- Suzuki released images of the redesigned Swift that will go on sale this fall in Europe.
- The new Swift is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor.
- The Swift has not been sold in the U.S. since 2001.
LONDON — Suzuki has released images of the redesigned Swift that will go on sale this fall in Europe. The third-generation Swift hatchback will be assembled at Suzuki's plant in Esztergom, Hungary.
The new Swift, which supplants a version launched in 2005, is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor, with a wider track and larger-diameter wheels and tires.
The car's 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine is being replaced by a smaller, cleaner and more powerful 1.2-liter unit that produces 92 horsepower and 87 pound-feet of torque. Average fuel economy improves to 47 mpg.
Suzuki said it will add a 1.3-liter clean diesel in early 2011.
The Swift has not been sold in the U.S. since 2001. Currently, the $14,000 SX4 anchors the low end of the brand's U.S. product range.
Inside Line says: Suzuki isn't talking yet, but don't be surprised to see a version of the new Swift arrive in North America in the not-too-distant future. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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powderhound says:
08:11 PM, 07/23/2011
I want to rent one when I go to Italy in September. Then I'll want one when I get home! Unless someone else can think of a new, relatively lightweight car that gets 30+ mpg and costs under $18k?
k55 says:
09:57 AM, 06/18/2010
The 7/8 size predecessor has been in Europe since 2005 and the euro mags love it. The Swift Sport had a 1.5 125hp DOHC and stiffer all around. As good as a Mini Cooper for far less. We will be lucky when this does get here as the handling is outstanding. If they bump the engine to a 1.6 ( likely) , 6spd auto and manual and say 135hp-140hp many of you smuglies will be eating your words. It will be here by about spring 2011.
rodger_victor says:
11:28 PM, 06/11/2010
Is Suzuki still selling cars here? I thougth Mitsubishi and Suzuki went the way of Isuzu, Daewoo, and Diahatsu. I cant tell you the last time I saw one of them on the road not to mention I wouldnt know where to get one or have it serviced.
don_83 says:
01:39 PM, 06/11/2010
I have driven the suzuki 1.3 in the previous gen car sold in Europe. Its not weak at all for the car but you have to get the stick.
lostboyz says:
03:45 AM, 06/11/2010
looks like an ugly love child of a fiat 500 and mini cooper
dongxing says:
10:57 PM, 06/10/2010
Very funny,in China,the"1.3-liter four-cylinder engine " ,which is based on an old machine ,is made by changan,not suzuki.Where is the engine from in the States market?
speddle says:
09:52 PM, 06/10/2010
The swift has been sold in Canada for the past... many years. It's the exact same vehicle as the Chevrolet Aveo. Equally as crappy.
I guess Canada is more European than the US.
stapletondoc says:
05:54 PM, 06/10/2010
i hope they keep it very fuel efficient if they bring it to the States....or at least bring the plug-in hybrid version.
icecubefosho says:
05:49 PM, 06/10/2010
Wouldn't sell well here compared to its competitors like the Kia Soul unless its priced very well.
ducman43 says:
05:17 PM, 06/10/2010
bring it, the swift from the 90's was a likable car and Suzuki has shown it can make a good car when daewoo isn't building it. the only thing they will probably need to change is the motor. it would need at least 100hp for us greedy Americans