Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Suzuki introduced the second generation of the Cultus on the market in 1988 and, for specific markets, it rebadge-it as Swift and sold it in a few versions and under different brands.
The Japanese carmaker built this car for several markets under different badges and nameplates. While the Americans got the Geo Metro, the Australians had the Holden Barina and the Europeans received the Suzuki Swift. It was available in a few shapes and sizes, and the five-door hatchback was the one available everywhere. In 1991, Suzuki upgraded the engines and made them according to the Euro 2 emission standards.
With its modest design, the Swift managed to be an affordable, fuel-efficient vehicle. Its design was simple, with rounded panels and shaved edges. At the front, it featured a black, plastic wrapped-around bumper and a pair of horizontal headlights with corner-mounted turn-signals. Its narrow grille was just enough for the small engines installed under the hood. Its profile showed the three tall side windows related to the car's height. It sported black mirror caps and door handles. The slightly curved, vertical tailgate ended above the taillights, making loading and unloading difficult.
Inside, it showed low-mounted slim seats at the front. Its new dashboard design was simple, flat, with a raised area for the instrument cluster. On the center stack, depending on the options, it was available with air-conditioning and a stereo-cassette. The narrow center console hosted the gear-stick and the hand-brake.
Under the hood, Suzuki installed a choice of two gasoline engines paired to a five-speed manual. For specific markets, it offered a four-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT (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: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90.09 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70R13 |
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: | 1631.4 lbs (740 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | - |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (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: | Monopoint 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: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70R13 |
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: | 1631.4 lbs (740 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 138 g/km |