Maruti Suzuki Swift Facelift: 

The Maruti Suzuki Swift Facelift brings some exciting changes in design, features, and performance, making it more attractive for urban and compact car enthusiasts. Here’s a detailed look at its specifications and highlights:

1. Powertrain and Performance

• Engine: The Swift Facelift is expected to come with a 1.2L DualJet petrol engine with Dual VVT (Variable Valve Timing). This engine is known for its efficiency, thanks to idle start-stop technology, which can improve fuel economy.
• Power Output: This engine typically produces around 90 PS (approx. 89 hp) at 6000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm.
• Transmission Options: It’s available in a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT (Automated Manual Transmission), allowing for ease of city driving.
• Fuel Efficiency: Expected fuel economy is around 23.76 km/l for the manual version and up to 23.20 km/l for the AMT version (ARAI-certified), providing a balance of power and efficiency.

2. Exterior and Design

• Front Fascia: The facelifted Swift sports a new honeycomb grille with a bolder chrome strip, enhancing its sporty appeal. The headlamps have also been tweaked slightly, now featuring LED DRLs in the higher trims.
• Alloy Wheels: The top variants come with 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels that add to its dynamic look.
• Color Options: The facelift brings new color schemes and dual-tone options, catering to younger buyers looking for trendy aesthetics.

3. Interior and Features

• Dashboard and Upholstery: The cabin has a more premium finish with improved materials. The black-themed interior with silver accents maintains a sporty, youthful look.
• Infotainment System: Higher trims come equipped with a 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and voice command features.
• Instrument Cluster: The updated instrument cluster has a colored multi-information display (MID), providing details like fuel economy, trip information, and power flow.
• Comfort Features: Automatic climate control, steering-mounted controls, and power-folding ORVMs (Outside Rear View Mirrors) are standard on the higher trims, enhancing the convenience for drivers.

4. Safety

• Airbags: Dual front airbags come as standard, with additional side airbags in higher trims.
• ABS with EBD: Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution is standard across all trims, ensuring effective braking control.
• ESP and Hill Hold: The facelifted Swift also includes Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and hill hold control on the AMT variants, providing added safety during inclines and slippery conditions.
• ISOFIX Anchors: ISOFIX child seat mounts are available, enhancing the family-friendly aspect of the vehicle.

5. Dimensions and Space

• Overall Length: 3845 mm
• Width: 1735 mm
• Height: 1530 mm
• Wheelbase: 2450 mm, ensuring good legroom in the front and rear.
• Boot Space: 268 liters, making it adequate for short family trips.
• Ground Clearance: Approximately 163 mm, which is sufficient for most urban and semi-urban roads.

6. Technology and Connectivity

• Smart Features: The Swift Facelift now includes Suzuki Connect, which provides remote vehicle monitoring, geofencing, live tracking, and vehicle health reports.
• Cruise Control: This is now available in higher trims, making it easier for long highway drives.
• Keyless Entry & Push Start/Stop Button: These convenience features are standard in higher trims, enhancing ease of access.

7. Mileage and Emission Compliance

• Emission Standard: The updated Swift complies with BS6 Phase 2 norms, aligning with India’s latest emission regulations.
• Mild-Hybrid Option: A mild-hybrid version is expected in select variants, offering improved efficiency through regenerative braking and automatic start-stop functionality.

8. Maruti Suzuki Swift Facelift Pricing (Expected)

• Price Range: Expected to start around ₹6 lakh and go up to ₹8.5 lakh for the higher trims. This competitive pricing makes it a solid choice in the compact hatchback segment.