Suzuki Auto will showcase its fourth, and most advanced, generation of its Swift at this year’s Festival of Motoring (FOM) at Kyalami. Available in three specification levels, namely GL, GL+ and the luxury GLX models and as a boon for fans the GL+ and GLX specification levels will be available with the choice of manual or CVT transmission
Suzuki designers stayed true to the original concept, but gave it a modern and upmarket twist. There is a modern twist to the large front light clusters where the GL and GL+ can also be identified by their halogen headlight cluster, while the GLX models upgrade their front light cluster, DRLs and fog lamps to LEDs that are automatic. There is a sleeker front grille finished in piano black that shows the model’s sporty intentions. The bonnet has a clamshell design that links to the shoulder line of the new model.
Suzuki has created a strong shoulder line that runs around the entire vehicle. The line crosses over the nose in the form of a clamshell bonnet and folds around the rear to form a discreet lip. 14” steel wheels come standard on the GL model and grows to 15” alloy wheels on the mid-range GL+ and polished, diamond cut alloys on the top-spec GLX. The new Swift has four ‘traditional’ door handles, instead of the rear side-latch handles that were integrated into the C-pillar of the previous model.
At the rear, all models have LED clusters and a high-level brake lamp.
All models are equipped with a digital air conditioning system, all electric windows, electrically adjustable and folding side mirrors, central locking with remote control, and rear parking sensors while the GLX specification level will offer fully automatic climate control. Buyers who opt for the mid-range GL+ will notice a host of additional luxuries, including a 7” infotainment system with reverse camera and steering wheel controls for the audio system.
In the range-topping GLX models the 7” infotainment system is upgraded to a large, high-definition 9” infotainment system. The leather clad steering wheel adds controls for the cruise control system and of course the GLX with CVT transmission also has paddle shifts.
The new model introduces a new 3-cylinder engine, codenamed Z12E, in South Africa. With this new 3-cylinder 1.2 litre engine the Swift delivers 60 kW at 5 700 rpm and 112 Nm at 4300 rpm. The latter is available across a wider engine range, thanks in part to a new multipoint fuel injection system and four valves per cylinder.
The new engine delivers its power to the front wheels through a five-speed manual or CVT transmission. The former has an Engine Auto Stop/Start system as standard, while the latter offers paddle shifts on the GLX model.
All models will have six airbags, hill hold control, ABS with emergency brake support, and electronic stability control as standard, setting a new benchmark for vehicle safety in its class. The Suzuki Swift range, its specifications, price and its performance will be released at the official launch of the model range
Range pricing
Pricing (September 2024)
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL Manual: R219 900
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL+ Manual: R239 900
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL+ CVT: R259 900
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX Manual: R264 900
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX CVT: R284 900
All prices include VAT.
