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Suzuki Swift testdrive from Latribuneauto

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:05:18 +0000

Suzuki Swift testdrive from Latribuneauto

After Latribuneauto of France testdrive the Suzuki Swift,This is what they say about the car which was a European specification Swift ,Translate and summary by SuzukiFan

What they like

Attractive styling
Generous interior space
Driving position
Driving behavior
Full lists of equipment
ESP and seven airbags as standard
Cost / performance ratio
Good ergonomics
Consumption reduced
Good sound

What they don’t like

Small boot of 211 liters
Few storage
Engine performance just average
No side-shields

(1)Design…. Suzuki Swift is elegant raised waistline and a resolutely dynamic style inspired by the Mini The ground clearance reduced to 14 cm(Euro spec) and rear spoiler enhance the dynamic and sporty side of the car.

(2)Space…..Room for four adults The driver and front passenger have plenty of room. Rear passengers will appreciate the important height under the roof that can carry two adults 1, 75 meter., 528 liters expandable rear seat folded

(3)Comfort….The ergonomics of the instruments of control is good. They are well established and easy to read. The driving position and seats are comfortable.When stopped, the gasoline engine is almost inaudible

(4)Performance……The Suzuki Swift is lightweight and strong. Suzuki Swift is behaving like a kart.the Japanese car is agile in town

(5)Safety……… Crash test of the Euro NCAP are excellent.credited with a score of 94% for adult protection, 82% for the protection of children, 62% for pedestrian protection.With the use of high strength steel, the body of the new Swift is both stiffer and lighter.

(6)Quality…….. good level of quality. The assemblies are accurate. The quality of finish is in the middle of the class.

(7)Environment……..The Suzuki Swift emits 116 g CO2 gas in 1.2 liter 94 hp and 109 g in 1.3 DDiS 75 hp diesel.The combined fuel consumption of the car are low. Count 5 liter with 94 hp 1.2 engine petrol and 4.2 liter diesel engine 75 hp 1.3 DDiS.

(8)Price……..The Suzuki Swift has a complete equipment at the entry level version. The suggested resale prices are:

1.2 GL 12 290 Euro
1.2 GLX 14 090
1.3 DDiS GL 14 190
1.2 GLX Auto 15 190
1.2 GLX 4×4 15 540
1.3 DDiS GLX15 990

(9)The Suzuki Swift is selling well in France . This is the model of Suzuki’s best selling range.Residual values ??and indicative of the average Suzuki Swift in France are 75% the first year, 59% the second year, 51% the third year, 42% the fourth year, 36% the fifth year.

(10)Conclusion……..Perfect on the road, the car Suzuki has a comprehensive standard equipment,The Swift is targeting both male and female. Suzuki Swift have dynamism and elegance.Attractive and fun to drive in town

Translate from Latribuneauto by Suzuki Fan

Test drive review of the new Swift DZire

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:06:17 +0000

Test drive review of the new Swift DZire

When the Swift DZire was first launched a little over four years ago, it was not the first sedan that was sharing the platform of a sibling hatch, but I had expected it to be amongst the first to leverage the under-four-metre size advantage to come up with a killer price-to-value package for buyers in the entry sedan segment.

But, unfortunately, the DZire had been conceived and its design and concept had been frozen two years earlier when the regulation to offer the lower excise duty advantage for cars under 4,000mm didn’t exist. The DZire was still a runaway hit, with the big advantage of the diesel engine giving it a early mover’s advantage.

Personally, my heart never wanted to choose the DZire; its rear design was weird and unsightly and the integration of the boot seemed slapped on as an after-thought. But, my head was still telling me all along that the DZire was one practical car, combining the ability to tackle the kind of limitations that the Indian driving condition has and at same time packing the allure of the Swift’s design and performance into an affordable entry sedan.

In about fours years, since its launch, the DZire has sold over 3.3 lakh units and owns about 39 per cent of the market share in the sedan segment. So, the change over the new platform could have been delayed a bit more too. But, now the possibility of rectifying some of the design quirks and the prospect of packing in more cabin space with the new Swift platform was a big draw. And with the possibility of working on the design to keep it under 4 metres and gain a pricing advantage must have been even more interesting to ignore for Maruti.

More ‘DZireable’

With the new Swift out last year, Maruti and Suzuki engineers decided to pick on the new platform and advance the generation change for the DZire. The DZire is, as a result, a lift from the Swift when you look at it from the front. Overall the Swift’s lines are all there though there are changes to the bonnet grille and the front bumper, giving it some what of a unique identity. The headlamps are shared with the Swift, as is the blacked out A-pillar.

The new DZire clearly looks smaller and more compact, though at 3,995mm, it is only 165mm lesser than the previous generation’s overall length. But, other than its reduced sub-4,000mm length, the other dimensions have all increased thanks to the use of the new Swift’s platform. The width of the car is now 1,695mm (up 5mm) and the overall height is now 1,530mm (up 25mm), while the wheelbase is the same as the new Swift’s at 2,430mm (up 40mm compared to the outgoing DZire).

The ground clearance remains the same at 170mm compared to the previous-gen DZire, while the turning radius is marginally up at 4.8 metres. But due to the shorter, stubbier boot designed to fit the shorter length, the luggage space in the boot is now only 316 litres compared to the outgoing DZire’s 440 litres, However, the fact remains that for the most part, the boot rarely gets used to its full capacity in urban conditions and the 316 litre boot in the new DZire isn’t looking all that small either.

The design of the current DZire’s backside was clearly lacking in class. The new DZire managed to put me at ease, with its cleaner design and the more natural flow of the lines at the rear with the rest of the car. The tail-lamps are also more suited to the overall design of the car and the stubby boot lid too doesn’t really affect the rear design of the DZire. The new model should find more admirers now, though it is still undeniably familiar to the new Swift and its rather hatch-oriented body style.

The entire set of body panels at the rear, the roof panel and the rear door are all new compared to the Swift. The rear glass seems a bit smaller and the C-pillar also remains thick. The outside rear view mirrors now get integrated turn indicators and the same large mirror unit seen in the new Swift.

Plusher interior

The interior of the new DZire also draws heavily from the new Swift. The modern steering wheel design, waterfall design centre console, the auto climate control and the integrated audio system with six speakers are all very familiar. But, these new elements along with the new lighter beige and black dual tone colour theme give the new DZire’s cabin a much more upmarket feel. There is also the addition of wood finish inserts on the dash and door panels, silver accents, chrome inserts and leather trim have also been thrown in. The new DZire also gets all of the intuitive storage options that were offered in the new Swift.

Similar to the Swift, again the increased wheelbase and the scooped rear of the front seats manage together to liberate about 20mm more legroom for rear passengers. The rear bench seat in the new DZire feels a bit more upright than the earlier version. Depending on trim level you get all the creature comforts that buyers have come to expect from this brand. Seats are comfy, though I wonder how the softer upholstery might wear over the long term.

Engines and performance

The new DZire continues to be offered with the same K 12M VVT petrol engine and the D13A DDiS diesel engine. To experience the new DZire, I had travelled to the Buddh International Circuit at Greater Noida at the invitation of Maruti Suzuki. The race track is not the best of places to gauge the performance of the car in real world driving conditions. But it still put the car’s prowess in perspective.

The engines feel very similar in the new DZire compared to the new Swift. One of the reasons of course, is the fact that both the cars weigh the same at bout 1,000 kgs. By saving weight after using thinner high-tensile steel for the body of the new DZire, the addition of the boot has effectively been nullified.

The result is a power-to-weight ratio that is identical to the new Swift and the co-efficient of drag (aerodynamic co-efficient) has also improved compared to the previous DZire. The effect is the familiar peppy nature of the Swift is immediately evident even in the new DZire and apparently the lower Coe-d has helped improve the fuel efficiency of the new DZire.

The K12 petrol engine delivers a peak power of 87 PS at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 114Nm at 4,000 rpm. On the track the manual transmission variant of the DZire petrol is the quietest and there is also enough power in the 3,000 to 6,000 rpm band to push the car. Top speed achievable was in the region of about 145 kmph. The engine gets all the tech from the new Swift too including the variable valve timing for the engine and the detent pin tech for the transmission, to ensure smoother shifting.

The addition in the petrol engine DZire is the new automatic transmission. The new four-speed automatic – a torque converter unit – is being imported from Japan and marks Maruti’s re-entry into the auto gearbox category in the lower price segment. Automatics are being accepted in many congested cities in India and this one too should find a few takers. However, being a rather city-focused auto gearbox, with no manual option, the DZire AT wasn’t that much fun on the track. But, according to Maruti officials it is only marginally poorer in fuel efficiency (2 kmpl lesser) than the manual gearbox variant.This should be good news for buyers who would otherwise be put off by fuel guzzling automatics.

The DDiS diesel engine felt very similar too in the DZire like in the new Swift. This rev-happy, engine behaves so differently in Maruti cars, though it is found in the bonnets of cars from other brands too. The 1,248cc, intercooled, turbocharged diesel engine offers the same characteristics as in the previous model with a peak torque of 190 Nm at 2,000 rpm and a peak power of 75 PS at 4,000 rpm.

The new DZire behaves a bit more nimbly than the outgoing model. There is again a lot of the new Swift in the sedan’s behaviour on the track. Since I didn’t get to drive it on normal roads, there is not much I can say about how it would feel in real world conditions, but the suspension felt a bit more rigid and cabin noise levels was lower, though under hard acceleration in both the diesel and the petrol automatic, the noise levels go up. The new DZire’s ZXi and ZDi models also get new 15-inch alloys instead of the earlier version’s 14-inchers.

Bottomline

The new Swift DZire will clearly be appreciated by many more buyers now. The design has more appeal and the cabin feels more upmarket. The improved power-to-weight ratio also enables the new DZire to offer better fuel efficiency of 19.1 kmpl for the petrol (up 6.7 per cent) and 23.4 kmpl for the diesel (up from 21.7 kmpl earlier).

The current DZire is priced in the range of Rs 4.94 lakh to Rs 6.4 lakh for the petrol models and at Rs 5.95 lakh to Rs 7.30 lakh for the diesel variants. The new DZire’s prices are unlikely to be dramatically lower and Maruti officials say that the cost of the new platform and associated technologies will not enable the company to pass on the entire benefit of a lower duty. Yet, buyers can expect the price to be retained at the same levels or be positioned just a bit lower, maybe.

The new DZire will be out by the first week of February this year.

Source:The hindubusinessline

2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift specification from brochure

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:36:06 +0000

2012 Maruti Suzuki Swift specification from brochure
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, India’s largest car manufacturer today unveiled its much awaited sportier and stylish car, the all new ‘Swift’.

The new Swift offers best in class acceleration, high power to weight ratio and much improved fuel efficiency. With over 140 new features, many for the first time ever in an entry level variant, the new Swift is set to once again redefine “premium compact” car segment, a segment that Swift had itself created.

Built on an all new platform, the new Swift is longer and wider than its predecessor.

Maruti Suzuki engineers have adopted several new weight reduction techniques for an enhanced power to weight ratio in the new Swift. As a result, while new Swift delivers a power-packed and sportier drive, it also offers more kilometers to every drop of fuel: 6 per cent more in diesel and 4 per cent more in the petrol version. In addition, the Company has introduced the VVT engine technology in all petrol variants of the new Swift. The highly acclaimed DDiS engine powers the diesel variant of the new Swift.

Maruti Suzuki and its suppliers have invested over Rs. 550 Crore to make the new Swift more vibrant and sportier. The next generation Swift comes with a localization level of over 95 per cent.

The Swift is iconic and special in many ways. It entered the Indian car market and became a segment reference point, a blockbuster, by selling over 600,000 units in 6 years making it by far the highest selling car in the premium compact segment.

Maruti Suzuki is confident that with the new Swift the company will further strengthen and expand its position in the premium hatchback segment.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki said, “We have launched the new Swift at a time when there was significant demand for the outgoing model. In keeping with the Swift’s iconic status, we had to ensure that the brand continues to offer the latest and the best in terms of features, design, performance and aspiration. I am confident that the new Swift will create new benchmarks with its improved fuel efficiency, stylish & sportier looks and high performance.”

The new Swift comes with

Improved Fuel efficiency and Best-in-class acceleration
Petrol: Fuel efficiency up by 4% @18.6 kmpl
0-100 kmph in 12.6 sec in Petrol

Diesel: 6 % more fuel efficient @ 22.9 kmpl
0-100 kmph in 14.8 sec in Diesel

Highly acclaimed engines deliver a power packed performance
Petrol: 1.2 litre K-series with VVT
delivers torque of 114 Nm @ 4000 rpm
and power of 87 ps @ 6000 rpm

Diesel: award winning 1.3 litre DDiS engine
delivers torque of 190 Nm @2000 rpm
and power of 75 ps @ 4000 rpm

High Power-to-Weight ratio
Petrol: 91ps per ton

Diesel: 71ps per ton

OBD-2 compliance on both engines

Some of the features on the new Swift include
Changes in dimensions
   90mm longer
   a wider stance of 1695mm and
   wheelbase longer by 40mm
   Reduced kerb weight in all variants (upto 30 Kgs)
   20mm additional knee room
   28mm more foot space for rear seats

Premium and plush interiors
   Class-leading fit and finish
   High quality rich and sporty upholstery
   Sport black interior color scheme
   Silver accents on trim and on the new 3-spoke steering wheel
   Larger body hugging front seats
   Sporty multi-layered dash board with a waterfall console
   Enhanced Chrome usage on A/c vent knobs & door handles for premium feel
   Integrated storage spaces in dashboard with retractable cup holder
   Multi-information LCD display: fuel efficiency, temperature, trip, time, etc

A high-end feel with
   Tilt steering
   New Speedometer cluster
   Single touch lane changing indicator
   Automatic Climatic Control
   Enhanced storage space on doors like Retractable cup holder Center cup holder
   New high-end stereo with 6 speakers, enhanced Sound quality, USB
   Automatic speed-based 3-level volume control
   Steering mounted illuminated controls
   Seat height adjuster for driver seat

Class defining exteriors
   Turn indicators mounted in external rear view mirrors
   Lively and larger Headlamps
   Imposing tail lamps
   Sporty U-line design theme front and rear
   Rear sporty antenna
   All new fender, bumper, back door, rear bumper and fog lamp
   Floating roofline design
   Sporty wheel arch designs
   15-inch Alloy wheels and low-profile tyres
   New wheel cap design

Superior comfort and convenience
   Improved NVH ensures higher cabin quietness up to 3db
   Hydraulic engine mounts for lower NVH
   Improved ergonomics
   Array of reminders: Seat belt; Lights-on, Key-left
   Next generation Rally Based Suspension System for smoother ride and precise handling
   Keyless entry cum alarm system

Enhanced gear and transmission
   Detent -pin technology in transmission for smoother gear shift

New Swift offers a safer ride:
   Next generation ABS technology with engine drag control
   Increased torsional rigidity in body
   Front dual SRS airbags (top end variants only)
   Auto-unlock in case of airbag deployment
   Auto unlock when key is removed

Exciting color range
New >>
Blazing Red Glistening Grey Torque Blue
Silky Silver Arctic White Midnight Black
<< New
Introductory price
Variant Ex Showroom Delhi Variant Ex Showroom Delhi
Petrol LXi Rs 4.22 lakh Diesel LDi Rs 5.17 lakh
Petrol VXi Rs 4.76 lakh Diesel VDi Rs 5.61 lakh
Petrol ZXi Rs 5.53 lakh Diesel ZDi Rs 6.38 lakh

Suzuki Start selling a new Swift diesel

admin — Sun, 29 May 2011 06:19:04 +0000

Suzuki Start selling a new Swift diesel

Suzuki announced the new Swift in Major European countries last June,Now Suzuki ready to seel clean diesel of new Swift in Europe.

This diesel,block “1.3DDiS” , got the new improvemet in acceleration and efficiency called D13A 1248cc 4-cylinder turbo diesel, the maximum output 75ps/4000rpm, 19.4kgm/1750rpm. The transmission 5 MT speed.Moving 0-100km/h 12.7 seconds.

The consumption in other matrix is 4.2L/100 with respect to the other is mechanical a booster of petrol 1.2 liter with 95 hp and 118 Nm with a consumption of 4.9L/100.

The customer still can enjoy driving it easily with a touch of elegance and sportinessall with exceptional protection through the use of high strength steel in the development and manufacture of the model

In the UK, five-door DDiS Price at 12,890 UK pound.which includes seven airbags, air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, USB port and heated electric mirrors all as standard

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Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT (Preview Swift Sport version) picture and sepcification

admin — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 06:28:21 +0000

Suzuki Swift S-CONCEPT (Preview Swift Sport version) picture and sepcification

The SWIFT S-CONCEPT is based on the new generation of the Swift. Suzuki created it by adding sporting flavour to the Swift’s stylish design in line with a “more sporty and exciting” theme.

Exterior design

The SWIFT S-CONCEPT is based on the new Swift, which Suzuki unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It embodies the concept of creating a premium sport compact with uncompromised performance. The body is lower and 60mm wider than that of the standard Swift, so it has such a strong presence that it doesn’t seem as compact as it actually is. Dynamic-looking front and rear bumpers and a big rear spoiler evoke high levels of acceleration and power, and 18-inch wheels give a sense of solidity and stability. The headlamps and rear combination lamps have exclusive designs.

Colours

Suzuki’s sporty DNA is reflected in a yellow body. Unique intensity and depth in the colour convey the excitement that’s one of Suzuki’s core values. Plus, the paint has a high lustre that looks different from different angles, conveying dynamism and speed. The yellow, black, and dark-grey metallic colour scheme for the exterior and interior was inspired by an athlete’s running shoes.

Interior appointments
The steering wheel, seats, and meter clusters have exclusive designs. The cabin layout provides space for four adults. Bucket seats in the front enhance the driver’s feeling of oneness with the car. Parts of the centre console are made of carbon fibre, which communicates a premium identity.

Specifications

Overall length 3,890 mm
Overall width 1,755 mm
Overall height 1,475 mm
Wheelbase 2,430 mm
Engine M16A 1.6L
Power train layout Front engine, Front-wheel drive
Tyres 225/45R18
Transmission 6MT
Body colour LIGHTNING PEARL YELLOW (’11 Geneva Special Edition)

The Daily Telegraph : New Suzuki Swift Test drive

admin — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:00:45 +0000

The Daily Telegraph : New Suzuki Swift Test drive

IT’S a case of back to the future for the newest incarnation of the Suzuki Swift. The current car has been a mainstay for Suzuki with two million sales since its launch in 2005, so a major overhaul is reserved for the mechanicals and chassis.

The visual style is a modern interpretation of the previous model. The base price is also based on the previous model: at $15,990 it is the same as the 2005 mode cost.

Value

The $15,990 base-model GA (there’s no model-specific badging on any Swift model, so pick them by look) comes with steel 15-inch rims, plain door handles and side mirrors, power windows and mirrors, a four-speaker sound system with USB and iPod connectivity, a five-speed manual transmission and drum rear brakes.

It also packs seven airbags and electronic stability control into the mix, so there’s reasonable value at entry level. More goodies are added as you step up $700 to the mid-spec GL, including a leather steering wheel with audio controls, and a six-speaker sound system.

There’s also a tacho, which will be more important for manual owners than those who spend the extra $1700 for the four-speed automatic.

The top-spec GLX costs $18,990 and adds all-round disc brakes, 16-inch alloys, Bluetooth connectivity, a steering wheel that adjust for reach and height, keyless entry and start/stop button and front fog lamps.

Technology

The “new Swift” is more — and in some cases less — of the same. And that’s good for buyers. The engine has been downsized from 1.5 to 1.4 litres, but the new powerplant is lighter, helping to offset the drop to 70kW and 130Nm, from the 1.5′s 74kW/133Nm.

The flip side is petrol use is down from 6.3 litres per 100km to 5.5, which puts it at the top of the class on fuel use. CO2 emissions are 132g/km.

All cars now have the electronic throttle control once reserved for the sporty Swift S. The chassis is lighter and stronger. Cruise control isn’t an option yet but it could be sooner rather than later.

Styling

An Italian interpretation on the original design led to the latest look for the Swift. Suzuki sent two teams to Europe — one to France and one to Italy — to conceive a new style for the Swift and it was the Italian-based team’s modern approach to evolving the design that won.

The result is a glass profile that progressively narrows from the front windows to the rear, a bigger front grille, front and rear lights that now sweep around the top side edges of the car and a much smarter interior.

Silver highlights help break up the black dashboard and while the plastics are not at Euro-touch softness, they look durable and the fit and finish is typical Suzuki standard.

And the front dash pockets may help break up the lines, but I wouldn’t be putting anything heavy in them.

safety

The Swift is a safe bet. There are seven airbags — the driver picks up a knee bag in addition to the dual front, side and curtain units — ABS brakes with brake assist and brakeforce distribution, stability control and front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters.

It is a five-star car and the 40mm wheelbase spurt in size gives rear seat passengers more legroom.

Driving

Hairpin turns with short straights are made for cars like the Swift. The chassis/suspension are in their element on tight bends and bumpy roads.

The ride is firm but not harsh and it sits flat and composed under acceleration or brakes. The light and low weight means it holds its line in turns and responds to throttle or brake if the driver overcooks it.

Uphill runs expose the engine’s lack of torque and the four-speed auto’s lack of ratios. The pair work OK around town, but won’t be the enthusiasts’ choice, especially as there’s no option for manual shifts.

The five-speed manual’s extra cog helps get the most out of the engine — the 1.4-litre will happily rev at the top of the tacho and the mid-range is strong, so working the manual can result in reasonably quick runs.

The GLX undoubtedly has the better brakes, but the rear drums on the GL didn’t lock up once and will be more than good enough for most.

Rear seat room will encourage you to pack adults in for a short trip — they’ll moan, but survive — and pre-teen kids won’t complain at all. Boot space is tight, but at 210 litres to the bottom of the windows you can fit the weekly luggage in.

The Swift is chasing sales off the Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta and Mazda2 and first impressions are the extra interior sophistication will earn it more fans.

INSIDE VIEW SUZUKI SWIFT

Price: From $15,990

Engine: 1.4-litre four-cylinder 70kW/130Nm

Verdict: A good car done better. Price and build quality are on the money.

We like: Great chassis, safety, interior

We don’t like: No tacho in base manual, four-speed auto, no Bluetooth across the range

Body: Five-door hatch

Seats: Five

Economy: 5.5 litres/100km; (auto 6.3 litres/100km)

Emissions CO2: 132g/km (147g/km)

Source: The Daily Telegraph

Suzuki China to launch turbo powerd Swift by June 2011

admin — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 02:09:33 +0000

Suzuki China to launch turbo powerd Swift by June 2011

According to China car time,Chang’an Suzuki of China to launch a turbo powered Suzuki Swift.The Swift has been in China for five years and is currently available in 1.3L and 1.5L models with manuals and automatics to match.

The same source told us that The turbo model will be based on the 1.5 engine and will be producing 150bhp, initial pricing has not been announced but it could be in the 120,000rmb and rising range.Last year Swift have sale average around 4,000 unit/month in China.

SuzukiFan not sure the this turbo powered will install in current Swift or next generation Swift that curent sale in Europe and Japan but we think that its has strong posibility to be current generation Swift.The turbo powerd Swift will arrive by June 2011.

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2011 Suzuki Swift Specification and prices

admin — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:54:52 +0000

2011 Suzuki Swift Specification and prices

The new Swift is available in three model grades, from the entry-level GA, through to the mid-range GL and the GLX range-topping trim.

The GA will come standard with the following features:

1.4-litre VVT engine
Front airbags
Seat-mounted side airbags
Side curtain airbags
Driver’s knee airbag
ESP stability control
ABS brakes with EBD and BA
Four-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with USB port
Air conditioner
Power windows
Power mirrors
Remote central locking
15-inch steel wheels

The GL adds:
Optional four-speed automatic transmission
Body-coloured door handles / side mirrors
Mirror-mounted side indicators
Leather steering wheel
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system
Tachometer

The range-topping GLX adds:
16-inch alloy wheels
Rear wheel disc brakes
Telescopically adjustable steering wheel
Keyless entry/start system
Bluetooth
Climate control air conditioner
Front fog lamps

The 2011 Suzuki Swift prices in Australia.

2011 Suzuki Swift GA – Manual – $15,990
2011 Suzuki Swift Swift GL – Manual – $16,690
2011 Suzuki Swift Swift GL – Auto – $18,390
2011 Suzuki Swift Swift GLX – Manual – $18,990
2011 Suzuki Swift Swift GLX – Auto – $20,690
Source: Suzuki

Suzuki Swift named RJC 2011 Japanese Car Of The Year

admin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:17:56 +0000

Suzuki Swift named RJC 2011 Japanese Car Of The Year

The new third-generation Suzuki Swift has bagged the Automotive Researchers and Journalists Conference of Japan (RJC) 2011 Japanese Car Of The Year award. The car won in the domestic category with a score of 288 points, ahead of Nissan’s March at 258 and Honda’s Fit Hybrid, which scored 215 points, and in awarding it the title, judges praised the Swift’s excellent interior quality as well as its driving stability and comfort, among other things.

This accolade follows the Scottish Car of the Year award presented to the Swift earlier in November.
In 2006 the second generation Swift, also won the RJC Car of the Year award.

The Swift is equipped with the entry level 1.2l petrol engine which delivers 94 PS and 118 Nm of torque. This unit is accompanied by a refreshed 1.3l diesel that delivers 75 hp and a peak torque of 190 Nm.

The Swift will be made available in nine colours – seven metallic (Smokey Green, Kashmir Blue, Halactic Grey, Silky Silver, Sunlight Copper Pearl, Cosmic Black Pearl and Cool White Pearl) and two solid (Bright Red and Superior White).
Source:RJC and Suzuki

India’s Renault New Model Roadmap 2011-2013

admin — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 02:25:00 +0000

India’s Renault New Model Roadmap 2011-2013

“A three-year roadmap between 2011 and 2013 has been charted out with five products, including a small hatchback, identified to be launched in India,” a senior official of Renault India told media. “Initially, there will be about 7-8 dealers in metros when the first two products are launched in 2011, but parallel development of dealerships in smaller cities will take place,” the official said. The company has also asked several marketing agencies to submit their proposals and credentials.

Wheelosphere reports that the next-generation Clio will be based on the V-platform but what is confirmed is that the next-gen Clio is not coming to India. Apparently, the Clio is working out to be too expensive for Indian tastes. Instead, what we will be getting is Renault’s take on the Micra and the upcoming sedan version of the Micra. The Renault versions of the Micra and its sedan sibling are expected to sport French flair and win over more people with its styling than what the Micra could achieve. These Renault versions are only expected in end-2012 to early 2013
Renault India 2011-2013 roadmap

2011 mid year Fluence (midside sedan)   CKD Rs. 12 to 14 lakhs
2011 end/early 2012 Koleos CKD              Rs. 16 to 19 lakhs
2012 Dacia Duster SUV                       Rs. 7 to 10 lakhs
2012 Renault/Nissan ULC                    Rs. 2-3      lakhs
2012 late/early 2013 Swift’size hatchback   Rs. 3.5 to 5.5 lakhs
2012 late/early 2013 Sedan with 1.5 dCi or 1.2 L petrol Rs. 6.5 to 8.5 lakhs

Source: autoten and wheelosphere