Maruti Suzuki Swift is among the cars in the Indian Market that wrote the success story of the company in the country. May 2005, was when the company launched another hatchback, Maruti Suzuki Swift in the country. Never did they think that it would last for more than 15 years. But as of now, Maruti Suzuki is in its third generation in India. This third generation was launched in 2018 and is still going strong. Moreover, the company gave the third-gen Swift a subtle facelift in February 2021 and has remained the same since.
Now the question comes, is it worth buying the Maruti Suzuki Swift in 2022? Let’s find out.
Although Maruti Suzuki Swift seems to be an old car in the market with some limited features and design, it sure has a lot of things going for it. Here are some.
The Engine
In Feb 2021, Maruti Suzuki updated the engine in the Swift and gave it the more powerful and efficient dual jet 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine. Now, the Swift in its segment boasts of the most powerful engine and also the one with the best NVH levels.
Engine
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| 2021 Maruti Suzuki Swift | |
| Engine | K Series DualJet 1.2-litre Petrol |
| Power | 89.7ps@6,000rpm |
| Torque | 113Nm@4,400rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed AMT / 5 – Speed MT |
| No. Of Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel Efficiency | 23.20kmpl |
Well, considering it’s a Suzuki, the engine is also super tuner friendly. Meaning the car customizing and racing community still use either a Suzuki or a Honda. Swift with this K-series engine is super potent and can be tuned correctly to extract more power.
Also, along with being powerful, the engine is super efficient.
Maruti Swift Dimensions
The Maruti Suzuki comes under mid-size hatchbacks in the country. Among the other hatchbacks in the segment, the Swift is the largest and offers more space on the inside. For instance, let’s have a look at a small comparison with a car that costs almost the same.
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Dimensions Comparison | Maruti Swift vs Tata Tiago
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| Maruti Swift | Tata Tiago | |
| Length (mm) | 3,845 | 3,765 |
| Width (mm) | 1,735 | 1,677 |
| Height (mm) | 1,530 | 1,535 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,450 | 2,400 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 163 | 170 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Bootspace (litres) | 268 | 242 |
Although Tata Tiago is among the best-selling cars in the segment it is quite different in dimension. Maruti Suzuki Swift is longer, wider and offers more wheelbase. This translates to huge boot space and ample space in the second row of seats.
Is the 2021 Maruti Suzuki Swift Feature packed?
Last year Maruti Suzuki did update the hatchback’s feature list. Now the car comes with most of the essential basic features that include,
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Comfort and Convenience Features
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| Maruti Swift ZXi | |
| Cruise Control |  |
| Engine Push Start-Stop Button | |
| Tilt Steering | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMs | |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | |
| Second-row Reclining Seats |  |
| Rear Defogger | |
| Rear Wiper | |
Moreover, the car is not so behind when it comes to safety features, as the top-end trim of the Maruti Suzuki includes,
Safety Features Comparison
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| Maruti Suzuki Swift ZXi | |
| Front Airbags (Dual) | |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors | |
| ABS+EBD | |
| Reverse Parking Sensors | |
| Reverse Parking Camera | |
| Speed Sensing Door Lock | |
| ESP with Hill Hold Assist | |
| High-Speed Alert Alarm | |
The Verdict!
Well, if one needs a no-nonsense car with ample features and no fancy stuff, Maruti Suzuki Swift is just the perfect option. Although, one should know that the company is working on the new generation of the Maruti Suzuki Swift. But we expect the company to launch this vehicle sometime next year. Which is far! Nevertheless, for now, considering the price and its rivals, Maruti Suzuki does make a lot of sense in our opinion.
What do you think? Is Maruti Swift a good buy in 2022, let us know in the comment section below.
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