Suzuki Swift

The Suzuki Swift (Japanese: スズキ・スイフト, Suzuki Suifuto) is a supermini car (B-segment)

produced by Suzuki. The vehicle is classified as a B-segment 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 and purchased from Swift Engineering (previously known as Swift
Cars)[citation needed] to the rebadged Suzuki Cultus in numerous export markets since 1983 and
became its own model since 2004.[2][3] Currently, the Swift is positioned
between Ignis and Baleno in Suzuki hatchback global lineup.

International (1983–2003)[edit]
Main articles: Suzuki Cultus and Geo Metro

The Suzuki Swift began in 1983 as a marketing and manufacturing rebadge of the Suzuki Cultus,
a supermini (or subcompact) manufactured and marketed worldwide across three generations
and four body configurations—three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback and
two-door convertible—and using the Suzuki G engine family.
The Swift was marketed in the Japanese domestic market (JDM) as the Cultus and elsewhere as
the Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Forsa, Chevrolet Swift, Chevrolet Sprint and Sprint Metro, Geo and
Chevrolet Metro, Pontiac Firefly, Maruti 1000, Holden Barina and Subaru Justy. Versions of the
second generation Cultus were also produced until 2007 in India and the car remains in
production until 2016 in Pakistan and China. For more information on the initial versions of the
Swift, see: Suzuki Cultus.

First generation (1983–1988)

Main article: Suzuki Cultus

 

Second generation (1988–2003)

Main article: Suzuki Cultus

First generation (RS; 2004)
RS413/413D/415[edit]

3-door hatchback (pre-facelift)

5-door hatchback (facelift)

Interior

The global version of the first generation Swift[2] was debuted at the Paris Motor Show 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.[3] 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.
[10]
 The Swift's design and driving characteristics focused on the European market with its chassis
refined through a road-testing program across Europe.[11]
The first generation Swift has received four stars out of five ratings in the Euro NCAP crash tests.
[12]
 It also was awarded 2006 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.[13]
Since its global launch in 2005, which was kicked off with a marketing campaign fronted by the
footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in many European countries, the Swift has recorded above forecast
sales in most markets. In Japan, sales figures have been twice the forecast and in many
European markets, the model has been a runaway success.[citation needed]
The Swift was available with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, rated at 91 PS (67 kW; 90 bhp) and
102–110 PS (75–81 kW; 101–108 hp), respectively. It was produced
in Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan and by Chang'an Motors in China. In most market,
only the five-door body is available, and a four-wheel drive is an option for the 1.3- and 1.5-litre
petrol engines. A 92 PS (68 kW; 91 bhp) 1.2-litre engine fitted with an automatic continuously
variable transmission (CVT) was offered in front-wheel drive only. In Europe, the Swift was
launched in three- or five-door hatchback forms, with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, and a 1.3-
litre DDiS turbodiesel engine supplied by Fiat. Both the 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol models are
available with four-wheel drive and hold the chassis numbers, ZD11S and ZD21S.[14]
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited started producing the first generation Swift in November
2009 and only available with 1.3-litre M13A petrol engine and paired with either 5-speed manual
or 4-speed automatic transmissions. The first generation Swift was discontinued in Pakistan in
August 2021.[6]
In Indonesia, the earlier Swift was imported from Japan and from 2007 to 2011, it was assembled
locally at Suzuki Indomobil Motor's production plant in Bekasi, West Java. It was only offered
with a 1.5-litre M15A petrol 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.[15] There was also a special edition called GTS
with body kits launched in July 2009.[16]

Maruti Suzuki Swift[edit]

The Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched in India on 25 May 2005 with the familiar 1.3-
litre SOHC 16-valve G13BB petrol engine seen in Maruti Esteem. Later, in early 2007, Maruti
introduced the Swift with a Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre Fiat's DDiS turbo-diesel engine. In 2010, due to
the new BS-IV emission norms, Maruti replaced the 1.3-litre petrol engine with the more modern
1.2-litre DOHC (later model has VVT) K12M engine.[17]

2008 Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire VXi (India)

Suzuki Swift DZire[edit]

Main article: First generation Suzuki Dzire

The first generation Maruti Suzuki DZire is the sedan version of the first generation Suzuki Swift.
The Swift DZire was launched on 26 March 2008.

Changan Suzuki Swift[edit]

Suzuki's joint venture in China, Changan Suzuki, started producing Swift for the Chinese
domestic market in Chongqing from July 2005.[2] Two petrol engines were available; 1.3-
litre SOHC G13BB engine producing 85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp)[18] and 1.5-
litre DOHC VVT M15A engine producing 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp).[19] 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.[20][21]
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.[22][23]
The second facelift occurred in 2013 and it has similar front bumper styling as the refreshed
second generation Swift.[24]
The sales was axed when Suzuki decided to withdraw from Chinese market to focus in India in
September 2018.[25] Over 350.000 units Swift were sold in China from 2005 to 2019.[26]

Swift Sport (RS416; 2005-2012)[edit]

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-litre, 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-litre engine produces 125 PS (92 kW; 123 bhp) and 148 newton-metres
(109 lb⋅ft) torque. At 3,765 mm (148.2 in), the car is 70 mm (2.8 in) longer than the standard
Swift. The Swift Sport features sportier bumpers and spoilers, a stiffer suspension, twin exhaust
pipes, red sport seats (with Recaro 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 (ESC).

Suzuki Swift Sport 3-door

 

Suzuki Swift Sport 3-door

 


 Suzuki Swift Sport 5-door
 

Interior

Second generation (AZG; 2010)

AZG412/413D/414[edit]

3-door hatchback (pre-facelift)

5-door hatchback (pre-facelift)

Interior

The second generation Swift was unveiled on 26 August 2010. It went on sale in Japan on 18
September 2010. The second generation Swift is being produced at Suzuki's plant in Hungary
started on 11 June 2010[28] and it will 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.
The new generation is expected to feature a 1.2-litre VVT petrol engine (K12B) developing 92 PS
(68 kW; 91 bhp). In some countries, the second generation of Suzuki Swift uses a 1.4-litre VVT
petrol engine (K14B) which produces 95 PS (70 kW; 94 bhp).
In Thailand, the Swift is built locally since March 2012[2] and is part of the Thai government's eco-
car program. The car is sold 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.[32] Another variant with Japanese market RS body kit was later added as RX trim.
For the Indonesian market, the Swift was launched on 20 September 2012 at the 20th Indonesia
International Motor Show and sold in two trim levels, GL and GX, with manual or automatic
transmission. The GS trim level was added on 6 June 2015, which was launched at the
2015 Jakarta Fair. Sales of the Swift in that market were 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 Swift, as the third generation Swift is not released in that market.
For the Malaysian market, the Swift was released on 12 July 2013.[33]

2013 update[edit]

2013 facelift

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.[34]
For the Japanese market, it features Suzuki's newly developed DUAL JET ENGINE as well as
Suzuki's ENE-CHARGE system and ECO-COOL, implemented from the Suzuki Wagon R. The
new DUAL JET ENGINE uses the dual-injection system on its 1.2-litre petrol 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.[35][36]
Swift S-Concept[edit]

Suzuki Swift S-Concept

The Swift Sport was previewed by the Swift S-Concept which was showcased at the 2011
Australian International Motor Show.[37] The concept car is powered by a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder
engine combined with a six-speed manual transmission.[38] At Paris, it was rumored that the next
Swift Sport would get a 152 PS (112 kW; 150 bhp), a 22 percent increase over the 2010 model.
Riding on 18-inch wheels, the car now features a large spoiler, new headlights and rear lighting
clusters. It has also been brought closer to the ground. Inside, designers included bucket seats, a
new steering wheel, different instrumentation and carbon fiber trim.

Swift Sport (AZG416; 2012–2017)[edit]

Suzuki Swift Sport 3-door

The 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport is powered by a revised 1.6-litre four-cylinder (M16A) engine

producing 136 PS (100 kW; 134 bhp) and 160 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft). The 2012 model comes with the
option of a six-speed manual transmission or a high performance CVT transmission with seven-
speed manual mode and paddle shifters.[39]
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.
Swift Sport SZ-R[edit]
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. The SZ-R has a 136 PS (100 kW; 134 bhp) VVT
engine and is capable of doing 0 to 62 mph in 8.7 seconds, and reaching a top speed of
121 mph, while returning 44 mpg. It is equipped with seven airbags, auto air conditioning, cruise
control, Bluetooth connectivity and USB port, rear privacy glass and 17-inch wheels.[40][41]
In August 2014, Suzuki launched this vehicle for Brazilian market simply as Swift Sport R. It has
higher engine output, claimed producing 142 PS (104 kW; 140 bhp).[42]

Maruti Suzuki Swift[edit]

The all-new second generation Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched in August 2011 and available
with 1.2-litre K-series petrol and new 1.3-litre DDiS engines inherited from the previous
generation Swift Dzire sedan. Maruti Suzuki later launched the midlife facelift of Swift on 28
October 2014. The facelift comes with both cosmetic and mechanical upgrades.[43]
Swift DZire[edit]

Suzuki Swift DZire (Chile)

Main article: Second generation Suzuki Dzire

As with the previous generation, a four-door notchback saloon model was developed for India
and export markets by Maruti was launched in February 2012. This is shorter than the previous
generation; now at 3,995 mm (157.3 in) it falls underneath an important tax threshold at four
metres of length.[44] It shares its mechanicals with the hatchback. Like the previous generation,
changes to the suspension have been made. It also has two-tone beige and black interiors,
unlike the hatchback's all-black interiors.

Third generation (A2L; 2017)

Third generation (A2L; 2017)[edit]

Third generation
 2018 Suzuki Swift SZ5 Boosterjet SHVS (UK)

Overview

December 2016 – present (Japan)

Production
2017–present (India/Thailand)

2018–present (Myanmar)

2022–present (Pakistan)

Model years 2017–present

Assembly Japan: Makinohara (Sagara Assembly Plant)

India: Ahmedabad (Suzuki Motor Gujarat)

Thailand: Rayong (Suzuki Motor Thailand)

Myanmar: Thilawa (Suzuki Thilawa Motor)

Pakistan: Karachi (Pak Suzuki Motors)[50]

Designer Kimitoshi Sato and Toshiyuki Koike[51]

Body and chassis

Body style 5-door hatchback

4-door notchback sedan (Dzire)

Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Front-engine, all-wheel-drive "AllGrip"

Platform HEARTECT B platform[52]

Related Suzuki Dzire

Suzuki Baleno

Suzuki Ignis

Suzuki Xbee

Suzuki Solio

Powertrain

Engine Petrol:

998 cc K10C Boosterjet I3 turbo (ZC13S)

1197 cc K12M I4 (ZC63S)

1197 cc K12N Dualjet I4

1242 cc K12C Dualjet I4 (ZC/ZD83S)

1373 cc K14C Boosterjet I4 turbo (ZC33S)

 Hybrid:

998 cc K10C Boosterjet I3

turbo MHEV (ZC23S)
1197 cc K12D Dualjet I4 MHEV

1242 cc K12C Dualjet I4 MHEV (ZC/ZD53S)

1242 cc K12C Dualjet I4 HEV (ZC43S)

1373 cc K14D Boosterjet I4 turbo MHEV

Diesel:

1248 cc D13A DDiS I4 turbo-diesel

Electric motor MHEV:

DC synchronous Integrated Starter Generator

(ISG) :
WA05A

WA05B

WA06B

HEV:

AC synchronous Motor Generator Unit

(MGU):
PB05A

Transmission 5-speed Aisin manual

5-speed Aisin-Magneti Marelli AMT "AGS"

6-speed Aisin manual

6-speed Aisin automatic

Jatco CVT

Hybrid 12 or 48-volt Mild Hybrid (Boosterjet SHVS,

drivetrain Dualjet SHVS)

48-volt Strong Hybrid (Dualjet Hybrid)

Battery 3 or 10 Ah Lithium-ion (MHEV)

4.4 Ah Lithium-ion (HEV)

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,450 mm (96 in)

Length 3,840–3,855 mm (151.2–151.8 in)

3,890 mm (153.1 in) (Sport)

Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in) (Japan)

1,735 mm (68.3 in)
 Height 1,495–1,500 mm (58.9–59.1 in) (FWD/Sport)

1,520–1,525 mm (59.8–60.0 in) (AWD)

Curb weight 840–1,000 kg (1,851.9–2,204.6 lb) (FWD)

975–1,025 kg (2,149.5–2,259.7 lb) (AWD)

965–1,025 kg (2,127.5–2,259.7 lb) (Sport)

2018 Suzuki Swift SZ5

Interior

The third generation Swift debuted in Japan on 27 December 2016.[53] 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 Ignis. This new lightweight platform made the
third generation Swift roughly 10% lighter than the previous generation.[54] 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 litres, up to 579 liters when the rear seats are folded), but still smaller than its
competitors.[54]
This generation is also the first that uses the newly developed Boosterjet direct
injection turbocharged petrol engines and Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) mild
hybrid 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. In Japan, a 48-volt full hybrid model is available
for the 1.25-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, it is connected to a Motor Generator Unit (MGU) and
5-speed clutchless automated manual transmission (AGS).[55]
Additional safety kits are also updated, such as; a forward-facing camera and laser sensors that
deliver lane departure warning and high-beam assist, along with autonomous emergency
braking.[54]
The European market Swift is no longer built by Magyar Suzuki in Hungary, it is now supplied
from Japan and also exported to areas including Asia, Oceania and Latin America.[56] It is also
manufactured in India, Thailand and Myanmar.[56][57] The Indian built Swift is exported to Africa,
some part of Asia, some part of Latin America and Middle East. The third generation Swift is also
manufactured in Pakistan since 2022.[50]
Facelift[edit]

Facelift

The Suzuki Swift received a minor facelift in May 2020 for the Japanese market.[58] European
market received the facelifted model in September 2020.[59] It was also released in November
2020 for the Mexican market,[60] in February 2021 for the Thai and Indian market,[61][62] and in the
Philippine market in March 2022[63]
The hatchback received new radiator grille, alloy wheels and dual tone colour option. Some
features from the higher trim now become available for lower trims,[64][65] some markets also
received new features from other markets which was standard in the pre-facelift model.[66] 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.[64]

Swift Sport (A2L414)[edit]

Suzuki Swift Sport

Interior

Suzuki officially unveiled the Swift Sport at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car comes with a
1.4-litre turbocharged K14C Boosterjet engine shared with the Vitara S. The engine makes
140 PS (103 kW; 138 bhp) DIN at 5,500 rpm and 230 N⋅m (170 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 2,500–3,000
rpm. It comes equipped with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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.
For Italian market, a limited edition Swift Sport BeeRacing was launched in March 2018.[67] In
June of the same year, 100 units limited edition Swift Sport, called the Red Devil was announced
for Australian market.[68]
In May 2019, a limited edition Swift Sport Katana was launched for Dutch market only. The
limited edition hot hatch pays tribute to the new Suzuki Katana 1000 bike. Built in a limited run of
only 30 units, it comes in two colours, 15 units Premium Silver Metallic and 15 units Super Black
Pearl paints.[69][70]
In June 2020, Suzuki launched Swift Sport with Suzuki's SHVS 48-volt mild hybrid technology
for European market to meet Euro 6d emission standard. Still with the 1.4-litre turbocharged
engine (now called K14D Boosterjet), revised with dual VVT and smaller turbocharger. It is now
makes 129 PS (95 kW; 127 bhp) at 5,500 rpm and 235 N⋅m (173 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 2,000–3,000
rpm and also 55 kg heavier than the old 6-speed manual non-hybrid model.[71] This version is also
available in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.
Another limited edition for Italian market was launched in February 2021 to celebrate Suzuki
MotoGP's 7th world championship title after Joan Mir won the 2020 MotoGP season. Dubbed as
the World Champion Edition and only 7 unit were available for sale.[72]

Special and limited editions[edit]

Similar special/limited edition of Swift with Japanese market honeycomb grille, front and rear
spoiler, sidekirts, decals (not all markets) and additional accessories was launched
in India, Philippines, South Africa, Australia, United Kingdom and several other markets.[73][74][75][76][77]
A special edition based on XG trim called XR Limited was launched for Japanese market in
October 2018. The car received sporty exterior and interior packages from RS trim, several
additional safety kits and comfort features.[78]
In Thailand, a special edition called Swift GL Max Edition was launched in November 2020.
Equipped with black coloured body kit, crossover-like flare fenders, shark fin antenna and
decorated quad exhaust pipes.[79] Another special edition with different body kit called GL Plus
was launched in August 2021.[80]
In New Zealand, 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.[81][82][83]

Suzuki Swift Attitude (United Kingdom)

 
 

Suzuki Swift Attitude (United Kingdom)

 

Suzuki Swift XR Limited (Japan)

 

Suzuki Swift GL Plus (Thailand)

Powertrain[edit]

The K14C Boosterjet turbocharged engine used in the Swift Sport

It is equipped with either a 1.25-litre 4-cylinder K12C Dualjet dual injectors petrol engine

developing 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) and 120 N⋅m (89 lbf⋅ft) of torque or a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder K10C
Boosterjet direct injection turbocharged petrol engine for the global market developing 111 PS
(82 kW; 109 hp) and 160–170 N⋅m (118–125 lbf⋅ft) of torque, both engines are available for
regular and mild hybrid forms depending on the market. As standard, all engines are mated with
a 5-speed manual transmission (6-speed for Swift Sport), this transmission is also standard for
mild hybrid (pre-facelift) and AWD (1.25-litre only) models in Europe. The 1.25-litre engine can
be selected with CVT transmission option and the 6-speed automatic transmission option is
available exclusively for the turbocharged engines.
For the Japanese market, the 1.25-litre K12C Dualjet engine is offered in three variants; regular
petrol engine, mild hybrid and full hybrid, depending on the trim levels.[84] 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 automated manual transmission (AGS).[84] The 1.0-litre
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 petrol (90-95 RON) which
is only producing 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) and 150 N⋅m (111 lbf⋅ft) of torque.[85]
In India though, it is expected to come equipped the familiar 83 PS (61 kW; 82 hp) 1.2-litre 4-
cylinder K12M petrol engine and a 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) 1.25-litre Fiat-sourced
(D13A) turbodiesel engine variant from the previous generations. The former is also available
in Latin America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East and several Asian countries; while the latter was
only available for Indian market and discontinued in April 2020.[86]
The Thai-market third generation Swift received the reworked 1.2-litre K12M engine with Dualjet
technology in February 2018.[87][88]
For the 2021 European model, due the implementation of Euro 6d emission standard, both 1.0-
litre turbocharged and 1.25-litre engines were replaced by a brand new 1.2-litre K12D
Dualjet dual VVT engine with 12-volt mild hybrid system and become standard engine in Europe.
[64][65]
 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-litre 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.

Petrol engines

Acceleratio
Displacemen n Top
Engine Power Torque Transmission
t 0–100 km/h speed
(0–62 mph)

K10C 996 cc 102 PS 150 N⋅m 10.6 s 190 km/h 5-speed manua

Boosterjet (61 cu in) (75 kW; (111 lb⋅ft) (manual)[89] (118 mph) l
I3-T 101 hp) at 1,700– (automatic
at 5500 4,500 rpm 10.0 s ) 6-speed autom
rpm (Japan) (automatic) atic
(Japan) 195 km/h
[90]

160 N⋅m (121 mph)
111 PS (118 lb⋅ft) (manual)
(82 kW; at 2,000–
109 hp) 3,500 rpm
 (automatic
)

at 5500 170 N⋅m
rpm (125 lb⋅ft)
at 1,700–
4,000 rpm
(manual)

111 PS
(82 kW;
170 N⋅m
109 hp)
K10C (125 lb⋅ft)
at 5,500
Boosterjet at 1,700–
rpm
SHVS 4,000 rpm 5-speed
+
I3-T + manual
3.1 PS
+ 50 N⋅m
(2 kW;
WA05B ISG (37 lb⋅ft) at
3 hp) at
100 rpm
1,000
rpm

1,242 cc 90 PS 11.0 s (CVT) 170 km/h

(76 cu in) (66 kW; (106 mph)
[91]

89 hp) (AWD)
at 6,000 11.9 s
rpm (manual)[89] 175 km/h
K12C 120 N⋅m
(109 mph)
Dualjet (89 lb⋅ft) at 12.6 s
91 PS (CVT)
I4 4,400 rpm (AWD)[92]
(67 kW;
90 hp) 180 km/h
at 6,000 (112 mph)
rpm (manual)
(Japan) 5-speed
manual

CVT
90 PS
(66 kW;
K12C Dualjet
89 hp) 120 N⋅m
SHVS
at 6,000 (89 lb⋅ft) at
I4
rpm 4,400 rpm
+
+ +
WA05A (Japan
3.1 PS 50 N⋅m
)
(2 kW; (37 lb⋅ft) at
or
3 hp) at 100 rpm
WA05B ISG
1,000
rpm

K12C Dualjet 91 PS 120 N⋅m 5-speed AGS

Hybrid (67 kW; (89 lb⋅ft) at
I4 90 hp) 4,400 rpm
+ at 6,000 +
PB05A MGU rpm 30 N⋅m
+ (22 lb⋅ft) at
 13.6 PS
(10 kW;
13 hp)
1,000–
at
3,185 rpm
3,185–
8,000
rpm

83 PS
(61 kW;
82 hp) 107 N⋅m 12.2 s (CVT)
[93]

K12D Dualjet at 6,000 (79 lb⋅ft) at

5-speed
SHVS rpm 2,800 rpm 13.1 s manual
I4 + + (manual)
+ 2.7 PS 35.4 N⋅m
CVT
WA05B ISG (2 kW; (26 lb⋅ft) at 13.8 s
3 hp) at 499 rpm (AWD)[94]
8,00
rpm

5-speed
manual
113 N⋅m
K12M 1,197 cc 12.0 s
(83 lb⋅ft) at 165 km/h 5-speed AGS
I4 (73 cu in) (manual)[95]
83 PS 4,200 rpm (103 mph) (India/Africa)
(61 kW; (AGS)
82 hp) 12.9 s (CVT) CVT
[96]

at 6,000 170 km/h
rpm 13.5 s (106 mph)
(AGS)[95] (manual) 5-speed
108 N⋅m
K12M Dualjet manual
(80 lb⋅ft) at
I4
4,400 rpm
CVT

90 PS
5-speed
(66 kW; 113 N⋅m
K12N Dualjet 13.2 s manual
89 hp) (83 lb⋅ft) at -
I4 (AGS)[97]
at 6000 4,200 rpm
5-speed AGS
rpm

K14C 1,373 cc 140 PS 230 N⋅m 8.1 s 210 km/h 6-speed

Boosterjet (84 cu in) (103 kW (170 lb⋅ft) (advertised) (130 mph) manual
I4-T ; at 2,500–
138 hp) 3,500 rpm 7.3 s 6-speed
at 5,500 (manual)[98] automatic (not
rpm available in
7.0 s Europe)
(automatic)
[98]
 129 PS
(95 kW;
235 N⋅m
127 hp)
K14D (173 lb⋅ft)
at 5,500
Boosterjet at 2,000– 9.1 s
rpm
SHVS 3,000 rpm (advertised) 6-speed
+
I4-T + manual
13.6 PS
+ 53 N⋅m 8.2 s[99]
(10 kW;
WA06B ISG (39 lb⋅ft) at
13 hp)
5,00 rpm
at 3,000
rpm

Diesel engine (India)

Acceleratio
Displacemen n Top
Engine Power Torque Transmission
t 0–100 km/h speed
(0–62 mph)

75 PS
190 N⋅m 5-speed
(55 kW;
D13A DDiS 1,248 cc (140 lb⋅ft) 13.6 s 160 km/h manual
74 hp)
I4-TD (76 cu in) at 2,000 (manual)[100] (99 mph)
at 4,000
rpm 5-speed AGS
rpm

Suzuki Dzire/Swift Sedan[edit]

Main article: Third generation Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki Dzire (India)

Suzuki released the three-box sedan derivative of the third-generation Swift on 16 May 2017 in
India as the Dzire. For the first time, it drops the Swift badge from its name. The second-
generation Dzire continued to be produced and sold exclusively to fleet operators, while being
rebadged as the next generation Swift Dzire Tour. Suzuki claims that the third generation DZire
has 55 mm better rear legroom, as compared to the previous model. Moreover, the boot space
has been increased to 378 litre.[101]

Safety[edit]
 Euro NCAP
o With safety pack -  [102]

o Standard -  [103]

 Global NCAP (Indian market) -  [104]

 ANCAP -  [105]

 JNCAP (in Japanese) -  [106]

 ASEAN NCAP -  [107]

 Latin NCAP (base model) -  [108]

Swift EV concepts[edit]
The Suzuki Swift Plug-in hybrid concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The
Swift Plug-in concept has an all-electric range of about 30 km (19 mi) drawing on a lithium-ion
battery pack. When the battery is running low a small 0.66 L engine kicks in to power a generator
that charges the battery.[109][110][111]
In May 2010, Suzuki announced a demonstration program with 60 Swift Plug-in hybrids in Japan
scheduled to start by late 2010.[109][112] Initially sales of the Suzuki Swift plug-in hybrid electric
vehicle were scheduled to begin by 2013.[111]
The plug-in car is powered by a 75 PS (55 kW; 74 bhp) and 180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) AC synchronous
motor and a 2.66 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Average 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 @ 100 V
and 1 h at 200 V.[109][112]
In March 2014, Maruti Suzuki 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 48.2 km/L (136 mpg-imp; 113 mpg-US), with
an all-electric range of 25.5 km (15.8 mi). The battery takes nearly 90 minutes to get fully
charged. Maruti is awaiting for the implementation of India's National Electric Mobility Mission
Plan 2020, which will define the government's purchase incentives for plug-in electric cars.[113]


Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept (2009)

 
 

Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept (2009)

 

Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid concept (2011)

 

Suzuki Swift EV Hybrid concept (2011)

Nameplate use with other vehicles[edit]

From 1995 to 2001, the Suzuki Swift nameplate was reused for the second generation Geo
Metro in the United States and Canada. It was still based on the previous
generation Cultus/Swift's platform and only available as a 3-door hatchback.
In 2003, the first generation 5-door hatchback Chevrolet Aveo was marketed in Canada as
Suzuki Swift+ and discontinued in 2011.


Suzuki Swift (United States and Canada)

 Main article: Geo Metro
 

Suzuki Swift+ (Canada)

Main article: Chevrolet Aveo (T200)

Motorsport[edit]
See also: Suzuki Swift Sport Cup and Australian Suzuki Swift Series

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 and Aaron Burkart won the 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.[114] The Swift Sport also successful in All-Japan Rally
Championship (ja), it won in JN1/JN4 class (1.5-2.5 L) from 2016 to 2020. In Italy, Suzuki Swift
has been used for Suzuki Rally Cup since 2012 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), 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.


2005 Suzuki Swift JWRC rally car

 
 

Second generation Suzuki Swift rally car

 

Third generation Suzuki Swift rally car

 

The Class E-winning Suzuki Swift Sport of Michael Hopp and Steve Pittman at the 2019 Hi-Tec
Oils Bathurst 6 Hour

Sales[edit]
Sales of the Swift had reached cumulative worldwide sales of 6 million units in May 2018.[115] In
India, ever since its launch in 2005, the Swift steadily increased its sales in line with the market
expansion due to economic growth, such as by adding diesel variants and sedans. Of the 6
million units, units sold in India account for approximately 54% of them. Also, approximately 17%
were sold in Europe and approximately 10% were sold in Japan.[2] By June 2008, cumulative
sales of the Swift reached 1 million,[2] 2 million in January 2011,[2] 3 million in January 2013,[2] 4
million in August 2014,[2] 5 million in April 2016[2] and 6 million in May 2018.

Year Japan Europe[116] India Thailand China[26] Pakistan[117] Mexico

200
56,034 9,097
5
200
92,902 23,709 220[118]
6

200
121,038 15,584 1,272[119]
7

200
98,715 16,328 2,016[120]
8

200
80,616 31,994 2,573[121]
9

201
58,431 142,549[122] 50,589 2,353 2,870[123]
0

201
31,339[124] 64,340 127,916[125] 42,469 4,080 4,232[126]
1

201
43,108[127] 59,423 186,797[128] 33,591 7,040 6,203[129]
2

201
40,926[130] 51,878 199,257[131] 30,533 6,096 7,116[132]
3

201
39,382[133] 49,854 202,831[134] 13,340[135] 35,068 5,128 7,542[136]
4

201
31,473[137] 54,442 206,924[138] 10,908[139] 21,680 3,490 6,901[140]
5

201
44,378 168,555[141] 8,032[142] 19,324 4,143 6,150[143]
6

201
38,442[144] 38,576 167,371[145] 8,080[146] 13,714 4,245 7,344[147]
7
201
36,628[148] 55,654 223,630[149] 13,393[150] 6,516 4,916 11,015[151]
8

201
33,238[152] 59,875 191,900[153] 18 5,050 10,011[154]
9

202
28,108[155] 51,134 160,765[156] 10,320[157] 1,828 8,765[158]
0

202
23,415[159] 175,052[160] 8,017[161] 2,316 8,212[162]
1

Awards[edit]
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[163]
 RJC Japan car of the year 2006, 2011 and 2018[164][165]
 Indian car of the year 2012[166]
 2011 small car of the year by BBC Top Gear India[167]
 Goldstar award by Wheels magazine Australia[168]
 Best buy hot hatchback by Whatcar magazine UK for Swift Sport[169]
 Best model in city cars by L'argus magazine France[170]
 2011 Small car of the year by AMI insurance autocar magazine New Zealand[171]
 Best Small Hatchback award by Otomotif magazine Indonesia 2013, 2014 and 2015[172]
 Best Small Car' by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers in Scottish Car of the Year
Awards 2010[173]
 Indian Car of the year 2019[174]
 2019 The Budget Car of the Year award by Cars.co.za South Africa[175]

The ‘Maruti Swift owners’ is one proud community. Despite being such a massively popular car with
millions of owners over the years, still, anyone who has ever owned the Swift has got to cherish a
unique experience. The Maruti Swift has played numerous roles for Indian car buyers, from a run to
drop the kids to school to running circles around faster cars at the BIC. The Maruti Swift has got
potential like no other hatchback around even 15 years after the premier Swift came into existence.

Also Read: Maruti Swift 2005 vs 2020 Maruti Swift | The Evolution of the Swift
As much love, the Swift was able to garner in India, the Swift has a substantial number of critics as
well. Hence, certain flaws or shortcomings of the Swift are as popular as its prowess.

Keeping all this in consideration, we thought that the lakhs of Maruti Swift owners would like to
have some light on the common problems that the Swift owners face. So, here’s 10 such common
problems faced by Maruti Swift owners.

1. The DDis Diesel Noise

1.3-litre DDiS on Maruti Suzuki Swift

The ‘Di’ variants of the Swift are probably the most selling variant of the Swift. You’ll find plenty
of examples of the diesel Swift on the road. But what the owners of the diesel Swift just cannot
miss is the Noisy attributes of the Fiat-sourced 1.3-litre diesel engine. Since the little Maruti
hatchback is probably not insulated well hence the noise from the engine makes its way into the
cabin. This is something one can make peace within a large diesel SUV but doesn’t go well with
the characteristics of a hatchback. This refinement problem was more prominent in the first and
second generation of the Maruti Swift.

2. Vibrations in the Cabin

 Maruti Swift Steering Wheel

Further adding to the unsatisfactory ‘NVH’ levels on the Swift are Vibrations one feels in the
cabin. Moving over bumpy roads or while driving at low RPM, the plastic used on Swift’s
dashboard has a witnessable rattle. This can obviously be annoying but also reflects on the use
of soft quality plastics for the interior on the Swift.

Must Read: Maruti Suzuki Swift: The Limitless Hatchback

3. Door hinges squeaking

 Maruti Suzuki Swift (1st Gen)

This is something we at GoMechanic have personally experienced. We once came across a

second-generation Swift which had done a decent time whose doors hinges made a squeaky
noise almost every time the doors were open and closed.

This particular issue might not be so prominent but it was worth mentioning. Do let us know in
the comments section below if you too have faced a similar issue with your Maruti Swift.

4. AC compressor noise
 Car AC Compressor

Numerous Swift owners have reported their AC making dreadful noises. Imagine a noise so
strong coming from the hood in front of you while driving that it makes you wanna stop and
check. This is exactly what happened with some of the Swift owners. But it turns out that it was
just a compressor getting worked up and nothing like a major mechanical issue.

The cause of this was apparently the compressor’s oil running low and once it was topped up,
the problem successfully went away.

5. Lag in Power Window operation

 WagonR
power Windows

This has been experienced by Swift owners who’ve had the car for almost 2-3 years. The ‘roll-up’
and ‘roll down’ function of the power windows tend to get a bit lethargic with significant usage.
There’s a very fine mechanism working for operating the power windows and it can often go
bad. Hence, one shouldn’t undermine them and should get them checked if they came across a
similar issue.

Related: 10 Cars in India with the Best-Looking Alloy Wheels!

6. Gear Shifting issue

Swift Gear Leve

 Nothing’s more satisfying than a seamless gear shift for a manual car driver. However, another
very prominent issue faced by people familiar with driving the Maruti Swift is the stubbornness
of the gearbox during some particular shifts. While putting it in reverse gear or while
downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear, the Swift’s manual transmission often fails to perform these
two particular functions in one go.

Driver’s may often find themselves depressing the clutch numerous times to engage the reverse
gear or while downshifting from the 3rd to 2nd gear.

This particular issue can seem very discouraging for a driver of a peppy little hatchback.

7. Less Responsive Electric steering

Swift Steering

The Swift over the years is known to be the best driver’s car for the price. Driving dynamics of
the Swift is something that has always been appreciated both by the critics and the general
public. However, the one thing that sort of takes away from this attribute in the third generation
of the Swift is the new Electric steering system. The new setup lacks the feedback which was on
offer in the previous generations. This translates into the driver having less confidence while
throwing the hatchback into sharp corners.

8. Ride Quality (Suspension issues)

 2014 Maruti Swift

The Swift has a firm suspension setup. This translates into the hatchback sending almost
everything that Indians roads throw at it into the cabin. Swift’s dampers aren’t able to perform a
very commendable job in insulating all the vibrations from a bumpy or undulated section of
road. The passengers get to feel a good amount of these vibrations in Swift’s cabin.

Latest: 2020 Maruti Suzuki Swift | Everything You Need to Know

9. Use of Low-Quality Metal

Probably the most controversial aspect about not just the Swift but almost every Maruti car is
the use of a low-quality metal sheet for the body. There are many shortcomings associated with
this factor. The one we wanted to focus on is related to minor or major collisions the car may
encounter while on the road.

Cars with a heavy structure are able to withstand a collision with the least damage possible.
Unfortunately, in the case of the Swift or any Maruti car for that matter, the slightest of
collisions may cause severe damage to the car’s frame.

You’ll be able to find plenty of videos on the internet testifying for the same. This is probably the
most significant factor influencing the public to consider brands other than Maruti. And it’s
about time Maruti should begin catering to this concern.

10. Rapid Engine Oil consumption

Oil change | Engine Oil

Another common problem associated with the Swift diesel from the first and second generation.
Many Swift diesel owners have experienced rapid depletion of the engine oil right, sometimes
right after servicing. The cause of this issue is commonly reported as leakage in the head
gasket.

Driving your car on low engine oil can have the most adverse effects possible. If you’re planning
to but a used Swift diesel, make sure to check for this particular problem.