Instead of an Abarth Punto rivaling Maruti Swift
Sport, India is said to get a Maruti Swift RS that would garner much bigger
volumes. The first spy shots of this alleged VW Polo GT rival have surfaced
online, courtesy GaadiWaadi.
The alleged Maruti Swift RS has been seen strapped
on to what looks like a flatbed truck. Reportedly, the Maruti Swift RS will
have a sportier character owing to various styling updates and a punchier
motor. The test mule seen in these images sports 16-inch wheels and disc brakes
on all four wheels.
Visually, save for the bigger wheels and the black
exterior paint scheme that's not available on the Indian-spec model, the test
mule looks much like the version on sale here. That said, the company is
reportedly testing the K10C 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine of the Baleno RS on the
Swift before commencing work on the styling upgrades. The imported turbo-petrol
engine outputs a maximum power of 101.97 PS @ 5,500 rpm and a peak torque of
150 Nm between 1,700 - 4,500 rpm. It should come mated to a 5-speed manual
transmission.
Going by the visual updates carried by the Baleno RS
over its regular counterparts, the rumoured Maruti Swift RS could offer a
sportier set of bumpers, side skirts, rear spoiler and a mesh design front
grille with Burning Red trim. Similar Buring Red accents could be offered on
the centre console, instrument cluster and front door pads. The interior
features may include sports pedals and piano black accents as well.
Maruti Suzuki is yet to divulge official details on
the alleged Swift RS. While the test unit that has been spotted isn't the
regular version that has been on sale in India since February 2018, it could be
an international variant that is here as a part of Suzuki's global testing programme.
