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Maruti Suzuki

Swift

The new 2024 Swift features Maruti's frugal Z12E 3-cylinder engine and standard 6 airbags. It remains the default fun-to-drive premium hatchback, balancing compact dimensions with excellent fuel efficiency.

GNCAP ★★★ adult · 3★ child
Maruti Suzuki Swift

₹5.79L–₹9.64L

Ex-showroom

~₹6.61L–₹10.77L

On-road (est.) ~ preview

82 PS

Power (top)

~23.6 km/l

Real-world FE ~ preview

3 petrol

Variants

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Consensus Summary

What owners say

Aggregated themes from hundreds of discussions across Reddit, Team-BHP, and direct owner reports.

Fuel efficiency

Owners consistently report 18–21 km/l in the city and 24+ km/l on highways — highly economical.

3-cylinder thrum

Frugal engine, but some owners complain about mild cabin vibrations at idle compared to the previous 4-cylinder.

Standard safety

6 airbags and ESC standard across the range is highly appreciated for a budget hatchback.

Cabin ambiance

Rear legroom is decent, but some owners note that the dark interior theme makes the cabin feel slightly claustrophobic compared to the older model.

Raw Voices

Owner Review Database

Read verified comments, check sentiment parameters, or filter by specific fuel variants.

3.7

Average rating

43

Total reviews

POS 70%NEG 19%
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Showing 5 of 43 matching reviews

u/smooth_operatorReddit
★★★★★• 2 years ago
petrolAMT
▲ 278

Excellent driving dynamics. Handling is sharp, steering is light in the city but weighs up nicely on the highway. High-speed stability is reassuring and gives lots of confidence.

u/hatchback_loverReddit
★★★★☆• 2 years ago
cngMT
▲ 78

Extremely pocket-friendly commuter. The ride is comfortable, service is cheap, and filling up CNG takes less time now. The performance in city traffic is very adequate.

u/sedan_guyReddit
★☆☆☆☆• 4 months ago
cngAMT
▲ 223

Frequent service intervals for CNG filter replacement and spark plug checks are annoying. The savings in fuel are partially eaten up by extra maintenance.

u/city_parkerReddit
★★★☆☆• 1 year ago
cngMT
▲ 153

Cheap running cost, but the CNG cylinder adds a lot of weight at the back. The rear suspension bottoms out on larger speed breakers if three people are sitting behind.

u/smooth_operatorMouthShut
★★★★☆• 3 weeks ago
cngAMT
▲ 6

The factory CNG setup in the Maruti Swift is incredibly smooth. The transition from petrol to CNG is seamless, you barely notice it. Running costs are down to under ₹3 per km.

Paraphrased reviews and raw online comments collected from public automotive forums.

Is the upgrade worth it?

Pick two trims. We score every gained feature by real-world impact per lakh — deterministic, no AI opinions.

Tap any variant to compare it against the base. Tap the base to reset.

Comparing: LXi 1.2 MT → VXi 1.2 CNG

+₹2.41L

Fair — depends on your usageScore: 5.4

Gained Features:

Interactive Dimensions

Scale & Road Footprint

Swift blueprint — tap any metric to see how it compares in the compact hatch class.

WHEELBASE 2450mmH: 1495mmLENGTH 3860mmWIDTH 1735mm

Wheelbase (2,450 mm)

On the Swift, the wheelbase is 70 mm shorter than the segment median. Rear legroom is tighter — best if back-seat use is occasional. A longer wheelbase also reduces pitch over potholes and speed breakers.

Automobile Literacy

Jargon-Free Safety & Tech

What all those complex brochure codes actually mean in plain, practical terms.

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) & VSM

Emergency Anti-Skid. If the vehicle senses a loss of traction (like on wet mud or when swerving to avoid an obstacle), it automatically applies brakes to individual wheels to keep you on your steered path. Essential for safety.

HAC (Hill-start Assist Control)

Roll-back Prevention. When starting the vehicle on a steep slope (like a flyover or basement mall ramp), it holds the brakes for 2 seconds after you release the pedal, giving you time to move your foot to the accelerator.

6 SRS Airbags (Standard)

Full-Cabin Cushioning. Protects all occupants in case of an impact. Includes two front airbags, two seat-mounted side airbags, and two curtain airbags that shield front and rear passengers' heads from side window impacts.

All-Wheel Disc Brakes

Consistent Stopping Power. Unlike drum brakes, disc brakes dissipate heat quickly, preventing brake fade. They stop the vehicle shorter, more predictably, and with far less foot pressure.

Star Map LED DRLs & Headlamps

Advanced Night Vision. LEDs throw a much whiter, wider, and brighter beam than yellow halogens, reducing eye fatigue during night highway runs. Star Map running lights make you highly visible to oncoming traffic.

Explain This Like I'm Buying It

Every feature translated — what it is, when you'll use it, whether it's worth paying for.

Top trim features (ZXi+ 1.2 AMT)

Safety

Comfort

Tech

Convenience

Performance

3-layer breakdown

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See it— Animated 10s sim
2
For your driving— Useful for your city & km
3
Worth paying for?— Practical vs experience score

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On-road price

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We estimate registration, insurance, and extras for your city. Paste what the dealer quoted to see if it looks fair.

Variant
Showroom price (ex-showroom)₹9,50,000
Registration & road tax (RTO)₹85,500
First-year insurance₹30,400
Handling & other dealer charges₹11,000
Our estimated on-road total₹10.77L ~ preview

What will it really cost?

Fuel, insurance, maintenance, tyres and depreciation over your ownership — tuned to your city and km.

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