Leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki is working on a new hatchback car, which will be the ‘Sport’ model of the next generation Suzuki Swift. The company is planning to launch it in the Indian market next year. It is being speculated that the company is going to start its testing soon.
Upcoming Swift will look more sporty
Talking about the design, many changes will be made in its look to give a sporty look to the upcoming Swift. It will get different headlights, flared wheelarches, roof rails, new bumpers at the front and rear, skid plates and black plastic cladding all around. It will also be much more muscular than the current standard Swift. Also, it will include sharper styling, better equipment and better safety features than the current version.
Upcoming Swift: engines
The new Swift Sports will be powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which will come mated to a 48V mild-hybrid system. This engine will be capable of generating 127bhp power and 235Nm peak torque. Hatchback car can come with the option of 5-speed manual gearbox and 5-speed AMT gearbox. The current model of the car gets 1197cc 1.2 liter dualjet petrol engine, which generates 90hp power and 113Nm torque.
Upcoming Swift: Price and availability
Price and availability of the new Swift Sports will be revealed at the time of its launch. However, it is being speculated that its starting price could be around Rs 7 to 8 lakh (ex-showroom).
