Refreshed Suzuki Swift Revealed

Words by Rob McSorley

Three years after its original launch images have surfaced of Suzuki's revised Swift supermini ahead its launch later in the year. Details at the moment are a little sketchy but the obvious differences are easy to spot.

On the outside the Swift benefits from a restyled front bumper with more aggressive intakes incorporating LED daytime running lights on higher models in the range. There are similar changes to the rear with a reshaped bumper with narrower number plate recess along with new alloy wheel designs and new wing mirrors housing the turn signals. 

Changes to the cabin are likely to be less noticeable amounting to new trim fabrics and updates to some of the switchgear. Equipment levels across the range have always been generous so its unlikely that this will change when the Swift is launched.

Under the bonnet the engine range is not going to change offering UK buyers a choice of 1.2-litre VVT petrol and 1.3-litre diesel units (in addition to a 1.6-litre petrol in the Swift Sport). Changes to the way the Suzuki drives are also unlikely as the current model rides and handles very well compared to many of its rivals.

The biggest news for Brits is the expansion of the range with the addition of two new models. The first will come in the form of a five door version of the warm Swift Sport offering additional practicality lacking in rival cars from Peugeot and Ford. A five door Sport is already available in other markets but is a first for the UK. 

The second new model will be a four-wheel-drive Swift again already available in other markets. Buyers will be able to choose between two different versions the first with additional body cladding and under body protection and another version without. The more rugged models will rival Fiat's popular 4x4 and Trekking versions of the Panda.

Prices are yet to be revealed but are likely to remain largely the same as the current car but further details will follow in the coming months.

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