The first image of the updated Suzuki Swift for international markets has leaked online.

The image suggests that the Swift facelift is likely to get a new honeycomb mesh grille with a chrome strip. The front bumper has been redesigned and features a slim air dam with re-profiled fog lamp pods. The sweptback headlamps have also been reworked.

The car is likely to be offered in five single tone colour options - Red, Blue, White, Black and Grey and four dual-tone options - Orange-Black, Red-Black, Blue-Black and Yellow-Black. The dual-tone version comes with a black roof, black A and B-pillars and black ORVMs. The car also gets new design dual-tone alloy wheels.

In India, Maruti Suzuki is rumoured to introduce the Swift facelift later this year. It could get similar cosmetic changes as the international model. The car is expected to be powered by a 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine producing 89 BHP. The engine could be paired with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT.

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Maruti has silently updated the Swift, which now comes with the new 7-inch SmartPlay Studio infotainment head-unit.

The SmartPlay system allows connectivity via Bluetooth, Aux-in, USB as well as gets Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Compared to the outgoing interface, it loses out on inbuilt navigation via pre-loaded maps. Instead, it now comes with navigation supported via connected smartphone.

The Swift is currently offered with a 1.2-litre engine that produces 82 BHP and 113 Nm and comes paired with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. It was also rumoured that a BS6-compliant 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine could replace the existing 1.2-litre unit. 

According to a media report, the Maruti Suzuki Swift could be offered with the 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine.

It has been reported that a BS6-compliant 1.2-litre Dualjet petrol engine could replace the existing 1.2-litre engine. The engine could be tuned to produce 89 BHP and 113 Nm of torque and is likely to be paired with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT.

The report suggests that the Swift might not get a mild-hybrid system, but it might come with an idle start-stop system.

In addition to the new engine, the Swift could also get a minor cosmetic update. It is also rumoured to get an updated 7-inch Smartplay Studio infotainment system.

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According to a leaked document, Maruti Suzuki has silently recalled the Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Vitara Brezza and S-Cross for a faulty steering column.

The document does not mention the exact number of cars that are affected by this recall but lists out the VIN prefix, chassis and engine numbers.

If a vehicle reports to the workshop with sticky steering and abnormal noise, the service advisors have been asked to check if the vehicle is under the suspected VIN number range. The complete steering column has to be replaced on cars that are facing this issue.

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Maruti Suzuki is offering a 5 year / 1 lakh km warranty on its diesel-powered Dzire, S-Cross, Swift and Vitara Brezza. It will be offered to new customers at no extra cost.

The warranty covers the high-pressure pump, compressor, Electronic Control Module (ECM), turbocharger assembly, critical engine and transmission parts, steering assembly and suspension struts.

The Maruti Dzire, S-Cross, Swift and Vitara Brezza are powered by a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine. In the Dzire and Swift, this engine produces 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm @ 2,000 rpm. The engine in the S-Cross and Vitara Brezza makes 89 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm.

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is offering huge discounts on the old stock of its diesel cars. Discount of up to Rs. 74,000 is being offered on cars like the Swift, Dzire, Brezza, Baleno, Ciaz and S-Cross, that are powered by the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre diesel engine.

The total benefits including consumer offer, cash discount or extended warranty, exchange bonus and corporate discount on the Swift, Dzire and Brezza is Rs. 67,736, Rs. 74,105 and Rs. 66,240 respectively. The discount offered on the Baleno, Ciaz and S-Cross is Rs. 30,000, Rs. 70,000 and Rs. 60,000 respectively.

Maruti is unlikely to upgrade the 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine to comply with the BS-VI emission norms that are set to come into effect from April 2020. Therefore, the carmaker could be looking at clearing existing inventory. This engine is likely to be replaced with a new BS-VI compliant 1.5-litre diesel engine. 

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According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki has introduced BS-VI compliant WagonR and Swift petrol ahead of the April 1, 2020 deadline.

Reports suggest that Maruti is likely to increase the prices of these models. The prices for the Swift petrol are expected to range from Rs. 5,14,000-Rs. 8,89,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Both petrol and diesel versions of the Swift are now built to comply with "AIS-145 Safety Norms", which include ABS with EBD, driver airbag, reverse parking sensor, speed alert system, driver & co-driver seatbelt reminder and manual override for central locking system.

The prices for the WagonR 1.2L BS-VI could vary between Rs. 5,10,000-Rs. 5,91,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the WagonR 1.0L is expected cost between Rs. 4,34,000-Rs. 5,33,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Maruti has reportedly launched CNG variants of the new Alto as well. It is available in LXi and LXi(O) trims priced at Rs. 4,10,570 and Rs. 4,14,190 respectively.

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According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki might introduce CNG variants of its cars in the years to come. The move could be taken in response to comply with the BS-VI emission norms, which are scheduled to be implemented in 2020 and tighter fuel efficiency norms, which are to be implemented by 2022.

In the coming days, Maruti plans to offer CNG variants of the Swift, Dzire and Ertiga as well. The company has sold about half a million CNG cars between 2010 and 2018. It plans to sell 2,00,000 CNG cars every year by 2022. This figure is expected to comprise of 10-12% of its annual sales. Suzuki has instructed its dealerships to apply for licences in order to set up CNG dispensing stations to keep pace with its plans.

The Government of India is aiming to reduce the air pollution levels in large cities. To achieve this, it plans to implement stricter emission and fuel efficiency norms. The second phase of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms require the fuel efficiency of cars to improve by 10% or more between 2017 and 2021. From 2022, they will have to become more fuel efficient by 30% or more. The improvement in fuel efficiency will be calculated based on the litres of fuel consumed by a vehicle to cover 100 km.

In the short term, Maruti is looking at the CNG option to meet its goals. Hybrid and electric vehicles are expected to follow.

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Maruti Suzuki has sold a whopping 20 lakh units of the Swift hatchback since it was first launched in May 2005.

By September 2010, Maruti had sold 5 lakh units, while the milestone of 10 lakh units was achieved in September 2013. In the next 2 years, the carmaker sold 5 lakh units of the Swift.

The third generation Swift was launched at the 2018 Auto Expo. It achieved the fastest 1 lakh bookings in less than 10 weeks after its launch. During April-October 2018, Maruti increased the production of the model by 45% to 1.39 lakh units compared to the same period last year.

The new Swift is based on the fifth generation Heartect platform. It is offered with a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that produces 82 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque @ 4,200 rpm and a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder diesel unit that puts out 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm @ 2,000 rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift has scored a 2-star rating for adult and child occupant safety in Global NCAP crash tests.

According to the test report, the car offered good protection to the head and neck region for both the driver and the passenger, while chest protection was rated as marginal and adequate respectively. The driver's knees showed marginal protection, while the passenger's knees showed marginal and adequate protection as they could be hit with structures behind the dashboard. 

The child safety seat was able to prevent excessive forward movement during an impact with a 3-year old strapped in. It offered good and marginal protection to the chest. The safety seat offered poor protection to the head and chest area of an 18-month old child.

The tests have rated the bodyshell of the Swift as unstable and not capable of withstanding further loadings. The test vehicle was equipped front seatbelt pretensioners, driver and passenger side airbags and ISOFIX child safety seat anchor points. The test car lacked ABS.