The is a

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(

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) produced by

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. The vehicle is classified as a

marque in the European single market, a segment referred to as a supermini in the British Isles. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the rebadged

Suzuki Cultus The Suzuki Cultus is a supermini car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Suzuki from 1983 to 2016. The nameplate is currently used as a rebadged Suzuki Celerio#second, second-generation Suzuki Celerio in Pakistan since 2017. It was first pres ...

in numerous export markets since 1984. The Swift became its own model in 2004. Currently, the Swift is positioned between

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and Baleno in Suzuki's global hatchback lineup.

Predecessors

International (1983–2003)

The Suzuki Swift nameplate began in 1984 as an export name for the

, a

supermini The B-segment is the second smallest of the European segments for passenger cars between the A-segment and C-segment, and commonly described as "small cars". The B-segment is the third largest segment in Europe by volume, accounting for 15. ...

subcompact Subcompact car is a North American classification for cars smaller than a compact car. It is broadly equivalent to the B-segment (Europe), supermini (Great Britain) or A0-class (China) classifications. According to the U.S. Environmental Pr ...

car manufactured and marketed worldwide since 1983 across two generations and three body configurations—three/five-door

hatchback A hatchback is a car body style, car body configuration with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the main interior of the car as a cargo area rather than just to a separated trunk. Hatchbacks may feature fold-down second-row sea ...

, four-door sedan and two-door

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—and using the

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family. The Swift was marketed in the

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(JDM) as the Cultus and elsewhere as the Suzuki SA310, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Forsa, Chevrolet Swift, Chevrolet Sprint/Sprint Metro, Geo Metro, Pontiac Firefly, Maruti 1000,

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and

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. The Swift-badged Cultus ended its production in Hungary in 2003. File:SuzukiSwift133.jpg, First generation (1984–1988) File:Suzuki Swift 3-door.jpg, Second generation (1988–2003)

Japan (2000–2006)

In Japan, the Swift nameplate was introduced in 2000 as a replacement for the

. Outside Japan, the "

Suzuki Ignis The is an automobile nameplate that was first produced by Suzuki in 2000 as a subcompact car, replacing the Suzuki Cultus, and subsequently as a crossover-styled city car from 2016. The Cultus retailed under various names globally, notably as ...

" name was used. Both three- and five-door

body styles were offered, although the three-door was not offered as part of the regular lineup in Japan. The Swift was powered by a new generation of Suzuki inline-four gasoline engines, the M family. Engine displacements of 1.3- and 1.5-liters were offered, both with a five-speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic. The vehicle was available with either front- or

four-wheel drive A four-wheel drive, also called 4×4 ("four by four") or 4WD, is a two-axled vehicle drivetrain capable of providing torque to all of its wheels simultaneously. It may be full-time or on-demand, and is typically linked via a transfer case pr ...

. Vehicles fitted with the 1.3-liter engine were designated ''HT51S'', with the 1.5-liter version assigned ''HT81S''. The three-door body variant formed the basis of the Swift Sport in Japan, or Ignis Sport in export markets. Introduced in 2003, it featured redesigned bumpers and was fitted with a higher-output version of the 1.5-liter engine, producing . The Sport ceased production in 2005, with the regular Swift (1.3-liter SE-Z trim) remaining until 2006 and sold side by side with the first generation global version Swift since November 2004. File:Suzuki Swift 001 (cropped).JPG, 2000–2003 Suzuki Swift File:Suzuki-Swift.jpg, 2003-2006 Suzuki Swift File:Suzuki SWIFT Sport (TA-HT81S) front.jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport File:Suzuki SWIFT Sport (TA-HT81S) rear.jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport (rear)

First generation (RS; 2004)

RS413/413D/415

The global version of the first generation Swift was debuted at the

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in September 2004. The design of the Swift was previewed on the Concept S and Concept S2 concept cars at auto shows, in the years leading up to its launch. This generation of the Swift marked a significant departure with the previous Cultus-based models, with Suzuki redesigning the vehicle as less of a "low price alternative" subcompact and more of a "sporty" subcompact. The Swift's design and driving characteristics focused on the European market with its chassis refined through a road-testing program across Europe. The first generation Swift has received four stars out of five ratings in the

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crash tests. It also was awarded 2006 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland. Since its global launch in 2005, which was kicked off with a marketing campaign fronted by the footballer

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in many European countries, the Swift has recorded above forecast sales in most markets. In Japan, sales figures reached twice the numbers forecast. The Swift was available with 1.3- and 1.5-liter gasoline engines, rated at and , respectively. It was produced in

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, Japan,

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and by Chang'an Motors in China. In most markets, only the five-door body is available, and a four-wheel drive is an option for the 1.3- and 1.5-liter gasoline engines. A 1.25-liter engine fitted with an automatic

continuously variable transmission A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is an automated Transmission (mechanical device), transmission that can change through a continuous range of gear ratios, typically resulting in better fuel economy in gasoline applications. This contr ...

(CVT) was offered in front-wheel drive only. In Europe, the Swift was launched in three- and five-door

forms, with 1.3- and 1.5-liter gasoline engines, and a 1.25-liter (marketed as 1.3-liter) ''DDiS''

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engine supplied by

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. Both the 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline models are available with four-wheel drive; these models receive the ZD11S and ZD21S chassis numbers. In Taiwan, Suzuki's local partner Prince Motors began building the Swift in September 2005. Only offered with five-door bodywork, it was available in 1.5 GL or GLX trim; the 1.5-liter engine develops , equivalent to . After a falling out over Prince assembling Chinese cars, local assembly of Suzukis by Prince was halted in 2009. Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited started producing the first generation Swift in November 2009 and only available with 1.3-liter M13A gasoline engine and paired with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. The first generation Swift was discontinued in Pakistan in August 2021. In Indonesia, the earlier Swift was imported from Japan and from 2007 to 2011, it was assembled locally at

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's production plant in

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. It was only offered with a 1.5-liter M15A gasoline engine, mates with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. There were several special editions with Swift Sport bumpers, sold as GT (2007), GT2 (2009) and GT3 (2010), respectively. There was also a special edition called GTS with

body kit A body kit or bodykit is a set of modified body parts or additional components that are installed on a car. They are typically composed of front and rear bumper (automobile), bumpers, side skirts, spoiler (automotive), spoilers, bonnets (bonne ...

s launched in July 2009. The

Maruti Suzuki Maruti Suzuki India Limited is a publicly listed Indian subsidiary of Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation. It is the largest automobile manufacturer in India, specialising in small cars. The company was established by the Government ...

Swift was launched in India on 25 May 2005 with the familiar 1.3-liter

SOHC An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine in which the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combus ...

16-valve G13BB gasoline engine seen in Maruti Esteem. Later, in early 2007, Maruti introduced the Swift with a Fiat-sourced 1.25-liter D13A DDiS

engine. In 2010, due to the new BS-IV emission norms, Maruti replaced the 1.3-liter gasoline engine with the more modern 1.2-liter

DOHC An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine in which the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combus ...

(later model has VVT) K12M engine. File:Concept S.jpg, Suzuki Concept S (2002) File:CONCEPT・S2.JPG, Suzuki Concept S2 (2003) File:2008 Suzuki Swift (RS415) RE.3 5-door hatchback (2015-06-25) 01.jpg, Suzuki Swift RE.3 Edition (Australia) File:2008 Suzuki Swift (RS415) RE.3 5-door hatchback (2015-06-25) 02.jpg, Suzuki Swift RE.3 Edition (Australia) File:11 final prototype 2.jpg, Suzuki Swift GT3 Edition (Indonesia)

Changan Suzuki Swift

Suzuki's

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in China,

Changan Suzuki Changan Suzuki (officially Changan Suzuki Automobile Co., Ltd.) was an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Chongqing, China and a joint-venture between Chang'an Automobile Group and Suzuki. Chang'an began assembling subcompact comm ...

, started producing Swift for the Chinese domestic market in

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from July 2005. Two gasoline engines were available; 1.3-liter

G13BB engine producing and 1.5-liter

VVT M15A engine producing . Both engines are mated with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the later was available with a 4-speed automatic transmission option. A limited edition Swift with new sporty bumpers called Champion Edition was introduced in June 2010. While the new generation Swift was prepared for the global market, Changan Suzuki continued producing this generation by giving its first facelift by using Swift Sport bumpers and rear lights in October 2010, skipped the 2007 facelift for the global market model. Suzuki did testing the new generation Swift in China but decided only offered the Japanese imported high performance Swift Sport instead. The second facelift occurred in 2013 and it has similar front bumper styling as the refreshed second generation Swift. Sales ended when Suzuki decided to withdraw from Chinese market to focus in India in September 2018. Over 350,000 units Swift were sold in China from 2005 to 2019. File:SUZUKI SWIFT (RS) China.jpg, Pre-facelift (China) File:Suzuki Swift CN facelift Shishi 01 2022-08-28.jpg, First facelift with Swift Sport bumpers (China) File:Suzuki Swift CN facelift II Shishi 01 2022-05-27.jpg, Second facelift with second generation 2013 facelift styling (China) File:Suzuki Swift CN facelift II Shishi 02 2022-05-27.jpg, Rear view of second facelift (China)

Swift Sport (RS416/ZC31S)

In September 2005, Suzuki launched the Sport version of the new Swift in Japan, and in September 2006 the model was introduced in most European markets. Named "Swift Sport", it is powered by an enhanced M16A unit, a high-revving 1.6-liter, naturally aspirated DOHC VVT four-cylinder engine with an 11.1:1 compression ratio, high lift cams, forged pistons, and strengthened valve springs. The 1.6-liter engine produces and torque. At , the car is longer than the standard Swift. The Swift Sport features sportier bumpers and spoilers, a stiffer suspension, twin exhaust pipes, red sport seats (with

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seats optional) and four-wheel disc brakes on 16-inch wheels. The European Swift Sport features five-speed manual transmission, the three-door body variant, 17-inch wheels (16-inch also available) and

electronic stability control Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology that improves a car handling, vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of Tract ...

(ESC). In July 2008, Suzuki Germany launched a limited edition of Swift Sport called N'Style Rally to pay tribute to the Suzuki's

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car and only limited to 500 units. It was offered exclusively in black and is covered with Suzuki Motorsport's logos and decals. In 2007, Suzuki Arena Kyoto Rakunan, a Suzuki dealership located in

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collaborated with Japanese tuner

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to modify the Swift Sport; the resulting model was sold as Tommykaira S-Ss (Super Swift Sports). In 2008, the Swift Sport has undergone a minor restyling which mostly influenced the interior and gear ratios. File:2007 Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6 Front.jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport 3-door (UK) File:2007 Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6 Rear.jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport 3-door (UK) File:2010 Suzuki Swift (RS416) Sport 5-door hatchback (2015-11-11) 02.jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport 5-door (Australia) File:Suzuki Swift Sport Rally N'Style Cosmic Black.JPG, Suzuki Swift Sport N'Style Rally Edition (Germany) File:Suzuki Swift Sport interior.jpg, interior

Engines

Safety

* ANCAP (2005, variants with side curtain airbags) - *

(2005) -

Second generation (AZG; 2010)

AZG412/413D/414

The second generation Swift was unveiled on 26 August 2010. It went on sale in Japan on 18 September 2010. The second generation Swift production at Suzuki's plant in Hungary started on 11 June 2010 to be supplied across Europe. The new car has its wheelbase extended by 50 millimeters over the previous generation and has many visual updates. While the new car looks different from the old one, its design is an evolution of the radical first generation styling with a longer and more rounded appearance. During September 2010, Suzuki in the United Kingdom released the second generation Swift onto British roads. It was launched into the Indian market in 2011. The new generation is expected to feature a 1.25-liter VVT gasoline engine (K12B) developing . In some countries, the second generation of Suzuki Swift uses a 1.4-liter VVT gasoline engine ( K14B) which produces . In Thailand, the Swift was built locally since March 2012 and is part of the Thai government's eco-car program. The car was sold there with a CVT automatic transmission on GA, GL and GLX variants; GA and GL variants are also offered with a five-speed manual transmission, without anti-lock brakes. Another variant with the Japanese market RS body kit was later added, as the RX trim. For the Indonesian market, the Swift was launched on 20 September 2012 at the 20th

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and sold in two trim levels: GL and GX, both available with manual or automatic transmission. The GS trim level was added on 6 June 2015, which was launched at the 2015 Jakarta Fair. The GS trim added HID projector headlights equipped with auto-levelling. Sales of the Swift in that market ended in April 2017. It was replaced by the Baleno hatchback in August 2017, which is slightly bigger and positioned in the same class as the second generation Swift, as the third generation Swift was not released in that market. For the Malaysian market, the Swift was released in January 2013, imported from Thailand. It is available with three trim levels; GL, GLX and GLX-S. The CKD version was later launched in May 2013. A limited edition called RS based on GLX trim with GLX-S' body kit, decals and red accents interior was launched later in June 2014. The facelifted model launched in July 2015 and followed by RR2 special edition based on GL trim in September.

2013 update

For 2013, Suzuki updated the Swift with some minor cosmetic changes such as a revised front bumper, L-shaped LED daytime running lights on the foglamp housings, fresh 16-inch wheels, LED-type high-level brake lamp and new seat fabric design. For the Japanese market, it features Suzuki's newly developed Dualjet engine as well as Suzuki's ENE-CHARGE system and ECO-COOL, implemented from the

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. The new Dualjet engine uses the dual-injection system on its 1.25-liter gasoline engine and it works by increasing vaporisation, making combustion more efficient. It channels fuel to two intake ports instead of only one per cylinder. With the Dualjet technology and the ENE-CHARGE, fuel economy is now up to 26.4 km/L, calculated based on JC08 mode. File:2017 Suzuki Swift SZ-L 1.2 Front.jpg, 2013 facelift model (UK)

Swift Sport (AZG416/ZC32S)

The Swift Sport was previewed by the Swift S-Concept which was showcased first at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show. The production model of Swift Sport is powered by a revised 1.6-liter four-cylinder (M16A) from previous generation Swift Sport's engine and producing and . The 2012 model comes with the option of a six-speed

manual transmission A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canadian English, Canada, British English, the United Kingdom and American English, the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed ...

or a high performance CVT transmission with seven-speed manual mode and paddle shifters. Riding on lightweight 17-inch alloys, the car now features a rear spoiler, a large front grille, body kit, new HID headlights and rear lighting clusters. The ground clearance is also lower than the normal version. Inside, designers included leather bucket seats with sporty red stitching and a "Sport" mark, a new steering wheel, and different instrumentation. In January 2014, The Swift Sport was updated to include a 6.1 inch combined satnav/dab radio infotainment touchscreen as standard. In the United Kingdom, Suzuki has released another special edition of the Swift, the SZ-R, with a list price of £14,249 and limited to just 100 units. In August 2014, Suzuki launched this vehicle for Brazilian market simply as Swift Sport R. It has higher engine output, producing a claimed . File:Suzuki Swift Sport (FZ NZ) – Frontansicht, 14. April 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport 3-door (Germany) File:Suzuki Swift Sport (FZ NZ) – Heckansicht, 14. April 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport 3-door (Germany) File:Suzuki Swift 1.6 Sport 2014 (rear).jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport 5-door (Chile)

Safety

* ANCAP (2011) - *

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(2013) - *

(2010) - *

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(2014, similar to Latin NCAP 2013, no airbags - Indian market) - *

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(2014, Indian-made most basic Latin American version) -

Third generation (A2L; 2016)

The third generation Swift debuted in

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on 27 December 2016. The hatchback is built on the '' HEARTECT'' platform which made its debut in 2015 and is the same lightweight platform used for the production of the hatchbacks Baleno and

. This new lightweight platform made the third generation Swift roughly 10% lighter than the previous generation. Only 5-door body style is available, even though the car looks like a 3-door because the rear door handles are moved to the C-pillar. Despite having similar size as the previous generation (10 mm shorter, 10 mm lower, 40 mm wider and 20 mm longer wheelbase), the boot space is also roughly 20% more spacious (now 246 liters, up to 579 liters when the rear seats are folded), but still smaller than its competitors. This generation is also the first that uses the newly developed ''Boosterjet'' direct injection

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charged gasoline engines and ''Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS)''

mild hybrid Mild hybrids (MHEV) (also known as smart hybrids, power-assist hybrids, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles or BAHVs) are generally cars with an internal combustion engine (ICE) equipped with a minimally extended battery and an auxiliary electric co ...

technologies. The compact and lightweight 12 or 48-volt mild hybrid system features a belt-driven Integrated Starter Generator (ISG), which assists the engine during acceleration and helps recoup energy via

regenerative braking Regenerative braking is an energy recovery mechanism that slows down a moving vehicle or object by converting its kinetic energy or potential energy into a form that can be either used immediately or stored until needed. Typically, regenerativ ...

. In Japan, a 48-volt

full hybrid Hybrid vehicle drivetrains transmit power to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles. A hybrid vehicle has multiple forms of motive power, and can come in many configurations. For example, a hybrid may receive its energy by burning gasoline, but swi ...

model is available for the 1.25-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, it is connected to a Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and 5-speed clutchless

automated manual transmission The automated manual transmission (AMT) is a type of transmission (mechanics), transmission for motor vehicles. It is essentially a conventional manual transmission equipped with automatic actuation to operate the clutch and/or shift Gear train ...

(AGS). Additional safety kits are also updated, such as; a forward-facing camera and laser sensors that deliver

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and high-beam assist, along with

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. The

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an market Swift is no longer built by

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, it is now supplied from Japan and also exported to areas including

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and

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. It is also manufactured in

Thailand Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand and historically known as Siam (the official name until 1939), is a country in Southeast Asia on the Mainland Southeast Asia, Indochinese Peninsula. With a population of almost 66 million, it spa ...

and

Myanmar Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; and also referred to as Burma (the official English name until 1989), is a country in northwest Southeast Asia. It is the largest country by area in Mainland Southeast Asia and has ...

. The Indian-built Swift is exported to

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, parts of Asia, and some Latin American and

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ern markets. The third generation Swift is also manufactured in

and

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since 2022 and 2023, respectively. File:Suzuki SWIFT XG Limited (DBA-ZC83S-VBGE-L) front.jpg, Pre-facelift Suzuki Swift with mesh grille (Japan) File:Suzuki 4th Swift (1.0 RSt).jpg, Pre-facelift Suzuki Swift RS (Japan) File:2018 Suzuki Swift SZ5 Boosterjet SHVS 1.0 Rear.jpg, Rear view of Suzuki Swift (UK) File:Suzuki Swift ALLGRIP.jpg, Rear view of Suzuki Swift (base model, Germany) File:Suzuki SWIFT HYBRID RS (DAA-ZC53S).jpg, Rear view of Suzuki Swift RS (Japan) File:Suzuki Swift - wnętrze (MSP17).jpg, Interior

Facelift

The Suzuki Swift received a minor facelift in May 2020 for the Japanese market. European market received the facelifted model in September 2020. It was also released in November 2020 for the Mexican market, in February 2021 for the Thai and Indian market, and in the Philippine market in March 2022. The hatchback received new radiator grille, alloy wheels and dual-tone color option. Some features from the higher trim now become available for lower trims, some markets also received new features from other markets which was standard in the pre-facelift model. The engine is also revised for markets with stricter emission standards (see below). The 12-volt mild hybrid system has also been upgraded with a bigger 10Ah battery, replacing the old 3Ah unit to boost energy recovery. File:2020 Suzuki Swift Facelift IMG 3658.jpg, Facelifted regular Suzuki Swift (Germany) File:Suzuki SWIFT RS 2WD・5MT (4BA-ZC83S-VBRF-M2).jpg, Facelifted Suzuki Swift RS (Japan) File:Suzuki SWIFT HYBRID SZ (5AA-ZC43S-VBZH-M2) front.jpg, Facelifted Suzuki Swift Hybrid received RS bumpers (Japan)

Swift Sport (A2L414/ZC33S)

Suzuki officially unveiled the Swift Sport at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car comes with a 1.4-liter turbocharged K14C Boosterjet engine shared with the Vitara S. The engine makes

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at 5,500 rpm and of torque at 2,500–3,000 rpm. It comes equipped with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed

automatic transmission An automatic transmission (AT) or automatic gearbox is a multi-speed transmission (mechanics), transmission used in motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving conditions. The 1904 ...

. Aesthetically, the Swift Sport has a completely new front and rear bumpers, a rear spoiler, 16 or 17-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust, wider tyres, a front chin spoiler and red accents interior. In June 2020, Suzuki launched Swift Sport with Suzuki's SHVS 48-volt mild hybrid technology for

an market to meet Euro 6d emission standard. Still with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine (now called K14D Boosterjet), revised with dual VVT and a smaller turbocharger. It now makes at 5,500 rpm and of torque at 2,000–3,000 rpm and also 55 kg heavier than the old 6-speed manual non-hybrid model. This version is also available in

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and

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. The Sport version did not receive any facelift like the regular Swift, except the additional dual tone color option. File:2018 Suzuki Swift Sport Boosterjet 1.4.jpg, Suzuki Swift Sport (UK) File:The rearview of Suzuki SWIFT Sport (4BA-ZC33S-VBRM-JM2) (cropped).jpg, Rear view Suzuki Swift Sport (Japan) File:Suzuki SWIFT Sport (CBA-ZC33S-VBRM) interior.jpg, Interior

Limited editions

For

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n market, a limited edition Swift Sport BeeRacing was launched in March 2018. In June of the same year, 100 units limited edition Swift Sport, called the Red Devil was announced for the

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n market. In May 2019, a limited edition Swift Sport Katana was launched for

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market only. The limited edition

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pays tribute to the new Suzuki Katana 1000 bike. Built in a limited run of only 30 units, it comes in two colors, 15 units Premium Silver Metallic and 15 units Super Black Pearl paints. Another limited edition for Italian market was launched in February 2021 to celebrate

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's 7th world championship title after

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won the 2020 MotoGP season. Dubbed as the World Champion Edition and only 7 unit were available for sale. Malaysian market received a limited edition called Silver Edition in October 2023. Compared to regular Swift Sport, the hatchback received additional styling upgrades such as exclusive metallic silver body color, red accents, carbon fiber finish and bigger 10-inch LCD display. In 2019, Japanese tuner

launched a tuned car based on the ZC33S Swift Sport called the Tommykaira m14, 12 years after the ZC31S Swift Sport-based S-Ss had been introduced in 2007. It was available in three packages; Stage I, Stage II and Stage III.

Special and limited editions

Similar special or limited editions of Swift with Japanese market honeycomb grille, front and rear spoiler, sidekirts, decals (depending on the markets) and additional accessories were launched in

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and several other markets. A special edition based on XG trim called XR Limited was launched for Japanese market in October 2018. The car received sporty exterior package from RS trim, additional "Suzuki Safety Support" safety kits and several comfort features from higher trim. Another limited edition based on the updated XG trim was launched in November 2019, called the Hybrid MG Limited. Basically the car has similar package as the previous limited edition but without sporty RS trim bumpers and additional mild hybrid system as standard. In

, a special edition called Swift GL Max Edition was launched in November 2020. Equipped with black colored body kit, crossover-like flare fenders, shark fin antenna and decorated quad exhaust pipes. Another special edition with different body kit called GL Plus was launched in August 2021 and limited edition with upgraded body kit called GL Plus Limitless Edition was launched in June 2022. In

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, limited editions called SR, SR2 and SR3 with similar concept as the previous generations Swift were available from 2018 to 2021. The most notable changes were the wider 205/45 sport tires and 17-inch black alloy wheels. File:2019 Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet 1.2 Front.jpg, Suzuki Swift Attitude (UK) File:2019 Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet 1.2 Rear.jpg, Rear view of Suzuki Swift Attitude (UK) File:2021 Suzuki Swift GL PLUS.jpg, Suzuki Swift GL Plus (Thailand) File:2022 Suzuki Swift GL PLUS Limitless Edition.jpg, Suzuki Swift GL Plus Limitless Edition (Thailand)

Powertrain

It is equipped with either a 1.25-liter 4-cylinder K12C Dualjet dual injectors gasoline engine developing and of torque or a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder K10C Boosterjet direct injection turbocharged gasoline engine for the global market developing and of torque, both engines are available for regular and

forms depending on the market. As standard, all engines are mated with a 5-speed

(6-speed for Swift Sport), this transmission is also standard for mild hybrid (pre-facelift) and AWD (1.25-liter only) models in Europe. The 1.25-liter engine can be selected with CVT transmission option and the 6-speed

option is available exclusively for the turbocharged engines. For the Japanese market, the 1.25-liter K12C Dualjet engine is offered in three variants; regular gasoline engine, mild hybrid and

, depending on the trim levels. Unlike in Europe, the AWD model can be ordered with CVT transmission option and the full hybrid model is only available with a 5-speed clutchless

(AGS). The 1.0-liter turbocharged engine was also offered in RSt trim until May 2020 and only available with automatic transmission. The engine is tuned to run with regular octane gasoline (90–95 RON) which is only producing and of torque. In India though, it is expected to come equipped the familiar 1.2-liter 4-cylinder K12M gasoline engine and a 1.25-liter Fiat-sourced (D13A)

engine variant from the previous generations. The former is also available in

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and several Asian countries; while the latter was only available for Indian market and discontinued in April 2020. The Thai-market third generation Swift received the reworked 1.2-liter K12M engine with Dualjet technology in February 2018. For the 2021 European model, due the implementation of Euro 6d emission standard, both 1.0-liter turbocharged and 1.25-liter engines were replaced by a brand new 1.2-liter K12D Dualjet dual VVT engine with 12-volt mild hybrid system and become standard engine in Europe. This engine is also available for the facelifted Swift in New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. In February 2021, the facelifted Indian market Swift received a brand new BS6 compliant 1.2-liter K12N Dualjet dual VVT engine. Several countries in Latin America received K12C Dualjet mild hybrid engine option in November 2021, the engine is only available with a 5-speed manual transmission. In August 2022,

launched

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version of K12N Dualjet engine in India.

Safety

* ANCAP (2017, Japanese-made) **Base model - **Top model - *

(2018, Thai-made) - *

(2017, Japanese-made) **With safety pack - **Standard - *

**(2018, similar to Latin NCAP 2013, Indian market) - **(2022 H2, based on Latin NCAP 2016, Indian market) - * JNCAP () - *

(2021, similar to Euro NCAP 2014, Japanese or Indian-made most basic Latin American version with 2 airbags) -

Fourth generation (AOL; 2023)

The fourth generation Swift was previewed as the Swift Concept on 25 October 2023. The production model was officially introduced first in Japan and Europe on 6 December 2023. Swift's biggest market, India, received the fourth generation model on 9 May 2024. The hatchback is still underpinned by the same ''Heartect'' platform, but redesigned to appeal to

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. Despite having a similar exterior design as the prior generation, the refreshed design is claimed to be 4.6% more aerodynamic by adopting back door side spoilers, optimizing the front strake, front bumper and wheel shape. The hidden door handle on the rear door frame is also reverted to the original position to blend with the side body lines and bringing back the older Swift's design identity. The Japanese market Swift received slightly different exterior details such as a different grille mesh design with chrome garnish and an additional rear bumper cover for the top two models. The NVH are also improved with several modifications. For the interior, it sported a new multi-layered dashboard design similar to SX4 S-Cross or Baleno, redesigned door panels and a bigger 9-inch LCD display for the top model. The safety and convenience features were also revamped with additional front parking sensors,

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, driver monitoring system and an advanced

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''Dual Sensor Brake Support II (DSBS II)'' which added wider detection range for bicycles and motorcycles. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid MX in Premium Silver, rear right.jpg, Rear view (Japan) File:Suzuki SWIFT HYBRID MZ 2WD (5AA-ZCEDS-VBZB-ZN).jpg, Swift Hybrid MZ (Japan) File:Osaka Auto Messe 2024 (122) - Suzuki SWIFT HYBRID MX 2WD・5MT (5AA-ZCEDS-VBXG-ZN).jpg, Interior

Markets

India

The fourth generation model made its debut on May 9, 2024. A CNG variant was launched on September 12 of the same year.

Europe

The fourth-generation Swift for the European debut in the first quarter of 2024. The Swift for the European market is identical to the Japanese-specification with a few differences such as a simplified front bumper design and the omission of both the front lip and front foglights. For the European market, it is only available with a 1.2-liter gasoline MHEV engine.

Mexico

The fourth-generation Swift was launched in Mexico on 31 May 2024, in two trim levels: GLS and GLX, it is powered by a 1.2-liter gasoline MHEV engine.

New Zealand

The fourth-generation Swift was launched in New Zealand on 7 June 2024, in two trim levels: GLS and RSC, it is powered by a 1.2-liter gasoline engine.

Australia

The fourth-generation Swift was launched in Australia on 14 June 2024, in four variants: Hybrid (M/T), Hybrid (CVT), Hybrid Plus and Hybrid GLX, it is powered by a 1.2-liter gasoline MHEV engine.

South Africa

The fourth-generation Swift was launched in South Africa on 27 September 2024, in three trim levels: GL, GL+ and GLX, it is powered by a 1.2-liter gasoline engine.

Middle East

The fourth-generation Swift was launched in the GCC countries on 25 November 2024, in three trim levels; GL, GL Plus and GLX, it is powered by a 1.2-liter mild-hybrid engine.

Powertrain

A brand new 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine called '' Z12E'' was also introduced, replacing the older '' K12D/N Dualjet'' four-cylinder engines and available in conventional or mild hybrid versions. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a newly developed lightweight CVT, available for both front or all-wheel drive configurations. A 5-speed automated manual transmission ''Auto Gear Shift (AGS)'' is also available mainly for Indian market. A CNG variant of the ''Z12E'' engine was introduced in India in September 2024.

Safety

ANCAP

The Japanese-made, ADAS-equipped Suzuki Swift for the Australasian market received 1 star from ANCAP in 2024 (aligned with

Euro NCAP

JNCAP

JNCAP ()

Sedan version

A sub 4-meter

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sedan version of Swift developed by

was introduced in March 2008 in India and marketed as Dzire (Swift DZire for the first two generations) or Swift Sedan depending on the market. The car is positioned below the SX4 sedan and later Ciaz subcompact sedans and also the successor of Cultus-based Swift sedan. Despite designed to suit Indian sub 4-meter car tax bracket (the first generation was above 4 meters), it is also exported to developing markets in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. File:Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire (cropped).jpg, First generation Suzuki Swift DZire File:Suzuki Swift Dzire 1.2 GL 2013.jpg, Second generation Suzuki Swift DZire File:Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi VVT (front).JPG, Third generation Suzuki Dzire

Swift EV concepts

The Suzuki Swift

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was unveiled at the 2009

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. The Swift Plug-in concept has an

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of about drawing on a

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pack. When the battery is running low a small 0.66 L engine kicks in to power a generator that charges the battery. In May 2010,

announced a demonstration program with 60 Swift Plug-in hybrids in Japan scheduled to start by late 2010. Initially sales of the Suzuki Swift plug-in hybrid electric vehicle were scheduled to begin by 2013. The plug-in car is powered by a and AC synchronous motor and a 2.66 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Average fuel economy in automobiles, fuel consumption, calculated by combining fuel consumption during operation on electric power from grid charge and fuel consumption during hybrid operation after depletion of the battery pack is 37.6 km/L on the JC08 cycle (88.4 mpg US, or 2.7 L/100 km). Grid charge time for the battery is approximately 1.5 hours at 100 V and one hour at 200 V. In March 2014,

announced that it will provide several copies of the production version, renamed "Swift Range Extender" as part of a pilot project to be conducted in partnership with the Indian government during 2014 to 2015. According to Maruti's tests, the Swift Range Extender delivers a combined fuel efficiency of up to , with an

of . The battery takes nearly 90 minutes to get fully charged. Maruti was awaiting for the implementation of India's National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020, which will define the Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles#India, government's purchase incentives for plug-in electric cars. File:Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid.jpg, Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept (2009) File:Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid in Tokyo Motor Show 2009 rear.jpg, Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept (2009) File:Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid.jpg, Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid concept (2011) File:Osaka Motor Show 2012 - Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid (ZC72S).JPG, Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid concept (2011)

Nameplate use with other vehicles

United States and Canada (1995–2001)

From 1995 to 2001, the Suzuki Swift nameplate was reused for the second generation Geo Metro#second, Geo Metro in the United States and Canada. It was still based on the previous generation Suzuki Cultus#SF, Cultus/Swift's platform and only available as a 3-door hatchback. File:1998 Suzuki Swift GA in Medium Blue Metallic front three quarters.jpg, Suzuki Swift (United States and Canada)

Canada (2003–2010)

In 2003, the first generation 5-door hatchback Chevrolet Aveo (T200), Chevrolet Aveo was marketed in Canada as Suzuki Swift+, as the replacement of the second generation Geo Metro#second, Second generation Geo Metro-based Swift. File:'09 Suzuki Swift+ (Orange Julep).jpg, Suzuki Swift+ (Canada)

Motorsport

The Suzuki Swift Sport is well known for being competitive in rallying, especially under 2.0-liter class. In 2007 and 2010, Per-Gunnar Andersson (rally driver), Per-Gunnar Andersson and Aaron Burkart won the Junior World Rally Championship, JWRC S1600 rally class and also dominating the top three from 2006 to 2010. In 2009, Luke Pinder won the British Rally Championship R1 class. The Swift Sport also successfully won the All-Japan Rally Championship (), winning in JN1 class from 2016 to 2018 and later in the JN4 class from 2019 to 2023. In Italy, the Swift has been used for Suzuki Rally Cup since 2007 and followed by Rally Italia Talent since 2019. In 2019, Michael Hopp and Steve Pittman it won the 2019 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour E class, finished at 21st place with 113 laps. In 2021 (after the 2020 Bathurst 6 Hour was cancelled due to COVID-19), Ian Cowley, Daniel Natoli & Matt Thewlis finished 2nd 2021 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour Class E and Michael Hopp, Steve McHugh & Michael Rice finished 3rd 2021 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour Class E, a double podium for the TEAM Group Suzuki Racing Team. They are also used in the British RallyCross, where they form both their own category, and the car, all drivers in the 14 to 17 year old Junior category must use. As of 2022, there are 12 Juniors and 8 Senior Swifts. Javier Pardo and co-driver Adrián Pérez from Suzuki Motor Ibérica won the 2021 European Rally Championship in the ERC-2 category by winning all the six rally events in which they were participated. File:Suzuki Swift JWRC 05 001.JPG, 2005 Suzuki Swift JWRC rally car File:Rally Rias Baixas 2013 (Antxustegui).jpg, Second generation Suzuki Swift rally car File:2020 Rally Bohemia - Madsen.jpg, Third generation Suzuki Swift rally car File:Hopp Pittman 2019 Bathurst 6 Hour.jpg, The Class E-winning Suzuki Swift Sport of Michael Hopp and Steve Pittman at the 2019 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour

Sales

Since its debut in 2004, the Swift has been sold in 169 countries. As of October 2023, sales of the Swift had reached cumulative worldwide sales of 9 million units. Swift's biggest market is in India, since its launch in 2005, the Swift steadily increased its sales in line with the market expansion due to economic growth. As of June 2024, Swift's total sales in the country has reached 3 million units, which is over 30% of total global sales. The Swift was the best selling car in India in 2020 and 2023.

Awards

The Suzuki Swift has won more than 60 Awards including car of the year awards since its introduction as a global model. * Most fun to drive car in Japan car of the year awards 2006 * Semperit Irish Car of the Year, Irish Car of the Year 2006. * RJC Car of the Year, RJC Japan car of the year 2006, 2011 and 2018 * Indian car of the year 2012 * 2011 small car of the year by BBC Top Gear India * Goldstar award by ''Wheels'' magazine Australia * Best buy hot hatchback by ''Whatcar'' magazine UK for Swift Sport * Best model in city cars by ''L'argus'' magazine France * 2011 Small car of the year by AMI insurance autocar magazine New Zealand *Best Small Hatchback award by ''Otomotif'' magazine Indonesia 2013, 2014 and 2015 * Best Small Car' by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers in Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2010 * Indian Car of the year 2019 *2019 The Budget Car of the Year award by Cars.co.za South Africa

References

External links

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