Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG : Looks Fast, Drives Slow

Four months following the release of the petrol hatchback, Maruti has revealed the costs of the new Swift CNG. The Swift CNG comes in three trim levels: VXi, VXi (O), and ZXi versions, with prices starting at Rs 8.20 lakh (ex-showroom) and the top CNG model goes upto 9.20 Lakh(ex-showroom). Maruti Suzuki’s fourteenth CNG-powered car for the Indian market is the Swift CNG.

Maruti Swift CNG: Engine

The new Z12E petrol engine receives its first taste of CNG technology with the Swift CNG. According to Maruti, the 1.2-liter K-series engine-powered Swift CNG was 6% less fuel-efficient than the current model, which offers a good 32.85 km/kg (ARAI certified). The Swift CNG is still exclusively offered with a 5-speed manual transmission.

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The engine’s CNG output is 101.8 Nm of torque and 69.75 horsepower. The CNG versions experience a decrease in power output from the previous generation model, which generated 77 horsepower, just like its gasoline counterpart. However, the new model has a little bit more torque.

The Swift’s CNG tank configuration remains unchanged from the cutting-edge twin-cylinder design found on more recent Hyundai and Tata vehicles, with a single sizable cylinder located in the boot. In terms of emissions, Maruti claims that the new Swift CNG has 6% lower CO2 levels than the model it replaced.

Maruti Swift CNG: Features

Features including six airbags, ESC, remote central locking, halogen projector headlights, 14-inch steel wheels, and power windows are standard on the entry-level Swift CNG VXi. Among other things, the mid-level Swift VXi (O) gets a driver’s seat that can be adjusted in height, a 7-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and steering-mounted controls.

For the first time, the Swift ZXi is available with CNG power. It includes wireless charging, automatic climate control, 15-inch alloy rims, LED projector headlights with DRLs, and a rear washer wiper. According to Maruti, the introduction of this new high-spec model was prompted by consumer demand for a well-equipped hatchback that came with a factory-installed CNG kit.

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