The design of the new Swift was previewed on the Concept S and Concept S2 concept cars at auto shows, in the years leading up to its launch. This generation of the Swift marked a significant departure with the previous Cult's -based models, with Suzuki redesigning the vehicle as less of a "low price alternative" subcompact and more of a "sporty" subcompact. The Swift's design and driving characteristics focused on the European market with its chassis refined through a road-testing program across Europe.
The Swift was available with 1.3- and 1.5-liter petrol engines, rated at 92 metric horsepower (68 kW; 91 hp) and 102 metric horsepower (75 kW; 101 hp), respectively. It was produced in Hungary, India, Japan, Pakistan and by Chang'an Motors in China. In China and Japan, only the five-door body is available, and four-wheel drive is an option for the 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines. A 1.2-liter engine fitted with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) transmission was offered as in front-wheel drive only. In Europe, the Swift was launched in three- or five-door hatchback forms, with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, and a 1.3-litre DDiSengine supplied by Fiat. The 1.3 petrol is also available with an automated manual transmission or with four-wheel drive.
The second generation Swift has received a four stars out of five rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. It also was awarded 2006 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.
Since its global launch in 2005, which was kicked off with a marketing campaign fronted by the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in many European countries, the Swift has recorded above forecast sales in most markets. In Japan, sales figures have been twice the forecast and in many European markets the model has been a runaway success.
In October 2005, Suzuki launched the Sport version of the new Swift in Japan, and in September 2006 the model was introduced in most European markets. Named "Swift Sport", it is powered by a high-revving 1.6-liter, naturally aspirated DOHC VVT four-cylinder engine with a 11.1:1 compression ratio, high lift cams, forged pistons, and strengthened valve springs. The 1.6-liter engine produces 125 metric horsepower (92 kW; 123 hp) 148 newton meters (109 lb·ft) torque. The Swift Sport features sportier bumpers and spoilers, a stiffer suspension, twin exhaust pipes, red sport seats (with Recaro seats optional) and four-wheel disc brakes on 16-inch wheels.
Specifications :
Engine :
Engine Type/Model K Series with VVT, Multipoint injection
Displacement cc : 1197
Power (PS@rpm) : 87PS @6000rpm
Torque (Nm@rpm) : 114Nm @4000rpm
Valve Mechanism
Bore (mm) : 73
Stroke (mm) : 72
Compression Ratio : 10:1
No of Cylinders (cylinder) : 4
Cylinder Configuration : In-line
Valves per Cylinder (value) : 4
Fuel Type Petrol
Fuel System Multi point Injection
Fuel Economy :
Mileage Highway (km/liter)
Mileage City (km/liter)
Mileage Overall (km/liter)
Capacities :
Seating Capacity (person) : 5
Fuel Tank Capacity (liter) : 42
Performance :
Maximum Speed Km/Hour
0-100kmph seconds
1/4 Mile seconds
Dimensions and Weights :
Overall Length (mm) : 3850
Overall Width (mm) : 1695
Overall Height (mm) : 1530
Wheel Base (mm) : 2430
Ground Clearance (mm) : 170
Kerb Weight (kg) : 960
No of Doors : 5
Steering :
Steering Type : Rack and Pinion
Power Assisted : Standard
Minimum Turning Radius (meter) : 4.8
Suspensions :
Front Suspension : MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension : Torsion Beam
Transmission :
Transmission Type : Manual
Gears/Speeds : 5Gears
Clutch Type
Final Reduction Gear Ratio
Brakes :
Front Brakes : Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes : Drum
Wheels and Tyres :
Wheel Type : Steel Wheels
Wheel Size : 14 inch
Tyres : 165/80 R14
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