SUZUKI has launched particulars of its Japanese market Swift, the mannequin bearing an uncanny resemblance to the “idea” mannequin proven on the current Japan Mobility Present (Tokyo Motor Present).
The sunshine phase hatch is anticipated to launch domestically in 2024. Whereas Suzuki Australia have but to formally verify that’s the case, an nameless supply instructed GoAuto the mannequin is anticipated to dock in June.
Info launched on the mannequin to date present a solitary engine providing – Suzuki’s Z12E-series 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol with 48-volt MHEV help – will probably be made accessible throughout all markets paired with six-speed handbook or repeatedly variable transmissions.
Curiously, and relying on market, the Swift will probably be accessible in front- and all-wheel drive configurations.
There isn’t a phrase but on the opportunity of a brand new Swift Sport.
Barely longer and narrower than earlier than, the 2024 Suzuki Swift measures 3860mm in size (+15mm), 1695mm in width (-40mm) and 1500mm in peak (+5mm). It rides on the identical 2450mm wheelbase because the outgoing mannequin.
Stylistically, the Suzuki Swift adheres carefully to the design of the present mannequin. The rear door handles have been relocated from the pillar to the door, whereas the panel work and frontal remedy is barely sharper than earlier than, giving the Swift a extra aggressive face.
The rear of the automobile is chunkier in its styling with a extra pronounced bumper and tail-lights making the most of the automobile’s further size.
In Japan, the Suzuki Swift will probably be supplied in a spread of 9 colors together with black, blue, gray, orange, pink and yellow. A contrasting black roof is obtainable optionally on 4 of these hues.
Inside, the Swift options an up to date décor and enhanced infotainment array replete with Suzuki Join related automobile providers. A 9.0-inch touchscreen array sits central on the dashboard providing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, in addition to Suzuki Join and native satellite tv for pc navigation on increased trim grades.
Seating is extra closely bolstered than earlier than with new-look upholstery and trim garnishing range-wide. The mannequin additionally adopts an digital park brake in favour of the handbook unit supplied beforehand, hinting at further options akin to brake maintain and hill maintain performance.
These options are anticipated to affix an enhanced array of security applied sciences utilising a mix of camera-, radar- and ultrasonic-based sensors together with AEB with bike owner, motorcyclist and pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise management with Cease & Go performance, adaptive excessive beam, blind spot monitoring, driver consideration monitoring, lane centring and lane maintain help, rear cross-traffic alert and reverse AEB, surround-view digicam, and visitors signal recognition.
Pricing and native specification for the 2024 Suzuki Swift is anticipated to be introduced nearer to the mannequin’s Australian launch. The Suzuki Swift vary is at the moment priced from $22,490 to $30,990 relying on grade.
GoAuto understands solely computerized inventory of the present mannequin stay accessible and that the brand new mannequin will dock in June subsequent 12 months, with an nameless supply saying:
“Only a fast word following on from the bulletins we’ve got had come by in the previous couple of days. With handbook Swift ending up the one Swift inventory accessible now are the automated variants,” the supply mentioned.
“These can even be taking place the identical path ultimately, nevertheless, we do have much more coming by so the state of affairs isn’t as dangerous however in the end, we can even run out of present swift earlier than the facelifted one arrived subsequent 12 months. It may be a bit early however have a take into consideration your Swift place not for now however for the months forward.
“My suggestion is to double no matter Swift GL Navi Auto you’ve got at the moment have in inventory and this can see you thru for the subsequent three to 4 months and by doing this we can work the state of affairs so that you gained’t be with no Swift till the brand new one docks in June 2024.”
The Swift competes within the Gentle passenger automotive underneath $30K phase domestically the place, regardless of its age, it continues to be one of many nation’s finest sellers. To the tip of October, Suzuki Australia has bought 5827 examples of the Swift, putting it in second place behind the MG 3 (with 13,497 items bought).
The phase is rounded out by the Mazda Mazda2 (4364), Kia Rio (4045), Toyota Yaris (1688), Volkswagen Polo (630), Hyundai i20 (579), Suzuki Baleno* (264), and Ford Fiesta* (140).
*Fashions now discontinued.
