The next-gen Maruti
Swift will debut at Auto Expo 2018. With the MY2018 update, the Maruti Swift
will enter its third generation and adopt the Heartect platform. Featuring an
evolutionary design, the 2018 Maruti Swift is shorter, wider and lower than its
predecessor. It should measure around 3,840 mm length, 1,695 mm in width and
1,500 mm in height, and have a 2,450 mm wheelbase.
The 2018 Maruti Swift will carry over its
predecessors’ 1.2-litre VVT petrol and 1.3-litre DDiS 190 diesel engines. The
naturally aspirated petrol engine produces 84.3 PS at 6,000 rpm and 115 Nm of
torque at 4,000 rpm. The turbocharged diesel engine develops 75 PS at 4,000 rpm
and 190 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. While current Swift customers have no
alternative for the 5-speed manual transmission, the next-gen Swift customers
will have an option in the 5-speed AGS automated manual transmission.
Visually, the 2018 Maruti Swift should feature
LED projector headlamps with signature daytime running lamps, 15-inch
five-double-spoke alloy wheels, LED tail lamps and rear spoiler with integrated
LED stop lamp. Inside, Maruti Suzuki should offer features like engine push
start-stop button, automatic climate control, 7-inch Smartplay touchscreen
infotainment system with satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
and flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel. The company will likely offer
ABS with EBD and BA, ISOFIX child-seat anchorages and dual-front airbags as
standard.
The 2018 Maruti Swift’s market launch will take
place along with its debut in February. Its deliveries are expected to commence
later the same month.