09-11-2017:
Report of malfunction of lane departure and collision avoidance systems in new Suzuki Swift 1.0 GLX petrol auto bought at the end of August 2017 from a Suzuki main dealer in Budapest. 'System warning' message comes up after a short while of driving. Fault reported on the day owner picked up the car before he drove it off the forecourt. Dealer then spent 2 hours trying to fix it while he waited and eventually he drove the car home about 5 miles and it was OK. The warning message returned the next time he drove the car though, and every time he now drives it. He can reset the system if he turns the car off and restarts, but after a short while the warning reappears and the lane departure and collision avoidance systems stop working. Dealer has made 3 attempts to repair it but the fault persists.
17-09-2018:
Report of 6-inch long crack appearing in the passenger side of the front screen of a 2017 Suzuki Swift 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5 auto at 2000 miles. No sign of a hit to have promoted it.
26-10-2018:
Continuation of 17-9-2018. Autoglass fitted a new screen but could not re-calibrate the ADAS camera. Suzuki dealer said could be done for £228, but Autoglass had no account with them. Left reader with no lane departure warning: only works on dual carriageway. Owner set the cruise control to 30 in a 30 zone, got a electronic road sign flash, to slow down, crash imminent warning went off.
30-10-2019:
Warning from a reader that a 15 inch spacesaver bought to use with a Suzuki Swift SZT 1.0 Boosterjet fitted with 16-inch road wheels will result in an ABS fault code that cannot be re-set and which then requires a new Japanese ABS module. Reader recommended removing the ABS modukle fuse if he ever needed to use the spacesaver.
March 2017
Suzuki introduced all-new Swift
The development goal was to create an all new hatchback styling that is undoubtedly Suzuki. This new platform or underbody of new Swift is now 30kg lighter than before which has contributed to the car registering a kerb weight of just 890kg (SZ3 model) - 120kg lighter overall for the whole car.
The new Swift is 10mm shorter than the outgoing model, while its wheelbase is 20mm longer, creating more interior room including 25 per cent more luggage capacity at 254L, or 54 litres more than the outgoing model. It is also 15mm lower and 40mm wider, further accentuating its low and wide stance. Additionally, the European Swift has a wider front and rear track than the Japanese Domestic model.
During interior design, lowering the seating positions has ensured sufficient head clearance (the same as for outgoing Swift for the front seats) and added 23mm vertical and lateral space for the rear seating positions. The front seats have been moved outwards by 10mm which has increased the centre-on-centre distance between them by 20mm.
After the debut of the 1.0-litre three cylinder Boosterjet in Baleno in June 2016 and S-Cross in October 2016, this engine technology is now extended to the new Swift. Offering the same level of power and torque of a much larger capacity normally aspirated engine (1.7-1.8-litre), it delivers an effortless drive and genuine driving pleasure. This unit has an output of 111PS and is Direct Injection turbocharged (DITC). It is a very compact engine and offers 170Nm of torque available from 2,000rpm through to 3,500rpm for manual transmission.
The SHVS mild hybrid system is a compact and lightweight system that incorporates an Integrated Starter Generator (known as ISG) which acts as both a generator and starter motor, the ISG is belt driven and assists the engine during vehicle take off and acceleration and also generates electricity through regenerative braking. In new Swift, SHVS is available together with Boosterjet for the first time and results in CO2 emissions as low as 97gkm.
The energy assistance provided during acceleration enables the SHVS to be known as a mild hybrid system which is ideally suited to a compact car and adds just 6.2 kg to the overall weight.
The new Swift adopts Suzuki’s ALLGRIP ‘AUTO’ four-wheel drive system and is available as an option on the SZ5 model with 1.2-litre engine. First introduced in the previous generation Swift in 2014 this is a well proven and simple fully automatic and permanent four-wheel drive layout which transfers additional torque to the rear wheels when required via a viscous coupling.
April 2017
Suzuki announced pricing for Swift
The range starts with the SZ3 and pricing is as follows.
1.2-litre SZ3 Dualjet - manual transmission
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£10,999
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1.0-litre SZ-T Boosterjet - manual transmission
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£12,999
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1.0-litre SZ5 Boosterjet SHVS - manual transmission
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£14,499
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1.0-litre SZ5 Boosterjet - automatic transmission
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£15,849
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1.2-litre SZ5 SHVS ALLGRIP - manual transmission
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£15,499
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Metallic paint is a £485 option and dual tone metallic paint is £650.
Standard equipment for all Swift models in the range is comprehensive and the SZ3 model with 1.2-litre Dualjet engine and manual transmission includes six airbags, air conditioning, leather steering wheel, DAB radio with Bluetooth and four speakers, rear privacy glass, LED daytime running lights, 15-inch wheels, body coloured door mirrors and front electric windows.
The SZ-T model is available with 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine and manual transmission adds rear view camera, Smartphone link display audio, 16-inch alloy wheels and front fog lamps glass.
SZ5 adds auto air conditioning, 16-inch polished alloy wheels with 185/55 R16 tyres, satellite navigation, Advanced forward detection system, keyless entry and start and rear electric windows. The SZ5 is available with a six speed automatic transmission as an option.
July 2017
Suzuki announces all-new Swift Sport debut
The all-new Suzuki Swift Sport will make its long awaited debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The warm hatch goes on sale in June 2018, powered by Suzuki's latest 1.4 litre chain cam Boosterjet petrol engine.
The 2018 Swift Sport embodies the brand’s 'sporty profile', according to Suzuki, while also benefitting from the standard model's comprehensive redesign. This means it will cost considerably less to run than the outgoing model, with official economy exceeding 50mpg.
January 2019
Suzuki Swift Attitude special edition announced
Based on the Swift SZ3, the Attitude adds black 16-inch alloy wheels, front foglamps, mesh front grille with chrome trim, rear upper spoiler and front, side and rear carbon effect skirts.
Attitude is powered by Suzuki’s K12C 1.2-litre Dualjet four cylinder engine with an output of 90PS and is equipped with five speed manual transmission. It has a CO2 emissions figure of 108g/km (NEDC tested) or 124g/km (WLTP) and Combined fuel consumption when tested under NEDC regulation is 60.1mpg.
The special edition model is available in Fervent Red as a solid colour and Pure White, Premium Silver, Super Black, Mineral Grey and Burning Red as metallic colours as a £485 cost option.
For the first quarter of 2019, Swift Attitude is available for £13,499 and with a 0% PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) on offer too. In addition to a £500 Finance contribution, Attitude is available with Nil advance deposit and 0% APR. Payments are from £155 per month over 48 months and a final payment is required to keep the car at the end of the agreement.
June 2019
Suzuki Swift range revised prices:
Suzuki Swift SZ3 1.2 Dualjet 5-speed manual: £12,499
Suzuki Swift Attitude 1.2 Dualjet 5-speed manual: £14,599
Suzuki Swift SZ5 1.2 Dualjet SHVS 5-speed manual 4WD £16,999
Suzuki Swift SZT 1.0 Boosterjet SHVS 5-speed manual: £15,999
Suzuki Swift SZ5 1.0 Boosterjet SHVS 6-speed automatic: £17,999
Suzuki Swift 1.4T Boosterjet Sport 6-speed manual: £18,499
September 2020
Facelifted Suzuki Swift priced from £14,749
The Suzuki Swift has been facelifted for 2021 with a new 1.2-litre mild-hybrid engine as well as further standard specification upgrades.
The facelifted model includes a new grille and headlight design, while blacked-out pillars create the appearance of a floating roof. LED headlights and rear combination lamps are now standard across the range.
Standard equipment for all models in the range is now more comprehensive than before and the new SZ-L model includes air conditioning, rear view camera, Radar Brake Support with Adaptive Cruise Control, Smartphone link display audio with DAB radio, leather steering wheel, privacy glass, LED Headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, front fog lamps, polished 16-inch alloy wheels and front electric windows.
The SZ-T adds grey painted 16-inch alloy wheels, Dual Sensor Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning and Weaving Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition and rear parking sensors.
SZ5 adds Navigation, 16-inch polished alloy wheels, automatic air conditioning, keyless entry and start, telescopic steering wheel adjustment, rear electric windows and door mirror side turn indicators.
Swift is available in one solid colour and six optional metallic colours with three dual tone colours incorporating a Black Pearl roof also available optionally.