Tucked away in a small hall housing hybrid vehicles at the Auto Expo
2014 was the Maruti Swift Range Extender. The Swift Range Extender is a
plug-in hybrid that houses both a 658 cc petrol engine and a 73 hp
electric motor.
According to Maruti Suzuki India’s internal tests, the Swift R.E gets
a combined fuel efficiency of 48.2 kmpl, while its pure electric range
is around 25.5 km. The Swift R.E is powered by an inline 3-cylinder 658
cc petrol engine and a permanent magnet synchronous motor that develops
73 hp.
The Swift R.E’s weight has gone up considerably, despite using a
small engine and a fixed gear automatic gearbox, tipping the scales at
1,600 kg. The front-wheel drive car gets lithium-ion cells that take 1.5
hours to charge fully through a 200V socket, the company claims.
On the inside, there are a host of changes. The audio system is
upgraded, with a small information display screen in the centre. There’s
also a start/stop button and the car gets remote keyless entry. There’s
little change on the outside, except for the car’s livery, yellow
contrast roof and the rear disc brakes.
Great, plz share some info about swift mileage.
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