2025 Maruti Swift: Icon goes new generation The Maruti Swift name has been synonymous with Indian market for almost 20 years. The Swift has been the most loved hatchback loved by the user due to its sporty design, peppy performance and unbeaten reliability, and has been one of the best sellers in India since then.
Drawing from this strong heritage, the 2025 Swift features a bold new design, enhanced specification and a new, more responsive and efficient, mild-hybrid powertrain that has been engineered in pursuit of even stronger, irrestible fun-to-drive appeal.
Scene-stealing Looks and Performance
The 2025 Swift looks different, but is still instantly recognizable, and is modern enough to be attractive to both fans of the brand and new buyers.
The front receives a more compact grille, updated LED headlamps with DRLs and a more aggressive bumper adding to the overall sporty appeal.
Meanwhile, the side profile preserves the Swift’s stylish presence, while a ‘floating’ roof and sculpted body side create a distinctive image.
The back of the new Swift gets new designe tail-lamps with LEDs and the tailgate design looks cleaner and more comprehensive in design.
The Swift now appears a bit more west of premium, with new alloy wheel designs and some understated flashes of chrome,
without abandoning the youthful appeal that has always made it stand out.
Cabin Upgrades and Features
Enter the 2025 Swift, and you’re greeted to a better designed cockpit and cabin.
The dashboard receives a layered layout and soft-touch materials on the higher variants, upping the premium factor.
The 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system takes pride of place at the center of it all, along with a pair of neat looking AC vents on either side.
The dash now sports a part-digital instrument cluster that gives you tonnes of driving information.
The seats still provide good support when driving around in the city, on the highway, and, even though it’s not the roomiest cabin in the segment, it’s well-screwed together.
Usability is enhanced with practical touches like a 60:40 split rear seat, rear AC vents (in top versions) and multiple USBs.
New Mild-Hybrid Powertrain and Driving Experience
The 2025 Swift also adds a 1.2-litre Z-series petrol engine to its line-up, complete with mild-hybrid tech.
The combined system generates approximately 82 PS of power and provides better fuel efficiency
– claims to return a mileage of about 25 kmpl on ideal conditions.
The transmission is coupled to the 5-speed manual while is also mated to an advanced AMT gearbox.
On the road, the Swift remains quite an engaging proposition.
The steering is direct, and the car is nimble, making it a joy in city traffic and over twisty roads.
The suspension has been tuned to deliver a nice compromise between comfort and handling,
and it does a good job at soaking up bumps while still providing a connected feel.
Pros:
Youthful Design: Stays true to the Swift’s appeal but now with more upmarket look.
Better Fuel Economy: The mild-hybrid system is super efficient.
FUN TO DRIVE: Quick to respond and nimble behind the wheel.
What’s New: A larger screen, plus wireless connectivity and additional safety tech.
Cons:
Rear Space Still Middle-of-the-Road: The back seat is just spacious enough for most, but it doesn’t lead the segment.
AMT Gearbox Not Sporty Enough: Enthusiasts will crave for a regular automatic.
Features Absent in Lower Variants: Drivewise is available in the top of the line models only.
Maruti Swift 2025: Final Verdict
The 2025 Maruti Swift is true to its legacy but at the same time a vision of the future with cleaner technology and better intelligence.
It’s still a great option for those who desire a fashionable, practical and fun-to-drive hatchback that tackles daily life with go-kart-like enthusiasm.