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Suzuki Swift
Overview
ManufacturerSuzuki
CAMI Automotive
Production1985–present
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini car
LayoutFF layout
Chronology
SuccessorSuzuki Esteem (For North American Sedan)
First generation
Canada-spec Suzuki Forsa 3-door
Overview
Also calledChevrolet Sprint
Pontiac Firefly
Suzuki Forsa
Suzuki Cultus
Production1985–1988
AssemblyHamamatsu, Japan
Body and chassis
Body style3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
PlatformM-body
Powertrain
Engine1.3L I3
1.0L I3
1.3L I4
Transmission3-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3-Door: Template:Auto mm
5-Door: Template:Auto mm
Second generation
Suzuki Swift sedan
Overview
Also calledSuzuki Cultus
Geo Metro
Pontiac Firefly
Maruti Esteem
Chevrolet Sprint
Holden Barina
Production1989–1994
AssemblyHamamatsu, Japan
Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
Gurgaon, India, Szentgotthárd, Hungary
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
PlatformM-body
RelatedSuzuki Esteem/Cultus Crescent
Powertrain
Engine1.3L 70 hp I4
1.3L 100 hp I4
Transmission3-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
WheelbaseSedan: Template:Auto in
Hatchback: Template:Auto in
LengthSedan: Template:Auto in
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WidthTemplate:Auto in
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HeightSedan: Template:Auto in
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Third generation (North America)
Suzuki Swift (North America)
Overview
Also calledGeo Metro
Chevrolet Metro
Pontiac Firefly
Production1995–2001
AssemblyIngersoll, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style3-door hatchback
PlatformM-body
Powertrain
Engine1.3L 79 hp I4
Transmission3-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
WheelbaseTemplate:Auto in
LengthTemplate:Auto in
WidthTemplate:Auto in
HeightTemplate:Auto in
Third generation (Japan)
2007 Suzuki Swift Sport
Overview
Production2004–present
AssemblyHamamatsu, Japan
Body and chassis
Body style3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine1.3L I4
1.5L I4
1.6L I4
Transmission4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Dimensions
WheelbaseTemplate:Auto mm
LengthTemplate:Auto mm
WidthTemplate:Auto mm
HeightTemplate:Auto mm

The Suzuki Swift is a supermini car manufactured by Japanese Suzuki Motor Corporation. At its introduction in 1985, it was named the SA-310, but in 1986 it was renamed the Swift. Powered by a modest 993 cc straight-3 engine giving 50 hp (37 kW), 0 to Template:Auto kmh was 17.9 seconds with a top speed of Template:Auto kmh. The engine (a G10) was very light, weighing only Template:Auto kg and was not very powerful. The suspension was lifted from the Suzuki Alto.

In Japan, the car was sold as Suzuki Cultus and from 1985 to 1988 in the United States and 1991 in Canada, the car was sold by General Motors as Chevrolet Sprint and Geo Metro captive imports. The car was sold from 1985 to 2000 as the Pontiac Firefly in Canada. In 1998, when General Motors discontinued the Geo line of economy cars, the Metro was rebadged as a Chevrolet. The Geo Metro was GM's most fuel efficient car of the 1990s. Its sedan version was third model launched by Maruti Udyog of India and was sold as the Maruti 1000 and the Suzuki Forsa in Canada.

AA41S (1985)

The first generation Suzuki Swift, internally designated by Suzuki as AA41S, was available in a number of engine configurations including a carbureted or fuel injected turbocharged 1.0 litre, 3 cylinder (G10) engine and a carbureted or fuel injected 1.3 litre (G13).

There were two versions available: the 1.0 GA and the 1.0 GL. The GA model was the "budget" trim level, with plastic wheelcovers, 5-speed gearbox and cloth trim. The GL model was the plusher of the two, and had a 5-speed gearbox, a sunroof (some markets had air conditioning. It also had alloy wheels rather than wheelcovers.

1991 Suzuki Swift GA hatchback

The AA41S series was the first to introduce the Swift GTi. The Swift GTi utilized the G13B engine. The G13B is a DOHC 16 valve, 1.3 L, in-line 4-cylinder engine that features an aluminum block and cylinder head, forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods, and cast aluminum high compression pistons (10:1 compression ratio). Its power output is 101 hp (70 kW). The MK1 Swift GTi was available in European and Asia-Pacific markets.

North American markets only received the 1.0 litre version which were sold as the Chevrolet Sprint, Pontiac Firefly, and the Suzuki Forsa. Both the carbureted and turbocharged models were available in North America. The Chevrolet Sprint Turbo was available in 1987 and 1988 in red and white.

AA44S (1989-present)

The AA44S series introduced an entirely redesigned vehicle, with a new curvier body style, four wheel independent strut suspension and numerous other improvements. It was available with a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder, 1.3 liter 4-cylinder, and 1.6 liter 4-cylinder engines. The 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine continued being the most popular variant, with a power output of 53 hp (39 kW). The higher powered Swift GTi had an improved G13B engine which now featured hollow camshafts, stronger web casting on the engine block, a better flowing intake manifold (the prior generation intake manifold had its shape compromised to fit into the engine bay), and its ECU now had electronic control over ignition timing. It now put out 100 hp (74 kW) of power. The Swift GTi also featured all wheel disc brakes. The JDM Cultus GTi featured a G13B engine that had higher compression pistons (11.5:1 compression ratio), tubular exhaust headers, a tubular intake manifold, larger camshafts and a reprogrammed ECU. Some models of the Cultus GTi were also available with all-wheel drive. The engine in the Cultus had a power output of 113 hp (84 kW).

1993 Suzuki Swift GL sedan

The second-generation Swift was introduced to North America in two trim levels in 1989; 3-door GTi and 5-door GLX. The GTi name was changed to GT in 1990 because of an out of court settlement with Volkswagen of America over their similarly named GTI. The GTi/GT had a 1.3 liter, Twincam Template:Auto hp 16-valve 4-cylinder engine while the GLX had a single cam 8-valve version of the same engine. The 1.0 liter 3-cylinder was never available in North America in the Swift except for Canada where it was sold from 1992 to 1994. In 1990, the GLX was dropped; an inexpensive GA 3-door was added as were a GA, GL and GS 4-door sedan.

The AA44S Swift was manufactured in India as the Maruti Esteem till 2007.

In Europe the car was marketed as the Subaru Justy and in Chile the sedan version was named Suzuki Jazz.

Suzuki Swift MK3 (1992 - 1994)

The MK3 series continued with the body-style of the MK2, but changed the style of the bumpers, taillights and updated the interior. GT/GTi versions were equipped with larger sway-bars, and the camshafts were now solid. Power output remained the same at Template:Auto hp. Production of the MK3 Swift for the North American market ended in 1994, and in Japan (as the Cultus) for 1998. In Europe, the MK3 series was known as "MK2 - Type2", incorrectly called Phase 2 by many, and it was built at Magyar Suzuki, remaining in various European countries until 2003. In Esztergom, Hungary the first car was made in September 1992. This was called type 1 (MK2 - type 2). From 1996 type 2 followed (MK3 - type 1). From the model year 2000 there were some modifications made (MK3 - type 2). Some type 2 models were fitted with a suzuki 4 wheel drive system and badged as Subaru Justy. (suzuki marketed a 4x4 cultus in Japan but did not make it available in Europe) The last modifications were made from model year 2002 but only for the Hungarian market. This was called type 4 (MK3 - type 3). The production of the 3dr models were finished in September 2002. In the same year, in December, the 4dr sedan version was also discontinued. The last var was a 5dr version in March 2003. The 5dr models are still manufactured in Pakistan (called the Cultus, 1.0 carbureted engine operating with petrol & CNG), and the 4dr sedan in India (by Maruti, called the Esteem) and in China (by Changan, called the Lingyang) In Australia, the MK3 series continued sales until 1999. The North American Geo Metro and Pontiac Firefly models were available in convertible, hatchback and sedan forms. Metro and Firefly sedans were only sold in Canada and produced in Japan while Metro and Firefly hatchbacks were produced by CAMI Automotive. Swift, Metro and Firefly models were redesigned in 1995, later discontinued in 2001.

  • Suzuki Swift MK3 (1992-1994) performance:

Suzuki Swift MK3.5 (1995-2001)

A North American-exclusive Suzuki Swift built at CAMI Automotive in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada became available in 1995. After 2001, the Suzuki Swift was no longer sold in the United States.

Suzuki Swift+ (2004-present)

Main article: Daewoo Kalos

For the Canadian market, Suzuki stopped selling the Swift MK3.5 (or MK5) in 2001, to be superseded by a version of the Daewoo Kalos in fall 2003 (progenitor of the Chevrolet Aveo et al), named the Suzuki Swift+ and marketed solely as a 5-door hatchback.

Canadian Suzuki Swift+, based on the Daewoo Kalos

Suzuki Swift MK4 (2004-present)

Suzuki Concept SS
'05 Swift Super 1600, a modified version of Suzuki Swift that participates in the Junior World Rally Championship.
'05 Swift Super 1600, a modified version of Suzuki Swift that participates in the Junior World Rally Championship.

The redesigned Swift had its debut at the Paris Auto Salon in September 2004. This Swift is intended to compete in the European B segment with the Peugeot 206, Opel Corsa and the Fiat Punto. Available with 1.3 (92 bhp) and 1.5 (102 bhp) litre petrol engines, the new Swift is Suzuki's new "global car"[citation needed], to be produced in Hungary, India, Japan and by Chang'an in China. 3- and 5-door bodies are available and four-wheel drive is an option with the 1.3 litre petrol engine.

The design of the new Swift was previewed on the Concept S and Concept S2 concept cars at auto shows, in the years leading up to its launch. Its proportions and basic shape share similarities with the New Mini, with blacked-out A pillars and bumper-car stance.

The British Autocar magazine gave the new Swift a favourable 4/5 stars in road test, judging it a "thoroughly impressive all-rounder". The Mk4 Swift has received a four stars out of five rating in the EuroNCAP crash tests[citation needed].

Since its global launch in 2005, which was kicked off with a marketing campaign fronted by the footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in many European countries, the Swift has recorded above forecast sales in most markets[citation needed]. In Japan, sales figures have been twice the forecast and in many European markets the model has been a runaway success[citation needed]. In Denmark, the Mk¤ Swift has been consistently in Top 3 for more than 2 years and was the car with the highest sales figures in 2006[citation needed]. In India, rapid sales of the new Swift model contributed to the 64% rise in Q1 profits for the Maruti corporation.[1]


References

  1. ^ ""Maruti posts 64% jump in Q1 profits"". The Financial Express, part of the Indian Express group. Retrieved 2006-07-29.
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