Maruti New-gen Swift VXi

Specifications

• Engine & Transmission
  Fuel Type

  Petrol

  All cars in India either run on petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG or electric power.

  Drivetrain

  FWD

  Cars come with different drivetrain configurations depending on the segment.

  Front-wheel drive (FWD) is most common in mainstream cars while expensive cars or SUVs come with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).

  Transmission

  Manual - 5 Gears

  Type of transmission used to transfer power from the engine to the wheels

  A manually operated transmission is the most popular type, thanks to its simplicity and low cost. Varied types of automatic transmissions are also available.

  Emission Standard

  BS6 Phase 2

  Set by the Indian Government, this governs the amount of air pollutants released by cars to make the atmosphere safer for humans.

  Electric Motor

  No

  Tests reveal that electric cars are substantially more efficient than internal combustion engines.

• Dimensions & Weight
  Length

  3860 mm

  The length of the car decides its segment. In India, cars that are less than 4 metres in length enjoy reduced excise duties.

  

  • Length: 3860

  Longer length results in more cabin space. It also adds to straight line stability.

  Width

  1695 mm

  A car's width is defined as its widest point without its mirrors.

  

  • Width: 1695

  Although more width gives you more lateral space inside the cabin, it makes the car more difficult to park in narrow spots.

  Height

  1500 mm

  The height of the car denotes the highest point of the vehicle from the ground.

  

  • Height: 1500

  Taller the car, the more headroom there is on offer inside the cabin. However, a tall boy stance also affect the car’s centre of gravity which can cause more body roll.

  Wheelbase

  2450 mm

  The space between the center of the front and rear wheels.

  

  • Wheelbase: 2450

  The longer the wheelbase, the more space there is inside the cabin.

• Capacity
  Doors
  5 Doors
  The number of doors define the category of car. For example – four door means sedan, two-door means coupe while five-doors usually refer to a hatchback, MPV or an SUV.
  
  • Doors: 5
  Seating Capacity
  5 Person
  The number of people that can be seated comfortably in the car, which has also been mandated by the car manufacturer.
  
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  No of Rows

  2 Rows

  Smaller cars usually have two rows which can seat five, but some SUVs and MPVs have three rows and can seat around 7-8 passengers.

• Safety
  Overspeed Warning

  1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph

  Mandatory safety system for cars sold in India, a single beep is emitted after 80kmph and continuous ones after 120kmph

  • Airbags
    6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Seat Belt Warning

  Yes

  Mandatory fitment in cars sold in India, emits loud beeps when it detects that occupants are not wearing their seatbelts.

  Seat belt warning is mandatory for front-seat occupants, but it is recommended that all occupants wear seat belts.

• Braking & Traction
  Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

  Yes

  An electronic system that prevents the tyres from locking and skidding in emergency braking situations by pulsing the brakes (quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes)

  ABS is a great accident prevention technology, allowing drivers to steer while braking hard

• Comfort & Convenience
  Air Conditioner

  Yes (Manual)

  The different types of air-conditioning systems used to cool the cabin

  Maintaining the lowest temperature and first blower speed offers the best results.

  Keyless Start/ Button Start

  No

  When fitted, this system allows the car to be switched on without removing the key from the driver’s pocket or vicinity.

  Keyless entry and start/stop (KESS) systems in some cars also include operation via a smartphone.

  Steering Adjustment

  Tilt

  A function where the steering wheel moves up/down, in/out as per the driver's requirement

  When both rake and reach adjustments are incorporated, it makes for a tailormade driving position

• Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
  ORVM Colour

  Body Coloured

  Mirrors that are placed on the car's exterior, around the door, to aid the driver see behind the vehicle

  Placing/sticking wide-angle mirrors on the ORVMs can enhance the rear view tremendously.

  Power Windows

  Front & Rear

  When the car's windows can be raised/lowered by pressing a button/switch

  In emergencies where the power window electronics have jammed, exit the vehicle by kicking out the windscreen

  • Exterior Door Handles
    Body Coloured

• Exterior
  Body-coloured Bumpers

  Yes

  Having parking sensors will save your bumper paint if it brushes by obstacles

• Lighting
  • Headlights
    Halogen Projector
  Taillights

  LED

  Inspect tail lamp bulbs at periodic intervals for optimum safety.

• Entertainment, Information & Communication
  Display

  Touch-screen Display

  A touchscreen or display that acts as a user's interface to the various functions of the car

  • Touchscreen Size
    7 inch
  Speakers

  4

  Number of speaker units as part of a car’s surround-sound system

  Steering-mounted controls

  Yes

  The widely-used controls are placed on the steering wheel to ease driver usage