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Everything you need to know about the all-new Suzuki Swift

Source: Motorpress /Suzuki Auto South Africa

Everything you need to know about the all-new Suzuki Swift
              

Best-in-class safety features standard across the range New three-cylinder engine offers running costs as low at 98c per kilometre Lightweight ‘HEARTECT’ platform delivers dynamic driving thrills Japan’s sprightly new Suzuki Swift range has arrived in South Africa.

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX CVT: R284,900
Representing the ultimate evolution of one of the world’s most popular and best-loved B-segment hatchbacks, this fourth-generation model builds on the strengths of its best-selling predecessors with fresh exterior styling, a revamped interior, advanced digitisation and upgraded safety features.

Though still imbued with all the feel-good driving pleasure you would expect from something with a Swift badge tacked to its rump, this all-new model proves even more frugal to run than ever before thanks to Suzuki’s thrifty new three-cylinder petrol powertrain.

Want to know more? Keen to get the lowdown on what makes our new Swift so special? Of course you do, this is why we’ve assembled all the answers to your most pressing questions.

What sets the new Swift apart from the outgoing model?

You don’t mess with a winning recipe. With over nine million units sold globally since 2004, it’s clear the Swift’s youthful and energetic exterior styling is a big part of its all-round appeal. Cautious to do anything radically different, Suzuki’s designers instead evolved the popular and instantly recognisable shape of prior Swift models to hit home with a new audience.

Key revisions comprise restyled headlight clusters with L-shaped signature lamps; an oval radiator grille with a piano black finish and a muscular new bumper beset with a more pronounced lower intake. Adding extra front-end spice is a clamshell bonnet with shut-lines that blend effortlessly into the creased shoulder line. While the iconic blacked-out A/B-pillars remain (elements essential to the ‘floating roof’ design), the hidden rear door handles of the outgoing model have been superseded by conventional units for improved useability.

Finishing touches to the wide-stanced fourth-generation Swift include a sculpted tailgate with an integrated hatch spoiler and high-level brake lamp; 3D LED tail light clusters and a new rear bumper with horizontal reflector panels either side of the licence plate aperture.



You bet there are. Climb inside the cabin of the fourth-generation Swift and you’ll discover a new wrap-around dashboard design with horizontal air vents and centre controls angled towards the driver for improved ergonomics.

Ahead of the multifunction steering wheel is a sporty and stylish metre instrument cluster combining refreshed analogue dials with either a colour or segment LCD display that lets you access a wide range of information at a glance, including average and instantaneous fuel consumption, driving range and – on flagship GLX models – power and torque.

Combining long-distance comfort with body-hugging support, the Swift’s redesigned front seats are upholstered in black fabric with an embossed centre panel design. 60:40 split folding rear seatbacks are standard as are numerous spaces to stash gear and other assorted paraphernalia. These include a glove box, front door pockets and a console box tray (ideal for smartphones). Cupholders? You will find two up front and one in the rear. An added bonus is the presence of four water bottle holders (one in each door).

Ticking the box on practicality, the Swift offers 265l of boot space expandable to 580l.



Of course it is. In fact a Swift simply wouldn’t be a Swift if it didn’t make you smile when faced with a sweeping string of corners – or a quick blast to the shops. In order to take this driver enjoyment to the next level, Suzuki has employed its latest ‘HEARTECT’ platform that delivers class-leading dynamics due to being both light and extremely rigid. This means the fourth-generation Swift not only handles like a dream but, tipping the scales between 908kg and 945kg, has a lively power-to-weight ratio allowing for snappy acceleration and better responsiveness. Bolstered by recalibrated suspension (MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear) with optimised geometry, the new Swift adds excitement to even the most mundane drive.

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX manual: R264,900
Pricing includes a two-year/30,000km service plan and five-year/200,000km promotional warranty.

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