New Suzuki Swift Sport to make world debut at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

2011/2012 Suzuki Swift Sport

The new generation of the Suzuki Swift Sport will make its world debut at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA), which will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 13 to 25 September 2011^*1).


New Swift Sport: an evolution of Swift series' sporty flagship

The new Swift Sport is a refined sports compact and the result of the first full model change since the launch of the original Swift Sport in 2006. It has a more aggressive and dignified exterior look thanks to a ground-hugging form that gives a sense of stability and tension and a big front grille that hints at the performance within. And its cabin combines essential sportiness with a high-quality look and feel, as well as, design features that heighten the excitement about the driving experience.

Higher power and lower fuel consumption are delivered by the 1.6-litre M16A engine, which Suzuki developed exclusively for the Swift Sport. The engine is mated to a specially developed six-speed manual transmission, resulting in performance that is both exciting and environmentally responsible. Plus, the new Swift Sport offers superior cornering stability and brisker, more responsive handling thanks to struts with internal rebound springs and an exclusive rear-suspension design.

High levels of safety are assured by features such as a light, stiff, impact-absorbing body; seven airbags (including curtain airbags and a driver's knee airbag); and ESP^® (Electronic Stability Program).

Major specifications

• Overall length: 3,890mm
• Overall width: 1,695mm
• Overall height: 1,510mm
• Wheelbase: 2,430mm
• Treads Front: 1,470mm
• Treads Rear: 1,475mm

Engine

• Piston displacement: 1,586cm³)
• Maximum output: 100kw/6,900rpm^*2)
• Maximum torque: 160N-m/4,400rpm^*2)

*1)The show will be open to the press on 13 and 14 September. It will be open to the general public from 15 to 25 September. The Suzuki booth will be located in hall 3.1, stand no. A07.
*2)The data are provisional pending the results of homologation procedures.

[Source : SUZUKI]