) or a little more (Baleno) money
• Weird rear end styling. Overall, the unconventional looks will polarize opinions
• AMT, although improved, still can’t match conventional ATs on smoothness or speed
• Narrow cabin width. Rear seat is better for 2 adults than 3
• 32-liter fuel tank is too small for this segment. Even the humble Alto gets a larger tank
• No diesel or automatic options post the implementation of BS6 emission norms

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Ford Figo

What you'll like:

• Aston Martin-esque face still looks very stylish!
• Peppy 95 BHP 3-cylinder petrol is much improved over the earlier lethargic 1.2L
• Powerful & efficient 1.5L diesel. Excellent driveability too
• Mature ride quality. Also, improved handling thanks to the fatter 195 mm tyres
• Well-packaged cabin offers good legroom, lots of features and a chilling air-con
• Titanium+ variant gets 6 airbags
• 5 year / 1 lakh km warranty with transparent + reasonable service costs
• We feel the pricing is fair for the package on offer

What you won't:

• 1.2L is good for a 3-cylinder engine, but the 4-cylinder 1.2s from Maruti, Hyundai & gang are superior
• Overall design (other than the face) feels old & bland compared to newer hatchbacks
• Some missing essentials (e.g. dead pedal) & some deletions (e.g. SYNC3, height-adjustable seatbelts)
• Lighter build is a departure from the usual Ford sturdiness
• Cabin width makes the Figo suited to 4 adults, not 5
• Automatic transmission not available
• Rear headroom is limited. Headliner brushes the heads of taller passengers
• A bit uncertain of how the long-term after-sales will be, with the Mahindra-Ford JV

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The 2019 Facelift

Tata Altroz

What you'll like:

• Looks absolutely stunning! Solid build too
• Nice interior with good quality parts & adequate space
• Accommodating 345-litre boot is among the biggest of the segment
• Competent turbo-diesel engine. Good driveability, punchy & fuel-efficient
• Mature on-road behaviour, including at highway speeds
• 5-star NCAP safety rating! Safety package includes dual airbags, CSC, break reminder etc.
• Enjoyable Harman 6-speaker ICE. One of the better systems in this segment
• Impressive kit (auto headlamps & wipers, cruise control, ambient lighting, adjustable armrest...)
• Factory-fitted customisation packs available

What you won't:

• Under-powered, lame & noisy 3-cylinder 1.2L petrol engine
• Suspension has a firm edge at low speeds (16" rim variants). Bad roads will bother you
• Diesel variant carries an insane premium! Works out to almost Rs. 2 lakhs on the road
• Service visit every 6 months / 7,500 km (1 year / 10,000 km is the norm today)
• Some missing features (auto-dimming IRVM, thinner spare tyre on top trims, split-folding rear seat...)
• No automatic variant in a market that loves its ATs
• Tata's after-sales service quality is a hit or miss. Remains a gamble
• Concerns over niggles in a freshly-baked Tata product

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According to a media report, the Maruti Swift could get a BS6-compliant 1.2-litre DualJet engine. The same engine is offered on the Baleno.

Along with the engine, the car is also likely to get the mild hybrid system that consists of a Lithium-ion battery and a belt starter generator. The car is expected to get features like Torque assist function, idle start stop and brake energy regeneration. This Swift could get a better ARAI fuel efficiency rating than the current K12B engine. The existing engine is also likely to be sold alongside in the lower / automatic variants. The Swift is offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox and an optional AMT.

The dual jet engine develops 89 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4,400 in the Baleno. It is only paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and not the CVT. According to Maruti, the new engine offers better combustion efficiency and reduced friction. It uses on-board sensors for precise fuel injection. 

Maruti Suzuki is celebrating 15 years since the launch of the Swift in India. The hatchback was introduced in the Indian market way back in 2005.

In the last 15 years, the Swift has gone through 3 generations. Maruti claims to have sold more than 2.2 million units of the car. The model is said to have led the premium hatchback segment for 14 years.

The third generation Swift was launched at the 2018 Auto Expo. According to Maruti, since its launch, the Swift has garnered close to 30% market share. It was the highest selling premium hatchback in FY2019-20.

Suzuki has launched the Swift facelift in Japan. The hatchback is available with hybrid and mild-hybrid powertrains.

The new Swift features an updated front end with a new grille. Depending on the variant, the grille gets a chrome or red strip in the centre and a chrome surround. The front bumpers house circular fog lamps, while the sweptback headlamps get projectors. The car rides on dual-tone alloy wheels.

The Swift has black interiors with a touchscreen infotainment head-unit, a 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and twin-pod instrument cluster.

In Japan, the car is available with hybrid or mild-hybrid powertrains. It uses a 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine which produces 90 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 118 Nm @ 4,400 rpm. The hybrid variant is claimed to deliver 23 km/l, while the fuel economy of the mild-hybrid variant is said to be 21 km/l.