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2011 Suzuki Swift

[ Friday, July 9th, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Suzuki ]

New has grown slightly in length (+90mm) with a 50mm increase in wheelbase. For the powertrain; a new 1.2-litre petrol engine incorporating Dual VVT (Variable intake and exhaust valve timing) is utilised which produces 94PS at 6,000rpm, slightly more than the outgoing 1.3-litre unit. Torque is also improved to 118Nm at 4,800rpm.

2011 Suzuki Swift Rear Angle View 588x377 2011 Suzuki Swift

Following the old adage of ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, Suzuki has leaned heavily on the styling of the previous generation Swift for its latest incarnation.

While the design of both models might make them hard to separate visually, a side-by-side comparison will quickly reveal their differences – along with the fact that this new Swift is noticeably larger.

Measuring 3850mm long, the 2011 Swift is 90mm longer than its predecessor, on a wheelbase 50mm longer than before. That’s not all, because it’s also 5mm wider and 10mm taller. Front and rear tracks have also grown, by 10 and 5mm respectively.

2011 Suzuki Swift Side View 588x376 2011 Suzuki Swift

Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is now 56.5mpg for the manual transmission model, an improvement of 7.8mpg over the previous 1.3-litre unit.

Emissions are much lower as well; the new 1.2-litre engine with manual transmission produces just 116g/km on the combined cycle; representing a 24g/km or 17 per cent improvement over the 1.3. An optional automatic transmission will be available for the petrol engine from launch.

2011 Suzuki Swift Interior View 588x380 2011 Suzuki Swift

A 1.3-litre diesel engine will also become available and planned for UK introduction in early 2011; this engine emits 109g/km (down from 119g/km) and has an impressive combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, an improvement on an already highly credible 62.8mpg from the outgoing DDiS. This Euro 5 engine has more precise engine management than before with reduced levels of mechanical friction for smoother running and flexibility.

A further selection of images will be available later this month and details on full UK specification and pricing will be announced in the summer of 2010.