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[/FONT][/SIZE]Suzuki Swift is one model which is very famous among public not only overseas but here in Pakistan as well. From Suzuki in Pakistan there are not very attractive model being offered but Swift is exception. Suzuki global operation was working for quite sometime on bringing the next generation of the car. Overseas the current Swift arrived back in the year 2010 and was looking for a fresh face in the form of a fourth generation and today its officially revealed in the land of rising sun; Japan. Swift is sort of bread and butter for Suzuki brand and it can be judged from the fact that, Suzuki sold more than 5.3 million units world wide since 2004 when first generation was launched.
The new Swift seems to have more of evolutionary changes rather revolutionary and to some the new car might not look different from the previous generation. But the new Swift is underpinned by Suzuki's new platform knows as HEARTECT , also in use by the new Baleno hatchback which is improved, rigid and lightweight in comparison to the previous generation Swift. Read Also: The New Baleno .
On the exterior, the new Swift gets a new front face with a new grill design [ Audi/ Hyundai Elantra looking] and angular headlights which makes it look aggressive and sporty. Although you might notice a little bit of Jaguar F-Type at first glance. On the rear end, there are not a whole lot of changes but it received a new shaped spoiler, newly designed LED taillights as well as a new hatch door design as per Suzuki. This might look odd to many but the door handle for the rear doors are no more on the door at conventional location, rather now on the edge of the door at the C-pillar contact. Many crossovers have the door handle there so I think it will grow on us later in the day. The new Swift is available in 5 different trims in Japan, with three transmission options and 2 engine flavors depending on the trim. As far as engine there will be a 1000cc three cylinder turbo engine [K10C] with power figures of 100.9 hp and 150nm of torque @1700RPM while a 1200cc [K12C] DualJet naturally aspirated engine will result in 89hp and 120nm of torque. In japan the top of the line variant RSt will be equipped with the 3 cylinder engine and will sit higher as far as price comparing other trim levels. The 1.2L engine is available with both 5 speed manual as well CVT. Suzuki has given the turbo model an exclusive 6 speed automatic and its also available with paddle shifters. There will be no manual option for the 1.0L turbo engine. Front wheel drive is standard on 1.2L Swift but customer can choose a 4 wheel drive option while the turbo model is only available with front wheel drive.
The Swift will also be available with Suzuki's mild hybrid [SHVS] system on 1.2L engine. This not only improves the fuel economy but performance as well. Basically its a form of regenerative braking energy , where there is a generator which produces energy while braking and its stored in on board special battery. The energy is used while the car is in motion and transferred to engine with the help of a starter motor when an extra torque is required. Suzuki predicts a combine fuel economy of 27.4km per liter for this model as per Japanese fuel economy rating JC08.
The new Swift will have 4 wheel disc brakes as standard while there will be MacPherson strut at front while Torsion beam suspension in rear end. Swift will be equipped with Rack and Pinion steering assembly with minimum turning radius of 4.8 meters which makes Swift easy to navigate even in a narrow road and streets. The new Swift will be fitted with 185/55 , 16β³ alloys [ except base model which has 15" steel wheels] wheels and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution will be standard feature.
Lets jump inside and you will be greeted with new interior in form of a newer dashboard which looks little bit similar to the newly released Vitara. There is a new cluster with MID LCD to display vital vehicle information , new air vents and a new central console with climate control and entertainment unit is also in place.
There will be new 7β³ display head-unit with apple car-play, android auto compatibility. Single zone automatic climate control and new gear level design is there. Key-less entry as well as push button start/stop is also made available. On safety front Swift never disappointed even on the last generation and got EURO NCAP top safety ratings. Beside 7 airbags, the new Swift is equipped with a active safety package and available as option while its standard on top of the line Turbo Swift. This includes a collision mitigation system which operates with help of camera and laser sensor mounted in rear view mirror facing forward, lane departure as well as high beam assist which dips down the headlight automatically detecting oncoming traffic. For the first time adaptive cruise control is also made available for the new Swift which makes its a lot more safer than before.
The new Swift is 10mm smaller in length than the outgoing model but the rear legroom is increased by 20mm while the cargo capacity is increased by around 55 liters over previous generation and now stands at 265 liters.
Suzuki didn't release full detail on specifications but the new Swift will be for sale from 4th January 2017 onward in Japan followed by other markets like India and Europe later in 2017. No details on the price as of now. As We here in Pakistan have a Swift, so can assume that later in the year 2017, Pak-Suzuki most probably will replace the current generation Swift with the new one as well.
[from My Blog in Review, will be published tomorrow.]