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2013 Suzuki Swift X-TRA – Price €14,290

Suzuki Germany has announced a special edition of the Swift. The Swift X-TRA is priced from €14,290.

The special edition is based on the 5-door Swift Club and comes with a new Bison Brown Metallic finish. There is also a choice between: Silky Silver Metallic, Cool White Pearl Metallic, Galactic Gray Metallic, Ablaze Red Pearl Metallic and Cosmic Black Pearl Metallic.

The 2013 Swift X-TRA rolls 16” alloy wheels fitted with proper tires. It is powered by a 1.2 liter petrol with 94HP (70 kW). It returns up to 56.5 mpg UK – 5 liter per 100 km with CO2 emissions of 116 g/km.

Among the standard equipment you will find 7 airbags, a roof spoiler, tinted windows, MP3-compatible CD radio featuring steering wheel-mounted controls, USB port and an air conditioning system with pollen filter.

Source: Suzuki

January 9, 2013

Suzuki Swift Sport Concept at 2012 AIMS

Suzuki Australia will be celebrating the depth and heritage of its entire brand offering at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show with products from Suzuki Cars, Motorcycles and Marine on display.

The headlining act of the Suzuki stand will definitely be a vehicle though with a one-off Suzuki Swift from its chief engineer Naoyuki Takeuchi taking centre stage and giving an insight into the future design and engineering for Suzuki‘s number one vehicle globally.

Joining the one-off Swift on stand will be Suzuki’s current range of best-selling automobiles including the full SX4 and Grand Vitara ranges as well as some of its popular motorcycles and a 7m bowrider boat outfitted with a 175hp Suzuki engine.

Suzuki will be the only exhibitor at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show with offerings from its full contingent of transport options on display.

What prompted the idea of a shared stand for 2012 was the success of the advertising campaign celebrating the engineering partnership between its legendary Hayabusa motorcycle and its new luxury sports sedan, the Kizashi – with both on display.

“It’s great what Suzuki Australia will be doing at this year’s Motor Show. We find some visitors to the Show are extremely interested in what particular exhibitors offer in all of their fields, not just in automotive,” said Russ Tyrie, Event Director.

“Visitors to the Motor Show will be able to see the full range of Suzuki vehicles including an exciting one-off concept Swift, but also examples of what else the company offers in the motorcycle and marine markets.”

Alongside the Hayabusa, Suzuki Motorcycles will also have on display the championship-winning GSX-R1000 sportsbike from Josh Waters who recently claimed the 2012 Australian Superbike Championship as well as its versatile V-Strom 650 adventure tourer.

The 2012 Australian International Motor Show will be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour and will open daily at 10am from October 19 to 28.

Source: Suzuki

October 11, 2012

Suzuki Splash – Mini-MPV?

Remember talking about the crossbreeding of car segments? Now comes the question, since when is the Suzuki Splash an MPV? Especially the latest one which is 60mm longer than the previous ones, solely because of it’s bumpers. That’s not the MPV way. Yes, the Splash has folding rear seats which provide 573 liters of luggage space but so does a Polo.

Still, at Suzuki claim that the 2012 model has space for five inside and legroom won’t be an issue. As we mentioned, the bumpers are new, the hood and grille are restyled but the price stays the same. ($12,104 for the 1.0l SZ2 model) Inside you also get some refinement thanks to the newly designed seat fabric, the Piano Black finish for the center console and other stylish touches.

The Splash comes with two engines. The one to go for is the 94 PS 1.2l petrol unit. It has Dual VVT (Variable DOHC) and it made a good reputation for itself in the Swift. 55.4 mpg on the combined cycle (choose manual). The 1.0l, three cylinder petrol is for the ultra-eco-minded who will get 60.1 mpg on the combined cycle. But if you plan to carry around 5 people inside and/or luggage (that’s what MPVs do) you’ll find that 68 PS will leave you rather frustrated in real world.

No matter what trim you choose (SZ2, SZ3 or SZ4) for whichever engine, you get four airbags, CD tuner with MP3 player and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; leather-trimmed steering wheel; remote central locking; front electric windows with driver’s auto-down; electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors; height-adjustable front seats; tilt adjustable steering wheel and an information display as standard. SZ3 models get air conditioning as well while SZ4 models with the 1.2l engine get ESP, more airbags, 15 inch wheels, fog lights, kelyess entry and start and tinted windows at the back.

Source: Suzuki

July 5, 2012

2012 Suzuki Swift Attitude Special Edition

Suzuki has announced another special edition vehicle. This time, the Swift Attitude will be available in the UK and just 500 units will be built. 5-door and 3-door variants will be produced. The small city car is aimed at younger buyers, who seek the thrill of driving at decent price.

Swift Attitude is based on the 1.2-litre SZ3 model but with more sporty and aggressive styling. The 1.2-litre Dual VVT 94PS engine is one of the most powerful in its class but offers low emissions of just 116g/km, 56.5mpg on the combined cycle and only £30 in Annual VED charges.

The SZ3 grade comes with 7 airbags, ESP, air conditioning and USB port as standard but offers increased specification with front fog lamps and rear privacy glass together with an enhanced sporty appearance consisting of Carbon fibre effect roof and door mirrors, rear upper spoiler in body colour, Carbon fibre effect ‘Attitude’ badging and 16-inch wheels in black paint finish.

With an insurance group rating of 9E, Attitude is ideal for younger Swift fans to own a bespoke and sporty looking car at an affordable purchase price together with low costs of ownership.

For customers looking for a PCP (Personal Contract purchase), Suzuki Financial Services are offering Swift Attitude for a deposit of just £1,500 followed by 43 monthly payments of £179 and a final payment at the end of the agreement to keep the car.

Swift Attitude is available in Superior White only and competitively priced at £10 750 for 3-door and £11 220 for the 5-door model.

2012 Suzuki Swift Attitude Special Edition

Source: Suzuki

March 30, 2012

2012 Suzuki Swift in production and ready to go on sale

Suzuki 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.

Source: Suzuki

March 21, 2012

2012 Suzuki Swift Sport – Best Hot Hatchback

Suzuki Swift Sport has been named Best Hot Hatchback at the Carbuyer.co.uk Awards. The small performance car was comprehensively judged by the editorial team and was the clear winner against some strong competition. 2012 Swift Sport managed to score 5 out of a possible 5 overall with the judges all agreeing that the new model combines agile handling, sparkling performance and an affordable price in perfect quantities.

The new Swift Sport is powered by a 1.6 liter VVT engine with 136PS (100 kW) and 160Nm (118 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph). The fuel economy is 6.4 l /100 km with 147 g/km CO2. The engine is mated to a new 6-speed manual gearbox. Furthermore, the car is in Insurance Group 19, which down four groups over previous Sport model.

2012 Suzuki Swift Sport is priced from £13 499. It comes with a very high standard equipment specification including 7 airbags, auto air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity and USB port, rear privacy glass, 17“ alloy wheels – as well as metallic paint finish. HID Projector headlamps for both low and high beam are also fitted as standard.

“We are of course really pleased with our award from Carbuyer.co.uk which reinforces the message to our customers that Suzuki offers a great value and fun to drive new Swift Sport with higher standard specification, lower emissions and even better fuel consumption than before”, said Dale Wyatt, Sales and Marketing Director, Suzuki GB PLC.

Source: Suzuki

March 2, 2012

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.

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 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	1^st	3.615
	2^nd	2.047
	3^rd	1.518
	4^th	1.156
	5^th	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

December 13, 2011

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.

Source: Suzuki

October 10, 2011

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 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.

Source: Suzuki

August 10, 2011

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.

Source: Suzuki

July 11, 2011

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

May 31, 2011

2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS Price – £12 890

Suzuki has announced the new Swift DDiS, which features the new 1.3 litre turbocharged diesel engine with extremely low emissions – 109 g/km of CO2 and returns staggering 67.3mpg. This means a driving range of more than 500 miles (800 km) with a single tank of fuel.

The new 1.3 litre DdiS develops 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).

2011 Suzuki Swift DdiS is priced at £12 890 for a 5-door SZ3 variant including seven airbags, air conditioning, 16” alloy wheels, USB port and heated electric door mirrors as standard equipment.

There is also a choice for petrol power unit – Dual VVT 1.2 litre, which starts at just £10 210 for the SZ2 Three door up to £13 525 for the SZ4 Five door with automatic transmission.

2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS

2011 Suzuki Swift DDiS:

Engine type	D13A
Number of Cylinders	4
Number of valves	16
Cubic capacity	1,248
Maximum output PS (kW) / rpm	75(55) / 4,000
Maximum torque Nm (lbft)	190 (140) / 1,750
EU Emissions compliance	5
Transmission type	5 M/T
Tyre size	185/55/R16
Kerb weight with full options (kg)	1,125
Gross vehicle weight (kg)	1,560
Maximum towing weight – braked (kg)	900
Maximum towing weight – unbraked (kg)	400
Maximum speed (mph)	103
0-62mph (secs)	12.7
CO₂ Emissions (g/km)	109
Urban fuel consumption (l/100km)	55.4 (5.1)
Extra Urban (l/100km)	78.5 (3.6)
Combined (l/100km)	67.3 (4.2)

Source: Suzuki

May 26, 2011

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