Maruti Swift

The new Swift is an attempt at both product and brand refurbishment with a strong focus on keeping the original 'swift genes' intact. Making the best better is a tremendous undertaking for any company, even MSIL, and the task is more difficult when you have to deal with a cult brand such as the Swift. Vikram Gour gets under the sheet metal to see if MSIL has managed to successfully carry out the intended task

Probably the first question running through your head when you see images of the ‘All New Swift’ are going to be “What’s Different?” “What’s changed?”. A similar set of questions went through my mind as well, however the changes become apparent when you see the car in the flesh. Yes, there is no doubting the fact that it retains the same silhouette and overall shape, but what needs to be understood is that this new car is an evolution in design of a cult brand. Enough has been changed to make it a new car, yet signature traits have been incorporated to ensure that the link to its predecessor remains intact. Another way to look at this is to just think about all the elements of the Swift you liked, and I assure you will find them in this car as well. Now think of all the elements you would like to enhance and you will find that most of these major elements have also been incorporated. Obviously the task at hand was to make the best better without moving too far away from the original theme and in that regard the new Swift is spot on. Built on an all new platform, the new MSIL Swift is longer than its predecessor...read more »

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Suzuki has set hearts racing with the release of the first image of the all-new Swift Sport. Shown in its signature bright yellow paint, the new Sport promises to be more fun. Suzuki has released many images of the new Swift Sport. It looks like the standard Swift hatchback, but has elements which make it look 'sporty'. Changes at the front include a larger gaping grille, new bumper design with new fog lamp surrounds, and a new contrast-coloured front splitter. Recommended Read: Everything about the new Suzuki Swift. At the side, the changes are limited to the alloy wheel design and contrast coloured skirt. Unlike the previous-gen car, the new Swift Sport will not be offered in a three-door guise as the demand for such hatchbacks has gone down worldwide. As with the standard car, the handles for the rear doors arehidden near the C-pillar. We have no idea how the Swift Sport looks from the rear, apart from the fact that it will get twin exhausts. Inside, the Swift Sport is mostly the same as the standard car, except for the use of red accents/highlights all around. Under the skin, the Swift Sport gets the same 'Heartect' platform as the... read more »

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