TO MARK its centenary, Suzuki has introduced the discharge of 100 special-edition Swift hatchbacks adorned with a collection of distinctive beauty enhancements, fittingly dubbed the Swift 100 Yr Anniversary Version.
Based mostly on the entry-level GL Navigator computerized, the 100 Yr Anniversary Version provides a roof spoiler, carbon-look entrance bumper decal, matching aspect decals and limited-edition badging with simply two color schemes set to be provided: “Burning Pink” and “Speedy Blue” – every are paired with a “tremendous black” roof.
Priced from $24,990 driveaway, the 100 Yr Anniversary Version is about $2000 upstream of its donor automotive however save for the added visible aptitude – and exclusivity – doesn’t add any further grunt or normal tools.
Identical to the bottom mannequin, the limited-edition automotive is powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine good for 66kW of energy at 6000rpm and 122Nm of torque at 4400rpm, all of which is distributed to the entrance wheels by way of a continuously-variable transmission.
Normal tools in the meantime features a digital speedometer, auto-up home windows, rear stereo audio system, electronically-adjustable door mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise management, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, satellite tv for pc navigation, voice command, pace limiter, daytime operating lights and a reversing digicam.
Entrance, aspect and curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, digital brakeforce distribution, brake help, stability management and a hill-hold operate comprise the 100 Yr Anniversary Version’s security credentials with the brakes additionally being the usual items – discs up entrance, drums on the rear.
Swift gross sales have been up 19.5 per cent year-on-year via January and February with 999 items being offered, making it Suzuki’s best-selling mannequin and incomes it a 12.4 p.c share of the sub-$25,000 gentle automotive section.
2021 Suzuki Swift pricing*
| GL Navigator | $18,990 | |
| GL Navigator (a) | $19,990 | |
| GL Navigator Plus (a) | $21,490 | |
| 100 Anniversary Version (a) | $24,990 | Driveaway |
| GLX Turbo (a) | $25,290 | |
| Sport | $26,990 | |
| Sport (a) | $28,990 |
*Excludes on-road prices
