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Suzuki Swift Sport in under consideration for India and the good news is Suzuki developing new small diesel engine for small car

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:47:41 +0000

Suzuki Swift Sport in under consideration for India and the good news is Suzuki developing new small diesel engine for small car.

Suzuki Swift is India’s most selling car in April 2012 ahead of long runing Suzuki Alto.It can be said that Swift sale in India going stronger year after year.no doubt about that because it is one of the best ride and handling,Grestest petrol and diesel engine,Maruti’s quality of after sale and good resale value.

Suzuki is report considering Swift Sport for India.What different in the Sport version?.Well, notthing is confirm right now but a India’s hot hatch Swift Sport should have only 5 door version.It’s will not have 3 door because that only for European countries.Actually, it will be current Swift that currenty sale but it likely to get a body kit (New front bumper that will nore agressive and more sport look and rear bumper that have black mold plastic that look like a diffuser).More easy to say that exterior will very close to the international’s Swift sport.

Since the new Suzuki Swift Sport is the performance flagship of the Swift series, Suzuki pursued higher levels of chassis performance, achieving an exceptional balance of controllability and stability.Greater toe and more comber rigid, larger rear wheel bearings, Increased spring rates and added rebound springs

Engine may not the M16A 1.6-litre, 135PS petrol engine that run in international market but it like ly to get upgrade Ertiga’s 1.4 liter petrol that will have more power close to 100 hp or the 1.6 liter 104PS of power and 145Nm of the SX4 is in consideration.

New small diesel engine is confirmed

Maruti is confirmed investing about INR 900 crores to develop small diesel engine. Rumore suggest a downsized, three cylinder variant of the 1.3 Liter Fiat Multijet turbo diesel unit.The engineering’s work of the engine have been started since middle of 2011 and should be ready around 2015.The lists of car that should feature this engine start from A-start,WagonR,Estilo or even the next generation Maruti Suzuki Alto.

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Electric version of Suzuki Swift will arrive march 2013 at the earliest

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:58:11 +0000

Electric version of Suzuki Swift will arrive march 2013 at the earliest

In every motorshow around the world from last year until the latest at currently going 2012 Auto China.Suzuki display a Swift EV-electric vehicle concept which not confidential that the production of that concept will arrive in 2013.Actually,the source from Japan say that the car will arrive at the earliest at March 2013.

The car is based on the Swift but it will install with the new power supply .A petrol-electric motor pair with very high performance lithium ion battery that Suzuki develop with Sanyo.It now, unconfirm about engine displacement but the source expect 660 cc or 1.2 liter petrol.the source say that if the car get just 660 cc petrol engine,customer will not worry about the power because the electric motors is very stroung and can generate maximum output from any speed,especially at low speed,So,don’t worry about the output performance would be less.

The lithium ion battery is very capable as it can run about 20-30km with the single charging.Charging time is four hours in power 110V, an hour and a half has become a dedicated 220V power supply.while fuel consumption of the generator is driven by a gasoline engine is excellent and the 28km / L in Japan’s JC08 mode.

But SuzukiFan consider as above mention system is very advance,It could aviable only inJapan but others countries may get a less performance electric and batterry system which more affordable like Toyota did with the prius v that have different specification depend on region and prices they offer.

Suzuki display the concept in nearly every counties auto show since last year make us predict that the car will be offer in nearly every markets around the world.

This not the first time that Suzuki attemp to petrol-electric motor vehicle as in 2003-2005,Suzuki sold the Suzuki Twin.But they not success about the sale volume dua to limit just 2 seat and the petrol-electric is not popular that time.

Suzuki also plans electric version of SX4 around 2015.

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Suzuki to produce next generation Alto in Thailand and plan reimport vehicle to Japan

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:05:13 +0000

Suzuki to produce next generation Alto in Thailand and plan reimport vehicle to Japan

Source from nikkan of Japan report that Suzuki to begin production of Suzuki Alto in Thailand at 2014.The Alto is now divide in to 2 version of Japanese domestic model and global model.The Alto currently only produced in Suzuki’s subsidiary in India(for local and export to Europe) and in China.

The Alto plans to get full-model change in late 2013.In Thailand,Suzuki open a plant in Rayong (Eastern of Thailand aproximately 200 km. from the Capital -Bangkok).Production volume is expected to be approximately around 6,000 unit a month.Now,Suzuki motor (Thailand) are planning a production of “Swift” small car that will goes one sale in Thailand at march 2012.Suzuki invest 20 billion yen in construction of an automobile plant that will have facilities for pressing, welding, painting, assembly, and engine production.The total production is estimate around 100,000-139,000 unit per annually by 2016.Suzuki said it would build about 10,000 cars in the first year

The Thai plant, is said to be export the Swift to Asean,Aftrica,Middle east and Oceania.While the new Alto is expect to export to Southeast Asian countries.Now the Swift enjoy the tax benefit from Thailand’s ecocar programe with engine sizes smaller than 1,300 cc for petrol and 1,400 cc for diesel.

Suzuki plans to reimport vehicle to Japan

Suzuki is planning to produce a low cost compact cars in Asia, imported back to Japan by 2015.Source told that now there’re in the final specification, the selection of plant stage. Company’s vice president Toshio suzuki say that Indonesia or Thailand (factory) could be using a base .The stage where we’re serious about whether or not to be put into reallily.Southeast Asian countries is improve production technology, “the level is turned up fairly well in terms of quality that, in the low-price cars out to the front, the future is also likely spread reimport.

The company is planning, at about 1.0 – 1.2 liter vehicle and the idea is to import vehicles at the size around Swift light car.

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2012 Suzuki Swift Sport 5 door gallery and some details

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:43:54 +0000

2012 Suzuki Swift Sport 5 door gallery and some details

The Suzuki Swift Sport is the performance flagship of the Swift model range and offers higher levels of tuning, steering and braking performance than the standard Swift on which it’s based. The previous model first went into production in Japan in 2005 and in Hungary in 2006.The current generation Swift launch in june 2010 and Swift Sport launch begin in Japan in October 2011, with sales launch Europe from early 2012.Un Europe, it at begining stage will limit to only 3 door version but if there are enough demand Suzuki will considers to produce Swift Sport 5 door in Hungary for sell in Europe.

Based on the Swift but install more powerful engine and the transmission have increase the 6th gear. While in Japan,There’re CVT transmission offered.The suspension have tuned to more sporty and rigidity. Improved driving enjoyment and fun to drive characteristic.

The exterior add with Aerodynamic parts exclusive to the new Suzuki Swift Sport control the airflow, suppress lift and give the car a lower visual centre of gravity. Newly developed high-intensity discharge headlamps with a metallic-grey coating as well as new design rear combination lamps heighten the sense of dynamism expressed by the exterior design. The interior, while emphasizing the sporty design that is expected to enhance the high quality feel and ride.

The new Swift Sport body size, 3890x1695x1510mm the total height x width x length. Wheelbase is 2430mm, front track width: 1470mm / Rear 1475mm [all European spec].In terms of safety, and seven airbags including driver knee airbag and curtain airbags, ESP (Electronic Stability Control) and CVT is equipped with paddle shift.

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2012 Suzuki Swift Sport test drive review

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:19:22 +0000

2012 Suzuki Swift Sport test drive review

According to Suzuki UK the 3rd generation Swift that arrive dealer since May 2005 have enjoy sale more than 2.1 million unit globally.For the Swift Sport version they sold 62,000 units of which 26,000 have been in Europe.In UK around 10,000 swift sell every year which 1,000 of them is sport version.

The 4th generation Swift start sell since June 2010 and the more performance Swift will start sell from January 2012. We can see that the car still base on the normal Swift but featuring a new black smoke headlight,new sporty front bummer and grille and rear bumper,Rear spoiler.Inside there’re new seat and aluminium pedal.The revised 1.6-litre, four cylinder variable valve timing petrol engine now has 134bhp, up from 123bhp, and maximum torque is raised from 148Nm (109lb ft) to 160Nm (118lb ft).CO2 levels are improved by 10 per cent. The Combined Cycle fuel economy is now 44.1mpg with 147g/km for the CO2 emissions

The many source also told that ride and handling of the car is better than current car. great fun to drive better in every area.The prices will up £ 1,500 to around £ 14,000.Auto express even rate it 5 from 5 and what car of UK have rate it 4 form 5 star.The price is cheaper than competitor and will be one of the best car in class.

Read the full test here

What car UK

Auto express

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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 Swift diesel and petrol with start stop function

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:18:11 +0000

Suzuki Swift diesel and petrol with start stop function

After saw many launch engine with start stop function from many competitor.Suzuki is bring start stop in the Swift quicker than we throught.First launch is in early july and now is aviable for booking at European showroom.The Stop & Start system automatically stops the engine when the car is stopped with the gearbox in neutral and clutch released. The system automatically starts the engine when the driver presses the clutch pedal again. Avoiding the engine uses fuel when the car is stationary, the system is able to reduce fuel consumption.

The Suzuki Swift start stop will offer in high trim level of both 1.2 liter petrol and 1.3 liter DDIS diesel.According to Suzuki, the Swift 1.3 DDIS Start & Stop runs an average of 24.4 km / l and emits 106 g / km of CO 2 against 23.8 km / and 109 g / km.While in 1.2 liter petrol with Dual VVT-I(intake and exhaust) will have Maximum speed at 165 km / will reduce CO2 Emissions from 116 g / km to 113 g / km

Suzuki 1.2 liter ( start stop fuel ) efficiency
Maximum speed: 165 km / h
Urban cycle consumption: 5.8 l/100km
Extra urban consumption: 4.4 l/100km
Combined fuel consumption: 4.9 l/100km
CO2 Emissions: 113 g / km
Directive 2003/76B/CEE: EURO 5

Suzuki 1.2 liter fuel efficiency

Maximum speed: 165 km / h
Urban cycle consumption: 6.1 l/100km
Extra urban consumption: 4.4 l/100km
Combined fuel consumption: 5.0 l/100km
CO2 Emissions: 116 g / km
Directive 2003/76B/CEE: EURO 5

Suzuki Swift diesel start stop
Maximum speed: 165 km / h
Urban cycle consumption: 4.8 l/100km
Extra urban consumption: 3.6 l/100km
Combined fuel consumption: 4.1 l/100km
CO2 Emissions: 106 g / km
Directive 2003/76B/CEE: EURO 5

The Swift 1.3 DDIS Stop & Start will be available at an MSRP of $ 16,090.00 for the 3-door version and Euro 16,790.00 for the 5-door version.The Swift start stop will have standard front airbags, side, head and knees of the driver, the ESP, alloy wheels of 16 inches, radio cd mp3 with the USB plug, the air conditioner automatic, cruise control, fog lamps, tkeyless start, parking sensors, electrically adjustable mirrors and adjustable steering wheel height and depth.

The motorionline also report that expect start stop in SX4 and Splash soon (At first Suzukifan have been told the time line around 2012 but seem like it may be sooner than that)

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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)

Suzuki unveil Swift “Samurai Design”

admin — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 06:00:18 +0000

Suzuki unveil Swift “Samurai Design”

Suzuki Italy unveils special Suzuki Swift edition “Samurai Design” with limited number of unit build.Suzuki are said to offers more equipment and advantageous prices to increase the attractiveness of the Swift.The car will have imperial Japanese flag on the roof, Mirrors with custom plates,Exterior painting “Red Passion” and decorative stickers side.

While engine will be unchange 4 cyliner 1.2 liter 16 V 92 hp.Interior will include radio CD MP3, USB port, air conditioning and multifunction steering wheel.

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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