Car Review, Car Sales | Maruti Suzuki Swift: an Indian Swift | Suzuki launched the Swift in India, as a joint venture product with Maruti and the car is known as Maruti Suzuki Swift. In the Indian auto market, Swift is available with seven variants four with petrol and three with diesel engine option. The petrol version of Maruti Suzuki Swift is powered by 1.2-litre K-series engine (with a 1.3-litre petrol engine available utill 2008). Maruti Suzuki Swift is endowed with five-speed manual transmission. However, the diesel version of Maruti Suzuki Swift is packed with 1.3-litre, DDiS engine with a displacement of 1,248 cc. The 1.3-litre diesel engine is fitted with a turbocharger and intercooler combination and is endowed with a five-step multi injection common rail system.
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| Maruti Suzuki Swift |
- 1,197cc 16V DOHC petrol engine, rated at 63 kW (85 bhp) and 113 newton metres (83 lb·ft).
- 1,248cc 16V DOHC diesel engine, rated at 56 kW (75 bhp) and 190 newton metres (140 lb·ft).
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| Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire |
Suzuki introduced a sedan based version of the Swift called the "Maruti Swift Dzire" in the Indian market. Launched on March 26, 2008, Swift DZire replaces Maruti Suzuki’s popular entry level sedan, Maruti Suzuki Esteem, production of which was discontinued in late 2007. Maruti Suzuki has introduced Swift DZire only in the Indian market. The Dzire has exactly the same wheelbase as the hatchback version and has an increased overall length due to the addition of the boot. It shares the same 1.3-litre engine from the hatchback.
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| Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire |
