Fourth-gen Suzuki Swift officially priced

As we know it, the Suzuki Swift is a popular vehicle in South Africa, competing in the sales charts against its main rival, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo. In October alone, 1,179 Swift models were sold, 985 of which were the subject at hand, the fourth-generation model.

Speaking of the new model, it’s still based on the same Heartect platform, which also underpins the Baleno, Jimny, and Vitara, to name a few. However, Suzuki says it has been reworked to appeal to the ‘young at heart’.

At first glance, the design appears to have evolved from its predecessor, which will undoubtedly appeal to a new audience. According to Suzuki, the clean look is 4.6% more aerodynamic than the outgoing model, thanks to the adoption of back door side spoilers, optimising the front strake, front bumper, and wheel shape. The good thing that Suzuki engineers have done is put the rear door handles back where they belong instead of the C-pillar for improved usability.

The interior seems to have gone through a major overhaul. It features a new wrap-around dashboard design with horizontal air vents, a stylish analogue instrument cluster with an LCD, redesigned front seats covered in black fabric, and a 265-litre boot space that can be expanded to 580 litres, matching that of its predecessor.

Powering the range is a new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine with 60kW and 112Nm which, Suzuki says, is lighter, smaller, and more efficient than the outgoing 4-cylinder unit. Depending on the model specified, the engine can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or CVT. Tipping the weight scales between 908kg and 945kg, it should have an excellent power-to-weight ratio to ensure brisk performance despite wielding the uninspiring CVT gearbox.

In terms of safety, all variants come standard with six airbags, ABS brakes with EBD, Brake Assist Function, ESC, and rear ISOFIX anchorage points.

The Suzuki Swift has consistently proven to be a comfortable and economical small car over the years, and the new model is poised to continue this success. Judging by recent sales figures, especially those from October, it is evident that the new Swift is on track to become yet another thriving addition to the Suzuki lineup.

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