By Maruti Suzuki is the most popular automobile manufacturer in India and the company has many iconic models in its lineup as these products created new segments in the country. When the company introduced Swift back in 2005, they never expected that it will create a path for many other models in the future. The Swift is the first model in India to offer many standard features, which was premium back in the days like power steering, AC etc.
One of the main reason for the success of Swift is its design theme as the hatchback looks sporty and offer lots of fun. The Swift is the only model in the country to win the coveted ICOTY award three times with each new generations. Maruti has sold more than 2.2 million units of Swift in the past 15 years and with each generation, the hatchback popularity has increased. The hatchback has almost 30 per cent market share in the premium hatchback segment.
The Swift is the first car jointly developed by engineers from Maruti and Suzuki as they were testing the model during night time so that people won’t notice the new model. The major breakthrough for the Swift came with the introduction of a diesel engine in 2007 and it was one of the cheapest diesel hatchbacks in the country. The engine offers lots of power along with excellent handling package which took the Swift to a whole new level and enthusiasts have also become a fan of the hatchback.
Even with the third-generation model, Swift hasn’t lost its DNA. But sadly the company discontinued the diesel engine with BS6 transformation. The Swift is currently available only with the 1.2 L petrol engine but the hatchback gets both manual and automatic gearbox options. Unlike the earlier model, Maruti has packed the Swift with lots of features like climate control, projector headlamps, touch screen infotainment system and more.
