Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT

Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT Description

Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi AMT, as the name suggests is the AMT equipped version of the standard VDi trim. Other than the AMT unit, it comes with some additional features including an outside temperature display and driver side footrest. Akin to the regular VDi, the power is derived from the Fiat sourced 1.3-litre, oil burner which gets a five-speed AMT unit. With the addition of an AMT unit and few features, the Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi price in India is slightly higher than its manual counterpart. That said, the Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi price is pegged at Rs 7.34, around 47,000 costlier than its manual version.

• Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT Exterior

  Most of the changes on the exterior are visible in front, while it remains largely same from sides, the company has also made prominent tweaks to the rear. The body coloured door handles, wing mirrors with turn indicators enhance its visual appeal. The Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi AMT give a peek into the prominent design change over the preceding model.

• Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT Interior

  Underpinning the new HEARTECT platform, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi AMT is now substantially lighter and sits on a longer wheelbase. With an extension of 20mm in wheelbase and 40mm in width, it offers more room for the passengers in the cabin. As for the Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi AMT features, it gets, power windows with automatic driver’s side down function, steering mounted audio controls, a height adjuster for driver’s seat and an audio system.

• Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT Engine & Transmission

  The Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi specifications remain unchanged, which means it gets the same 74bhp, 1.3-litre oil burner with 190Nm torque that powered the predecessor. Transmission duties on this variant are carried over by a five-speed AMT unit.

• Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT Mileage

  The new Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi AMT is massively lighter, all thanks to the new underpinnings. This makes it more frugal and is claimed to return an impressive mileage of 28.4km/l.

• Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT Braking and Safety

  Features such as dual airbags, anti-lock-braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, and brake assist, engine immobilizer, ISOFIX with child seat anchorages, day and night adjustable IRVM, driver side seatbelt reminder and buzzer and pedestrian compliance, among few others.

• Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT Performance and Handling

  With a massive weight scooped out, the Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi sees improvement on the performance front. The handling has bettered, which makes it a good package. That said, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi is hands down better than the previous model.

• Maruti Suzuki Swift VDi AMT Verdict

  Sharing most of the features with its manual counterpart, the Maruti Suzuki Swift 2018 VDi AMT is primarily same as the regular VDi trim, save for the AMT unit and a handful of additional trims. The AMT version is a better option when it comes to driving in heavy traffic conditions.