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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Swift: India's favourite hatchback that ruled Indian roads for two decades now enters adulthood
The Maruti Suzuki Swift , a name that has become almost synonymous with the Indian hatchback segment, has completed 20 years on Indian roads. Since its launch in May 2005, the Swift has seen four generations, sold over 30 lakh units in India, and now holds a 31 % share in its segment. It continues to be one of the highest-selling models for Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), accounting for over 10 % of the company's total sales. Swift owners come back to buy another Swift: Maruti thanks customers Marking the occasion, Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales at MSIL, said: 'The Swift is an icon in its own right. Celebrated by over 3 million customers in India alone, the Swift is an expression of fun and freedom. The Swift has set new benchmarks over the years with every new model, improving on the inherent 'fun-to-drive' DNA. This ever so special nature of the Swift has ensured that nearly one out of every four Swift owners come back to buy another Swift. Today, it enjoys an admirable 31% market share in its segment, contributing to over 10% of MSIL sales. On this special 20-year anniversary, we would like to thank all our customers for their unwavering love for brand Swift.' A journey through four generations Since its first generation in 2005, the Swift introduced a new look to India's small car market. In 2011, the second generation offered a lighter build for better performance. The 2018 version came with upgraded features for tech-savvy customers. In 2024, the fourth-generation Swift was launched with new safety and sustainability goals and a redesigned look. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo Maruti Swift: New engine for a new era The latest Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder Z-Series petrol engine. It delivers 82PS of power and 113Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. According to the company, the car offers fuel efficiency of 24.8 kml (manual) and 25.75 kml (AMT). Inside the car, a 9-inch Smartplay Pro+ touchscreen, a 4.2-inch information display, wireless charging, automatic climate control, and an Arkamys-tuned sound system are included. Suzuki Connect provides over 40 connected features including remote functions and diagnostics. Live Events Maruti Swift: Safety Features The Swift includes six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, hill hold assist, and 3-point seat belts for all passengers under the Arena Safety Shield. It is sold with a 3-year or 100,000-km warranty, extendable up to 6 years or 160,000 km. Maruti Swift Price by variant (ex-showroom) LXi MT – ₹6.49 lakh VXi MT – ₹7.29 lakh VXi AMT – ₹7.79 lakh VXi (O) MT – ₹7.56 lakh VXi (O) AMT – ₹8.06 lakh VXi CNG – ₹8.19 lakh VXi (O) CNG – ₹8.46 lakh ZXi MT – ₹8.29 lakh ZXi AMT – ₹8.79 lakh ZXi+ MT – ₹8.99 lakh ZXi+ AMT – ₹9.49 lakh ZXi+ MT Dual Tone – ₹9.14 lakh ZXi+ AMT Dual Tone – ₹9.64 lakh Swift still a key player for MSIL Even after two decades, the Swift continues to be one of the most important cars in the Maruti Suzuki lineup. Its high sales, wide appeal, and frequent repeat buyers show that the Swift has grown into one of India's most trusted hatchbacks.
Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Indian Express
‘Wish I could have saved the others too': Security guard who pulled out lone survivor from burning car that killed 5
When Ajeet Chaudhary and his cousin Bhura left their homes in Bulandshahr for Noida on a motorcycle on Wednesday around 4.45 am, they were expecting a normal drive to work. Ajeet had recently celebrated his 28th birthday, and the duo was soaking in the pleasant memories. Minutes later, however, they saw a burning car. '… it was in flames. There were other people on the road, too, but no one stopped,' recalled Ajeet. They spotted the burning white Maruti Swift after they stopped at a petrol pump and then drove towards a roundabout near Anupshahr. 'I told Bhura that we should go and check if someone was inside, and he agreed. We parked our bike a few meters away,' recalled Ajeet. What he did next was an act of courage that saved a life. 'A woman in the back seat was hitting the car's window with both her hands. I tried to open the door but failed. The car had already burned partially. I started looking for a stone around, picked up one from the road, and hit the window pane with all my might. The door opened,' he recounted. Two people sitting in the front of the car had already died, he said. 'The woman could not move, and I could not pick her up. The intensity of the blaze was increasing. I managed to drag her a few meters away from the car, and I rushed back. I could hear a baby's cry, and the man who was sitting next to her was alive. He was moving, so I gave him my hand, but he couldn't take it. Then he suddenly moved back… maybe he was trying to save the child. I called out, but he didn't move. I could hear Bhura call for help. I came back to the woman,' he said. He dialled 112 twice to reach the police but could not. 'Then I rang up my brother, Yatendra, asking him to inform the police about the fire. Police reached 20 minutes later,' he said. The car had six family members, including a two-year-old. It had caught fire after ramming into the side of a bridge, said police. The family was returning from a wedding in Chamanpura village of Badaun district to their home in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. According to the Circle Officer, Anupshahr, Ram Karan, it prima facie appeared that the driver of the car might have fallen asleep at the wheel. By the time the police reached the spot, Gulnaaz, 27, was the lone survivor of the accident. The woman was trembling. She asked for her phone and dialled a number, then she handed the phone to Ajeet to explain the incident to the man on the other end. 'I told him about the accident and explained the situation,' he said. On Thursday, Ajeet, a security guard at Ace Divino society in Greater Noida, was at work when he shared that he had one regret despite saving a life. 'I hope she (the woman) is fine, but I wish I could have saved the man and the child, too. I can still recall their faces. I cannot imagine the family's loss and grief,' he said. Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express. She covers crime, health, environment as well as stories of human interest, in Noida, Ghaziabad and western UP. When not on the field she is probably working on another story idea. On weekends, she loves to read fiction over a cup of coffee. The Thursday Murder club, Yellow Face and Before the Coffee Gets Cold were her recent favourites. She loves her garden as much as she loves her job. She is an alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. ... Read More
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
20-year-old man shot dead in Punjab's Hoshiarpur, search on for three accused
A 20-year-old man was shot dead by three unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants near Shahpur Ghata village on the Garhshankar-Nangal road in Hoshiarpur district, police said on Thursday. Aryan, a resident of Seehwan village, was returning from Ludhiana with his relative, Naveen Kumar, 27, in his Maruti Swift car on Wednesday night, Hoshiarpur superintendent of police (investigation) Mukesh Kumar said. Both were returning after buying garments for their shop. They halted near Shahpur Ghata village as Naveen felt unwell. Soon after he stepped out of the car, three masked men on a motorcycle opened fire at Aryan, who was sitting inside the car, hitting him in the head and chest. He died on the spot, the officer said, adding the assailants fled immediately after the attack. The police came to know of the incident on receiving a call from the Garhshankar civil hospital, where the body had been brought. Deputy superintendent of police Gurpreet Singh said a murder case has been registered and investigation is underway.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
5 of Delhi family killed in road accident near Bulandshahr
Five members of a Delhi-based family, including a toddler, were burnt alive and a teenage girl critically injured when their car crashed, overturned, and caught fire on a highway in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district early Wednesday morning. The family was returning to Delhi after attending a wedding in Badaun. The accident occurred around 5.50am on the Jahangirabad–Bulandshahr Road near the Chandauk crossing, within the jurisdiction of Jahangirabad police station. Police said the CNG-fuelled Maruti Swift hit a culvert, flipped over, and burst into flames—leaving five of the six occupants trapped inside and charred to death. Only 15-year-old Gulnaz survived. She was rescued by police and fire officials and rushed to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition. The deceased were identified as Tanveez Ahmad (26), his wife Nida (21), his sister Momina (24), Momina's husband Zuber Ali (30), and their two-year-old son, Zainul. The family originally hailed from Chamanpura village in Badaun, but had been living in the Hauz Rani area of south Delhi's Malviya Nagar. Tanveez worked as an AC mechanic for an international brand, while Zuber was a house painter. Both women were homemakers. Police suspect the driver—believed to be either Tanveez or Zuber—dozed off at the wheel. 'The car lost control, hit a culvert, overturned, and caught fire. Rescue efforts were launched immediately after a passerby alerted us. Unfortunately, five people were declared dead at the hospital,' said Tejveer Singh, superintendent of police (Rural). Tanveez's father, Tanveer Ahmad, said the family had travelled to Badaun on Saturday for the wedding of his nephew. After attending the function on Monday, some family members returned to Delhi on Tuesday evening. Tanveez and Zuber stayed back and left in the early hours of Wednesday with their wives and the children. 'I returned to Delhi with my friends and some relatives on Tuesday evening. Tanveez and Zuber stayed back as they were travelling together in my son's Swift car along with my two daughters and grandson,' he said. 'My wife and brother had told them to leave after sunrise, but they were in a hurry. They said they'd beat the traffic and make it to work on time,' said Tanveer, who runs a furniture business. Tanveer was still asleep at their Hauz Rani home when he got a call from an unknown number around 6am. 'It was a passerby who said a girl involved in a road accident had given him my number. It was my daughter, Gulnaz. She could barely speak. Then he told me about the car—it was my son's,' Tanveer said, breaking down. He immediately called his brother in Badaun and asked him to rush to the spot. 'It was the worst phone call of my life,' he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong leader intercepts ‘ration truck' ahead of Ludhiana West bypoll
Ludhiana: Hours before the polling for Ludhiana West bypoll, ex-councilor Mamta Ashu, wife of Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu, caught a truck of ration in Sham Nagar. Mamta Ashu claimed that the driver who brought the truck to Sham Nagar stated in front of everyone that Khanna City-1's traffic cop filled the truck with fuel and asked him to deliver it to two places in Sham Nagar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On the claims of the Congress party, the city police said they are verifying the details. Mamta Ashu said she received information from local workers that a truck full of ration reached Sham Nagar to distribute among the voters to bribe them. "We reached the spot and caught the truck. The truck driver, in front of all media persons and on Facebook live, was questioned about where he came from to Sham Nagar. The driver said that neither the truck nor the ration belonged to him. He added that Khanna City-1 traffic cop filled the truck with fuel and asked him to deliver ration sacks to two locations in Sham Nagar. Thereafter, we called the police," she added. Mamta Ashu also claimed that some sacks of ration were unloaded at one house in Sham Nagar. She asked the police to search that house; however, the police did not listen to them. A complaint on the C-vigil app has been made by them against it. ACP (Civil Lines) Guriqbal Singh, said, "We have seized the truck and further investigation is on." When asked about the Congress party's claim of the involvement of the Khanna cop, the ACP said, "We are getting it verified." Incident of ration distribution in Sham Nagar was reported on Tuesday night also. Earlier on Tuesday night, Mamta Ashu and other Congress workers caught a group of people distributing ration in the area. They made the incident live on social media, in which a woman from whose house the ration allegedly was being distributed was arguing with Mamta Ashu. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Congress leader said that a formal complaint has been lodged by them with the election commission for the registration of an FIR. They are still waiting for the FIRs to be lodged. Two FIRs on Congress workers, supporters. Sarabha Nagar police, on the complaint of the returning officer-06 West, lodged an FIR against unidentified Congress workers under sections 132, 221, 351, 3 (5) of the BNS. The complainant said that a complaint was received from the in-charge of a flying squad team (FST). He alleged that when they were working in the area, some Congress workers obstructed them from performing their duty. In another case, Haibowal police arrested Raj Kumar of Gopal Nagar for allegedly distributing ration in the area. The police said that Raj Kumar was present outside his house when the police nabbed him with his Maruti Swift car carrying nine ration bags.
