The Maruti Suzuki Swift has surpassed the 30-lakh sales mark in India after 20 years and four generations.
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20 Years of Maruti Suzuki Swift: Evolution Through Four Generations
When the “Swift” nameplate launched a market that had hardly existed before, Maruti Suzuki made a daring foray into uncharted territory in May 2005 by introducing a hatchback that was unlike anything else on Indian roads. After twenty years, one of India’s most iconic car badges is in its fourth generation and has undoubtedly changed.
With the Swift last year alone, the biggest automaker in the nation surpassed the 30-lakh sales mark. Within eight years of its debut, the Swift had sold over ten lakh units, and during the following five years, the number doubled. After six years, the volume figures of thirty lakh were attained. Currently priced between Rs. 6.49 lakh and Rs. 9.64 lakh (ex-showroom), the fourth generation Swift was first offered in India in 2024.
Going back a little, the second generation model debuted in 2011 and was lighter and easier to handle, while the third generation model, which debuted in 2018, focused more on technology and connectivity. The fourth-generation Swift debuted an updated exterior and a new Z-Series drivetrain in 2024. The current model’s exterior features a flowing wraparound character line, gloss-black grille finishes, and smoked LED projector headlamps.
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The cockpit-like layout, asymmetrical dial arrangement, and flat-bottomed steering wheel are features of the cabin. Safety features like six airbags, ESP with rollover mitigation, hill hold, ABS with EBD, and reverse parking sensors are also included in the five-seater. Additionally, a three-year/1 lakh-kilometer warranty is included, along with seatbelt reminders and three-point belts for every passenger.
Sizzling Red, new Luster Blue, new Novel Orange, Magma Grey, Splendid Silver, Pearl Arctic White, Sizzling Red with Midnight Black Roof, Luster Blue with Midnight Black Roof, and Pearl Arctic White with Midnight Black Roof are among the nine color options available to buyers, which also include single- and dual-tone finishes.
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The most recent Swift’s dimensions are 3,860 mm in length, 1,735 mm in width, 1,520 mm in height, and 2,450 mm in wheelbase. It has a 1.2L Z12E three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 112 Nm and 81.6 PS. A five-speed AMT or a five-speed manual transmission is connected to the powertrain.