Spyshots: 2010 Suzuki Swift

The Swift is surely one of the models which drove Suzuki's sales forward, as it is one of the most popular cars in the Japanese manufacturer's entire lineup. And Suzuki plans to continue focusing on the Swift, with a new model expected to be released sometime around 2010. Still, we don't know for sure whether it intends to roll out a facelift or move straight to a new generation.

As you can see in the adjacent spyshots, the Swift is wearing a lot of camouflage, which might make you think this is a new generation and the manufacturer is hiding a lot of new things. On the other hand, it might be also a major facelift that comprises several modifications and the parent company prefers to hide all of them from our eyes.

Anyway, one thing is for sure. The new Suzuki Swift is currently undergoing heavy testing and the first public appearance is expected to take place at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

There's not much to understand in these spyshots but the upcoming Swift will retain the same design with the rounded front end and short rear overhang. Obviously, it will be offered with a front-wheel drive but an all-wheel drive system will come as an option.

As for the engines, the future Swift will come with both petrol and diesel units, but their displacement is yet to be revealed. However, we do know the gasoline configurations will produce somewhere between 90 and 130 horsepower, with a diesel powerplant to generate around 80 horsepower. A hybrid powertrain will also join the range but only in 2011 or 2012.
More images in the gallery below.