Announcing the Launch of the All New Suzuki Swift Sport 2012

With the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, the new Swift Sport is proof of yet another breakthrough achievement by Suzuki. Suzuki has brought the handling and other attributes of driving performance to greater heights with the new Swift Sport, surpassing its predecessor in terms of handling, power and fuel efficiency.

The new Swift Sport is everything a driver can expect from the previous Swift Sport and more:

The end result is a leading compact sports hatchback that surpasses all expectations.

The styling concept for the Swift Sport is “dynamic and energetic”. It inherits the look of a short, wide, compact body that appears to be bursting with energy. In addition, it reflects an evolution that conveys a powerful emotional appeal and sports refinement that meets the ends of all hatchback lovers. The overall impression of the car is of a toned and athletic body that is synonymous with true sportiness.

Immaculately crafted design makes the new Swift Sport shine. Distinctive fins on the big fog lamp bezels, for instance, displays the car’s aggressive edginess while the sharp styling of the high-intensity discharge headlamps is portrayed through the metallic-grey coating. A big front grille is also a subtle attempt to visually amplify the engine’s powerful performance.

Every aspect of the design is a meticulous effort that points towards dynamic performance and appearance.

The overall interior design creates a sharp, energetic look and feel that is in line with the New Swift Sport’s performance. Dynamism, sport forms and exquisite craftsmanship contribute to a great road experience that all drivers would enjoy.

The new Swift Sport comes with factory-fitted sport seats that position you for a sports driving experience of a lifetime. Also, take comfort in the extra support that comes from the driver seat’s deep bolsters and side-support pipes. In addition, the red-stitched on the leather-wrapped steering wheel and stainless steel pedals give the new Swift Sport and enviable combination of sportiness and refinement that Suzuki believes is crucial to empower drivers to take confident control of their drive. This is why the Sift Sport has hairline chrome instrument-panel decorations and metallic rings that give stronger legibility behind its sparkling, premium look.

At any point of the drive, CVT drivers can switch to the 7-gear manual mode via the shift paddles.

Everything in the cockpit is strategically positioned for easy view and reach. Intuitive access to the controls allows you to concentrate on the road while every point of control on the steering wheel – from the shift paddles to the audio control buttons – has just the right weightage for a neutral, confidence-inspiring feel.

Every driver knows that comfort is an important prerequisite to make a ride enjoyable. With that in mind, the new Swift Sport possesses an automatic air conditioner that regulates the temperature according to your preference. To add on to that, the longer wheelbase will also give rear passengers more legroom for greater comfort.

The new 1.6-litre petrol engine is more powerful and efficient with a newly adopted variable intake-valve system. The results are higher torque and fuel efficiency across the revving range, from 124bhp in the previous model to a significant 8% increase at 134bhp in the new Swift Sport. The result? A remarkable power-to-weight ratio of 0.125bhp/kg! This ratio is the best in its 1.6L naturally-aspired engine class that even surpasses the specs of some turbocharged engines.

A specially designed six-speed manual transmission allows the engine’s high output to be used to its full advantage. That is achieved by the higher number of gears which allows for better acceleration with a better fuel economy due to a higher top-gear ratio.

The CVT with low and high-range auxiliary gearbox gives a wide range of gear ratios, so it boosts both acceleration and fuel economy. For sporty driving, the shift paddles and seven-gear manual mode work well with the seamless shift response that syncs with the accelerator pedal and shift paddles.

The superior power-to-weight ratio of the new Swift Sport not only helps to provide a powerful driving performance but also makes it more environmentally-friendly due to its superior fuel efficiency and lower carbon emission.

153g/km (MT)

180g/km (MT)

15.0%

144g/km (CVT)

177g/km (AT)

18.6%

15.4km/L (MT)

13.2km/L (MT)

16.7%

16.4km/L (CVT)

13.3km?L (AT)

23.3%

The new Swift Sport is unmistakably another giant leap of evolution that Suzuki has taken from its preceding model. Not only is the emotional appeal of the Swift Sport enhanced, the new Swift Sport’s exhilarating ride, sporty handling and lower carbon emissions are further plus-points to the discerning driver. Modern design and sports sophistication in the new Swift Sport tells of Suzuki’s desire to offer a sports compact that is perfectly suited to the lifestyle and demands of the modern driver.

All in, the new Swift Sport is well-poised as the most powerful sports hatchback in its class. It is the new leading embodiment of Suzuki’s “Way of Life!” brand philosophy.

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