2025 Acko Drive Awards: Maruti Suzuki Swift Bags The Sub-Compact Car Of The Year TOTMs

2024 saw the Maruti Suzuki Swift undergo a nice transition that kept the hatchback humble and exciting enough at a time when SUVs are reigning prime. It didn't disturb the basic ethos that we have loved so much over time, especially inside the cabin, which feels predictable and slightly more premium. 

The new three-cylinder engine has made the Swift more frugal than before, making it ideal for a family buying its first car. These qualities combined made us declare the Maruti Suzuki Swift the TOTM subcompact car of the year. 

As was put by our editor-in-chief, Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, “Is it a better Swift than the last one? The answer is a definite yes. Is it a good family car? Is it a good hatch to buy in the market given all the options? The answer, again, is yes.”

What's more, Maruti Suzuki has also improved the build quality of the car by employing high-strength steels which has made the frame more rigid. As for how it drives? Find thar out by hitting the link to our review video below: