New Swift is out, with 140 changes on the most popular Swift model, most of them for dimensions, interiors and exteriors.
New Swift is longer, wider and slightly lesser in height for more ride stability.
Let us take a detailed look at the modifications Maruti has done on the Old version:
Boot space
The boot space is marginally less than before. The provision for 60:40 split seats has also been removed.
Power
No difference in the diesel engine which remains same as 1.3 litre multijet DDiS, the petrol engine is 1.2 litre K series got variable valve timing. Now the car is lighter and the engine is of more power, gives 6% higher fuel economy at over 18 kilometers per hour.
New Swift is longer, wider and slightly lesser in height for more ride stability.
Let us take a detailed look at the modifications Maruti has done on the Old version:
| Exteriors | |||
| Old Swift | New Swift | Comments | |
| Length | New Swift 90mm longer than Old | ||
| Width | New Swift 5mm wider than Old | ||
| Weight | New Swift 30Kg lighter than Old | ||
| Height | 1510mm | 1530mm | New Swift 20mm shorter than Old |
| Head Lamps | Clearer and bigger | ||
| Interiors | |||
| Old Swift | New Swift | Comments | |
| Dashboard | Better quality plastic, new look | ||
| Leg Space | New Swift has 28mm enhanced leg space | ||
The boot space is marginally less than before. The provision for 60:40 split seats has also been removed.
Power
No difference in the diesel engine which remains same as 1.3 litre multijet DDiS, the petrol engine is 1.2 litre K series got variable valve timing. Now the car is lighter and the engine is of more power, gives 6% higher fuel economy at over 18 kilometers per hour.
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