India’s most loved hatchback has seen various updates and generations here in India and continues to set sales charts on fire each month. The current version was launched in Feb 2018 and is the version that is sold abroad too. The brand name made its entry into India in 2005 and has seen about 2.0 million copies being sold in the country till date. The current Swift looks good, especially in the top end Z trims that come with wider tyres and sporty looking alloy wheels. The low slung, wide design works well for most buyers. In fact due to its popularity among the young, the Swift remains one of the most modified cars in India and in the process looks bling. The interiors are another strong point. Over the years, not only has the passenger space gone up, but the overall levels of quality and feature list have also improved. The all black colour theme is to our liking and the circular dials for the climate control add to the retro touch. The flat bottom steering wheel, excellent seat bolstering and twin pod instrumentation cluster are some of the highlights. As we said, there is ample room in here for five adults but the same cannot be said about the limited boot space. The USP here are the engine options. The 1.2 petrol motor remains as peppy as ever and is very frugal too. Likewise, the 1.3 diesel unit is gives the Swift an unbeatable combination of performance and economy. AMT is optional with both the engines.
At this price, the package remains tempting enough for mid-size hatchback buyers.