Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Suzuki introduced a facelifted version for the Swift range in 1996, and the five-door hatchback was adapted to the European regulations.
With an increasing demand on the European market, Suzuki worked on the 1991 model to make it better for its new customers, especially since it built it in its Hungary factory. The small-segment vehicle was still one of the most affordable vehicles in its segment, and despite its price, it offered good comfort features.
The base trim levels still kept the black, unpainted, plastic bumpers, and the Japanese carmaker improved them for the upper versions. They sported a new grille at the bottom, which looked like an air-intake for a sports car, for the full-options version. Starting with the middle trim level, the Swift sported body-colored bumpers, and that led to a better image for the little Japanese car.
Inside, most of the parts were carried over from the 1991 model-year. Since it started to use more European suppliers, the materials fulfilled their new customers' tastes. The dashboard was slightly upgraded and included new materials. To provide better comfort, Suzuki offered air-conditioning on the options list plus four power-windows.
Under the hood, Suzuki kept the same engines as before but upgraded to Euro 2 emission standards, which were mandatory starting with January 1997. Also, the 1996 Swift received an option for ABS and even an automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 3AT FWD (53 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1298 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6000 RPM 68 HP @ 6000 RPM 67 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 73 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 99 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 151.2 in (3840 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.7 in (1,359/1,339 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1730.6 lbs (785 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2822 lbs (1280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (53 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 993 cm3 |
Power: | 39 KW @ 5700 RPM 53 HP @ 5700 RPM 52 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 56 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 76 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.1 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 151.2 in (3840 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.7 in (1,359/1,339 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1653.5 lbs (750 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 131 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 3AT FWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1298 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6000 RPM 68 HP @ 6000 RPM 67 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 73 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 99 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 151.2 in (3840 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.7 in (1,359/1,339 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1687 lbs (765 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1298 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6000 RPM 68 HP @ 6000 RPM 67 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 73 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 99 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 151.2 in (3840 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/52.7 in (1,359/1,339 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1730.6 lbs (785 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 141 g/km |