Suzuki Unveils New Swift For Europe

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Jun 11, 2010: Suzuki has released the first images and information of the new third generation Swift.

It signalled the beginning of mass production of the European specification Swift at its Magyar Suzuki Corporation production facility in Hungary.

“We are very excited about the preliminary release of the new car, but we are still some way off finalising the Australian version of the next Swift,” said Suzuki Australian General Manager Tony Devers.

“The new Swift doesn’t go on sale here until the first half of next year, so we still have some development time to work through.”

Suzuki’s latest world strategic model reveals strong developments in styling, safety and handling.

Extensive use of higher strength steel makes the new bodyshell lighter and stiffer than before as well as offering refinement in underbody design. This latest body design has also helped improve impact safety for pedestrians as well as occupants.

Increased track and larger diameter wheels with lower profile tyres promise even better handling than the already highly acclaimed outgoing Swift that first went on sale in 2005.

The European specification Swift will feature a new 1.2-litre petrol engine and 1.3-litre diesel engine.

Devers said Suzuki Australia would consider all potential powertrain options for new Swift.

“I can confirm the Australian-specification Swift will offer even better performance and economy than the current benchmark model.”

New Swift has grown slightly in length (+90mm) with a 50mm increase in wheelbase.