The new Maruti Suzuki Swift has joined our long-term test fleet and we will be testing it in the crucible of urban chaos.
Variant: Swift ZXi+ MT Dual-tone
Following a couple of weeks with it thus far, we have come to accept that crying about the need for more power is redundant. Yes, it is a three-cylinder engine and, no, it is not as powerful as it used to be. The good news is that the car handles brilliantly and its dynamic ability remains consistent.
In the simplest of terms, the Swift’s character still urges one to get into it simply to drive and not just because one has to go somewhere. Emission norms may have led to axing a cylinder but the Swift’s spirit remains intact. We feel that’s beautiful.
EDIT: 05/06/2025
The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been a commendable partner for us over the past few months. Compact, peppy, and enjoyable, it brings everything we value in a good car but with a more affordable price tag.
The digital side is what many celebrate today, from large touchscreens and automatic climate control to smartphone connectivity and wireless charging. The Swift gets all of those, but what really appealed to us were the analogue bits. Particularly, the responsive steering feel, slick manual gear shifter, and the simple black dials with white numbers and red needles—perfection: something vastly missing in new cars today with screens for everything.
The Swift stands out with its simplicity in this day and age yet looks just as sophisticated as the most modern cars around. Its exciting styling is matched by a punchy engine that loves to be revved and sounds great when pushed, excellent ride quality from sorted compression and rebound characteristics, and even great brakes. It was a hoot to drive and we will miss it.
Active driving apart, it’s also very comfortable. The support offered by the seats is great and easy adjustments make for a precise set-up, which, in turn, make both relaxed commuting as well as enjoying the drive easier. And it had good fuel economy too.
Variant: ZXI+ MT Dual-tone
Driven: 3,897 km
Like: Comfort, equipment, ride quality, dials in instrument cluster
Dislike: Not much
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