These are the very first pictures of the new Maruti Swift, spotted by our reader Rahul Goel in New Delhi.
The design of the new car (YP8) is an evolution of the current model. It is difficult to tell the new car from the old one as the changes are very subtle. The new Swift gets a more rounded, Renault-like rear, with a pronounced slot for the license plate. The ‘waterfall’ tail-lights have been split vertically with clear plastic on one side.
Other details visible on the car are the more rounded rear-view mirrors and a nose that easily resembles the Swift. Also carried over are the blacked-out pillars. What is clear, however, is the fact that Suzuki seems to have gone the VW way - its new model is very evolutionary.
Under the skin, the new Swift is expected to offer more passenger space, with an increase in the wheelbase very likely. The car, however, still sports a non-independent suspension at the rear. The engine that powers this car is also likely to be carried over – it’s an evolution of the K-series (K12) motor that powers the current Swift and Ritz.
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) is expected on the European car, and this could come to India as well. Just as it did with M16A on the SX4, Suzuki will also continue with the very successful 1.3-Multijet from Fiat, or DDiS. Looks like the Swift's dominance is set to continue.
The design of the new car (YP8) is an evolution of the current model. It is difficult to tell the new car from the old one as the changes are very subtle. The new Swift gets a more rounded, Renault-like rear, with a pronounced slot for the license plate. The ‘waterfall’ tail-lights have been split vertically with clear plastic on one side.
Other details visible on the car are the more rounded rear-view mirrors and a nose that easily resembles the Swift. Also carried over are the blacked-out pillars. What is clear, however, is the fact that Suzuki seems to have gone the VW way - its new model is very evolutionary.
Under the skin, the new Swift is expected to offer more passenger space, with an increase in the wheelbase very likely. The car, however, still sports a non-independent suspension at the rear. The engine that powers this car is also likely to be carried over – it’s an evolution of the K-series (K12) motor that powers the current Swift and Ritz.
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) is expected on the European car, and this could come to India as well. Just as it did with M16A on the SX4, Suzuki will also continue with the very successful 1.3-Multijet from Fiat, or DDiS. Looks like the Swift's dominance is set to continue.
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