The all-new Suzuki Swift supermini will arrive in the UK at the end of this summer.
Sources within the company describe the new car as “a design evolution of the current model. It looks more grown up, but will have the same sort of appeal.”
The small hatchback is the biggest-selling model in Suzuki’s line-up, accounting for over 54,000 sales in the UK since the car was launched in 2005, and the company makes no secret of how vital the new model is.
It will ride on a completely new platform, and will feature a range of small petrol engines that will utilise advanced variable-valve technology and possibly turbocharging to improve economy and performance.
There are no details regarding the diesel engines available, but with Volkswagen’s recently acquired 20 per cent stake in Suzuki there is speculation that the German maker could provide the diesel tech in the new Swift.
Expect prices to remain competitive, with the range starting at around £10,000.
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Re: New Suzuki Swift this summer
For such a good little car I'm surprised it never found more buyers over the last 5 years. Deserved to do better.
Re: New Suzuki Swift this summer
read from www.suzukifan.com that First Suzuki own Diesel is in develope
readmore http://suzukifan.com/2010/01/20/suzuki-diesels-engine-list-where-are-the...
Re: New Suzuki Swift this summer
Just bought a year old one for the missus and it is fab. Such a hoot and such good value.
The only downside are the emissions and the mpg is averaging 33.
The problem is it goads you to floor it everywhere! The bark is intoxicating. You always leave it with a big grin.
Can have so much fun AND stay legal. Real old school manners.
So as you say an improvement on the emmisions etc is required but hopefully not at the expence of the fun factor.