Having been spotted testing in Europe in full fabric wrap and on steel wheels, the next-generation Suzuki Swift has been spied again, this time wearing a camouflage wrap and alloy wheels. With a better view of the car’s silhouette, it appears to retain the current Swift‘s shape above the waistline, particularly the C-pillar which is a Swift telltale sign.
From the rear lamp forwards, a character crease runs nearly the full length of the car, terminating as it slopes down into the front wheel arch. Together with more pronounced sculpting at the lower area of the doors, it gives the Suzuki hatchback a more muscular look.
We’ve of course seen the revised interior through a sole image of the dashboard via leaked shots of the car. Key changes in the interior include a flatter-bottomed, multi-function steering wheel, a touchscreen infotainment head unit, revised HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) controls, and circular air-conditioning vents.
Motive power is expected to come from a 1.0 litre Boosterjet turbocharged petrol engine from the Baleno. A SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) variant featuring a 1.2 litre, twin-injector engine is also expected to arrive simultaneously, and both powertrains will be paired with either a five-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed automatic.
For the latter, an integrated starter generator (ISG) assists the engine during acceleration and generates electricity while braking. During a recent dealer presentation, Suzuki claimed that the new Swift will have the best fuel consumption amongst B-segment hatchbacks, without citing figures. The new hatchback will measure 3.84 metres in length and 1.74 metres in width.
Meanwhile, the Swift Sport variant may also move to forced induction, which might mean the departure of the naturally-aspirated 1.6 litre petrol engine in the current model. Rumoured to be in its place is the larger, 1.4 litre Boosterjet engine from the Vitara S. In that model it produces 134 hp and 220 Nm of torque, which matches the current Swift Sport’s 1.6 litre mill for peak power but trumps it for torque, to the tune of an additional 60 Nm.
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Going wider like the catfish Cooper
Will Suzuki allow Proton to rebadge this or Suzuki gives the caplang cars like Eritga only to Proton to rebadge?
And Proton, like beggar, just accept anything given to us.
I used to own a CBU second generation Swift 1.5 auto.It was a 2005 car with basic safety features. Back then in Japan and Europe, this Swift had a full range of safety features, including 6 airbags, fancy stability controls etc, as well as keyless entry and start. It was the local distributor that deprived us from enjoying modern motoring features back then. It was one of the most fun to drive car around but sadly built quality not really on par with Toyota or Honda. When the 5th year came, you could feel the dash rattling ever so day by day. But parts reliability were really high. Wear and tear only came in after the 7th year. Not sure how the later CKD quality though. I miss my Suzuki Swift!
That local distributor is own by Suzuki Motor Corp n Itochu Corp (60%). The other shareholder is DRB.
Jujuki dun have confidence in their new car, thats why need to camo test here, camo test there , camo test until Matt Damon comes home from Mars. Unlike P2 that dun need to test Bisa.
So better buy Bisa than this swift cuz P2 have full confidence and no need test, while Jujuki have no confidence thats why need to test test test.
P2 have become world leader in being the first in the world to launch new car without testing. Others, including big bro toyota, r still in 20th century need to test their cars.
Ya… i agree with u. P2 is the best and potong is really a bad ass… potong all our $$$ n car no cuality
hello john, what nonsense are you talking again? Go back to sleep and wait for your tongkat.
Dah lah msgaijin
Yes,next gen proton iriz get spotted,i will buy new Iriz if rebadge this swift,iriz sport 1.4 turbojet
No suzuki models sold in Malaysia anymore right? They have partnered with proton.
if it ever reaches here…gona get rebadged as a proton
Same segment as iriz, dont think so..
Damn you Proton for swallowing up Suzuki
I m still using my CKD 2008 Swift with no problems at all. IMO i think the overall quality of materials & fit and finish is much better than the facelift model than came after. Overall a very fun to drive vehicle, pretty well balance both on straight and through corners.
Malaysian Invest Proton looser..
Look like new Swift stylish proton Savvy..
New Lancer = Preve + Waja
Youngman= Get the Lotus Tag
Mistubishi Mirage/ attrage = savvy
Citroen: old disposed model become Tiara
Exora platform steal by inspra deal
And
MV agusta= buy hundred millions sell 1 euro..sell again hudreed million= 1MDB Lost
Next
Sell plant to Chery
Proton only takes wasted/shitty part of any international dealss
boosterjet!
what a cool name for an engine lol….
I don’t mind Proton rebadge Swift Sport as Satria Neo GTI @ rm60k, meanwhile normal Swift as Satria Neo.