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Segment: Small
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

SUZUKI Swift Sedan 1991-1996 3 Photos
SUZUKI Swift Sedan (1991-1996)SUZUKI Swift Sedan (1991-1996)SUZUKI Swift Sedan (1991-1996)

Along with the second generation of the Cultus, Suzuki renamed it for specific markets as Swift and offered it as a small-class sedan, especially for new emerging countries.

Europe was breathing fresh air after all its Eastern countries got rid of the communist regimes. All these countries had a specific appetite for new, modern cars, after decades of having access only to outdated, '60s-era, vehicles. Their problem was that they also lacked the money to buy expensive cars, so a small-class sedan was one of their best choices, such as the 1991 Swift Sedan.

With its subtle design, 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. The profile revealed the three tall side windows related to the car's height. In the back, its raked-forward windscreen and flat trunk completed the image of a three-box sedan.

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.

SUZUKI Swift Sedan 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
  2 gasoline engines
  • 1.3L 5MT (68 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT (92 HP)

SUZUKI Swift Sedan
1.3L 5MT (68 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (68 HP)
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
Top Speed:165 mph (266 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155/70R13
DIMENSIONS
Length:161.4 in (4100 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:15.9 cuFT (450 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1763.7 lbs (800 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:138 g/km

SUZUKI Swift Sedan
1.6L 5MT (92 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (92 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1590 cm3
Power:68 KW @ 6000 RPM
92 HP @ 6000 RPM
91 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:96 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
130 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/65R14
DIMENSIONS
Length:161.4 in (4100 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:15.9 cuFT (450 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2844 lbs (1290 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:36.3 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154.7 g/km
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