Cars from the Maruti Suzuki stable need no introduction. Except for a few, India's largest carmaker has been able to capture a sizeable chunk of each segment it's entered - if not lead it! A Maruti today isn't just all about economy and utility but also about ensuring that their products are slightly more trendy and stylish than before without sacrificing performance or any of the other core values that their cars have come to stand for in the Indian marketplace. In light of the recently implemented BS IV emission norms, we test the new BS-IV compliant Maruti Swift petrol and diesel.
The Swift was one of the breakthrough cars for Suzuki when it came to pushing the design envelope. With it's very European styling influences and it's cheeky character, the Swift had the attention of not just the world markets, but Indian customers as well, who wanted a fun well-built hatchback with grown up road manners in a stylish package.
Maruti Suzuki launched the Swift in India in May 2005, and since then this hatchback hasn't undergone any major changes; expect for the introduction of the diesel variant, and a minor facelift. Sure, there was the one off special edition (the 'Glam') but that's about it. Like the old adage goes, if it ain't broke , don't fix it! Now, with Bharat Stage-IV norms being enforced in 13 Indian major cities, Maruti has given the Swift an all new 1.2-litre K12M series petrol engine and the diesel variant has been updated to comply with the new BS-IV norms.
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