The next-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift is set to make its global debut by the end of this year. The fifth generation of the popular hatchback will feature a revamped avatar, including a new engine configuration.
Swift, sold under the Maruti Suzuki brand in India, is among the best-selling cars in the country. The new version of the hatchback will surely spice up the competition in the segment. Spy shots of the upcoming car being tested on European roads have been making rounds on the internet for the past several months now.
The new-gen Swift features a more compact and grounded stance. On the front, the car boasts a broader and sleeker front grille along with all-new headlamps. Spy shots suggest that the rear door handles will be integrated into the door panels, discontinuing the recessed C-pillar placement of the current generation.
The upcoming car will have more vertical pillars, and fewer contours on the side profile, reminiscent of the previous generation of the popular hatchback. Spy shots indicate larger windows for the rear doors of the car, aimed at giving a more spacious cabin feel.
On the inside, the Swift is likely to come with a 9-inch Smarplay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system and other convenience features, including wireless charging and a heads-up display. For safety, the new-gen Swift will come with six airbags as standard.
The new Maruti Suzuki Swift could receive strong hybrid technology in addition to the petrol offering. The engine option has been in the works in collaboration with Suzuki and Toyota. The hybrid technology will be paired with the current 1.2-litre four-cylinder K12C Dualjet petrol engine. The unit in the current Swift models is equipped with the ability to deliver 90 bhp of power and 113 Nm of peak torque.
The new Swift is expected to be officially launched in Japan and India before arriving in other parts of the world. While an official announcement on the launch timeline is still awaited, the car could hit the road sometime next year.
Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki has been shifting its focus to the emerging electric car market. The company has set a target to sell 15 lakh EVs by FY 2031. Under its Maruti Suzuki 3.0 vision, the company aims to widen its portfolio and introduce 40 lakh vehicles by FY 31 of which 10 lakhs will be equipped with hybrid technology.
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