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Maruti Suzuki Swift Facelift Nepal Launch Next Month

Nepal Auto Trader

4 years ago
Updated Jan 2021

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Maruti Suzuki will launch the 2021 Swift facelift in Nepal in February. 2021 Swift facelift comes with a host of upgrades including cosmetic tweaks, new safety features as well as a new engine but the most notable upgrade will be a 90hp petrol engine. Hence, Swift facelift to be quicker and more efficient than the outgoing model. According to various reports available, the facelifted Maruti Swift has been spied testing for the first time. The current-generation version was introduced in the country in 2018. The 2021 Suzuki Swift facelift has already gone for sale across the UK and Europe.

For the 2021 model year, the Suzuki Swift facelift gets automatic LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, a rear camera, a 7.0-inch SmartPlay infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, keyless entry and more. The car also gets LEDs for the front and rear lights as standard across all variants. The car also comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, radar brake support with adaptive cruise control, rear privacy windows and 16-inch alloy wheels. The big update, though, is the new 1.2-liter DualJet gasoline engine under the bonnet.

Safety features like the Lane Departure Warning and Weaving Alert, Dual Sensor Brake Support, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition and rear parking sensors are added to this upcoming model. The power mill has also been updated to this car with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system and a larger battery pack. The engine develops 82 bhp and 107 Nm of peak torque and is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic. The 2021 Swift’s fuel-efficiency figure is expected to improve from the current 21.21kpl, and approach around 26.2kpl.

The Suzuki Swift facelift will arrive in Nepal and we can expect the model to reach our market sometime in 2021. Once launched in Nepal, the Maruti Swift facelift will compete in the market with the likes of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Tata Tiago and similarly priced crossovers as well. We can expect a price hike for the upcoming Swift. For the latest auto news in Nepal, follow nepalautotrader.com on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit and subscribe to our YouTubechannel.