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>> 16/August/2011
- The New Swift Unveiled by Suzuki Europe
The Swift Sport has come out from its hiding spot as Suzuki
Europe gives the motoring world a sneak peek before its official World
unveiling at the Frankfort Motor Show this coming September.
Taking
aspects from the Swift S Concept car, the Sport has been described as a
"Sport Compact" and will be the first complete model change since the
original in 2006.
Like most of the motoring world, Suzuki have
focused on making the new model more fuel efficient without losing any
power, which Suzuki have achieved by developing a 1.6 litre M16A engine
specifically for the new Swift Sport.
The 1.6 litre M16A boast a
specially designed six speed manual transmission. Struts with internal
rebound springs and an exclusive rear-suspension design will also make
for exhilarating driving with superior response and handling.
The
Swift Sport will be just as safe as its sibling, containing seven air
bags - including drivers' knee airbag, ESC and also a light, stiff,
impacting, absorbing body.
The exterior itself is more of an
aggressive design with a low-slung form that will offer a sense of
stability and tension. Adding a large front grille to the Swift Sport
will give it a borader and more sporty performance feel too.
Tony
Devers the General Manager of Suzuki Australia says; "We are very
excited about the preliminary release of the new Swift Sport, but we
are still some way off from finalising the Australian Version".
With
a possible Australian release date marked in for 2012, the Swift (which
Devers is calling the "Ultimate Pocket Rocket") will be a sought after
model once it hits our shores.
Dimensions for the European Swift SportOverall Length: 3, 890 mm Overall Width: 1,695 mm Overall Height: 1, 510 mm Wheel Base: 2, 430 mm Treads: Front – 1, 470 mm, Rear – 1, 47 5 mm Piston Displacement: 1,568 cm3 Maximum Output: 100kw/6,900 rpm Maximum Torque: 160 N-m/4,400 rpm
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