The fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift launched in India in May 2024, boasts numerous features but lacks the hybrid powertrain and all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup available in international versions. The new Swift, recently introduced in Australia, includes a hybrid powertrain omitted from the India-spec model. Despite sharing the same exterior, these models differ in several significant ways. Here are the top five differences:
1. Exclusive Colors and Alloy Wheels
The Indian and Australian versions of the Swift offer different color options and wheel designs.
India-spec Swift:
Sizzling Red
Luster Blue
Novel Orange
Magma Grey
Splendid Silver
Pearl Arctic White
Dual-tone options: Sizzling Red with Midnight Black Roof, Pearl Arctic White with Midnight Black Roof, Luster Blue with Midnight Black Roof
Australia-spec Swift Hybrid:
Super Black Pearl (exclusive)
Premium Silver Metallic
Pure White Pearl
Mineral Grey Metallic
Burning Red Metallic
Flame Orange
Frontier Blue Pearl with Black Roof
The Indian model does not have an all-black paint scheme like the Australian model. The Australian Swift Hybrid features 16-inch alloy wheels on top variants, while lower variants have 15-inch wheels. In contrast, the India-spec Swift only offers 15-inch alloy wheels. Additionally, the Australian model has rear fog lights, whereas the Indian model has front fog lights.
2. Enhanced Features
Both models come equipped with various features, but the Australian Swift Hybrid offers a few extras.
India-spec Swift:
Wireless phone charger
9-inch touchscreen
Six airbags as standard
All-black interior with silver accents
Australia-spec Swift Hybrid:
Heated front seats
Heated outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs)
Dual-tone black and white interiors
3. ADAS Suite
The Australian Swift Hybrid comes with a radar-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite, including collision mitigation, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control. These features are not available on the India-spec Maruti Swift.
4. Powertrain Differences
The powertrains of the Indian and Australian models have some notable differences.
India-spec Swift:
Engine: 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
Power: 82 PS
Torque: 112 Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual/5-speed automatic (AMT)
Drivetrain: Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Australia-spec Swift Hybrid:
Engine: 1.2-litre 3-cylinder 12V mild-hybrid petrol
Power: 83 PS
Torque: 112 Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual/5-speed CVT automatic with paddle shifters
Drivetrain: Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
The Australian model features a mild hybrid engine and a CVT gearbox with paddle shifters, whereas the Indian model uses an AMT gearbox and lacks paddle shifters.
5. Price Differences
The pricing of the Swift in India and Australia varies significantly.
Australian-spec Swift Hybrid:
Price Range: AUD 24,490 to AUD 30,135 (Rs 13.51 lakh to Rs 16.62 lakh)
Indian-spec Swift:
Price Range: Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 9.60 lakh
The Maruti Swift in India is more affordable compared to the Australian model. In India, it competes with the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Renault Triber, and micro SUVs like the Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch.
Conclusion
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