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  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki is thrilled to announce the arrival of the all-new Swift in the UK and Ireland. This fourth-generation global supermini, unveiled as a concept at the 2023 Tokyo Motor Show, offers a compelling combination of style, efficiency, and advanced technology.

    Designed for Urban Adventures

    The Swift boasts a sleek and contemporary exterior that defies its compact size (3,860mm). Despite its diminutive footprint, the Swift prioritizes both passenger and cargo space, making it ideal for navigating busy city streets and weekend getaways.

    Technology at Your Fingertips

    The Swift comes generously equipped with an array of driver-centric features. Standard equipment on the Motion grade includes 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, navigation, a rearview camera, parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, and seamless smartphone connectivity. Keyless entry, a driver monitoring system, and a comprehensive suite of safety features further enhance the driving experience.

    Upgrade Your Comfort

    The Ultra grade elevates the Swift’s offerings with automatic air conditioning, a rear passenger heater, and electric folding mirrors for added convenience.

    Striking Color Options

    The Swift is available in eight metallic colors, with the option to personalize your vehicle with a stylish dual-tone roof in black or grey metallic. Notably, Suzuki has developed a captivating “Frontier Blue Pearl Metallic” paint with an exceptional depth of color.

    Powerful and Efficient Performance

    The Swift delivers on its promise of a dynamic driving experience. A newly developed, highly efficient three-cylinder petrol engine provides impressive fuel economy, improved torque, and lower emissions compared to its predecessor. The option of a manual or CVT transmission allows drivers to tailor the experience to their preference.

    A Quiet and Refined Ride

    Suzuki has meticulously engineered the Swift to minimize noise, vibration, and harshness. The incorporation of sound-dampening materials ensures a serene cabin environment, even on challenging road surfaces.

    Aerodynamic Design for Enhanced Efficiency

    From the smooth front bumper to the strategically placed tailgate spoiler, every aspect of the Swift’s design prioritizes aerodynamic performance. Even the wheels are meticulously crafted to minimize wind resistance, contributing to exceptional fuel efficiency.

    Uncompromising Safety

    The Swift prioritizes passenger protection with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features. An upgraded collision mitigation system, driver monitoring system, and lane departure warning are just a few highlights.

    Stay Connected with Suzuki Connect

    The innovative Suzuki Connect smartphone app empowers drivers to remotely lock and unlock their vehicle, monitor its status, and locate their parked car with ease. Additionally, the app provides convenient maintenance reminders and can even transmit diagnostic information to your authorized Suzuki dealer.

    Immersive Entertainment

    Both Motion and Ultra grades boast a user-friendly 9-inch high-definition display for audio, navigation, rearview camera functionality, and seamless smartphone connectivity.

    Peace of Mind Warranty

    Suzuki offers a comprehensive Service Activated Warranty, providing up to seven years of worry-free ownership. This complimentary warranty renews with every scheduled service at a Suzuki dealership, ensuring lasting peace of mind.

    The all-new Suzuki Swift is a compelling proposition for urban drivers seeking a stylish, practical, and technologically advanced companion. With its impressive fuel economy, comprehensive safety features, and long list of amenities, the Swift is poised to make a lasting impression on the UK and Irish automotive landscape.

  • Suzuki eVX Concept

    World premiere of Suzuki’s EV concept model eVX has been made at the Maruti Suzuki Pavilion at Auto Expo 2023, which is held in the suburbs of Delhi, India from 11 January 2023.

    The eVX is an all-electric concept SUV derived out of Suzuki’s first global strategic EV. It is scheduled to be introduced to the market by 2025. Suzuki offers SUV models such as the Grand Vitara and S-CROSS in various countries around the world. The eVX is a BEV model that combines Suzuki’s strong 4×4 DNA with the advanced features of the latest BEVs. The exterior is designed to be instantly recognizable as a Suzuki SUV. In addition, it aims to carry forward the brand’s 4×4 legacy into the new electric era to deliver a true Suzuki SUV driving experience.

    In a press briefing at Auto Expo 2023, President Suzuki said, “I am delighted to unveil the eVX, our first global strategic EV. At the Suzuki Group, addressing global warming is a priority. We are promoting a range of global measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Suzuki will continue providing valuable products to our customers around the world by optimizing them for the way different people live and drive.”

    Specifications

    Overall Length 4,300mm x Width 1,800mm x Height 1,600mm
    Battery capacity: 60kWh
    Range: 550km (measured in modified Indian driving cycle (MIDC))

  • Suzuki S-Cross Full Hybrid [UK]

    The Suzuki S-Cross has earned high acclaim for its stylish design, compact and easy to manage dimensions and good on-road performance. It is was replaced in late 2021 by an all-new model which takes advantage of Suzuki’s long-established expertise in packaging vehicles with an even higher level of safety equipment and latest technology all as standard. The Full Hybrid version with AGS (Auto Gear Shift) is now on sale and Mild Hybrid models continue to be available with manual transmission only.

    Standard equipment for Motion is very comprehensive and includes 17-inch painted alloy wheels, three signature LED projector headlamps for low and high beam, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Monitor, Adaptive Cruise Control with speed limiter, keyless entry and start, dual zone auto air conditioning, 7 inch display screen, heated front seats, front and rear parking sensors, rear parking camera and seven airbags.

    Moving up to Ultra adds ALLGRIP Select four-wheel drive, 17-inch polished alloy wheels, leather seat upholstery, integrated on-board navigation with 9-inch screen, panoramic sliding sunroof and further driver safety and convenience with the fitment of a 360 view camera.

    S-Cross is available in a total of six different shades of which one is a solid colour and all others are metallic finish.

    The 1.5-litre (K15C) engine is fitted to both model grades and was intially introduced on the Vitara Full Hybrid model earlier in 2022. The higher-powered Suzuki Hybrid system consists of a 140V lithium-ion battery and inverter, Motor Generator Unit (known as MGU), a 12V lithium-ion battery as well as a conventional 12V lead-acid battery to power components requiring lower voltage such as lights, instruments and heating / air conditioning.

    The full Hybrid system has two switchable modes which are Eco and Standard. One switch enables the driver to change between the two modes depending on conditions and also increases the frequency of EV driving. In Standard mode operation, the MGU more frequently assists the petrol engine to allow more spirited driving enjoyment.

    TRANSMISSION

    The S-Cross Full Hybrid is equipped as standard with Auto Gear Shift (AGS) that automatically shifts the manual transmission with gear ratios optimised to help provide a good combination of performance and fuel economy. This enables the driver to enjoy both the direct driving experience of a manual gearbox and the shifting ease of an Automatic Transmission. Another key advantage is lower component weight versus a conventional torque converter type Automatic. The transmission also has a manual mode with steering wheel mounted shift paddles.

    Suzuki’s ALLGRIP ‘Select’ system is fitted as standard for the Ultra grade and incorporates four driver-selectable modes for safe, enjoyable driving on diverse surfaces. It debuted in the S-Cross model at first launch and has proved very successful. rear wheels before any slippage The system has four driver-selectable modes which are Auto, Sport, Snow and Lock.

    SUZUKI CONNECT AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT

    Suzuki Motor Corporation has now introduced Suzuki Connect in the UK. Suzuki Connect utilises the vehicle’s data communication module (DCM) to connect users to their vehicles in real time, enabling owners to take advantage of convenient functions via the Suzuki Connect smartphone app. Suzuki Connect is initially available in the current range of S-Cross models, before being introduced in other models across Suzuki’s range in the future.

    By connecting the vehicle via the Suzuki Connect app, available on Android and iOS, users can access a wide range of convenient connected services, including the ability to monitor and receive notifications about the status of their vehicle in real time, remotely lock the vehicle, and view information such as driving history and the location of their parked car.

    Users can also choose to receive maintenance-related information and warning light notifications via the Suzuki Connect app, and if an issue is detected, vital diagnostic information can be seamlessly shared with their registered Suzuki dealer, allowing for faster and more comprehensive after-sales support.

    Using their smartphone, drivers can monitor and receive notifications about their vehicle’s status, as well as lock the vehicle remotely.

    The audio system fitted to the Motion grade has a Smartphone Linkage Display Audio (SLDA) with a seven inch touch panel display that enables intuitive operation. The system also allows the driver to use certain smartphone applications with MirrorLink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection.

    For the Ultra grade, the screen size increases to nine inches and includes a three dimensional navigation map that makes landmarks easy to distinguish and includes a multitude of features. The system in Ultra models also enables Apple CarPlay connectivity wirelessly.

    Apple CarPlay is the smarter and safer way to use iPhone in the S-Cross. Apart from making calls it also facilitates receiving directions for optimised traffic conditions, listening to music, accessing email, text messages and more.

  • Suzuki celebrates high positions in the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey

    2021 Suzuki SwiftSuzuki celebrates its extremely positive feedback and positive results of the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey in which about 16,300 readers shared their ownership experience from owning a new and up to five years old Suzuki vehicles.

    Of all the 30 brands that were evaluated, Suzuki managed to rank in the third overall position with a total of 97.1 percent. The total sample of Suzuki owners was measured at 178 different models across the industry.

    Interestingly, or not, the Swift model was ranked in the top three models in the small car class with owners reporting 99.3 percent reliability during their ownership period.

    Editor of What Car? magazine Steve Huntingford comments: The Suzuki Swift majors on value for money, but that’s not at the expense of dependability. In fact, the Swift is one of the most dependable small cars you can buy according to owners of cars up to five years old.

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    Also, all Swift Hybrid models, including the Suzuki Swift Sport, are available with some exclusive offerings and buyers can get the popular 1.2-liter SZ-L for pretty good money. Additionally, the Ignis Hybrid lineup is also available with exclusive offers and can be purchased with ample customer savings benefits.

  • Suzuki introduces the new Swace

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    Suzuki GB PLC will imminently launch the new Swace in the UK, a stylish and versatile Estate Car with an athletic design, smooth and stable ride comfort and advanced hybrid performance.

    The Swace is the second vehicle to be supplied to Suzuki by Toyota Motor Corporation under a collaborative business agreement between the two companies. It is based on the Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate platform and is manufactured in the UK with exports to Europe.

    Highlights of the new Swace

    Dynamic and athletic exterior styling
    Designed with a low centre of gravity, the Swace stands out with its wide stance and powerful rearward-flowing body lines, matched to a sporty front face with sharp bi-beam LED headlamps

    The large grille aperture and strong fog lamp bezels are inherited from Suzuki’s signature sporty design which together with the front bumper positioned low to the ground creates an overall impression of stability. The grille mesh and fog lamp garnish both feature a honeycomb pattern with a painted black finish to further accentuate its sporty feel.

    Dynamic and athletic exterior design

    The exterior design of the Swace fuses stable and functional estate styling with sporty aesthetics. It’s stance, condensed upper body proportions and flared bumpers convey on-road stability, while the dynamic rearward flowing lines in the windows and shoulders give an impression of athleticism.

    Further exterior features include integrated roof rails for simple roof carrier mounting, a sculpted rear door that is constructed of lightweight resin to enhance fuel efficiency, and sporty and sophisticated 16-inch alloy wheels.

    Standard specification is high and for the SZ-T model includes Seven airbags, Dual Zone automatic air conditioning, seven-inch LCD colour information screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto device connectivity, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, eight-inch centre dash touchscreen and Dynamic Radar Cruise control.

    SZ5 adds Smart Door locking, Simple-Intelligent Park Assist, Front and Rear park distance sensors, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross traffic Alert and centre console tray with wireless charger.

    Body colours
    The Swace is available in seven different colours –　White Pearl Crystal Shine, Super White, Precious Silver, Black Mica, Dark Blue Mica, Phantom Brown Metallic and Oxide Bronze Metallic.

    Versatile interior design

    A ‘less-is-more’ approach has been taken inside the Swace, with an elegant yet simple interior design that focuses on spaciousness, comfort and practicality.

    Contributing to the sense of openness inside the cabin is a wide instrument panel designed with continuous lines that dynamically flow to the door trim. A combination of soft padding and chrome or silver accents throughout the cabin highlight the overall quality and elegance of the interior.

    Interior functionality
    The Swace is equipped with an 8-inch multimedia audio system with AM/FM/DAB radio, Bluetooth® function, and controls on the steering wheel for ease of use. The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay for iPhone, as well as Android Auto™ and MirrorLink™ for compatible smartphones.

    Crafted with comfort and practicality in mind, the interior offers a feeling of open and comfortable spaciousness and generous luggage capacity to suit a variety of lifestyles and recreational needs.

    The cabin offers versatility and comfort to support the active lifestyles of both its driver and passengers and with a generous tandem distance of 928 mm between the front and rear seats, the rear cabin comfort and legroom is one of the best in its class.

    S-FLOW Control – Air conditioning
    Fitted as standard equipment on both SZ-T and SZ5 models, this feature optimises comfort and fuel efficiency by using a detection control function to ensure that air conditioning is only provided to occupied seats. It also takes the set temperature, ambient temperature, interior temperature and sunlight into account to maintain cabin comfort.

    The large 596-litre luggage compartment provides ample room for a variety of luggage or recreational items. For added versatility, the rear carpeted floorboard can be placed in a lower position to store taller objects and is also reversible with a resin backside that can be used for stowing wet or dirty items. The compartment can be easily expanded into a fully flat space by using the remote folding lever to fold down the second-row seats, which creates a total loading space of up to 1,606-litres. Privacy needs are addressed with a detachable tonneau cover that can be retracted with a single touch, and the luggage compartment is equipped with auto-illuminating lights and DC12V accessory socket for added convenience.

     

  • JMS tuning

    2020 JMS tuning

    As a result of the global corona pandemic, a year with practically no tuning fairs and meetings. After the Tuning World Bodensee in Friedrichshafen and the PS Days in Hanover, also the undisputed highlight of the year of the refinement and customization industry, the Essen Motor Show, was canceled, so that the community in this extraordinary season – apart from a few smaller events – practically only could come together online. How relatively this “only” can be rated, however, was shown by the tuning specialists at JMS Fahrzeugteile by hosting a mega-tuning event on the last Saturday of November and sending it out into the world via a professional live stream from the large forging hall of Motorworld Manufaktur Metzingen.

    In front of the great backdrop of the historic industrial building, JMS Managing Director Jochen Schweiker and especially presenter William De Fensfoster from d-fens.tv presented products and project vehicles from JMS customers, suppliers and business partners to the livestream viewers – even some world premieres were unveiled.

    For example, the suspension experts from KW suspensions rolled a Lamborghini Huracán with the brand new Variant 5 coilover suspension into the colorful spotlight of the forge hall, which was also equipped with an exclusive Novitec finish: In addition to a Torado N-Largo kit, the Italian fighting bull was wearing 9×20- and 12.5×21-inch rims with tires of the dimensions 245/30R20 and 325/25R21.

    ST suspensions, also a brand of the KW universe, presented the ST XTA Plus 3 coilover kit with 3-way adjustment as a world premiere. This was already installed in a Focus ST with 19-inch Motec MCR2 ultralight wheels.

    One of the program highlights was undoubtedly the world premiere of the two new wheel designs from the Barracuda Racing Wheels brand sold by JMS: The new “Dragoon” design from the Barracuda Ultralight Series was already installed on a VW Golf, while the Nissan Silvia drift car from the Drift Team “Driftinglele ” rolled on the new Barracuda motorsport rim “Summa”. Both wheels will be available in three different colors from next spring.

    JMS Fahrzeugteile presented various tuning conversions, the focus of which was on different segments, such as chassis technology, exhaust technology, body kits, wheels and much more. Particularly impressive: vehicles created as joint projects, for example in cooperation with KW, Eisenmann, Friedrich Motorsport, Senner Tuning, TR Exclusive, cardiologie and Schwabenfolia, such as a BMW M2 Competition, a Ford Focus ST or a 360 hp Cupra Leon ST.

    The exhaust gas experts from Eisenmann Exhaust provided the audience with technical information about their exhaust systems and presented a 3-series BMW of the current generation G20 with Oxigin alloy wheels and a Z4 with gasoline particle filter as project vehicles. As a world premiere, Eisenmann had brought new tailpipe variants.

    The “Multimedia” tuning segment was not neglected either: the Gladen car hi-fi specialists presented various components, illustrated by vehicles such as the BMW X5, Tesla Model 3, Hyundai i30 N or Mercedes-AMG A 35.

    RaceChip presented an increase in performance via a chip tuning box for the new Golf 8 and provided interesting information about the product range.

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  • Suzuki introduces the new Across

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    Suzuki is launching the new Across in Autumn 2020, a robust and sporty SUV equipped with a sophisticated Plug-in Hybrid system and E-Four electronic 4×4, delivering uncompromising performance and efficiency with the capability and styling of a full-fledged modern SUV.

    The Across is the first model supplied from Toyota Motor Corporation under the collaborative business agreement between Toyota and Suzuki. UK sales are set to start in November 2020 and followed soon after by the second new collaborative model, Swace, which is based on the Corolla Estate Hybrid and manufactured in the UK.

    STRIKING SUV DESIGN
    The bold and sporty design of the Across conveys confidence from every angle. Robust polygonal motifs across the body form a bold physique that is further highlighted by characteristic SUV wheel arch mouldings, a sporty large open grille and a front bumper with a prominent silver under garnish that helps to express the car’s all-round capabilities.

    Further key features include sophisticated LED headlamps with a bi-beam projector (combining low and high beams) and an LED DRL. Premium quality 19-inch alloy wheels are fitted as standard with black gloss coating and distinctive polished face.

    Storage space
    While cabin space is designed for ample comfort in both the first and second rows, there has been no compromise in luggage space. The large 490-litre* luggage compartment provides plenty of space to store luggage for a wide range of lifestyles and purposes. For added versatility, the right-hand side of the luggage compartment is equipped with a mains voltage (220V) electrical outlet and 12V accessory socket.

    Body colours
    The Across is available in six different colours – White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic,  Attitude Black Mica, Sensual Red Mica, Grey Metallic and Dark Blue Mica.

    CUTTING-EDGE PLUG-IN HYBRID PERFORMANCE
    The Plug-in Hybrid system in the Across provides unparalleled fuel economy and smooth acceleration, with CO₂ emissions of just 22g/km**.

    At the core of the Plug-in Hybrid system is a powerful front electric motor that delivers vigorous torque at low speeds and combines with a powerful 2.5-litre petrol engine for rapid acceleration at higher speeds.

    With maximum output of 134kW and 270Nm of torque, the front electric motor draws its energy from an 18.1kWh (50.9 Ah) high capacity lithium-ion battery mounted beneath the floor. This provides a class leading EV range of 75km (46.6 miles).

    Engine
    Paired to the electric motor is the A25A-FXS Dynamic Force engine, which functions as a charger for the battery and provides power assistance to the electric motor during high-speed driving if required. Designed to deliver both high output and excellent fuel efficiency, the engine features a long stroke and high compression ratio, and both direct cylinder fuel injection (DI) and port fuel injection (PFI) that vary depending on driving conditions to raise output and fuel efficiency while lowering emissions.

    The Plug-in Hybrid system is equipped with four modes which are: Default EV mode, Auto EV/HV mode, HV mode, and battery charger mode which the driver can select depending on driving conditions and battery status. In EV Mode the vehicle is driven entirely by the power of the electric motor even under full acceleration. When in Auto EV/HV mode and HV mode, the engine contributes to power delivery when required, such as when the accelerator is pressed strongly. To store electricity for EV mode when the charge is low, the battery charger mode runs the engine to fully re-charge the battery. The powerful lithium-ion battery has 96 cells, voltage of 355V and a capacity of 50.9 Ah.

    ADVANCED 4X4 CAPABILITY
    The state-of-the-art E-Four electronic 4×4 system in the Across provides drivers with genuine 4×4 performance as well as maintaining superior fuel efficiency.

    The system features an independent 40kW rear motor that works in conjunction with the front motor to provide front : rear torque variation ranging from 100:00 to 20:80. Benefits of this system include enhanced stability during take-off on slippery surfaces such as snow covered roads, and confident handling when cornering on varying road surfaces.

    AWD Integrated Management (AIM)
    Central to the E-Four system is the highly sophisticated AWD Integrated Management (AIM), which controls not only drive force distribution, but also engine throttle control, transmission shift scheduling, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assistance and braking, according to the driving conditions.

    Trail Mode
    Trail Mode is an automatic limited slip differential control feature that ensures the best possible grip and control on slippery surfaces. The system works by applying the brakes to the wheels that begin to lose grip and redirects torque to wheels that maintain grip. The feature also adjusts the throttle and transmission shift pattern to keep the vehicle moving.

    ADVANCED SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
    Fully equipped with the latest smart safety features, the Across offers confidence and peace of mind for both driver and passengers on every journey. Some of the key safety features include driving assist functions such as Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), which use a millimeter-wave radar and monocular camera.

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  • A swift facelift for 2021

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    Following on from its launch in the Japanese domestic market, Suzuki Motor Corporation unveiled the Swift for Europe at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show as its all new global compact supermini and it has now been facelifted for 2021 with an enhanced 1.2-litre engine and hybrid as standard as well as further standard equipment updates. In addition to its stylish exterior design in a compact size of just 3,845mm long, the Swift  features excellent visibility, a spacious cabin and ample luggage space.

    Standard equipment for all models in the range is even more comprehensive than before and the new SZ-L model includes air conditioning, rear view camera, Radar Brake Support with Adaptive Cruise Control, smartphone link for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio, leather steering wheel, privacy glass, LED Headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, polished 16-inch alloy wheels and front electric windows.

    The SZ-T adds grey painted 16-inch alloy wheels, Dual Sensor Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Weaving Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition and rear parking sensors.

    SZ5 adds Navigation, 16-inch polished alloy wheels, automatic air conditioning, keyless entry and start, telescopic steering wheel adjustment, rear electric windows and door mirror side turn indicators. Swift is available in one solid colour and six optional metallic colours with three dual tone colours incorporating a Black Pearl roof also available optionally.

    K12D ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
    Suzuki first introduced its 1.2-litre Dualjet technology (K12C) in 2014, this engine is now replaced by the new K12D Dualjet unit which offers greater fuel economy and even lower CO2 emissions. The maximum power output is 83PS with a torque figure of 107Nm at just 2,800rpm. Acceleration time to 62mph from 12.2 seconds.

    HYBRID TECHNOLOGY ACROSS THE RANGE
    Fuel efficiency is further enhanced when paired with the self-charging hybrid system powered by a new lithium-ion battery with capacity upgraded from 3Ah to 10Ah to improve energy recovery efficiency.

    Available as standard equipment for all Swift models, the upgraded 12V Hybrid system is a compact and lightweight unit that incorporates an Integrated Starter Generator (known as ISG) which acts as both a generator and starter motor, the ISG is belt driven and assists the engine during vehicle take off and acceleration and also generates electricity through regenerative braking.  In situations that require higher fuel use, such as when starting from a standstill or accelerating, the hybrid system helps suppress fuel consumption by providing electric motor assist using electricity generated through regenerative braking.

    For the Swift with 2WD and manual transmission the Hybrid system helps Suzuki reach a CO2 emissions figure of just 111g/km (WLTP regulation) plus achieve a fuel consumption figure of 57.2mpg (WLTP) on the combined cycle.

    Swift Sport Hybrid with 48V system and new K14D Boosterjet engine was introduced earlier in 2020 and is currently the only self-charging warm hatch model amongst its competitors.

    CVT GEARBOX
    Suzuki’s CVT powertrain is available as an option on the facelifted Swift SZ-T and SZ5 models with 2WD, and is combined with the 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid powertrain. The CVT system can vary the actual gear ratio continuously and stepless from low-speed to high-speed range depending on the driving conditions. The CVT offers seven step gear programmes and allows improved driveability with reduced shift-shock in comparison with a conventional automatic transmission.

    Gear programmes can also be selected manually up or down via steering column mounted paddles.

    FURTHER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
    The Swift SZ-L active safety equipment includes a Radar Brake Support (RBS) system.  When travelling above approximately 3mph and the system detects a risk of collision with an object in front, it warns the driver to apply the brakes. At higher speeds and if it senses the possibility of a collision, it warns the driver with a buzzer and also via a notification on the multi information display. The system warning can also be set for either Far or Near distance via a button on the dashboard.

    SZ-T AND SZ5 MODELS
    Dual Sensor Brake Support (DSBS)
    The advanced forward detection system supports numerous safety technologies, chief among which is collision-mitigating Dual Sensor Brake Support (DSBS). With DSBS, at vehicle speeds from approximately 3mph to 62mph, if the system determines a risk of collision with a forward obstacle, it issues both an audio and visual warning. If there is a high risk of collision with a forward obstacle and the driver panic brakes, the system deploys brake assist, increasing braking force.

    Vehicle Weave Warning
    When the vehicle is travelling at vehicle speeds of approximately 37mph or above and is weaving from side to side within a lane, the system sounds a warning buzzer and lights an indicator on the instrument panel. This quickly draws the driver’s attention to weaving caused by drowsiness or other factors.

    Blind Spot Monitor
    Lane changing at speeds above 10mph is now made safer with the addition of the Blind Spot Monitor function. The system has two rear mounted side radar sensors that are capable of detecting vehicles located in or approaching the rear blind spots on either side of the vehicle. Once detected, a warning LED icon is illuminated in the relevant exterior mirror. If the driver ignores it and indicates to change lanes, a flashing LED icon is accompanied by a warning sound alert.

    Rear Cross Traffic Alert
    At speeds of up to 5mph whilst in reverse, two rear mounted radar sensors are utilised to alert the driver of approaching vehicles on either side when reversing out of car parking spaces. If a vehicle is detected, the driver is given both a visual alert and a warning sound alert. This enables the driver to manouevre more safely out of parking spaces where vision may be obscured.

    4WD (ALLGRIP AUTO)
    The Swift Facelift adopts Suzuki’s ALLGRIP ‘AUTO’ four-wheel drive system which is available optionally on the SZ5 model with manual transmission only. This is a well proven and simple fully automatic and permanent four-wheel drive layout which transfers additional torque to the rear wheels when required via a viscous coupling. It is also an ideal choice for customers living in rural areas who may need additional mobility across rougher terrain or for crossing slippery surfaces during winter months without owning a more conventional SUV sized vehicle.

    With lightweight components and available in combination with the 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid powertrain, Swift ALLGRIP Auto models have impressive fuel economy of 51.7 mpg and low CO2 emissions of just 123 g/km (both WLTP combined).

    DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION AND SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY
    The audio system for all Swift Facelift models has a smartphone link capability, with a large seven-inch touch panel display that enables intuitive operation of selected apps with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or MirrorLink. SZ5 models also include navigation as standard, while for customers choosing SZ-L and SZ-T an SD card upgrade is available as a dealer option which enables built-in navigation.

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  • Suzuki reveals one more Special Edition model – Swift Attitude. Check it out!

    2019 Suzuki Swift Attitude Suzuki team proudly announces the arrival of new Swift Attitude model, the latest Special Edition machine in the lineup. It is based on the popular SZ3 and comes with revised exterior design and tons of styling changes. The vehicle also features a relatively low price and extended list of standard equipment. Let’s check out more, shall we?

    In addition to the neat air conditioning, six airbags, DAB radio with Bluetooth, rear privacy glass and leather upholstery, new family member proudly showcases sexy LED daytime running lights, black polished 16-inch alloys, front foglamps, mesh front grille with chrome trim, rear upper spoiler and front, rear and side carbon effect skirts.

    2019 Suzuki Swift Attitude

    In terms of drivetrain system, new Attitude is geared with Suzuki’s trustworthy K12C 1.2-liter Dualjet four-cylinder power unit that generates a total of 90hp and is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It further has CO2 emissions of 108g/km and combined cycle of 60.1mpg. What makes the engine system appealing is that it offers sporty vibe and could serve well to young buyers who are looking to aspirate to the 1.4 Boosterjet Sport in the future.

    SEE ALSO: Mercedes announced details and pricing for new 2019 A-Class lineup

    Special Edition can be specified in Fervent Red, Pure White, Premium Silver, Super Black, Mineral Grey and Burning Red metallic finishes.

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    2019 Suzuki Swift Attitude
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  • Suzuki reveals a new Swift model. Details here!

    2018 Suzuki Swift Sport Suzuki Motor Corporation unveils the new Swift Sport, created especially for the European market. Based on previous experience with the same and similar models, this guy comes with extremely light weight construction and massive power output.

    As part of the standard equipment there are included sporty interior trimming with special seats and vivid colors, revised dashboard and console areas, six airbags, auto air conditioning, satellite navigation, leather steering wheel, DAB radio and LED daytime running lights. Sweet.

    Drivetrain system

    2018 Suzuki Swift Sport

    The new Swift model features a well-known 1.4-liter Boosterjet turbocharged power unit and produces a total of 140hp and 230Nm of torque. This results on agile and quick response and also some confident road behavior. In terms of speed it is pretty quick – it sprints from 0 to 100km/h in mere 8.1 seconds and chases a maximum speed of 234km/h.

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    Furthermore, Suzuki’s flagship is geared with advanced engineering solutions that make the difference. For example, there is optimized roll rigidity, reduced suspension roll angles and better shock absorbers installed. Also, there is a special braking system featuring 285mm discs in diameter and calipers in diameter of 123.5mm.

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    The team hasn’t forgotten to include some advanced safety and utility systems – there is this advanced detection system that supports many safety technologies, among which is the Dual Sensor Brake Support that determines risks of collision and activates audio and visual warning. There is also new kind of Lane departure warning gadget that informs driver for departing the line via vibrating and lightning indicators.

    2018 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2018 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2018 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2018 Suzuki Swift Sport 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport
    2018 Suzuki Swift Sport

    Source: Suzuki 

  • Suzuki to debut the latest Ignis and SX4 S-Cross in Paris

    Suzuki Ignis side view

    Facelift variants of the due to challenge design perceptions

    2017 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and Ignis
    2017 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and Ignis

    2016 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile or Paris Motor Show will be happening next month. Since automakers’ ad campaigns are just starting, we have only scarce information about the vehicles debuting there. Among the first to tease premieres in Paris is Suzuki. Well, it is rather a facelift variant of a good old fellow than a debut, but still some might mind it exciting.

    Suzuki is about to preview the new version of the Ignis. This is the compact crossover, which during the years has offered stylish appearance and perfect utility. Besides the disputable new appearance of the model, Suzuki actually said that it is bringing some attributes back to life with this facelift.

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    What the company is naming “minimal exterior design” might not appeal to everyone (me including), but it surely gives a fresh take on the iconic design. Other details released so far say that the new Ignis will sport the latest environmental technology from Suzuki. The latter will feature a rigid and lightweight platform, and the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) allowing extra assistance through the electric motor and providing efficient battery recharge. The goal is obvious: to reach great fuel efficiency without sacrificing exceptional performance.

    Suzuki SX4 S-Cross front view

    The visitors of the Paris Motor Show will also see the SX4 S-Cross facelift, which will appear with a revamped front exterior design and further refined interior. New here are the 1.0-litre and 1.4-litre Boosterjet direct-injection turbo engines, which that replace the existing 1.6 petrol unit. The 1.6 DDiS will be still available.

    The new Suzuki Ignis is destined to cross the European roads and it will be available on the market, starting January 2017.  The auto event in Paris begins on 29th September.

    2017 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and Ignis
    2017 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross and Ignis

    Source: Suzuki 

  • Vilner’s latest Suzuki Intruder is the highest possible form of art

    Vilner Suzuki Intruder side viewThe machine is an expression of the unique style of Vilner

    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder

    We rarely write about bikes, don’t we? But when we do, it must be something spectacular. Like this Suzuki Intruder, which is Vilner’s latest creation… and work of art. Literally. One literally falls in love with it at first glance and there’s no reason to explain why. You need to just take a look at it.

    Now let me tell you more about this fascinating project. The here-presented Intruder is a modern interpretation of what is regarded classic, precisely – the Suzuki Cruiser. The custom motorcycle combines contemporary and traditional techniques in a very stylish and artistic way. Old-school saddler’s ways of treating the leather have been applied here, while the modern part is on the side of the innovative painting laying.

    Patina and Leather as Piece of Art

    Vilner Suzuki Intruder light-house

    If one asks whether a bike could be a piece of art, then Vilner will positively confirm, showing this Suzuki Intruder. First we have to talk about the unique painting technique, which the experts have used for the first time in a project. The chosen style, ‘copper patina’, has been achieved with the application of no less than six layers of paint. The latter is then processed with special brushes in what they call ‘special conditions’. The goal of everything is to create an extremely authentic finish, which has an additional advantage: it is highly resistant to severe weather conditions.

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    What is even more curious is that the metal surfaces have this exact texture, which is capable to convey authenticity at touch. In addition to the vintage style, the wheels and the core of the brake rotors are painted in matching color.

    Vilner Suzuki Intruder leather parts

    The ‘copper patina’, however, is just part of the message that this motorcycle is sending. The other integral part is the leather. Precisely, Vilner has used premium calf leather and what is called ‘beef-blank’. To achieve the end effect, the materials were eventually processed by hand to the last detail. The interesting part is the application of traditional techniques taken directly from the saddlery. The vintage style is supported by the embroidered skull of a bull and of course the “V” logo (which stands for Vilner if anyone asks). The same material is used on the levers, and they were also additionally stitched with leather strap.

    Well, if this doesn’t make a bike a true piece of art, then what does?

    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder
    2016 Vilner Suzuki Intruder

    Source: Vilner