We finally get to drive the updated 2025 Maruti Swift complete with a new face, a hybrid-ready engine, redone cabin and more features — this time with enhanced safety as well. Having a Heartect platform and aerodynamics, it is still one of the most popular hatchbacks in India offering a good build quality, fuel-efficient engine and progressiveness design.
Sporty New Design
For the year 2025, the Swift gets a striking front grille, C-shaped LED taillamps and LED projector headlamps with DRLs. The dual-tone alloy wheels, beefed up bumpers and lively new colors like Lava Blue and Electric Orange make sure it has a strong road presence.
Fuel-Efficient Engine with Hybrid Tech
The heart of it is a new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z-series petrol engine incorporating mild-hybrid technology. It makes 82PS and 112Nm torque, with a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox available. A CNG model should come later this year.
Mileage Estimates:
- Manual: ~24.8 km/l
- AMT: ~25.75 km/l
- CNG: ~32.8 km/kg
It is one of the most fuel-efficient hatchbacks in India.
Upgraded Interiors & Features
The cabin features a 9-inch floating touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, rear AC vents, and an updated steering wheel. Top-level trims get automatic climate control, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and a TFT driver display. And in improving practicality, the boot space is now rated at 268L.
Enhanced Safety Package
In terms of safety, the new S-Cross gets six airbags as standard, ABS with EBD, ESC, Hill-hold assist, ISOFIX mounts and a reverse camera with parking sensors. The more rigid body shell also helps to provide better crash protection.
Variants & Pricing
The new Swift is available in four trims—LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+ with prices ranging from ₹6.49 lakh to ₹9.59 lakh (ex-showroom). The AMT and upcoming CNG options lend it variety for varied requirements and pockets.
Real-World Appeal
Expect Sibling Rivalry From The New Maruti Swift And Dzire The Swift Still A Popular Choice In This SegmentAnd rightly so, given how important a car it is for any urban family or first-time buyer. Low cost of ownership, resale value, and it is not slow… for a daily driver. Higher mileage of 17–18km/l in city condition, goes up on highways or after services according to the owners.
Final Thoughts
The new generation Maruti Swift 2025 becomes more appealing than the current model with a sleeker design, efficient hybrid tech, features and safety. On the other, it combines just as much practicality and performance with none of the style sacrificed.
