Suzuki Swift RE4 Limited Edition Launched in Australia

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Japanese manufacturer Suzuki announced the release of two new special editions of its Swift model, namely the Swift RE4 and the Swift Safety Pack.

The RE4 is, according to the manufacturer, inspired by Suzuki's "domination of the Junior World Rally Championship". It comes packed with A$5,500 worth of extra equipment, including new alloy wheels, keyless start, fog lamps, climate control air-conditioning, sports seats with Alcantara upholstery, side mirror indicators and rear spoiler.

“The Swift has truly been one of the great automotive success stories in recent years, with its mix of European styling, outstanding driving dynamics and fantastic value for money,” Tony Devers, Suzuki Australia general manager said in a release. “In spite of a host of new competitors from around the globe, the Swift has cemented itself as one of the benchmark small cars in Australia and is one of the best selling cars in the market."

“The release of the limited edition RE4 adds even more to Australia’s best value small car with a rally inspired recommended retail price of just $18,290", he added.

The Swift Safety Pack will add a more modest array of equipment, worth only A$700. The upgrades are limited to six airbags – including head protecting side curtain airbags.

“Vehicle safety is increasingly becoming an important factor in the purchase decisions of customers and the addition of the Swift Safety Pack answers those concerns. For just $700 extra, customers can have the added peace of mind that comes with six airbags,” Devers concluded.

Both the two new limited editions will go on sale on August 1. Prices are to start at A$18,290 for the RE4 version. The Safety pack adds A$700 to that price.

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On 9 August 2009 at 08:02 UTC, Matt said:

Please Suzuki... More Power and AWD! Then sign me up!

On 27 September 2009 at 06:56 UTC, Paul said:

is the RE.4 awd?
I read 1 review somewhere that it was, but Im thinking its not

On 1 November 2009 at 20:02 UTC, Lin said:

Do you know where I could get a Suzuki RE4 at the moment?????

On 31 January 2010 at 08:14 UTC, Sunny said:

I have an RE4 and have had it since November 2009 anf I love it.

I am guy who is bit of a boy racer and really love the way the car drives and how it revs. I had previously direven a Swift S model but decided against purchasing but RE4 secured the deal for me.

I think the added features are great and I love the Alcantara interior. I didn't op to upgrade the safety pack which could marignally affect the resale value. It is coming up to 3000kms and has been an utter joy.

I love the way this thing corners, the handling from this little front wheel devil is just so direct. The 5 speed manaul gear box is great especially the usability that get from driving on the high way and are overtaking.

I really do think suzuki is on the verge of making a really great car. It seems funny because they have all the parts there, they have the 1.6 from the swift sports which is a great car that didn't come with all the fun features of RE4, the drivetrain from the SX4 and the equipment list from the RE4.

I have now driven the whole wift range and including the competitors, and in my mind for a monday to friday car, the swift wins hands down.

On 24 February 2011 at 03:08 UTC, Gor said:

I was driving a Swift 4WD in Turkey over the past few years and it was fantastic. It's most disappointing that the RE4, despite the 4 in its name, is not 4WD. I say 4WD as it's not a constant system that they use (as for AWD vehicles such as Subarus), rather an automatic viscous coupling to the rear differential that cuts in in under a tenth of a second whenever any slippage is detected. It never let go on me once, even though I did a lot of driving on snow and ice, sometimes pushing it pretty hard.