2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift: 6 Things It Gets Over The Outgoing Model

The fourth-gen 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift has landed on our shores, having just been launched at a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The new generation of this iconic hatchback has been given a thorough overhaul and is tech laden with a plethora of features added over the outgoing model. In this article we take a closer look at everything that has been added to increase its value proposition and to make it more feature-rich than the outgoing model. 

Infotainment System

Gone is the older 7-inch unit and in comes a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. We have already seen this unit earlier in the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Fronx crossover. 

Wireless Charger

A feature which has seen a surge in recent times, the wireless phone charger is an additional convenience feature over the outgoing model. It’s useful while using wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as it keeps your phone topped up all the time.

Connected Car Tech Features

The new-gen Swift also comes with connected car-tech features like smartwatch and  Alexa connectivity. You can also view vital stats from your smartphone and even operate certain features. 

Standard Safety Equipment

Maruti Suzuki has additionally increased the safety equipment list of the new-gen Swift by introducing 6 airbags and hill hold assist as standard across all the variants. The previous car came packing dual airbags and hill hold assist only in its AMT version. 

Also Read: Here’s What You Get With Each Variant Of The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift 

Different Powertrain

The new-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift makes way for the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder Z12E series engine producing 82 PS and 112 Nm. This engine now produces 8 PS and 1Nm less than the outgoing model but Maruti Suzuki claims that it is much more fuel efficient than before. It can be mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT transmission. Here’s a look at how the new Swift’s specification stack up against the outgoing model:

New Colours

Martui Suzuki has introduced two new colour options for the new-gen Swift. Luster Blue and Novel Orange colour hues have been added to the colour palette, making it available in a total of 6 different monotone options and 3 dual-tone options. 

The new-gen Swift starts at Rs 6.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.65 lakh (ex-showroom). For detailed variant-wise prices, you can check out our launch story. It competes directly with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and offers a hatchback option to the Tata Punch and Renault Kiger.