It took a while, but the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift is now finally available for prospective customers.
While it’s built on the same HEARTECT platform as its predecessor, this new Swift still remains perfectly compact for city living.
Up front, the Swift now boasts a piano-black grille, flanked by sharp light signatures that bring a bit more attitude to its face.
Out back, new three-dimensional tail lamps make for a slick, modern touch. 16-inch wheels with polished alloy rims complete the look.
The Swift is also flexing its colour palette, adding some fresh new hues to the lineup.
Entirely new options include Cool Yellow Metallic and Caravan Ivory Pearl Metallic, while fan favourites like Frontier Blue Pearl Metallic and Burning Red Pearl Metallic have been given a new pearlescent finish.
Inside, the Swift gets rid of the old rotary knobs, replacing them with sleeker, neater-looking buttons, complemented by a digital control panel for adjusting temperature and fan speed.
And Suzuki’s clearly heard our cries for more charging options. You’ll now find two USB-A ports and one USB-C port up front.
Pop the hood and you’ll find Suzuki’s newly developed 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine. It’s pushing out 82bhp and 112Nm of torque, which is a slight boost over the outgoing four-cylinder engine.
This new engine is also lighter, more responsive, and kinder to the environment, with Suzuki promising lower emissions.
At just 945kg unladen, the Swift has managed to shed some pounds. And like before, the Swift’s engine is paired with a 12-volt mild hybrid system that includes a lithium-ion battery, an integrated starter generator, and an electric motor pushing 3bhp and 60Nm of torque.
This powertrain is mated to a newly developed 6-speed CVT, designed specifically for the new engine. The car even comes with paddle shifters so you can have some fun playing with the “programmed” gear set points.
With this new setup, Suzuki claims an impressive combined figure of 20.4km/L, and the Swift remains eligible for A2 VES banding.
On the safety front, Suzuki has packed the Swift with an enhanced range of features, including Suzuki Safety Support. The car now offers Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist, making life on the road just that bit less stressful.
Now available for sale, the Suzuki Swift starts at $146,888 inclusive of COE.
Test drives can be booked at the Suzuki Singapore showroom at 10 Chang Charn Rd, #01-00 Link (THM) Building, Singapore 159639.
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