Last Updated on: 22 Jul 2026

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Maruti Suzuki Swift User Reviews

Name: Maruti Swift is best in my opinion for city drive with good mileage.
Item: Maruti Suzuki Swift
Rating: 4
Author: Chaitanya Varia

3.2/5

13 Ratings | 11 Reviews

Tell us about your experience

Durga Prasad Patra•20 Jul 2026

4/5

I have a petrol Maruti Swift ZXI since 2016. The car is perfectly alright in performance.

thoufeek ahamed•20 Jul 2026

2/5

Comfort and ease of drive is better in C3 compared to Swift. It's more affordable than Swift.

Mohammad Zubair•19 Jul 2026

4/5

For daily use of 30 km, the Swift is better than the C3 in terms of mileage, service, affordability, and resale value.

Nikhil Rao•18 Jul 2026

4/5

For a new driver, Maruti Swift ZXI AMT is compact and easy to maneuver in the city. It has a user-friendly automatic transmission, perfect for beginners. Offers good fuel efficiency and decent space for trips. Swift might be more comfortable for daily usage.

Cars•17 Jul 2026

4/5

Swift has a sippy and reliable 1.2L z series petrol engine. It feels solid and smooth, even as a 3-cylinder. It's much smoother than the Exter, and its build quality has greatly improved.

Upkar Rastogi•16 Jul 2026

4/5

Swift is fun to drive and very economical due to its high fuel efficiency.

Sripal•16 Jul 2026

3/5

The Swift has a 3-cylinder engine, which is less smooth compared to the 4-cylinder engine in the Exter.

Amitabh•16 Jul 2026

3/5

Swift is good but feels like riding in a cab.

M Marbaniang•25 May 2026

4/5

The new Swift, being a Maruti, will be more reliable.

Chaitanya Varia•5 May 2026

4/5

Maruti Swift is best in my opinion for city drive with good mileage.

Maruti Suzuki Swift Expert Reviews

Autocar score

We like

Light controls
Impressive fuel efficiency
Sporty handling

We don't like

Engine's lacks punch
Priced too close to Baleno

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Questions you may find useful

•5d

Hi everyone, I am a first-time lady driver looking for a safe, reliable, and easy-to-drive automatic hatchback primarily for heavy city traffic. I am confused between going electric with the Tata Tiago EV (I have a dedicated home charging spot) or choosing a traditional petrol automatic like the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios (AMT) or Maruti Suzuki Swift (AMT). For a complete beginner, does the Tiago EV make practical sense, or is a petrol AMT smoother and easier to live with as a first car? Please let me know which of these handles bumper-to-bumper traffic best, or if there is another model in this price range I should consider.

•3d

Go for the Tata Tiago EV. As a first-time driver with a dedicated home charging spot and heavy city traffic, it is the most sensible choice. The Tiago EV is extremely easy to drive, with smooth, linear acceleration and no gear changes to worry about, which makes stop-start traffic far less stressful. It is also quiet, refined and very cheap to run compared to petrol cars. The range is more than adequate for daily city use, and with home charging, you will never have to worry about fuel stations.The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT are both reliable and easy to drive, but their AMT gearboxes can feel jerky at low speeds, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic. The Tiago EV, by comparison, is seamless and far more relaxing to drive in the city. The only real drawback is that long highway trips require more planning, but for your usage pattern, that is not a major concern.If you are open to a slightly higher budget, the Tata Punch EV is also worth considering as it offers a higher seating position and better visibility, which can be reassuring for a new driver. Overall, the Tiago EV is the best fit for your needs.

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•5d

I am a senior citizen, 5'10" tall, and currently own a 2012 Maruti Wagon R. I am planning to replace it and am considering the Swift, Wagon R, and Exter. How is the Hyundai Exter Petrol AMT for my needs? My usage is limited to city driving with low annual running. Which one would you recommend?

•5d

Given your requirements, the Hyundai Exter AMT is the best fit. As a senior citizen with city-only driving and low annual kilometres, the Exter offers the right balance of ease of use, comfort and practicality. The higher seating position makes ingress and egress easier, visibility is excellent, and the AMT gearbox is smooth enough for city traffic. The cabin is more spacious than the Swift, especially in terms of headroom and rear seat comfort, and the ride quality is better over broken roads. Compared to the Wagon R, the Exter feels more premium, better built and more refined, while still offering the same ease of use and practicality. The Swift is a good car, but its lower seating position and tighter rear seat make it less suitable for your needs. The Wagon R remains a practical choice, but the Exter is a clear step up in comfort, safety and overall ownership experience. Go for the Exter AMT, and you will have a car that is easy to live with for many years.

Hyundai Exter

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

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•6d

I need to buy a car for my parents. My mother will be the primary driver, and she has been driving a Swift VXi manual until now. Could you please suggest a sub-4-metre automatic SUV within a budget of Rs. 15 lakh?

•5d

Given that your mother is moving from a Swift VXi manual, the priority should be ease of driving, comfort and reliability. The Maruti Suzuki Brezza automatic is the most sensible recommendation here. It uses a 6-speed torque converter automatic, which is smooth and predictable in city traffic, and the car itself is easy to drive with good visibility and a comfortable ride. It is also backed by Maruti’s strong service network, which is important for long-term ownership. Do note, the updated Brezza comes later this month and is worth waiting for.If you want something a bit more premium and feature-rich, you could consider the Hyundai Venue Turbo DCT. It's got a peppy engine, is easy to drive and feels modern. Hyundai's service network is also vast, and ownership is stress-free.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Hyundai Venue

•1w

Our budget is Rs.18 lakh, and we plan to sell our Maruti Swift VXi 2016 model and upgrade to the Hyundai Creta. Is it a good choice, or should we consider a hybrid car, considering the future of petrol cars? What would you suggest?

•4d

With an Rs 18 lakh budget, the Hyundai Creta is a very good upgrade from your Maruti Suzuki Swift VXi. It is a well-rounded SUV with a comfortable ride, good space, and a strong ownership track record. The petrol engine is refined and reliable, and for most buyers with moderate running, it remains the most sensible choice.Hybrid cars are worth considering only if your running is high enough to justify the premium. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris Hybrid is the most affordable strong hybrid option, but it is still a significant step up in price from a Creta petrol. The fuel savings are real, but it takes time to recover the extra cost if your running is low, and at your budget, it may not make financial sense.If you want an alternative, consider the Kia Seltos. It uses the same 1.5-litre NA petrol as the Creta but sits on a newer platform, which means it's larger inside out.Overall, the Creta petrol is a safe and sensible upgrade. Only consider a hybrid if your running is high enough to justify the premium.

Hyundai Creta

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Kia Seltos

•1w

I am planning to upgrade the Swift Car 2016 petrol variant to a Hyundai Creta and need advice based on my usage. My daily commute is 10 - 15 km within the city, with occasional outstation trips totalling about 600 - 800 km per quarter. Low maintenance and generous boot space are my top priorities. Given this driving pattern, which engine and variant would you recommend? Should we go for a hybrid car or a petrol one?

•1w

Based on your usage, the Hyundai Creta petrol IVT is the most sensible upgrade from your Swift. Your daily running is low, and your highway trips are occasional, so a petrol engine is the most cost-effective and hassle-free option. The IVT automatic is smooth in city traffic and reliable over the long term, which aligns well with your low-maintenance priority. The Creta also offers a generous boot, making it a practical choice for your outstation trips.A hybrid does not make financial sense in your case. Your running is not high enough to justify the additional cost, and the fuel savings would take a long time to recover. The Creta petrol IVT strikes the right balance between comfort, practicality and ownership costs, making it the best fit for your requirements.

Hyundai Creta

Maruti Suzuki Swift