We no longer present to you Suzuki Swift, this Japanese city car that has been on our European roads since 2004. Unlike its Japanese competitors (Toyota Yaris, Nissan Micra, Honda Jazz), it was conceived and developed as a European car from the very beginning, with a very “western” look and feel, and the service and behavior meet our market demands. Its first two generations were also assembled locally, in Hungary, at the Magyar-Suzuki plant. The third and current one was launched in 2017and took another step forward compared to its predecessor in terms of design. Sporty yet elegant, sporty yet refined, she takes more risks than before to please more people. A lucky bet: Of the 14,750 cars sold by Suzuki last year, 6,500 were swifts ! Until its update is comingthe question arises: how to update such a popular model?
The same, but more modern
It is at the Tokyo Motor Show that Suzuki will present its completely new generation Swift, the seventh in a row The Suzuki Cultus has been sold as the Swift in France since 1992. The presented model is still officially at the concept stage, but still very close to what the production version will be. If the single image released by the manufacturer is to be believed, the concept only has a name, probably to make customers wait until the actual launch of the model, the date of which is yet to be confirmed. it was found.
The new model uses the “good looks” of the current version, from which it takes inspiration in the design of the grille and headlights, but brings a breath of fresh air to the rear and side trim. This future Swift also stores two-tone bodywith a contrasting black roof, which should be on the production version.
Still in hybrid
Obviously, at this point, Suzuki has yet to reveal any technical data. However, we know this The Swift will have a hybrid enginebut at what level? A 12V micro-hybrid like the current one? Or 48 V, as on the Swift Sport? Even a fully hybrid engine like the Vitarato better compete with its main competitors Toyota Yaris and Renault Clio E-Tech? Answer on October 25at the opening of the Tokyo Motor Show…
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Source: Auto Plus
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