The next-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift is scheduled to make its debut in India in May.
The brand-new Swift from Maruti Suzuki will go on sale in May. The hatchback received a 4-star rating in the Japan New Car Assessment Programme (JNCAP) crash test. It is important to remember that the safety specifications of the Swift sold in India will differ slightly. The updated Swift debuted at the Tokyo Mobility Show in Japan last year, and it has recently debuted in the European market.
2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift: Comprehensive crash testing
The video released by NASBA, the Japan Automobile Accident Prevention Organisation, shows the series of crash tests the Swift had to undergo starting from advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), front, side and rear collisions and pedestrian protection. The Swift scored 177.80 points out of 197 and managed 81 per cent in collision safety performance.
The crash tests were done at various speeds from 55 kmph to 64 kmph. The full-wrap frontal collision was done at 55 kmph where the driver’s seat was awarded 4 out of 5 starts while the front passenger side received full marks. The offset frontal collision test took place at 64 kmph where the rear seat scored 3 stars, the lowest in the complete test while the driver’s seat got 4 starts.
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The Swift topped the charts at rear collision neck protection for both the driver’s and rear seats. In the case of pedestrian protection, the Swift fared well scoring 4 and 5 stars for head and leg protection respectively.
2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift: ADAS scores 99%
The video showcased the accuracy and effectiveness of multiple ADAS features. The emergency braking system was tested under various scenarios like vehicle to vehicle, pedestrians for day and night etc. It also received 5 stars for the Lane Departure Prevention System. managed to get 99 per cent in preventive safety performance. The Swift scored 99 per cent in total with ADAS features, but, sadly, it will not be available in India.
2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift: Engine Specs
The 2024 Swift gets a brand new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z Series engine. Maruti Suzuki will finally retire the 1.2-litre K Series. Some reports are stating that the new powertrain could get mild-hybrid. Maruti’s first full-hybrid affordable vehicle will be the Fronx. The new Swift will be available with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT.
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