India, May 9 -- The new-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift is finally available for purchase in the Indian market. The hatchback comes in five variants: LXi, VXi, VXi(O), ZXi, and ZXi+. The base LXi version retails for Rs 6.49 lakh, while the top-of-the-line ZXi variant carries a price tag of Rs 9.64 lakh. Both prices are ex-showroom figures. Prospective buyers can also bring home the new Swift on a subscription basis, with monthly costs beginning at Rs 17,436. On the mechanical front, the 2024 Swift draws power from an all-new Z-Series 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine. This unit generates 80bhp of maximum power and 113Nm of peak torque. The 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT transmission options remain the same as before.

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