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SML Isuzu BYD vs Suzuki Swiftin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 02 Aug 2026Comparing Dolphin vs Vxi variants

The short answer

Suzuki Swift costs रु 16,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the SML Isuzu BYD if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Choose the Suzuki Swift if

Suzuki Swift costs रु 16,000 less ex-showroom.

At Rs 40.99 lakh, Vxi carries a strong safety kit (ESP, 6-way airbag setup, hill hold) rare at this price bracket in Nepal, good for buyers prioritising safety on hill routes. Those wanting alloy wheels or automatic AC should check the higher Zxi trims, though those specs are unverified here.

Pros

ABS with EBD, dual front airbags, side and curtain airbags, and Electronic Stability Program come standard, useful on Nepal's hill roads.

Hill Hold Assist and ISOFIX child seat anchorages (2nd row) are included, relevant given hilly terrain.

Rear parking sensors and a Day/Night IRVM are fitted at this Rs 40.99 lakh price point.

Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay via a 17.78cm touchscreen plus voice assistant are included.

Driver-side power window has auto up/down with anti-pinch protection.

Cons

Air conditioning is manual, not automatic climate control, at this price.

Wheels are steel with a full wheel cover, not alloys.

No spec entry for rear AC vents or a sunroof, so comfort in the rear on long hill drives may be basic.

As of 30 Jul 2026

7 rows compared

SML Isuzu

BYD

रु 41,15,000

Suzuki

Swift

रु 40,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 41,15,000

रु 40,99,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 41,15,000

रु 38,99,000 – रु 52,29,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

Not disclosed

petrol

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Isuzu Nepal main distributor) / Times Motors (Isuzu dealer)

CG MotoCorp (Suzuki Cars Nepal)

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

24Better

Service centres

45Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

Not disclosed

·Chrome Parking Brake Lever Tip

·Co-Driver Side Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror

·Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder

·Gear Shift Knob in Piano Black Finish

·Multi-Information Display

·Outside Temperature Display

·Rear Parcel Tray

·Tachometer

·Adjustable Front Seat Headrests

·Air Conditioner

·Central Door Locking

·Driver Side Footrest

·Electrically Adjustable ORVM

·Electromagnetic Back Door Opener

·Front Accessory Socket

·Gear shift indicator

·Keyless Entry

·Power & Tilt Steering

·Power Windows

·Power Windows Front and Rear

·Rear Defogger

As of 30 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

Not disclosed

·Android Auto and Car Play

·Onboard voice assistant

·Over the air update

·Speakers

·Steering-Mounted Audio & Voice Control

·Touch screen audio (17.78cm (SmartPlay Studio))

·Tweeters

·USB & Bluetooth connectivity

As of 30 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

Not disclosed

·ABS with EBD

·Day and Night Adjustable IRVM

·Dual Front Airbags

·Electronic Stability Program

·Engine Immobilizer

·Front Seat Belts with Pre-Tensioner and Force Limiter

·High-speed alert

·Hill Hold Assist

·ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorages

·Low Fuel Warning

·Rear Parking Sensors

·Seat Belt Reminder with Buzzer

·Security Alarm

·Side and Curtain Airbags

·Speed Sensitive Auto Door Lock

As of 30 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

Not disclosed

·Halogen Projector Headlamps

·Body Colored ORVMs

·Body Coloured Bumpers

·Body Coloured Outside Front Door Handles

·Full Wheel Cap/Cover

·LED Rear Combination Lamp

·Roof Antenna

·Side Turn Indicators on ORVMs

·Steel Wheels

As of 30 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

SML Isuzu BYD

Suzuki Swift

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What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 41,15,000

रु 40,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 25,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 8,485

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 41,48,985

≈ रु 41,32,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 49,474 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 49,281 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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SML Isuzu BYD vs Suzuki Swift — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — SML Isuzu BYD or Suzuki Swift?

As of August 2026, the Suzuki Swift starts at Rs 38.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2.16 lakh less than the SML Isuzu BYD at Rs 41.15 lakh.

What is the price of the SML Isuzu BYD and Suzuki Swift in Nepal?

The SML Isuzu BYD costs Rs 41.15 lakh and the Suzuki Swift costs Rs 38.99 lakh to Rs 52.29 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the SML Isuzu BYD or the Suzuki Swift?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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