Maruti Suzuki has started accepting bookings for the 2024 Swift, which is set to launch on May 9th. Ahead of the official launch, details regarding the car’s engine specifications, fuel economy and features have been leaked. The fourth-generation Swift was unveiled at the Tokyo Mobility Show last year, confirming the replacement of the current 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with a new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder motor.
2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift: Engine Specs and Mileage
The new Z Series 1.2-litre 3-cylinder will make its debut in India with the new Swift. According to a report by V3Cars, the new engine will be going to be more fuel-efficient than the current K Series 1.2-litre engine. As per the leaked report, the new 1.2-litre engine will be equipped with mild hybrid technology. This makes the Swift the first hatchback to get this feature. According to the report, the 2024 Swift return a fuel economy of 25.72 kmpl, but it’s not confirmed whether this is for the manual or the automatic transmission. While the international version is mated to a CVT, the Indian market is expected to stick to the AMT, which the older model offered. Based on this, the new Swift is more fuel efficient as it returns an additional 3 kmpl more.
In terms of power output, the Z Series 3-cylinder powertrain churns out 81 bhp and 112 Nm of torque while the older K Series 4-cylinder engine produces 89 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. Hence, the power is down by 8 bhp and 1 Nm.
| Specifications | Old Swift | 2024 Swift |
| Engine | 1.2-litre /4 cylinders | 1.2-litre / 3 cylinders |
| Power | 89bhp at 6000rpm | 81bhp at 5700rpm |
| Torque | 113Nm at 4400rpm | 112Nm at 4300rpm |
| Transmission | 5 MT / 5 AMT | |
| Fuel Economy | 22.38 kmpl / 22.56 kmpl | 25.72 kmpl |
2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift: Features
The new Swift will be equipped with several features such as a 9-inch infotainment system, an Arkamys sound system, USB-C charging ports, rear air conditioning vents, and a wireless phone charger. Additionally, the new Swift’s top trims are expected to feature LED fog lamps. Moving on to safety, the hatchback will come standard with six airbags, unlike the old Swift, which only had twin airbags.
(Source: V3 Cars)
