The Japanese-spec 2017 Suzuki Swift was launched yesterday at an event in Japan. Much has been talked about the new Swift, which is expected to be launched in India by October 2017. The premium hatchback uses the lightweight ‘HEARTECT’ platform that helps in reduction of weight, improved stability and high rigidity. This is the same platform that underpins the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. Design wise, the new Swift 2017 gets updated exteriors while the interiors are completely revamped to give it a premium feel. In Japan, the Suzuki Swift is priced in the range of 1.34 million Yen to 1.84 million Yen while the car is expected to be priced at INR 5 lakh to INR 7.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) in India. Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Swift 2017: Five things we know
2017 Suzuki Swift white front three quarters
Exterior – Front
The new Suzuki Swift sports completely new front fascia. The car gets a chrome finished hexagonal front grille, sleek swept-back LED projector lights, new bumper design with round fog lamp clusters that are connected with a black plastic cladding. The Swift RS variant gets revised grille and a sporty front bumper.
2017 Suzuki Swift Side Profile
Exterior – Side
Look at it from any angle, the new Swift sports the same silhouette as that of the old model. This is highlighted by the sloping roofline, 16-inch alloy wheels, blacked out A & B-pillars and a high mounted door handle on the rear door. The car gets different design for the alloy wheels and sporty side skirts for the Swift RS variant.
2017 Suzuki Swift rear
Exterior – Rear
While the overall design of the car is similar to the outgoing model, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift sports new rear section. The car gets new tailgate design along with the integrated rear spoiler while the car gets LED tail lamps and new rear bumper.
2017 Suzuki Swift RSt
Swift RS
The Suzuki Swift RS gets a sporty body kit that includes redesigned front & rear bumper, sporty side skirts, larger 16-inch diamond cut alloy wheels with black accents and RS badging on the interiors. The Swift RS is powered by a 1.0-litre BoosterJet petrol unit producing 110 BHP and 170 Nm of torque that comes mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
2017 Suzuki Swift Interiors
Interiors
The evolutionary design philosophy has been carried over to the interiors as well with the flat-bottom multi-functional steering wheel and new layout for the dashboard. The new Maruti Suzuki Swift is high of features like touch-screen infotainment system, rear parking sensors and reverse parking camera, keyless entry and the likes while safety equipment include 6 airbags, adaptive cruise control, ESP, ABS with EBD, radar-based braking system and lane departure warning among others.
2017 Suzuki Swift cabin
Engine
Under the hood, the Suzuki Swift gets a 1.0-litre BoosterJet and 1.2-litre dualjet petrol engines. The latter develops 89 BHP of maximum power along with 120 Nm of peak torque. Transmission options include 5-speed manual along with a CVT automatic gearbox. The car delivers a fuel economy in the range of 20 kmpl to 27.3 kmpl depending upon the engine option, Transmission and hybrid system.
2017 Suzuki Swift boot
Generic Launch
The global model of the Suzuki Swift will be showcased at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. On the other hand, the India-spec 2017 Maruti Suzuki Swift is expected to be launched in India in the later half of next year, mostly October 2017.
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