Scoop! Maruti Swift Hybrid spied testing in India

Maruti Suzuki could be using the Swift Hybrid as a test bed to fine-tune its ADAS suite.

Earlier this year, Maruti Suzuki launched the fourth-generation Swift in India. Currently, the hatchback is offered with a Z-series petrol engine. However, there have been reports suggesting that a mild-hybrid version could be on offer.

A test mule of the Swift Hybrid was recently spotted in Bangalore. The car had absolutely zero camouflage, with even the ‘Hybrid’ badge on full display. That being said, it did have a sticker on the driver’s door, which says, “Test Vehicle” and has mic and camera icons.

While the car most certainly has a mild hybrid under the bonnet, we suspect that Maruti Suzuki is using the Swift Hybrid as a test bed to fine-tune its ADAS suite for Indian road conditions. It includes safety features such as collision mitigation, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.

In the international market, the Swift Hybrid has a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 12V mild-hybrid setup. It produces 82 BHP and 112 Nm and comes paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed CVT.

In India, Maruti Suzuki currently offers a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 80 BHP and 112 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT.

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