Maruti Suzuki Swift

File updated: 2026-06-18
Facts collected: 9
IP Ownership: foreign

Current Score

79Score

Mostly Indian (Key Imports)

Our Verdict: Almost all parts of the Swift are made in India using a large network of local suppliers for things like steering gears and wiring harnesses. The main exception is the car's frame design and engineering, which belongs to Suzuki in Japan (for which Maruti pays a 3.5% royalty fee).

How it's Sourced: The Swift is manufactured in Gujarat and Haryana. Most of its major parts are sourced from local suppliers, such as automatic gearboxes built by Magneti Marelli in Manesar, steering parts from JTEKT India, and wiring systems from Motherson Sumi. The frame design (Heartect platform) is licensed from Suzuki in Japan.

Findings

A vehicle is the sum of its supply chain. Each domain below represents a critical finding in our investigation.

Powertrain: The 1.2L petrol engine is manufactured locally at Suzuki's factory in Gujarat.; Indian
Transmission: Manual gearboxes are built in-house. Automatic gearboxes (AMT) are built locally in Manesar under a joint venture with Magneti Marelli.; Indian
Body & Chassis: The metal body frame is stamped and put together in India using Suzuki's licensed frame design, with steering parts supplied by JTEKT India.; Indian
Electronics & ADAS: There is no automatic driver-assist system. The touchscreen system is supplied by Clarion (Japan), and the wiring systems are supplied by Motherson Sumi in India.; Mixed
Design & Engineering: The design of the car's frame and platform belongs completely to Suzuki in Japan, for which Maruti pays a 3.5% royalty.; Foreign
Assembly & Logistics: The hatchback is assembled at the factory in Gujarat, with interior parts and lights supplied by Lumax in India.; Indian

The Audit Trail

Every finding above is backed by the atomic facts below. We link to primary sources, OEM financials, and triangulated journalism.

FACT f_swift_eng_012024-05-09
The 4th generation Swift and its Z12E engine are manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt. Ltd. (SMG), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
"This 4th generation Swift is being manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt. Ltd. (SMG), a wholly owned subsidiary of MSIL."
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Global Suzuki Official News↗
FACT f_swift_trans_012015-10-19
Magneti Marelli localized Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) production through a joint venture plant in Manesar, near Gurgaon, to support Maruti Suzuki.
"Magneti Marelli, through its 'Magneti Marelli Powertrain India Private Ltd.' joint venture (JV between Magneti Marelli, Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Company in force since 2007), recently inaugurated a new industrial site for the production of robotized gearboxes for automobiles, also called AMT."
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Marelli Official Press Release↗
FACT f_swift_plant_012024-05-09
Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt. Ltd. (SMG) operates as the primary production base for the 4th-generation Swift for both domestic and global export markets.
"The model would be manufactured at Suzuki Motor Gujarat, from where it will serve customers in India as well as in overseas markets, Takeuchi said. Betting big on the entry-level segment, Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday said it will continue to 're-energize' the small car segment."
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
Business Standard↗
FACT f_swift_info_012022-09-01
Maruti's SmartPlay Pro and Pro+ touchscreen infotainment systems are supplied by Clarion as the primary system vendor.
"The infotainment of my model is made by a company called Clarion which is a vendor for the SmartPlay Pro+ system"
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
Team-BHP↗
FACT f_swift_adas_012026-04-01
The domestic Indian-spec Maruti Suzuki Swift currently does not offer an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite, unlike export variants.
"The Maruti Suzuki Swift has received a 3-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, with 67% adult occupant protection and 65% child occupant protection... Current India-spec model not tested yet... Safety features considered: Six airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program, hill hold assist in AMT, ISOFIX mounts, rear parking sensors"
Corroborated by independent automotive journalism
Bajaj Finserv NCAP Assessment↗
FACT f_swift_ip_012025-04-25
Maruti Suzuki pays a direct royalty fee of 3.5% to Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, for technology licensing and platform utilization.
"Royalty Rate. 3.5% No Additional Information. CapEx (FY '25) INR 8,400 crores. Guidance: INR 8,000-9,000 crores for FY '26 (including SMG)."
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Maruti Suzuki Investor Call (Alphaspread)↗
FACT f_swift_harness_012025-08-01
Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited (MSWIL) acts as a primary tier-1 electrical architecture and wiring harness partner for Maruti Suzuki's high-volume passenger platforms.
"At MSWIL, we are committed to supporting our customers across all powertrain technologies... Made in India. For India. At MSWIL, we remain deeply committed to the 'Make in India' initiative. Our teams have steadily increased localisation, especially in areas that were once dependent on imports."
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Motherson Sumi Wiring India Limited Annual Report↗
FACT f_swift_steering_012025-07-14
JTEKT India Limited supplies localized column-type electric power steering systems and constant velocity joints to Maruti Suzuki from its domestic plants.
"JTEKT India manufactures avant-garde auto parts such as... Column type Electric Power Steering and Driveline products... Well-established OEMs in India, including Maruti Suzuki... use JTEKT India's product line."
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
JTEKT India Limited Annual Report↗
FACT f_swift_plastics_012025-03-31
Lumax Auto Technologies Limited supplies critical gear shifters, lighting assemblies, and kinematic plastic components to Maruti Suzuki with a 94.05% domestic input sourcing rate.
"94.05% of total input materials are directly sourced from within India... Its distinguished clientele features leading companies such as... Maruti Suzuki"
Primary OEM or Regulatory Source
Lumax Auto Technologies Limited BRSR↗

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