Maruti Suzuki New Swift vs Old Swift: What’s New?

Maruti Suzuki has launched the new-generation Swift with a refreshed look, a variety of features, better safety, and a new powertrain option. Starting at Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the new Swift is promising better mileage figures compared to its predecessor.

Key DIfference Between New vs Old Swift

Whole New Front Look

Maruti has given a significant design update for the new Swift, especially on its front fascia. The recently launched Swift gets an all-new front grille, a clamshell bonnet and a floating roofline. It also has large headlamps with L-shaped DRLs, giving it a whole new look compared to its outgoing version. The brand logo has also been repositioned on the bonnet.

On the side, the rear door handles now get their conventional position instead of the C-pillar. It also gets dual-tone alloy wheels with new design patterns, making it look quite modern from its old model.

The rear profile largely remains the same though it gets subtle changes to give it a fresh look. It gets new C-shaped tail lamps and a wraparound rear windshield.

More Tech Features on Inside

Another big change is the addition of new tech features that the old version was missing out on. For instance, the new Swift comes equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, replacing its old 7-inch unit.

In addition, the new-gen Swift is a more driver-focused cabin with a 3-spoke steering wheel. Other new features include a height-adjustable driver seat, automatic climate control, electric ORVMs, a wireless charger, a twin-dial instrument cluster, and more.

Better Safety

With the launch of the new Swift, Maruti has boosted safety by providing 6 airbags as standard. Other standard safety features comprise Hill Hold Assist, Electronic Stability Program, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Anti-Lock Braking System, and the 3-point seat belts for all seats with reminders.

New Engine, Better Mileage

new vs old swift

	New Swift	Old Swift
Powertrain	1.2 L Z-Series Petrol	1.2 L K-Series Petrol
Max Power	81 bhp	88.5 bhp
Max Torque	112 Nm	113 Nm
Transmission	5 MT/AMT	5 MT/AMT

One of the interesting updates is that the 2024 Swift gets the all-new Z-Series 3-cylinder petrol engine while its outgoing model was powered by a 1.2-litre K-Series 4-cylinder petrol unit. However, the power output of the new Swift has gone down a bit from the old model. It now delivers 81 bhp with 112 Nm of torque while its old model was producing 88.5 bhp with 113 Nm of torque.

Model	New Swift	Old Swift
Petrol MT	24.80 kmpl	22.38 kmpl
Petrol AMT	25.75 kmpl	22.56 kmpl

This should be addressed that the updated iteration has better mileage figures compared to its old model. It now offers 24.80 kmpl with manual and 25.75 kmpl with AMT transmission, ARAI-claimed. According to Maruti, the new Epic Swift offers 10% better fuel efficiency for manual and 14% better for AMT transmission.

Variants and Price

Maruti has offered 5 variants for the new Swift. The price for the base variant (LXi) starts from Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom) while its top-end model ZXi+ stands at Rs 9.64 lakh (ex-showroom).

Here is the detailed price breakup based on the variant:

Manual

LXi - Rs 6,49,000
VXi - Rs 7,29,500
VXi (O) - Rs 7,56,500
ZXi - Rs 8,29,500
ZXi+ - Rs 8,99,500
ZXi+ Dual Tone - Rs 9,14,500

AMT

VXi - Rs 7,79,500
VXi (O) - Rs 8,06,500
ZXi - Rs 8,79,500
ZXi+ - Rs 9,49,500
ZXi+ Dual Tone - Rs 9,64,500

Compared to the old Swift, the new Swift is not too expensive. The old model was priced at 6.24 lakh to Rs 9.28 lakh (ex-showroom), making a difference of Rs 25,0000 for the base model and Rs 36,000 for the high-end variant.