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| Manufacturer | Suzuki CAMI Automotive |
| Production | 1985-present |
| Class | Supermini car |
| Layout | FF layout |
| First generation | |
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| Also called | Chevrolet Sprint Pontiac Firefly Suzuki Forsa Suzuki Cultus |
| Production | 1985-1988 |
| Assembly | Hamamatsu, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Engine(s) | 1.3L I3 1.0L I3 1.3L I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 3-Door: 2245 mm (88.4 in) 5-Door: 2344 mm (92.3 in) |
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| Also called | Suzuki Cultus Geo Metro Pontiac Firefly Maruti Esteem Chevrolet Sprint |
| Production | 1989-present |
| Assembly | Hamamatsu, Japan Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada Gurgaon, India |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Engine(s) | 1.3L 70 hp I4 1.3L 100 hp I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | Sedan: 93.1 in (2365 mm) Hatchback: 89.2 in (2266 mm) |
| Length | Sedan: 161.2 in (4094 mm) 1992-94 Hatchback: 147.4 in (3744 mm) 1989-1991 5-Door Hatchback: 150.0 in (3810 mm) 1989-1991 3-Door Hatchback: 146.1 in (3711 mm) |
| Width | 62.6 in (1590 mm) GT & 1989-1991: 62.4 in (1585 mm) Maruti Esteem: 1575 mm (62 in) |
| Height | Sedan: 53.5 in (1359 mm) Hatchback: 52.4 in (1331 mm) 1989-1991 5-Door Hatchback: 54.3 in (1379 mm) 1992-94 3-Door Hatchback: 53.1 in (Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character "{" mm) Maruti Esteem: 1395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Related | Suzuki Esteem/Cultus Crescent |
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| Also called | Geo Metro Chevrolet Metro Pontiac Firefly |
| Production | 1995-2001 |
| Assembly | Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada |
| Body style(s) | 3-door hatchback |
| Engine(s) | 1.3L 79 hp I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 93.1 in (2365 mm) |
| Length | 149.1 in (3787 mm) |
| Width | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
| Height | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
| Third generation (Japan) | |
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| Production | 2004-present |
| Assembly | Hamamatsu, Japan |
| Body style(s) | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Engine(s) | 1.3L I4 1.5L I4 1.6L I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2390 mm (94.1 in) |
| Length | 3755 mm (147.8 in) |
| Width | 1690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1510 mm (59.4 in) |
The Suzuki Swift is a supermini car manufactured by Japanese Suzuki Motor Corporation. At its introduction in 1985, it was named the SA-310, but in 1986 it was renamed the Swift. Powered by a modest 993 cc straight-3 engine giving 50 hp (37 kW), 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) was 17.9 seconds with a top speed of 141 km/h (88 mph). The engine (a G10) was very light, weighing only 63 kg (139 lb) and was not very powerful. The suspension was lifted from the Suzuki Alto. In Japan, the car was sold as Suzuki Cultus and from 1985 to 1988 in the United States and 1991 in Canada, the car was sold by General Motors as Chevrolet Sprint and Geo Metro captive imports. The car was sold from 1985 to 2000 as the Pontiac Firefly in Canada. In 1998, when General Motors discontinued the Geo line of economy cars, the Metro was rebadged as a Chevrolet. The Geo Metro was GM's most fuel efficient car of the 1990s. It's sedan version was third model launched by Maruti Udyog of India and was sold as the Maruti 1000 and the Suzuki Forsa in Canada.
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AA41S (1985)
The first generation Suzuki Swift, internally designated by Suzuki as AA41S, was available in a number of engine configurations including a carbureted or fuel injected turbocharged 1.0 litre, 3 cylinder (G10) engine and a carbureted or fuel injected 1.3 litre (G13). There were two versions available: the 1.0 GA and the 1.0 GL. The GA model was the "budget" trim level, with plastic wheelcovers, 5-speed gearbox and cloth trim. The GL model was the plusher of the two, and had a 5-speed gearbox, a sunroof (some markets had air conditioning. It also had alloy wheels rather than wheelcovers.
The AA41S series was the first to introduce the Swift GTi. The Swift GTi utilized the G13B engine. The G13B is a DOHC 16 valve, 1.3 L, in-line 4-cylinder engine that features an aluminum block and cylinder head, forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods, and cast aluminum high compression pistons (10:1 compression ratio). Its power output is 101 hp (70 kW). The MK1 Swift GTi was available in European and Asia-Pacific markets. North American markets only received the 1.0 litre version which were sold as the Chevrolet Sprint, Pontiac Firefly, and the Suzuki Forsa. Both the carbureted and turbocharged models were available in North America. The Chevrolet Sprint Turbo was available in 1987 and 1988 in red and white.
AA44S (1989-present)
The AA44S series introduced an entirely redesigned vehicle, with a new curvier body style, four wheel independent strut suspension and numerous other improvements. It was available with a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder, 1.3 liter 4-cylinder, and 1.6 liter 4-cylinder engines. The 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine continued being the most popular variant, with a power output of 53 hp (39 kW). The higher powered Swift GTi had an improved G13B engine which now featured hollow camshafts, stronger web casting on the engine block, a better flowing intake manifold (the prior generation intake manifold had its shape compromised to fit into the engine bay), and its ECU now had electronic control over ignition timing. It now put out 100 hp (74 kW) of power. The Swift GTi also featured all wheel disc brakes. The JDM Cultus GTi featured a G13B engine that had higher compression pistons (11.5:1 compression ratio), tubular exhaust headers, a tubular intake manifold, larger camshafts and a reprogrammed ECU. Some models of the Cultus GTi were also available with all-wheel drive. The engine in the Cultus had a power output of 113 hp (84 kW).
The second-generation Swift was introduced to North America in two trim levels in 1989; 3-door GTi and 5-door GLX. The GTi name was changed to GT in 1990 because of an out of court settlement with Volkswagen of America over their similarly named GTI. The GTi/GT had a 1.3 liter, Twincam 100 hp (70 kW) 16-valve 4-cylinder engine while the GLX had a single cam 8-valve version of the same engine. The 1.0 liter 3-cylinder was never available in North America in the Swift. In 1990, the GLX was dropped; an inexpensive GA 3-door was added as were a GA, GL and GS 4-door sedan. The AA44S Swift is still manufactured in India as the Maruti Esteem. In Europe the car was marketed as the Subaru Justy and in Chile the sedan version was named Suzuki Jazz.
Suzuki Swift MK3 (1992 - 1994)
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The MK3 series continued with the body-style of the MK2, but changed the style of the bumpers, taillights and updated the interior. GT/GTi versions were equipped with larger sway-bars, and the camshafts were now solid. Power output remained the same at 100 hp (70 kW). Production of the MK3 Swift for the North American market ended in 1994, and in Japan (as the Cultus) for 1998. In Europe, the MK3 series was known as "MK2 - Type2", incorrectly called Phase 2 by many, and it was built at Magyar Suzuki, remaining in various European countries until 2003. In Esztergom, Hungary the first car was made in September 1992. This was called type 1 (MK2 - type 2). From 1996 type 2 followed (MK3 - type 1). From the model year 2000 there were some modifications made (MK3 - type 2). Some type 2 models were badged as Subaru Justy. The last modifications were made from model year 2002 but only for the Hungarian market. This was called type 4 (MK3 - type 3). The production of the 3dr models were finished in September 2002. In the same year, in December, the 4dr sedan version was also discontinued. The last var was a 5dr version in March 2003. The 5dr models are still manufactured in Pakistan (called the Cultus, 1.0 carbureted engine operating with petrol & CNG), and the 4dr sedan in India (by Maruti, called the Esteem) and in China (by Changan, called the Lingyang) In Australia, the MK3 series continued sales until 1999. The North American Geo Metro and Pontiac Firefly models were available in convertible, hatchback and sedan forms. Metro and Firefly sedans were only sold in Canada and produced in Japan while Metro and Firefly hatchbacks were produced by CAMI Automotive. Swift, Metro and Firefly models were redesigned in 1995, later discontinued in 2001.
- Suzuki Swift MK3 (1992-1994) performance:
- 1.0L SOHC engine GS-hatch(5_Door) 53 hp (40 kW) 0-100 km/h: 17.9 sec., top speed 141 km/h (88 mph) MT
- 1.3L SOHC engine GS-sedan(4_Door) 70 hp (52 kW) 0-100 km/h: 14.8 sec., top speed 169 km/h (105 mph) MT
- 1.3L DOHC engine (GTi/GT)-hatch(3_Door) 101 hp (75 kW) 0-100 km/h: 10.9 sec., top speed 182 km/h (113 mph) MT
Suzuki Swift MK3.5 (1995-2001)
A North American-exclusive Suzuki Swift built at CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada became available in 1995. In 2001, the Suzuki Swift was no longer sold in the United States. The Suzuki Swift MK3.5 continued in Canada until it was replaced by a Suzuki Swift-badged version of the Daewoo Kalos, similar to the Chevrolet Aveo. This has also been referred to as the Suzuki Swift+.
Suzuki Swift MK4 (2004-present)
- For the rebadged Suzuki Swift+ sold in Canada, see Daewoo Kalos.
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The redesigned Swift had its debut at the Paris Auto Salon in September 2004. This Swift is intended to compete in the European B segment with the likes of Peugeot 206, Opel Corsa and the Fiat Punto. Available with 1.3 (92 bhp) and 1.5 (102 bhp) litre petrol engines, the new Swift is Suzuki's new "global car", to be produced in Hungary, India, Japan and by Chang'an in China. 3- and 5-door bodies are available and four-wheel drive is an option with the 1.3 litre petrol engine. The design of the new Swift was previewed on the Concept S and Concept S2 concept cars at auto shows, in the years leading up to its launch. Its proportions and basic shape share similarities with the New Mini, with blacked-out A pillars and bumper-car stance, although the Mk4 Swift retains its own distinctive look. The design of the Swift has since been copied by several competitors, most notably Skoda whose latest Fabia-model shares many design features with the Mk4 Swift. Also spyshots of the awaited Audi A1 show a car with a strong resemblance to the Mk4 Swift. The car has been well-received by the motoring press and has received largely favourable reviews. The strong points of the Mk4 Swift are generally agreed to be a solid build quality, cute looks, fun but at the same time safe handling, generous equipment, comfortable driving position and value for money. The renowned British Autocar magazine gave the new Swift a favourable 4/5 stars in road test, judging it a "thoroughly impressive all-rounder". The Mk4 Swift has received a four stars out of five rating in the EuroNCAP crash tests. 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 forecasted and in many European markets the model has been a runaway success. In Denmark, the Mk¤ Swift has been consistently in Top 3 for more than 2 years and was the car with the highest sales figures in 2006. The car has also enjoyed healthy sales in India where a substantial percentage of the car is built with locally made components. Rapid sales of the new Swift model contributed to the 64% rise in Q1 profits for the Maruti corporation.[1] Globally the Mk4 Swift has received numerous awards and accolades and is the current car of the year winner in many countries.
Swift Sport
In October 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 a high-revving 1.6 litre, naturally-aspirated DOHC VVT 4-cylinder engine. Features:
- 11.1:1 compression ratio
- 4-2-1 exhaust manifold
- High lift cams
- Forged pistons
- Strengthened valve springs
The 1.6 liter engine produces 125 bhp (91 kW) at 6800 rpm and 148 N·m (109 ft·lbf) torque at 4800 rpm. With its closer gear ratios the Swift Sport does 0-100 km/h in 8.9 sec, 0-400 m in 16 sec and has a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) thereby beating the figues of its main competitor the Mini Cooper. The Swift Sport features sportier bumpers and spoilers, a stiffer suspension, twin exhaust pipes, red sport seats (with Recaro seats optional) and 4-wheel disc brakes on 16 in (40 cm) rims. The European Swift Sport features a manual only, 3-door version with 17 in (43 cm) rims and ESP. The Suzuki Swift Sport was released in Australia on 27 September 2006. [1] In 2005, Swift was launched in the UK with a 1.3 litre 4-cylinder diesel engine outsourced from Fiat. The award-winning Fiat Multijet engines (known as the JTD and produced in Poland) found its way from Fiat to Suzuki because of their partnership building the Suzuki SX4. The engine is being marketed as the International Engine of the Year by Maruti-Suzuki and is based on common rail multi-jet technology from Fiat. The engine generates 75 bhp (55 kW). In 2007, Swift DDIS was launched in India.
Swift GT/GTi MK2 specifications
Engine
- Engine code: G13B
- Type: inline 4 cylinder, MPFI, 1.3L gasoline
- Drivetrain: FWD
- Valvetrain: DOHC 16-valve
- Displacement: 1298 cc
- Compression Ratio: 10:1 (11.5:1 for Cultus GTi)
- Bore: 74.0 mm
- Stroke 75.5 mm
- Power: 73 kW @ 6500 rpm (84 kW for cultus); 70 hp (52 kW) GA,GL,GS & 100 hp (70 kW) GTi/GT
- Torque: 83 ft·lbf (112 N•m) @ 5000 rpm
- Redline: 8000 rpm (6800 rpm for North American models)
- Fuel cut: 7400 rpm
Gear ratios
- 1: 3.416
- 2: 1.894
- 3: 1.375
- 4: 1.030
- 5: 0.870
- Reverse: 3.272
- Final drive: 4.105
Dimensions/Weights
- Curb Weight: 1741 lb (790 kg)
- Wheel base: 2265 mm (89.2 in)
- Length: 3710 mm (146.1 in)
- Height: 1350 mm (53.1 in)
- Width: 1585 mm (62.4 in)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 182 km/h (115 mph)
- Drag coefficient: 0.350
Review
References
- ^ "Maruti posts 64% jump in Q1 profits". The Financial Express, part of the Indian Express group. Retrieved on 2006-07-29.
External links
- Suzuki Swift official specs on official global Suzuki site
- Maruti Swift official site
- Maruti Swift Review
- Swift Club Denmark
- Swift Club Greece
- Swift Club Italy
- Swift Club UK
- Euro NCAP crash Test Results
- Suzuki Swift sedan spyshot
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