This is the Suzuki S-Concept that was unveiled at Geneva. It doesn’t take a genius to predict that it’s a preview of the upcoming Swift Sport, the hot version of Suzuki’s latest supermini that was launched mid last year. They didn’t release any specs or info on what’s planned under the skin, so we can only speculate on the looks.
From one of the more subtle and classy sport hatchbacks around, the next Swift Sport takes on an attention hungry, over the top persona, if what we see here translates to production wholesale. For a junior hot hatch that’s expected to get an upgraded version of the M16A 1.6-litre NA engine (125 hp in current car), it has the bodywork to make one expect at least 200 hp. Perhaps Suzuki’s focus groups asked for a more overtly sporting car?
The elongated front headlamps of the new Swift gets a vertical twin projector layout; below them are big fog lamps with triple claws for extra drama. The grille is a single black honeycomb unit, not unlike the Mk5 Golf GTI, with a silver bar breaking it up in the middle.
On the side, there are vents behind the front wheel arch and on the side sills, painted in contrasting colour. The rear is very aggressive looking with that big spoiler and prominent diffuser style rear bumper with integrated exhaust pipes. There are two more vertical slats on the bumper.
Inside, the S-Concept adds on metal pedals, gloss black trim and a steering wheel with perforated leather and a centre marker, Renault Sport style. Even the Recaros look similar to those found in the Megane RS 250. Add in the fact that yellow is the signature colour for both Swift Sport and Renault Sport, and you’ll spot some inspiration here and there. In any case it’s understandable, since the guys from Dieppe make some of the best hot hatches one can buy today.
I prefer the looks of the current SSS, but wouldn’t mind trading its cabin for this. How about you? Gallery after the jump.
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if the price is just like the Ford Fiesta Sport, then i have to rethink again…nice bodykit!
LOL trust me it wont..you know whats the current Swift sport cost? lol
A 1.6L NA engine, isn’t to set the world on fire these days. It doesn’t do any justice either on the very sporty looking car. Suzuki should start seriously considering a turbocharged unit which packs 200+ hp. Should be good enough to challenge the likes of Renaults, VWs or even Mini Cooper S.
Concept?
Unveiled in Geneva?
Exteriorwise, it is only a face lifted model with minor change here and there.
I second you..strongly agree
this looks 99% of the new generation swift…this should not be a concept…looks ready for production…
damn~~nice car..way better than those toyolta n hondAss~~
I love the front !! looks like a one fine looking car
sweeeetttt….nice…very nice
Hopefully this new generation can use RON95. The current gen Swift Sport can only use RON97 above..
i see a beautiful ‘duck’…haha
Love it! Swift always surprise us!
sexi & ganas! simply astounding. Keep it up Suzuki!
u will see lots of swift here with this new design bodykits soon ^^
Should grab one, nice looking