2017 Maruti Suzuki Swift Spied; India Launch Next Year

We've already seen the new-gen Suzuki Swift in the flesh and know what it looks like and so even below all the camouflage, we can see the younger design which brings out its sporty side. In fact, we've already seen this design on the new generation of the Dzire and we expect to see it on the Swift as well. The new-generation Suzuki Swift is based on the HEARTECT platform, which is lighter and more rigid than the current version. The HEARTECT platform is a modified version of the B Platform on which the Baleno is based. So, it's not the same platform as the Baleno or the Ignis. The new Swift will shed some kilos and will also be more agile than the model it replaces. The rigid HEARTECT platform will also make the 2017 Suzuki Swift safer than the current model, thereby complying with global and also proposed Indian safety norms.

The new Suzuki Swift sees changes to the exterior and cabin too

The new Suzuki Swift gets new sweptback headlamps which looks sleek and incorporate LED DRLs (which is currently the 'in' thing in India). The side profile remains distinctly Swift-like on the new generation and the car and now it gets a floating roof as well. This will no doubt allow Maruti to play with contrast roof offerings and so we'll also see it become part of the iCreate customisation league. At the rear the 2017 Swift has new stubby tail lights with their own LED signature too. The carved out boot-lid with an integrated spoiler and new diamond cut alloy wheels complete the classy look.

The cabin too adds to the sportiness of the car. Seen here, in camouflage, is a left-hand drive variant but the setup will be a similar one. It's a departure from the current model and comes with a race-inspired twin-pod instrument cluster and infotainment unit. A touchscreen display graces the central console and is an obvious carry-over from Maruti's Nexa models like Baleno or S-Cross. Safe to say then, that the new Swift will come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - and we hope that this connectivity and infotainment will not just be on one top variant. We will also hope that dual airbags and ABS will also be standard o the new Swift.

The Swift now looks sportier and that's a big plus

The 1.2 petrol and 1.3 diesel are the expected powertrains for India though, while the new BoosterJet could also make it to the hatchback as the Sport model. Transmission options will include the 5-speed manual and automatic units - though Maruti may consider the AMTs for both petrol and diesel models in India.

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