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Suzuki has been making a sedan version of its popular Swift since 2005, in India (and a few other developing markets). This February, they launched a sedan version of the latest incarnation of the car, called the ‘Swift DZire’. Now, the Japanese manufacturer has applied for a patent in China, where it plans to sell the car as well.
Currently, the hatchback version of the China-bound Swift is built by the Chang’an Suzuki joint venture and is available with either a 1.3-liter engine, or a larger 1.5-liter unit - also petrol powered. The Indian version of the car is also available with a Fiat-sourced 1.3-liter diesel, which may make its way into the Chinese variant as well - it would make the Swift a virtually unbeatable proposition in terms of both economy and driving fun, as well as practicality and would be a big hit in diesel guise, we say.
Judging by how long these things usually take, and factoring in the fact that the car has already been made, it’s all a case of how quickly they can undertake the necessary retooling, in preparation for production - we say there’s even a chance it may debut by the end of this year.
Story via carnewschina.com and autohome.com.cn
Judging by how long these things usually take, and factoring in the fact that the car has already been made, it’s all a case of how quickly they can undertake the necessary retooling, in preparation for production - we say there’s even a chance it may debut by the end of this year.
Story via carnewschina.com and autohome.com.cn
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