Maruti Suzuki has imported a Suzuki Swift
Hybrid from Japan and is displaying it at Auto Expo 2020. In this particular
specification, the price (including 10% consumption tax) of the car is JPY
1,985,500.
The Suzuki Swift Hybrid was introduced in
July 2017. It uses the K12C 1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol
engine along with the PB05A electric motor. The engine produces 91 PS at 6,000
rpm and 118 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. The electric motor generates 10 PS and
30 Nm of torque. Its energy source is a 100V Lithium-ion battery pack placed
under the floor of the boot.
The instrument panel has been tweaked to
show the running of the full-hybrid system. A special Eco mode allows driving
the car solely using the battery power a little longer than usual. A 5-speed
automated manual transmission is standard in this car. The display model is
equipped with the latter. The fuel economy rating (JC08 cycle) of the
full-hybrid electric vehicle is an impressive 32.0 km/l. Visually, the
full-hybrid variant is distinguished with a black hybrid badge on the sides and
at the rear, blue garnish on the gearshift lever and blue illumination in the
instrument panel. The overall design is the same as that of the standard variant.
The Suzuki Swift Hybrid is exclusive to
Japan and manufactured locally at the company’s Sagara plant. In India, a
Maruti Swift mild-hybrid could be launched later this year as a substitute for
the Maruti Swift diesel. The latter’s production has ended and will not be sold
after March this year. A CNG variant can also be expected.
