Made-In-India Maruti Swift crosses 1.3 million sales

The Maruti Swift hatchback has just recorded another milestone. The car, which turns 10 years old this month, has crossed the 1.3 million sales landmark.

Commenting on the landmark, RS Kalsi, executive director (M&S), said: “Over 1.3 million Swift cars have been bought in India so far. Over the years, the Swift has evolved in features, looks and technology, often defining the changes in aspiration and preferences of Indian car customers.”

Launched as a world strategic model and in Japan in November 2004, the Swift rolled out in India in May 2005, got a diesel variant two years later, and a full model change in August 2011. In its latest avatar, the Swift Diesel saw a 10 percent increase in fuel efficiency while the Swift Petrol’s efficieincy improved by 9.5 percent.

Maruti Swift sales milestones

January 2007: 100,000 units

March 2008: 200,000 units

February 2009: 300,000 units

January 2010: 500,000 units

September 2013: 10 lakh units

April 2015: Sales cross 13 lakh units