The very popular Swift hatchback was debuted late last year in a completely new look. The 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift will be debuted in India at the Auto Expo next year. It is based on a new platform that is stiffer and lighter than the present one. It is expected to be priced under Rs. 5 lakhs.
New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift Launch in India
| Model Name | Expected Launch Date |
| New Maruti Swift Launch in India | Auto Expo 2018 |
Even though the new Swift is already available for sale in Japan and was debuted in Europe at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, it won’t be launching in India until early next year. It will be launched at the 2018 Auto Expo. Production of the new Swift will start at the manufacturer’s Gujarat facility in October this year.
New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift Price in India
| Model Name | Estimated Ex-showroom Price |
| Petrol | |
| 2018 Maruti Swift LXi | Rs. 4.70 lakh |
| 2018 Maruti Swift VXi | Rs. 5.45 lakh |
| 2018 Maruti Swift ZXi | Rs. 6.60 lakh |
| Diesel | |
| 2018 Maruti Swift LDi | Rs. 5.80 lakh |
| 2018 Maruti Swift VDi | Rs. 6.40 lakh |
| 2018 Maruti Swift ZDi | Rs. 7.55 lakh |
Currently, the Maruti Swift is available between price range of Rs. 4.81-7.44 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift Specifications
| Petrol | Diesel | |
| Engine | 1.2-Litre K-Series Petrol | 1.3-Litre DDiS Diesel |
| Max. Power | 87 PS | 78 PS |
| Peak Torque | 115 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual/ 5-Speed AMT | 5-Speed Manual/ 5-Speed AMT |
| Kerb Weight | ~ 850 KGs | ~ 900 Kg |
| Fuel Mileage | 21-22 KMPL | 26-27 KMPL |
There is huge probability that the current 1.2 L petrol and 1.3 L diesel engines will remain same in the new Swift. However, Maruti is also checking the new 1.0 L Boosterjet petrol for the 2018 Swift. This is the same engine that powers the Baleno RS.
New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift Mileage
| Estimated Mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
| City | 14-15 KMPL | 19-20 KMPL |
| Highway | 20-22 KMPL | 23-24 KMPL |
| Overall ARAI Certified | 21-22 KMPL | 26-27 KMPL |
The new Swift will be based on new platform so it will be a lot lighter. It will weight around 840-900 kg, which means fuel efficiency will be improved. The mileage is expected to be around 26-27 KMPL.
New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift Features
- Projector headlamps
- LED daytime running lamps
- LED tail lights
- SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
- Automatic climate control
- Dual front airbags
- ABS with EBD
- C Pillar mounted rear door handle
New 2018 Maruti Swift Safety
Recently popular independent safety assessment body Euro NCAP tested two variants of the Euro-spec 2018 Swift. In the crash test, the standard model scored 3 stars, while the fully loaded model with the full safety pack, which comes with 6 airbags, scored 4 stars. The car scored 83{52fc1907a0a3de5bb99ec1823a272c73f9cf5bae2273755893d388ae640ff405} and 75{52fc1907a0a3de5bb99ec1823a272c73f9cf5bae2273755893d388ae640ff405} for adults and child safety, respectively.
New 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift Dimensions
| Length | 3840 mm | |
| Width | 1695 mm | |
| Height | 1500 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | |
As compared to the current model, the new Swift will be shorter, but come with a longer wheelbase. That along with smart interior packaging should result in more cabin space. At 265 L, the new Suzuki Swift also has a bigger boot.