2011 Suzuki Swift revealed

Suzuki has unveiled the second generation Swift in Hungary. Suzuki have addressed concerns over limited rear seat space in the present generation Swift and the new model is 90mm longer sporting a 50mm increase in wheelbase alone. The new Swift is lighter, more spacious, more economical and sports improved driving dynamics to keep up with its fun to drive nature. Although no official figures have been released yet, the body is lighter and stiffer than the outgoing model while the front and rear tracks are 10mm and 5mm wider. Suzuki claims the Swift, its best-selling model, is much improved dynamically as a result.

The styling is a subtle evolution of the current model with remarkable changes confined to the interiors. The exteriors are an evolution and the lights now stretch even further at both ends and the rear bumper now stretches higher up at the rear. While the changes are all evolutionary,not a single skin panel is shared with the current model. Suzuki has focused more on the dynamic part where the new Swift is expected to set new standards (and attract longer waiting periods). The increased wheelbase will keep rear seat passengers happy.

Internationally, the Swift will get a 1.2L petrol and a 1.3 diesel. This particular engine sports Variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust valves (hence called as Dual VVT) and produces peak power of 92bhp and peak torque of 87lb-ft. A 5-speed manual is standard across the range with an the option of an automatic transmission. Here in India, we can expect the same 1.2L K-Series engine but the VVT 1.2 should be brought to India if Maruti needs to stand one step higher than the competition. Suzuki has gained maximum in the emissions front with the 1.2 emitting 116g/km (149g/km earlier) of CO2 and achieving 56.5mpg (20km/l). A 1.3 diesel will also be available emitting just 109g/km (119g/km earlier) and returning 22km/l. The Swift Sport will make its international appearance in 2011.

There is no news at the moment as to when the new Swift will debut in India but tentatively, it is expected in early 2011. Prices are expected to be increased by Rs 10,000-15,000 over the current model.

Hit the jump for more images and press release; Click here for the undisguised images from Hungary.

 

Suzuki press release :

Suzuki is pleased to announce the first images and preliminary information of the new, third generation Swift which goes on sale in the UK in the Autumn.

Suzuki held the world premiere line off ceremony today for mass production of the new car at its Magyar Suzuki Corporation production facility at Esztergom, in Hungary.

The all-new Swift is positioned as Suzuki’s latest world strategic model and makes strong developments in styling, impact safety, driving performance, handling, improved fuel consumption and significantly lower emissions.

Extensive use of higher strength steel makes the new body shell lighter and stiffer than before as well as offering refinement in underbody design. This latest body design has also helped improve impact safety for pedestrians as well as occupants.

Increased track and larger diameter wheels with lower profile tyres allow for even better handling than the already highly acclaimed outgoing Swift that first went on sale in 2005.

The interior design now has a more dynamic feel, featuring black as its keynote colour with accents of silver throughout the car.

New Swift has grown slightly in length (+90mm) with a 50mm increase in wheelbase; full dimensions are as follows:

New Swift
Previous Swift

Length
3,850mm
3,760mm

Width
1,695mm
1,690mm

Height
1,510mm
1,500mm

Wheelbase
2,430mm
2,380mm

Front Track
1,480mm (16-inch wheels)
1,470mm

Rear Track
1,485mm (16 inch wheels)
1,480mm

For the powertrain; a new 1.2-litre petrol engine incorporating Dual VVT (Variable intake and exhaust valve timing) is utilised which produces 94PS at 6,000rpm, slightly more than the outgoing 1.3-litre unit. Torque is also improved to 118Nm at 4,800rpm.

Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is now 56.5mpg for the manual transmission model, an improvement of 7.8mpg over the previous 1.3-litreunit.

Emissions are much lower as well; the new 1.2-litre engine with manual transmission produces just 116g/km on the combined cycle; representing a 24g/km or 17 per cent improvement over the 1.3. An optional automatic transmission will be available for the petrol engine from launch.

A 1.3-litre diesel engine will also become available and planned for UK introduction in early 2011; this engine emits 109g/km (down from 119g/km) and has an impressive combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, an improvement on an already highly credible 62.8mpg from the outgoing Swift DDiS. This Euro 5 engine has more precise engine management than before with reduced levels of mechanical friction for smoother running and flexibility.

A further selection of images will be available later this month and details on full UK specification and pricing will be announced later in the summer.