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Suzuki's new 1.3-litre diesel engine for the Swift gives it better economy and emissions figures

Suzuki has introduced a new 1.3-litre DDiS engine to the Swift range.

Available from the beginning June the new four-cylinder, 74bhp turbocharged diesel engine emits 109g/km of Co2, a nine per cent improvement over the 1.3 diesel version of the previous Swift.

See a pic of the new Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS

Fuel consumption also improves by eight per cent to 67.3mpg combined, which Suzuki estimates gives a range of over 500 miles.

The Euro V engine will power the Swift from 0-62mph in 12.7 seconds, giving the car a top speed of 103mph.

Prices start from £12,890 for the five-door model with standard equipment including seven air bags, air conditioning, 16-inch alloys, USB port and heated electric door mirrors.

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