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- Aug 30, 2021
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Maruti Suzuki recently gave the Swift a minor cosmetic update and additional features as part of its mid-life update. It also took this opportunity to introduce the updated 90PS 1.2-litre petrol engine in the hatchback. Despite the 7PS extra power, the carmaker claims the new Maruti Suzuki Swift is more frugal than before. We put that claim to test by putting in the new and pre-facelifted Swift for a detailed real world performance and fuel efficiency test.
Spec Check
Pre-facelift Swift |
New Swift |
|
Engine |
1.2-litre |
1.2-litre |
Power |
83PS |
90PS |
Torque |
113Nm |
113Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Despite both motors displacing around 1,200cc, the Swift’s updated unit develops 7PS more than before. Torque output is the same between both units. The Swift’s new Dualjet engine also comes with idle auto engine start-stop technology, which claims to improve fuel efficiency.
Performance Test
Pre-facelift Swift |
New Swift |
|
0-100kmph |
12.71 seconds |
11.63 seconds |
30-80kmph (3rd Gear) |
10.46 seconds |
10.77 seconds |
40-100kmph (4th Gear) |
19.73 seconds |
19.54 seconds |
The 7PS power advantage is felt in the real world as the facelifted Swift is a second faster in the 0-100kmph run. However, the difference in the roll-on acceleration between both cars is so minute that it won’t be felt in the real world.
Fuel Efficiency Test
Pre-facelift Swift |
New Swift |
|
City |
16.10kmpl |
NA |
Highway |
22.43kmpl |
NA |
Claimed MT / AMT |
21.4 kmpl |
23.20kmpl / 23.76kmpl |
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We are yet to test the new Swift for its fuel efficiency, but based on claimed numbers, the new model is up to 2.36kmpl more fuel efficient than the K series engine. We reckon the idle start stop tech would help it deliver the better numbers in the real world too.
Verdict
The facelifted Swift, priced between Rs 5.73 lakh and Rs 8.41 lakh (ex-showroom) might be pricier than the outgoing model by up to Rs 25,000. But it justifies that premium by offering slightly improved performance and better claimed fuel efficiency figures.
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