Greater Noida: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) today launched the all-new version of its popular hatchback Swift at an introductory price ranging between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 8.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The company had last month opened bookings for the new Swift which is based on Suzuki’s 5th generation HEARTECT platform.

The model will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options. While the petrol variant will have a 1.2 litre engine, the diesel option is powered by a 1.3 litre engine, the company said.

Launched in India in 2005, Swift has sold over 1.8 million units, he added. The new version is also wider and has longer wheel base with more cabin space, headroom and luggage space than the outgoing generation car.

The company said the all-new Swift is 40 mm wider with 20 mm longer wheel base. Equipped with advanced safety features such as dual airbags and ABS with EBD, among others as standard, the new Swift meets the advanced safety norms ahead of schedule.