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Maruti Suzuki Swift 2026 First Drive Review
The all-new Swift gets a smoother 3-cylinder engine, fresh design, and more features. Is it still the hatchback to buy?
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Maruti Suzuki Swift 2026 First Drive Review
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The 2026 Swift refines a proven formula with a smoother engine, better features and the same low running costs.
What this means for you
If you want the lowest-stress small car in India with the strongest resale, the new Swift remains the safe choice — but don't expect drama.
Maruti's Swift has long been the default Indian hatchback — light, peppy and cheap to own. The 2026 model brings the new Z12 3-cylinder petrol engine claiming 24.8 kmpl, refreshed styling, and a 9-inch infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
In the city it remains delightfully easy: light steering, a small footprint and Maruti's bulletproof service backbone. The new engine is smoother than the outgoing one but still betrays its 3-cylinder character at higher revs.
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