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New Suzuki Swift (Fourth Generation, hybrid) arrives this April

23rd March 2024

All-new Suzuki Swift Hybrid makes its British debut this spring…

Suzuki tells us:

(All words and images from Suzuki).

Salient points of the new model (more information to follow soon on Wheels-Alive)…

  • All-new Fourth Generation Swift Hybrid – on sale in the UK and Republic of Ireland from April 2024 with new, enhanced but familiar exterior and interior designs, an even higher standard equipment specification than before, improved performance, lower CO2 emissions and better fuel economy.

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  • New Z12E 1.2-litre Mild Hybrid three-cylinder engine offers up to 8% fuel efficiency improvement versus the previous K12D engine. CO2 emissions are just 99g/km and combined fuel consumption is 64.2mpg for the Motion model with manual transmission.
  • Swift offers class leading combined fuel consumption versus its competitors.
  • Fitted with Suzuki’s enhanced and lightweight 12V Mild Hybrid system as standard.
  • New Swift retains the same compact dimensions as before emphasising Suzuki’s global reputation as the small car experts.
  • Available in simple two model line-up of Motion and Ultra grades.
  • High specification Motion grade will be the volume selling model for the new Swift range with standard specification including Rear upper spoiler, LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, 9-inch media display including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Navigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, heated front seats, rear view camera, rear parking sensors, Dual Sensor Brake Support (upgraded), Traffic Sign Recognition and Blind Spot Monitor.
  • CVT Gearbox available as optional equipment on both models, maintaining an excellent combined fuel consumption figure of 60.1mpg.
  • Optional ALLGRIP ‘Auto’ 4WD to be introduced on Ultra model with manual transmission later this year.
  • More than nine million Swift sales across 119 countries since introduction in 2004 as a global model.
  • Suzuki GB celebrates 40 years of Swift.
  • Manufactured for UK, Ireland and rest of Europe at the Sagara plant in Japan.
  • Suzuki Connect connected services offered free of charge for three years from vehicle registration date.
  • Service Activated Warranty offered free of charge after manufacturer warranty expires and until the car reaches up to seven years / 100,000miles.
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