The Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the brand’s longest-running and most popular hatchbacks in the Indian market. Now in its fourth generation, the Swift continues to be a favourite in the subcompact hatchback segment thanks to its sporty design, compact footprint, and focus on fuel economy.
The 2024 Swift is offered with the new Z-series three-cylinder petrol engine along with a CNG option, available in five trim levels and nine colour options. Over the years, the Swift has evolved with significant styling and equipment upgrades, while still targeting the mass-market buyer seeking value and efficiency.
The 2024 Swift is offered in five trim levels: LXi, VXi, VXi (O), ZXi, and ZXi+.2 Pricing reflects the recent GST rate revision, making the Swift an even more compelling value proposition. Prices listed are indicative ex-showroom figures.
| Variant Type | Model/Transmission | Ex-Showroom Price (INR) |
| Petrol (Base) | LXi (1.2L Manual) | ₹5.79 Lakh |
| Petrol (Mid) | ZXi (1.2L Manual) | ₹7.53 Lakh |
| Petrol (Top) | ZXi+ (1.2L Manual) | ₹8.20 Lakh |
| Automatic (Base) | VXi AMT (1.2L AMT) | ₹7.04 Lakh |
| Automatic (Top) | ZXi+ AMT Dual Tone (1.2L AMT) | ₹8.80 Lakh |
| CNG (Base) | VXi CNG (1.2L Manual) | ₹7.45 Lakh |
| CNG (Top) | ZXi CNG (1.2L Manual) | ₹8.39 Lakh |
The price range for the Maruti Suzuki Swift is approximately ₹5.79 Lakh to ₹8.80 Lakh (ex-showroom).
The 2024 Swift introduces the all-new, three-cylinder 1.2-litre Z12E petrol engine, designed for enhanced thermal efficiency and mileage. It also continues to offer the highly economical S-CNG factory-fitted option.
Powertrain/Fuel Max Power Max Torque Transmission Options 1.2L Z12E Petrol 80.4 bhp @ 5,700 rpm 111.7 Nm @ 4,300 rpm 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT 1.2L Z12E S-CNG 68.7 bhp @ 5,700 rpm 101.8 Nm @ 2,900 rpm 5-speed Manual Only
The new Z-series engine makes the Swift one of India's most fuel-efficient vehicles.
| Powertrain/Transmission | ARAI Mileage |
| 1.2L Petrol Manual | 24.8 kmpl |
| 1.2L Petrol AMT | 25.75 kmpl |
| 1.2L S-CNG Manual | 32.85 km/kg |
The fourth-generation Swift was launched in India on May 9, 2024. The Swift nameplate was born as an export name in 1984 for the Japanese subcompact Suzuki Cultus. In 2004, the Suzuki Swift was made into a separate model that saw its global launch a year later.
When it arrived in India in 2005, it was offered with a 1.3-litre inline-four engine that drove the Maruti Esteem. This was later replaced by the 1.2-litre K-series petrol unit.
The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift introduces a new 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z-series petrol engine, while the Japanese-spec model gets mild-hybrid tech. In September 2024, Maruti Suzuki added three factory-fitted CNG variants to the Swift lineup.
The 2024 Swift is equipped with six airbags as standard across all variants, marking a significant improvement over the outgoing generation. Other safety features include Electronic Stability Control (ESC), hill start assist, ABS with EBD, rear parking camera, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and seat belt reminders for all occupants.
Higher variants (ZXi and ZXi+) come fully loaded with modern amenities:
In line with the festive season, Maruti Suzuki is offering substantial benefits on the Swift model for September 2025.7
| Variant | Maximum Total Benefits (Approx.) | Details (May vary by dealer) |
| Petrol-Automatic (AMT) | Up to ₹70,000 | Includes Cash Discount, Exchange/Scrappage Bonus, Additional Discounts, and Corporate Discount. |
| Petrol/CNG Manual | Up to ₹65,000 | Benefits usually consist of a Cash Discount, Exchange/Scrappage Bonus, and Corporate Discount. |
Note: Buyers should check with their nearest authorised Maruti Arena dealership, as final discounts and availability of specific offers (Cash vs. Scrappage) can vary based on inventory and regional promotions.
The Swift competes in the highly competitive compact hatchback segment and rivals the following models:
The current ex-showroom price of the top-end Swift (ZXi Plus AMT Dual Tone) is approximately ₹8.80 Lakhs. The overall ex-showroom price range starts from around ₹5.79 Lakhs.
The current Maruti Suzuki Swift offers excellent fuel efficiency:
The Maruti Suzuki Swift is a 5-seater compact hatchback.
Yes. The Swift is one of the most popular hatchbacks due to its excellent fuel economy, reputation for reliability, low maintenance cost, and fun-to-drive nature. The latest model is also significantly safer, featuring 6 airbags as standard.
The VXi variant is better value as it adds essential comfort and convenience features missing in the base LXi model, such as a music system (often a 7-inch touchscreen), LED tail lights, and electric Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs). The VXi is the recommended entry point for most buyers.
The Swift and Dzire share the same engine and platform:
The Baleno is generally positioned as the more premium car (sold via NEXA), offering more interior space, more features (like HUD and 360-degree camera on top trims), and better overall aesthetics. The Swift is better for affordability and a more engaging, fun-to-drive city experience.
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Airbags 2 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 2 | Airbags 6 | Airbags 2 | Airbags 2 |
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Power 80 bhp | Power 82 bhp | Power 82 bhp | Power 88 bhp | Power 84 bhp | Power 74 bhp |
Torque 111.7 Nm | Torque 114 Nm | Torque 113 Nm | Torque 113 Nm | Torque 95 Nm | Torque 96.5 Nm |
Ground Clearance 163 mm | Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance 180 mm | Ground Clearance - | Ground Clearance 177 mm | Ground Clearance 168 mm |
Length 3860 mm | Length 3815 mm | Length 3700 mm | Length 3990 mm | Length 3802 mm | Length 3765 mm |
Height 1520 mm | Height 1520 mm | Height 1595 mm | Height 1500 mm | Height 1537 mm | Height 1535 mm |
Width 1735 mm | Width 1680 mm | Width 1690 mm | Width 1745 mm | Width 1677 mm | Width 1677 mm |
Turning Radius 4.8 metres | Turning Radius - | Turning Radius 4.7 | Turning Radius 4.85 metres | Turning Radius - | Turning Radius 4.9 metres |
Boot Space 265 litres | Boot Space 260 litres | Boot Space 260 litres | Boot Space 318 litres | Boot Space - | Boot Space - |
Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic | Transmission Manual, Automatic |
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The meteoric success of Maruti Suzuki Swift has been well documented in the annals of Indian automotive history. Launched in India and the world over in 2005, Suzuki has sold well over six million units of the Swift hatchback over the past 19 years. Of this, nearly half the numbers sold has been in India alone. But in the words of Bob Dylan, the times they are a-changin'. There is a fine line between an icon and a legend, and the latest Swift is trying to now cross over to the latter. Will the hot hatch blaze in?
The fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift has been introduced in India at a starting price of ₹6.50 lakh for the base LXi version while the top-of-the-line ZXi+ Dual Tone is at ₹9.65 lakh (before taxes). It is a juicy price segment to still be in but there are plenty of newer options available in the market, options that the Swift did not have to compete against in glory years gone by. So how does the latest 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift arm itself for what could be its biggest battle yet?
Maruti Suzuki Swift has always had a rounded design profile that takes a bit of time to get used to. I still remember how the first-generation of the Swift was scorched for having a fat rear profile and an awkward stance. But this model in particular has a recurring habit of becoming not just easier on the eyes but outright stylish with passage of time.
In this sense, the latest Swift isn't remarkably different from the previous version - at least not in terms of overall shape, size and proportions. It may still spawn references to the MINI Cooper design but standing on its own, the Swift still is inherently a Swift. What's changed is a reworked front grille, updated bumper design and changed headlight and fog light units. Now while the projector headlights, complete with the boomerang-like DRLs, seeks to lend the face a more modern appearance, I am not much taken with the design of the radiator grille in particular. To me, it seems like the ‘yawn’ just got a bit more pronounced. Of course, looks are subjective and this will be perceived differently by different eyes.
There isn't much change in the side profile apart from a new alloy design on the 15-inch wheels and thankfully, the door handles on the rear doors have been brought down from its previously high position to where these are conventionally placed on cars.
The rear is where the Swift looks its smartest and a large chunk of the credit falls squarely on the smart C-shaped LED tailights that find a place on either side of the boot door.
The 2024 Swift has a familiar design and there is nothing radically new here. And this is mostly fine because it is a design language that has worked thus far for the model and there was really no reason to risk radical changes in a proven formula. In terms of proportions though, the new Swift has grown in length by 15 mm, is now narrower by 40 mm and is 30 mm taller.
Maruti Suzuki is offering the 2024 Swift in five variants - LXi, VXi, VXi (O), ZXi and ZXi+. The Maruti Suzuki Swift also comes with nine body colour options and this includes two new shades as well as three dual-tone hues. And then there are two accessory packs - Racing Roadstar and Thrill Chaser -for cosmetic updates. But in this review though, we focused on the non-accessorised version only.
The cabin of the latest Swift takes it much closer to the Baleno and the Fronx while the feature list has been updated slightly as well. The all-black colour theme along with a new layered dashboard design is familiar and still goes well with the character of this car while the overall layout is typically Maruti Suzuki.
What is new for the Swift is a nine-inch infotainment screen which is positioned as a centerpiece on the dashboard. It is the same screen that is also on the newer Maruti Suzuki models and is simple enough to use, although not exactly basic. There is some degree of glare but the touch response is prompt and there is really no learning curve to master the essential features here. There is also a 4.2-inch semi-digital driver display unit - again familiar if you have been inside the likes of Baleno, Fronx or even the Grand Vitara. Again, it isn't exactly flashy or even cutting-edge but gets the job of putting out key drive-related information clearly.
The storage options on the center console and side doors are adequate and there is now a wireless charging pad for compatible phones. For more basic devices, there is a conventional USB charging port and a 12V socket as well. Automatic climate control has been carried forward too. But don't expect anything beyond this as there is no sunroof, no HUD unit and no armrest either. Something as basic as an armrest in the automatic version of the car could have come as part of the standard equipment list although Maruti Suzuki officials told us it is offered as an accessory.
Move to the back and there is decent amount of space for two adults here. The kneeroom is sufficient even when the front seats are pushed back considerably while the headroom would be adequate for most Indians. On the flipside, under-thigh support is still lacking while the center console eats into quite a lot of real estate for the middle-seat passenger who is anyway cramped owing to the narrower proportion of the vehicle. Even the small windows don't do much to lend the cabin any semblance of openness when three adults are seated next to each other. This space here is best for two and a child, and thankfully, there are dedicated AC vents and charging points available.
As for the boot space, there is around 265 litres of cargo area at the back which is fairly decent for a car in this segment. A small family packing for a weekend getaway won't be made to pick and choose what to carry along!
The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift comes with an all-new, three-cylinder Z-Series petrol engine that is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and an AMT transmission unit. During the course of this review, we drove the AMT version extensively and the MT version sparingly.
The Swift now feels distinctly different from any of its preceding versions and this works well in parts, not so much at other times. The model is slightly heavier considering the equipment it packs and on the move, it does feel its weight. Power figures have taken a hit with the new model offering 81 bhp and 113 Nm of torque, down from 90 bhp. It is a bit of a shame really because while spunky memories of the MultiJet diesel motor from years gone by still bring back smile to the face of Swift fans, the K12 petrol unit was fairly spirited too.
The Z-Series engine though is palpably dull in comparison and takes a fair bit of throttle input to get going. The AMT doesn't help matters much and refinement is sacrificed more often than not when this car is being made to do what its predecessors did - shoot ahead.
But there is good news for those who may prioritise mileage over everything else. The new Swift is ferociously frugal when it comes to sipping fuel. The claimed mileage of 25.75 kmpl (AMT) and 24.8 kmpl (MT) makes it one of the most economical cars to drive in the hatchback segment. In fact, the Swift now has even better mileage than the trusty WagonR!
While real-world numbers are obviously going to be less than the figures highlighted above, it is still quite a feat to have a Swift offer miles and miles and miles before needing to stop at a fuel pump.
What also helps Swift's cause is that in its MT version, the car offers more control to the driver with short gear throws and a new hydraulic clutch that is easy on the leg. The power build up still takes time and the Swift continues to groan its protest through aggressive gear shifts. But while the refinement of the three-cylinder motor leaves much to be desired, at least the MT version offers a more engaging drive in comparison.
The enormous popularity of the Swift has been firmly established. More importantly, it is an iconic brand and has had a no-nonsense appeal for lakhs of Indian customers. But can it elevate itself from being an icon to being a legend in times of SUV warriors challenging its might?
The 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift gains in terms of features, safety highlights and a superb mileage but loses out on its core strength of being a very thrilling car, a hot hatch. The three-cylinder engine isn't engaging enough and refinement levels are not what modern-day buyers would admire. Yet, there is little doubt that the Swift is likely to maintain its sales volume and could make sense for the budget buyer looking at upgrading from a WagonR. For anyone else, the mid-variants of even Maruti Suzuki models like Baleno and Fronx could possibly be a better option.
Maruti Suzuki Swift is available in the 9 Colours in India.
| Rear AC Vents | Yes |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Airbags | Yes |
| Max Torque | 101-117 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual,Automatic |
| Mileage | 24.8 kmpl |
| Engine | 1197 cc |
| Fuel Type | Petrol, CNG |
| Sunroof | Yes |
Maruti Suzuki Swift in India is available in Petrol & CNG variants. Average mileage of Maruti Suzuki Swift's petrol variant is 24.8 kmpl (As claimed by the brand in ideal road conditions). Maruti Suzuki Swift LXi comes with a 37 litres fuel tank.
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