For the fourth-generation Swift, the Suzuki-branded supermini will be styled in an evolutionary manner instead of being created from a blank sheet of paper. The following photographs sourced from a dealer conference confirm our expectations.
The design elements that make the difference come in the form of a hexagonal front grille, a wider front bumper with gaping air vents around the fog lamps, and sharper headlights. From the side profile, the most striking element is the black-painted A-pillar, which gives the impression of a floating roof. Yet another styling quirk is that the rear door handles have moved towards the C-pillar of the Swift.
At the rear, nothing attracts attention more than the wraparound taillights and the two exhaust exits integrated into the valance panel. As for the changes brought to the interior, Suzuki opted for a two-pod instrument panel (Alfa Romeo much?), modern HVAC controls, circular vents above the touchscreen infotainment system, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. It’s not the most lavish or over-designed cabin in the supermini genre, but as long as everything works, I will refrain from complaining.
Based on the same vehicle architecture that underpins the Baleno, the 2017 Suzuki Swift uses tensile steel in its construction to be lighter and safer than the current generation. Mechanical-wise, nothing has been confirmed as of yet except for the availability of a manual transmission.
My two cents go on the 1.4-liter K-series four-cylinder and the 1.0 BoosterJet turbocharged three-cylinder from the Baleno. A turbo diesel powerhouse (probably the 1.3-liter DDiS) will eventually follow and it will be offered in select markets, including India. For the slightly hotter Sport model, Suzuki is expected to motivate the Swift with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. The Swift Sport is expected to arrive in the latter half of 2017.
At the rear, nothing attracts attention more than the wraparound taillights and the two exhaust exits integrated into the valance panel. As for the changes brought to the interior, Suzuki opted for a two-pod instrument panel (Alfa Romeo much?), modern HVAC controls, circular vents above the touchscreen infotainment system, and a flat-bottom steering wheel. It’s not the most lavish or over-designed cabin in the supermini genre, but as long as everything works, I will refrain from complaining.
Based on the same vehicle architecture that underpins the Baleno, the 2017 Suzuki Swift uses tensile steel in its construction to be lighter and safer than the current generation. Mechanical-wise, nothing has been confirmed as of yet except for the availability of a manual transmission.
My two cents go on the 1.4-liter K-series four-cylinder and the 1.0 BoosterJet turbocharged three-cylinder from the Baleno. A turbo diesel powerhouse (probably the 1.3-liter DDiS) will eventually follow and it will be offered in select markets, including India. For the slightly hotter Sport model, Suzuki is expected to motivate the Swift with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine connected to a six-speed manual gearbox. The Swift Sport is expected to arrive in the latter half of 2017.