Maruti Suzuki Swift: Indian roads have seen the likes of many cars, but not many have found a place in the country’s heart like the Maruti Suzuki Swift.
Now, that beloved hatchback has been given a radical makeover for 2025 with a bold new exterior design and a surprisingly upscale interior that challenges what you thought was possible for a cheap car.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Sharp New Exterior Design
A look at the new Swift is enough to show you the transformation is quite dramatic. At the front, an enlarged octagonal grille with an unbroken surface, and a trapezoidal grille mesh, dominate the face to generate a stronger physical presence.
On either side of this eye-catching focal point, the Swift features re-designed LED Headlights which come with a distinct day time running LED pattern that ensures the vehicle is easily recognized even in darkness.
The profile remains one of the Swift’s defining features, the shell’ design DNA, and has been subtly redesigned to enhance the body lines, for a sleeker, more dynamic look.
The ‘floating roof’ effect of the roof is carried over by the blacked-out pillars and newly designed alloy wheels give the side profile a premium look.
At the back, beautifully- reimagined LED taillights, create their own light signature look and thanks to this, the Swift keeps you visible for all the right reasons.
A bit of a squarer bum bumper, then, makes the transformation complete, leaving a hatchback that’s downright posh looking next to its predecessor.
Interior: Unexpected Luxury
Open the door and enter the cabin, and the most significant changes present themselves. The utilitarian cockpit of the previous generation has been replaced by a futuristic, driver-focused design connecting the driver closer to the vehicle and creating a more premium experience for passengers.
The award-winning design features a layered dashboard covered in soft-touch materials and punctuated by premium touches unfamiliar to dwellers of the subcompact car segment.
The focus of that transformation is a new 9-inch floating touchscreen infotainment screen, which has been cleverly angled towards the driver for better ergonomics and more convenient operation while driving.
It’s this kind of careful thought that plays a pivotal role in ensuring that mundane tasks are just that bit more convenient, and Maruti knows it.
It gives a crystal-clear image quality and even supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you don’t need to deal with cords and have a cleaner, more high end setup.
Another notable touch is the sleek toggle switches, which have taken the place of typical climate control buttons found directly below the infotainment system.
These not only feel premium but also give a nice tactile feedback. Silver trim around the cabin – on the dash, door handles, and the new three-spoke steering wheel – adds elegance without being gaudy.
The quality of the seating has been greatly improved too. The front seats are equipped with upgraded padding and bolsters, and are very supportive for both city driving and highway cruising.
Reviewers up and down the country have hailed them as “the best in the segment” – a huge claim for a car in this price range. Up the trim levels, and the V-Stitch or Coloured Stitch patterns on the fabric and leatherette seats respectively also sends a luxury message.
Unexpected Premiums.
One of the other most notable of all inclusions of the Swift is its range of high end luxury features normally only found in many vehicles which are much more expensive.
The automatic climate control system automatically adjusts the cabin temperature as the car assumes a wait position and the rear AC vents guarantee comfortable drive for all passengers in all seasons.
A cable free environment without wires even in the charge pad itself, the cabin is kept therefore looking clean without tangles to a phone charger connecting the base and using the cable to charge from any 12v outlet/usb throughout a journey.
An adaptive cruise control eases the pain of long motorway stretches, while there are also connected-car functionalities on offer via the Suzuki Connect telematics system, such as geofencing, vehicle tracking and even vehicle-diagnostics checks on your phone via a dedicated smartphone application.
Another is a sporty instrument cluster that pairs easy-to-read analog dials with a 4.2-inch color multi-information display, so you can stay uncovered on the road ahead.
At night, the welcoming ambience is enhanced by ambient lighting, yet another example of a little thing that makes a big difference to the overall feeling of a car’s cabin.
Refined Performance
Meanwhile, under the hood, the Swift gets a new 1.2-litre Z-series three cylinder petrol mill making 82PS and 112Nm. Moving from four to three cylinders may sound a bit odd to purists, but this little powerhouse comes with a silky engine and strong mileage figures – the ARAI numbers stand at 25.75 kmpl for the petrol.
And for those who wants more economy, the CNG trims gives a fantastic 32.85 km/kg but with very less sacrifice on the convenience department.
Transmission choices include a slick 5-speed manual, and very well-tuned 5-speed AMT, so buyers have the choice between involvement and convenience.
Comprehensive Safety
The new Swift proclaims that luxury is not restricted to comfort; rather, it extends to safety too. Six airbags offer superior security for you and your passengers, and electronic stability control helps you avoid accidents in even the worst of weather. There’s also hill hold assist to stop rolling on inclines and ISOFIX mounts for fitting compatible child seats securely.
Rear parking camera with dynamic guidelines helps in easy manoeuvrability in tight spaces which is a feature that enhances the overall convenience and safety.
These protective systems act in concert to help provide safety and drive in peace of mind while the vehicle’s fun-to-drive nature is not compromised.
Maruti Suzuki Swift Value Proposition
With a price range of INR 6,49,000 to INR 9,64,000 (ex-showroom), the new Swift still remains as good value as ever despite being vastly improved. Available in several model options – LXi, VXi, VXi(O), ZXi, and ZXi+ – clients can select variations based on their liking and budget.
The updated Swift sums up that luxe-and-value are not incompatible. Maruti Suzuki has managed to make a car that feels premium without the premium to the wallet.
For those in the market for a luxury, compact car that is stylish, high performance, full of great features but light on fuel, the new Swift is impossible to ignore.