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  • Suzuki Swift DDiS MPG Marathon

    Suzuki-Swift-DDiS-thumbApparently, pushing the boundaries of fuel efficiency is a thing these days. Motoring journalist Donn Anderson recently took a Suzuki Swift DDiS (diesel) on a journey with Auckland (the Northern part of the North island of New Zealand) as a starting point and an end point at the bottom of it, in Wellington. No petrol stations were harmed during the trip. In fact he turned around and started for home afterwords. The fuel tank came 60 km short before finishing the whole epic journey.

    The total distance covered turned out to be 1,240 km (764 miles). The fuel tank has a capacity of 42 liters so that would mean an average fuel consumption of 3.36 liters/100 km or 83.4 mpg. Wherever possible, Mr Anderson tried to keep the car cursing between 50 and 60 mph and would have managed even more miles if it wasn’t for the torrential rains and high winds that he encountered during the marathon.

    This isn’t the first time a Suziki Swift DDiS proves stunning frugality. Last year, in the UK a Swift 1.3 achieved 86.4 mpg while a second one came close with 84.6. The records were taken from the local MPG Marathon.

    The DDiS engine is actually a JTD Fiat engine in disguise. It’s 1.3 liters of displacement give an output of 74 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque. As proven, the mpg figure is bigger than the power output. Eco-minded people can now celebrate with some organic waffles.

    Suzuki Swift DDiS
    Suzuki Swift DDiS

    Source: Suzuki

  • 2012 Suzuki Swift in production and ready to go on sale

    2012-Suzuki-Swift-THumbSuzuki Motor Corporation is staring the production of the all-new 2012 Suzuki Swift, which in addition is scheduled to go on sale tomorrow – on 22d of March in Thailand. What needs to be highlighted here is that the new model of Swift is actually an eco-car project, which was developed with the aim to increase the production and awareness around environmentally friendly compact passenger vehicles. The new Swift is being produced in Thailand, Japan, Hungary, and India, thus making it easier to achieve high appraisal worldwide for its driving performance and design. In addition, this model of Swift is scheduled do be distributed not only in Thailand,  but also in neighboring Asian countries. Still, the goal of Suzuki remains one: to deliver valuable products to its customers worldwide.

    Suzuki has already produced a sport version of the Swift model, which has been achieving international acclaim and many awards.

    2012 Suzuki Swift
    2012 Suzuki Swift

    Source: Suzuki

  • SUZUKI G70 and Suzuki Swift Range Extender at the 82nd GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

    ThumbThe 82nd Geneva Motor Show is going to take place in March, where Suzuki Motor Corporation will display the G70 Concept. The concept shows new vision for a compact car, which has to be with minimised weight and elaborated dynamics. To be more precise, the G70 weighs just 730kg and has a drag coefficient at least 10 per cent lower than that of a current Suzuki ‘A’ segment model. As a result of this weight reduction and in combination of the highly efficient petrol engine, the CO2 emissions are as low as 70g/km.

    In addition on display will be the Swift Range Extender, which is Suzuki’s latest development in hybrid vehicle technology. The vehicle was first exhibited at the Geneva Show in 2010. However, now it has gone through further development, as a result of which there is a 100 per cent improvement in battery driving range to 30km. Furthermore the Swift Range Extender utilises a generator and a highly efficient 660cc three cylinder petrol engine to power it. Another thing to be highlighted here is that the Range Extender has a more compact lithium-ion battery which is quicker to charge, weighs less, uses fewer resources and also costs less.

    Suzuki G70 Concept
    Suzuki G70 Concept
    2012 Suzuki G70 Concept
    2012 Suzuki G70 Concept
    2012 Suzuki G70 Concept
    Swift Range Extender Hybrid
    Swift Range Extender Hybrid
    Suzuki Swift Range Extender
    Suzuki Swift Range Extender

    Source: Suzuki

  • 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport Price – £13 500

    Suzuki has announced the new 2012 Swift Sport, which is the flagship of the model. It comes with high level equipment, tuned steering, braking and suspension. The new Swift Sport offers better handling, driving performance, environmental compatibility and an uncompromising focus on quality. Overall, it offers a rewarding experience of Suzuki’s sporting DNA.

    The exterior boasts a complete aerodynamics package with improved airflow. The car also has a High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with a metallic-grey coating as well as new design rear lamps.

    The interior is also focused in sport. It features sport seats in an exclusive fabric and a five-dial meter cluster.

    The suspension boasts greater toe and camber rigidity for the torsion beam, greater lateral rigidity in the torsion-beam bushings and larger rear wheel bearings. All this improvements enhance stability at the rear under hard cornering. The springs are also revised as well as the steering-gearbox member and suspension-frame member.

    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport

    The small car is powered by a new M16A petrol engine featuring VVT and increased valve lift. The result is 136PS (100 kW) and 160Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque. The fuel economy is superb – 6.4 liters per 100 km on combined cycle with emissions of 147 g/km CO2. The engine is mated to a newly developed 6-speed manual gearbox.

    The safety is at high level, too. It includes seven airbags and ESP (Electronic Stability Program) as standard.

    2012 Swift Sport is available in five metallic / pearlescent colours which are as follows:

    • Silky Silver metallic
    • Kashmir Blue Pearl metallic
    • Cosmic Black Pearl metallic
    • Cool White pearl metallic
    • Ablaze Red Pearl metallic

    In line with other models in the Suzuki range, new Swift Sport models are covered by a three-year/60 000-mile new vehicle warranty. Service intervals are every 9 000 miles. 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport is priced at £13 500 OTR.

    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport

    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport Equipment List:

    COMFORT
    Electric windows with drivers side auto-down
    Heated electric and folding door mirrors
    Remote central door locking
    Keyless entry and push button start
    Front Sport seats
    Automatic Air Conditioning
    Pollen filter
    MP3 / WMA compatible Radio/CD with USB port + 6 speakers
    Bluetooth integrated audio unit with voice activation and music streaming facility
    Audio controls on steering wheel
    Cruise control
    Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel
    Tinted glass
    Rear privacy glass
    INSTRUMENT PANEL
    Lights-on/key-in reminder
    Digital clock
    Outside temperature display
    Fuel consumption display (average / instantaneous / tank range
    Driver’s seat belt warning lamp & alarm
    Door ajar warning lamp
    INTERIOR
    Boot light (2 positions)
    Sun visor/vanity mirror (both sides)
    Front map light
    Centre console storage
    Cup holders x 3
    Front seat height adjuster (driver’s side)
    60/40 split rear seat backs
    Accessory socket
    EXTERIOR
    High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with headlamp washers
    Automatic headlamp levelling
    2 speed & intermittent windscreen wipers
    Rear wash/wipe with intermittent facility
    17” Alloy wheels
    Black coloured A & B pillars
    Body coloured door mirrors & handles
    Electromagnetic tailgate opener
    Body coloured side sill covers
    Body coloured Tailgate mounted rear roof spoiler
    Front fog lamps
    Towing eye
    SAFETY & SECURITY
    Driver and front passenger airbags
    Side curtain airbags
    Curtain Shield Airbags
    Drivers knee airbag
    Front passenger airbag deactivation system
    Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
    ABS with EBD
    Automatic headlamps
    3-point ELR seatbelts for all seats
    ISOFIX child seat restraint system with top tether anchors
    Remote fuel lid opener
    Side impact protection beams
    Visible VIN
    Freewheeling key cylinders
    Deadlocks
    Flat tyre repair system (in place of spare wheel)

    NEW SWIFT SPORT 1.6 VVT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

    ENGINE
    Engine type M16A with VVT
    No. of cylinders 4
    No. of valves 16
    Fuel distribution Multipoint injection
    EU emission standard compliance Euro 5
    Bore x stroke (mm) 78.0 x 83.0
    Capacity (cc) 1,586
    Compression ratio 11.0:1
    Max output (kW/hp @ rpm) 100/136 @ 7,000
    Max torque (Nm/lbft @ rpm) 160/118 @ 4,400
    TRANSMISSION
    Type 6-speed manual
    Gear ratios 1st 3.615
    2nd 2.047
    3rd 1.518
    4th 1.156
    5th 0.918
    6th 0.794
    Reverse 3.481
    Final drive 3.944
    CHASSIS
    Brakes – front Ventilated discs
    Brakes – rear Discs
    Suspension – front MacPherson strut & coil springs
    Suspension – rear Torsion beam & coil springs
    Steering Rack and pinion
    Turning circle (m) 10.4
    Tyre size 195/45R17
    WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
    Kerb weight kg 1,045
    Gross vehicle weight kg 1,480
    Towing capacity – braked kg 1,000
    Towing capacity – unbraked kg 400
    Overall length – mm 3,890
    Overall width – mm 1,695
    Overall height – mm 1,510
    Wheelbase – mm 2,430
    Track Front – mm 1,470
    Track Rear – mm 1,475
    Ground clearance – mm 130
    Seats 4
    Luggage capacity – rear seatback raised (l) 211
    Luggage capacity – rear seatback folded (l) 512
    Fuel tank capacity (l) 42
    PERFORMANCE & ECONOMY
    Urban cycle mpg (l/100 km) 33.6 (8.4)
    Extra urban mpg (l/100 km) 54.3 (5.2)
    Combined  mpg (l/100 km) 44.1 (6.4)
    CO2 emissions (g/km) 147
    Max. speed (mph) 121
    Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) secs 8.7

    Source: Suzuki

  • 2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS breaks 86mpg

    At the 2011 MPG Marathon, Suzuki achieved incredible results with the Swift 1.3-litre DDiS. The small city car broke the 84mpg barrier, which is an improvement of a very impressive 25.8 per cent.

    The new 1.3 litre DDiS delivers 75PS (55 kW) at 4000RPM and 190Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque at just 1750RPM. The performance is satisfying – 0 to 100 km/h in 12.7 seconds, top speed is 103 mph (165 km/h).

    It was driven by Southern Group Regional journalists Dave Randle and Peter Cracknell and achieved an overall fuel consumption figure of 86.40mpg, winning the class 3 category for percentage improvement over the official combined fuel consumption figure.

    The MPG Marathon; organised annually by Fleet World magazine took 37 competing vehicles on a challenging 372-mile route designed to reflect normal daily driving conditions and included major roads, motorways and dual carriageways. The Swift used just 19.6 litres of fuel on the route.

    The 1.3 DDiS model is available as a five-door model in SZ3 trim at £11 125 representing a customer saving of £1 855.

    2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS
    2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS
    2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS
    2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS
    2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS
    2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS
    2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS

    Source: Suzuki

  • 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show

    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport will be exhibited at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

    The small hatchback is powered by a 1.6 liter M16A engine developed exclusively for the Swift Sport. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox boasting nice performance that is both exciting and environmentally responsible. The four-cylinder delivers 136 PS (100 kW) and 160Nm (118 lb-ft).

    The new Swift Sport offers superior cornering stability and brisker, more responsive handling thanks to struts with internal rebound springs and an exclusive rear-suspension design.

    High levels of safety are assured by features such as a light, stiff, impact-absorbing body, 7 airbags including curtain airbags and a driver’s knee airbag; and ESP (Electronic Stability Program).

    The new Swift Sport will hit the market later this year. Stay tuned for more information and price list.

    Check out the specification, below!

    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport FrontSide
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport FrontSide

    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport Specification:

    • Overall length 3,890mm
    • Overall width 1,695mm
    • Overall height 1,510mm
    • Wheelbase 2,430mm
    • Treads Front 1,470mm
    • Rear 1,475mm
    • Piston displacement 1,586cm³
    • Maximum output 100kw/6,900rpm *²
    • Maximum torque 160N-m/4,400rpm *²

    *¹ The show will be open to the press on 13 and 14 September. It will be open to the general public from 15 to 25 September. The Suzuki stand will be located in hall 3.1, stand no A07.

    *² The data is provisional pending the results of homologation procedures.

    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2012 Suzuki Swift Sport

    Source: Suzuki

  • 2011 Suzuki Swift SZ2 Price – £8 495

    Suzuki GB PLC has announced nice price tags for the Alto SZ2 and Swift SZ2 until the end of September. The Alto SZ2 is available for just £6 495 and Swift SZ2 three door for £8 495, representing customer savings of £1 325 on Alto; £1 715 on Swift SZ2 three door and £1 775 on SZ2 five door.

    2011 Suzuki Alto SZ2 comes with four airbags, electric front windows and remote central locking as standard. It also returns up to 64.2mpg and emissions of 103g/km meaning they qualify for an Annual VED charge of just £20.

    2011 Suzuki Swift SZ2 starts at just £156 per month, payable over three years. Suzuki’s popular low rate PCP Driveplans are also included in the VAT free campaign. This scheme assists customers preferring a small deposit, with 36 monthly payments from just £149 for Swift SZ2 and a final balloon payment to keep the car at the end of the agreement.

    The manufacturer also offers 2011 Suzuki Splash 1.0-litre SZ3 model for £198 per month over three years. For just £10 per month more, a Splash SZ3 with a new and more powerful 1.2-litre engine is available with low emissions of 119g/km and only £30 in annual VED charges.

    2011 Suzuki Swift SZ2
    2011 Suzuki Swift SZ2

    Source: Suzuki

  • Suzuki Swift Sport #5

    Suzuki GB teamed up with #5 Magazine to create Suzuki Swift Sport #5, which will be collected by one lucky winner. The vehicle is created to celebrate Rio Ferdinand reaching one million Twitter followers.

    The competition will be run online until the end of July 2011 where entrants are being asked to answer one simple question to be in with a chance of winning the prize Swift Sport.  The car has been branded with the #5 logo, and specially designed #5 carpet mats.

    The promotion is the first of its kind for Suzuki GB and will be used to reach a new, online audience using Social Media.

    “We are extremely excited to be able to offer this unique prize in association with #5 Magazine and Rio Ferdinand.  It’s a good opportunity for us to build on increasing our brand and Swift Sport awareness ahead of the new model arriving later in the year and is the first time we have run such a competition online so we are looking forward to seeing the response we get.”, commented Suzuki’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Dale Wyatt.
    Suzuki Swift Sport

    Source: Suzuki

  • Suzuki Swift X-ITE

    Suzuki has released a number of styling accessories for Swift. They will give the car more distinctive appearance and make the car unique.

    The range of accessories includes a new front bumper, a revised rear bumper, modified side skirts, vinyl graphics, big 17” alloys and a roof spoiler. These upgrades make Suzuki Swift to look rather aggressive with much better presence on the road.

    The interior boasts stainless steel door sills, an aluminum gear knob and embroidered floor mats, so the driver and the occupants will feel much cosier.

    All accessories are currently available in Germany and the prices varies from only €65 to €620.

    So, if you are tired of the exterior and the interior of your Swift, do not hesitate and try to improve it will some original upgrades.
    Suzuki Swift XITE

    Suzuki Swift X-ITE
    Suzuki Swift X-ITE

    Source: Suzuki

  • Geneva 2011: Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT

    Suzuki has unwrapped officially its premium performance Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT model at the 81st edition of Geneva Motor Fair, demonstrating fully the brand’s philosophy of delivering excitement. (more…)

  • Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT

    The Swift S-CONCEPT is Suzuki’s newest study ride aimed at demonstrating the fans the remarkable character and sportiness of the latest styling language by the Japanese brand. (more…)

  • Suzuki announced its line-up for Geneva 2010

    At the 80th Geneva Motor Show starting on 2nd March, Suzuki’s will exhibit its latest hybrid technology concept for the first time in Europe – a Swift with Plug-in Hybrid system.

    Swift Plug-in Hybrid is ideal for drivers who travel low mileages every day and is designed to be driven primarily on electric power with its compact 660cc petrol engine used as a back up. It is also equipped with a generator to quickly charge the lithium-ion batteries when capacity level drops. Further recharging when parked is by means of a simple domestic plug socket. (more…)