THE ALL NEW SWIFT

Swift created a wave and new benchmark in hatchback design ,performance and its sporty driving dynamics  was adored by car lovers when it was launched in 2005.After 5 years the Swift   has been given the much needed face lift  and interior design changes along with improvements in engine performance.

At first glance, it looks just like the earlier model but it is a grounds-up new generation of the Swift.The new Swift is based on an all-new platform and is now both longer and wider. The overall length is increased by 90mm and the wheelbase is 40mm longer.

The Swift now feels bigger inside, with more knee room for the rear passengers thanks to the increased dimensions. The rear still feels like jumbled up in a small space due to the small window area.

 

The Swift’s interior styling looks now plusher with the silver inserts on the door handles and central dashboard. However the disappointment is the music system and silver inserts are available in the top end trims, material quality hasn’t been improved substantially and the tiny boot space continues to disappoint.

The car is powered by the renowned 1.2 KB12 series engine which is further refined by variable valve timing (VVT) to bump up power to 86bhp.This is a gem of an engine which loves to revved.With a linear power delivery and flat torque curve the fuel efficiency has been improved by 4 percent.The ARAI claimed mileage is 18.6kmpl.

The famed multijet 1,3 diesel engine remains unchanged with 75BHP power and 190 Nm torque@2000rpm

The fun to drive aspect of this award winning diesel engine can be felt once the turbo kicks in at 2000rpm,this car zooms like a racing machine.The power steering  now feels a lot more positive around the centre position and a quicker ratio allows for sharper directional changes.

Ride and handling is substantially improved. Turn-in is sharp, there’s grip to spare and body roll is progressive enough. The ride quality is much improved in terms of bump absorption over big road undulations and the car feels less fidgety at highway speeds as well. 

Suzuki has done well to iron out most of the flaws in the earlier Swift while retaining all the really good bits and its sporty character which made to fall in love with this beauty
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Price Range (in lakhs)*
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 4.8-6.0 lakh (estimated)
ENGINE
Installation	Front, transverse, front-wheel drive
Type	1197cc petrol/ 1248cc diesel
Maximum power	85.8bhp at 6000rpm/74bhp at 4000rpm
Maximum torque	11.51kgm at 4000rpm/19.19kgm at 2000rpm