The 4th generation of Swift which scored a four-star rating out of five in the global NCAP (Japan) launched in India on 9th May 2024, with prices starting from 6,49,000 INR (ex-showroom). The new 2024 Swift looks refreshed from inside and out, with a new petrol engine and two new custom accessory packages.
Major Difference in 2024 SWIFT
- New Swift retains its iconic shape with a bulbous nose and sharp shoulder line.
- The rear door handles returned to the conventional location.
- New features include a larger 9-inch touchscreen, wireless charger, and standard six airbags and ESC.
- The new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine replaces the old four-cylinder unit.
- Thanks to the optimized cylinder design, the claimed fuel efficiency of 24.80kpl (manual) and 25.75kpl (AMT).
- Headlamps and grille resemble the outgoing model but feature sharper LED daytime running lamps and gloss black surrounds.
- Shallower clamshell bonnet and cleaner front bumper with black contrasting trims.
- Blacked-out C-pillar adds a wraparound effect to the glasshouse.
- Tailgate dips between squarish tail lamps with C-shaped LED elements.
- Dimensions: 3,860mm length, 1,735mm width, 1,520mm height, unchanged wheelbase of 2,450mm.
- The interior shares parts with Baleno and Fronx, with differences in dashboard panels and 9.0-inch touchscreen housing.
- Silver and gloss black accents liven up the cabin; it lacks the unique features of older models like hooded binnacles.
- Interior space is largely unchanged; front seats remain comfortable.
- Produces 82hp and 112Nm of torque, focusing on greater efficiency.
Variants and their Price
The LXi variant is priced at 6,49,000 INR. The VXi variant costs 7,29,000 INR, while the VXi AGS variant is priced at 7,79,000 INR. The VXi(O) variant is available for 7,56,000 INR, and the VXi (O) AGS variant is priced at 8,06,000 INR. Moving up, the ZXi variant has a price tag of 8,29,000 INR, and the ZXi AGS variant costs 8,79,000 lakh INR. The ZXi+ variant is priced at 8,99,000 INR, with the ZXi+ AGS variant at 9,49,000 INR. For those interested in the dual-tone options, the ZXi+ dual-tone variant is available for 9,14,000 INR, while the ZXi+ AGS dual-tone variant is priced at 9,64,000 INR.
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