Maruti Suzuki Swift — Price & Specs for Taxi Use
32.85 km/kg with a cabin passengers do not mind. The hatchback that also works as a private car.
The Swift is not sold as a Tour trim, but it appears constantly in taxi fleets — particularly self-drive rental and drivers who want one vehicle that works commercially and as a family car. The CNG variant's 32.85 km/kg is near WagonR territory with a far more appealing cabin.
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Maruti Suzuki Swift Price — All Variants
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift LXi Petrol | Petrol | 5MT | ₹5,79,000 |
| Swift VXi CNGMost bought for taxi | CNG (factory) | 5MT | ₹7,45,000 |
| Swift ZXi CNG | CNG (factory) | 5MT | ₹8,39,000 |
What it actually costs on the road with a T-permit
Commercial (yellow plate) registration is not the same as private. Road tax is charged on a different slab, and you also pay for the permit, fitness certificate and commercial insurance. As a working figure, budget ₹6.54 L – ₹10.43 L on-road for Maruti Suzuki Swift with commercial registration in Delhi NCR. Rates differ by state and permit type, so always ask the dealer for a written commercial quote — the private on-road price they show first is not what you will pay.
Running Cost — What You Will Actually Spend
ARAI figures are lab numbers. These are derated to what operators report under real commercial duty — AC on, passengers aboard, city traffic.
| Fuel | ARAI | Realistic | Cost / km | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 24.8 km/l | 20.3 km/l | ₹4.67 | ₹21,022 |
| CNG | 32.85 km/kg | 26.9 km/kg | ₹2.82 | ₹12,696 |
Fuel only — excludes EMI, insurance, servicing, tyres and permit renewal. Assumes CNG at ₹76/kg, petrol at ₹95/l and diesel at ₹88/l (Delhi, July 2026) over 30 working days.
Key Specifications
| Engine | 1.2L Z-series 3-cylinder — 1197 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 82 hp / 112 Nm (petrol); 70 hp / 102 Nm (CNG) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual or AMT |
| Fuel options | Petrol / factory S-CNG |
| Seating | 5 |
| Variants | 14 across petrol and CNG |
Colours Available
White and silver dominate taxi fleets — they resell fastest and show dust least. Some states also specify a livery colour for permit vehicles; check with your RTO before ordering.
Features
- Factory S-CNG with 32.85 km/kg certified
- 9-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity on higher trims
- AMT option available on petrol
- Cabin quality well above the WagonR at a modest price step
Safety
- 6 airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Program
- Rear parking sensors
- ISOFIX anchorages
Good for taxi use
- Near-WagonR economy with a far more appealing cabin
- Doubles as a private family car — useful if you are not running a pure fleet
- The default choice for self-drive rental fleets, so resale demand is broad
- Maruti service network and parts pricing
Worth knowing first
- No commercial Tour trim, so no discounted commercial pricing
- Only qualifies for the entry fare category despite the higher price
- CNG boot space is minimal
Where You Can Run It
| Platform | Category | Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| Uber | UberGo | Yes |
| Ola | Mini | Yes |
| Self-drive rental (Zoomcar etc.) | Preferred | Yes |
| inDrive | Economy | Yes |
Eligibility assumes a commercial yellow-plate RC, a valid city taxi or All India Tourist Permit, and commercial insurance. Vehicle age caps vary by platform and city.
Finance on a New Swift
New commercial vehicles finance more easily than used ones. For Maruti Suzuki Swift, banks and NBFCs typically fund 80–90% of the ex-showroom price over a 3–5 year term, provided you hold a valid permit and can show income. Rates on new commercial vehicles run below used-vehicle rates because the asset is fresh collateral.
- Manufacturer finance arms (Maruti Suzuki dealers) usually quote fastest, but not always cheapest.
- Your existing bank will often better a dealer quote if you already run an account with them.
- Get the commercial on-road figure in writing before you compare EMIs; dealers often quote the private one.
Buy Sell Taxi does not lend. We put you in touch with the dealer and you arrange finance directly with them or your own bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Maruti Swift a good choice for taxi use?
It works best if you want one car that serves commercially and privately, or if you are building a self-drive rental fleet where the Swift is the most-requested model. For pure app-cab economics the WagonR Tour H3 costs less and returns similar mileage, while the Dzire Tour S earns a higher fare class for similar money.
What mileage does the Swift CNG give in real taxi conditions?
ARAI certifies 32.85 km/kg. Under commercial load with AC running, expect 26–28 km/kg, which is roughly ₹2.7–2.9 per kilometre in fuel at current Delhi CNG rates.
Is there a Swift Tour commercial variant?
Not currently in the Maruti Commercial lineup, which offers the Dzire Tour S, Ertiga Tour M, Eeco Tour V and WagonR Tour H3. Buying a Swift for taxi work means buying the retail car at full retail price and registering it commercially.
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Or Buy a Used Swift Instead
A used Swift with a commercial RC already in place skips the registration and permit process entirely — and costs a fraction of new.
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Prices last verified July 2026 for Delhi. Manufacturers revise prices without notice — confirm with the dealer before you commit.