New Suzuki Swift
Suzuki's new Swift promises to make an
impact on the small car market. The
new vehicle has a very bold look that will ensure that it gets
much more attention than the outgoing model - and deservedly so as
from what we've seen it's a fine small car. Suzuki
have for some time been a leader in the world of motorcycles, and
at home in Japan are a respected producer of four wheelers too;
but their profile as a car maker in Europe hasn't yet reached the
level that they would hope to achieve. The new 2005 Suzuki
Swift could change all that. 
Suzuki Concept S
(source - www.pictures-of-cars.com) Visually,
the new Swift looks very similar to the Suzuki Concept S that was
shown in the UK at the 2004 Birmingham motor show and that's
certainly no bad thing. The looks of the concept were
completely up to date with bold lines and curves that will set the
new car apart from much of the crowd. The
similarities to the company's excellent Ignis are apparent, though
the new Swift takes this new Suzuki look to a new level.
These new vehicles are the result of Chief Engineer Hideki Awano
who has been pioneering a new design philosophy since his arrival
at Suzuki four years ago. The
glass of the new Suzuki has a striking wrap around look. In
profile it tapers from front to rear giving the car a clean and
alert poise. The curve of the lights at the front and rear
round off the design beautifully, and emphasise the compactness of
the package. Inside, the design matches that of
the exterior - clean, compact and right up to date. First
impressions are that the interior is sporty looking, and yet
comfortable. And the interior is very spacious for a vehicle of
its size.
Suzuki Concept S
(source - www.pictures-of-cars.com) Whereas
the Concept S featured a 1597 4 cylinder engine, which was mated
to a permanent four wheel drive via a 6 speed gearbox, the new
Swift will initially be available with the 1.3 litre or 1.5
litre petrol engines, and a 1.3 litre DDiS diesel engine.
The current choice of transmissions include a 5 ratio manual
gearbox, and a four speed automatic). Currently the Swift is
available in 5 door form whereas the Concept-S was a 3 door
hatchback. With its wheels placed at the absolute
extremes of its bodywork, the new car not only looks the part;
it's expected to have great handling too, which is something that
riders of two wheel Suzuki's have enjoyed for years. We
can't wait to get our hands on one to give it a proper road test;
we'd be even more excited by the prospect of a six speed four
wheel drive version of the new Swift; here's hoping. In
the mean time, here's the vital specifications for the new car:- Suzuki
Swift 1.3GL
On the road price : £7,799 0-62
mph : 11 seconds top speed : 109 mph combined
mpg : 45.6 mpg Suzuki Swift 1.3GLX (manual)
On the road price : £8,999 0-62
mph : 10 seconds top speed : 115 mph combined
mpg : 43.5 mpg Suzuki Swift 1.3GLX (automatic)
On the road price : £9,824 0-62
mph : 11.7 seconds top speed : 112 mph combined
mpg : 40.9 mpg Sellers of Suzuki vehicles can advertise their car for free on
UK-For-Sale.Co.UK.
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