The 

Suzuki Swift (Japanese: スズキ・スイフト, Suzuki Suifuto) is a subcompact car produced

by Suzuki. The vehicle is classified as a B-segment marque in the European single market, a
segment referred to as a supermini in the British Isles. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had
been applied and purchased from Swift Engineering (previously known as Swift Cars)[citation needed] to
the rebadged Suzuki Cultus in numerous export markets since 1983 and became its own model
since 2004.[2][3] Currently, the Swift is positioned between Ignis and Baleno in Suzuki hatchback
global lineup.

Contents

 1Predecessors
o 1.1International (1983–2003)
o 1.2Japan (2000–2006)
 2First generation (RS; 2004)
o 2.1RS413/413D/415
o 2.2Maruti Suzuki Swift
 2.2.1Suzuki Swift DZire
o 2.3Changan Suzuki Swift
o 2.4Swift Sport (RS416; 2005-2012)
o 2.5Safety
 3Second generation (AZG; 2010)
o 3.1AZG412/413D/414
o 3.22013 update
 3.2.1Swift S-Concept
o 3.3Swift Sport (AZG416; 2012–2017)
 3.3.1Swift Sport SZ-R
o 3.4Maruti Suzuki Swift
 3.4.1Swift DZire
o 3.5Safety
 4Third generation (A2L; 2017)
o 4.1Swift Sport (A2L414)
o 4.2Special and limited editions
o 4.32020 facelift
o 4.4Powertrain
o 4.5Suzuki Dzire/Swift Sedan
o 4.6Safety
 5Swift EV concepts
 6Nameplate use with other vehicles
 7Motorsport
 8Sales
 9Awards
 10References
 11External links
Predecessors[edit]
International (1983–2003)[edit]
Main articles: Suzuki Cultus  and Geo Metro
The Suzuki Swift began in 1983 as a marketing and manufacturing rebadge of the Suzuki Cultus,
a supermini (or subcompact) manufactured and marketed worldwide across three generations and
four body configurations—three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback and two-
door convertible—and using the Suzuki G engine family.
The Swift was marketed in the Japanese domestic market (JDM) as the Cultus and elsewhere as
the Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Forsa, Chevrolet Swift, Chevrolet Sprint and Sprint Metro, Geo and
Chevrolet Metro, Pontiac Firefly, Maruti 1000, Holden Barina and Subaru Justy. Versions of the
second generation Cultus were also produced until 2007 in India and the car remains in
production until 2016 in Pakistan and China. For more information on the initial versions of the
Swift, see: Suzuki Cultus.

First generation (1983–1988)

Main article: Suzuki Cultus

 

Second generation (1988–2003)

Main article: Suzuki Cultus

Japan (2000–2006)[edit]
Main article: First generation Suzuki Ignis

Suzuki Swift (HT)

 2000–2003 Suzuki Swift (Japan)

Overview

Suzuki Ignis
Also called
Chevrolet Cruze (Japan)
Holden Cruze (Australia)
Subaru Justy (Europe)

Production 2000–2006

Assembly Japan: Kosai, Shizuoka

Designer Hiroshi Tsuburai (Swift Sport)[4]

Body and chassis

Body style 3/5-door hatchback

Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

Related Suzuki Kei

Powertrain

Engine Petrol:
1.3 L M13A I4 (HT51S)
1.5 L M15A I4 (HT81S)

Transmission 4-speed Aisin automatic
5-speed Aisin manual

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,360 mm (92.9 in)

Length 3,615 mm (142.3 in)

3,620 mm (142.5 in) (RS)
 3,630 mm (142.9 in) (Swift Sport)

Width 1,600 mm (63.0 in)

1,645 mm (64.8 in) (RS)
1,650 mm (65.0 in) (Swift Sport)

Height 1,515 mm (59.6 in) (RS)

1,520 mm (59.8 in) (Swift Sport)
1,540–1,545 mm (60.6–60.8 in)

Curb weight 920–970 kg (2,028–2,138 lb)

In Japan, the Swift nameplate was introduced in 2000 as a replacement for the Suzuki Cultus.
Outside Japan, the "Suzuki Ignis" name was used. Both three- and five-door hatchback body
styles were offered, although the three-door was not offered as part of the regular lineup in
Japan.
The Swift was powered by a new generation of Suzuki inline-four gasoline engines, the M
family. Engine displacements of 1.3- and 1.5-litres were offered, both with a five-speed manual
transmission or optional four-speed automatic. The vehicle was available with
either front- or four-wheel drive. Vehicles fitted with the 1.3-litre engine were
designated HT51S, with the 1.5-litre version assigned HT81S.[5]
The three-door body variant formed the basis of the Swift Sport in Japan, or Ignis Sport in export
markets. Introduced in 2003, it featured redesigned bumpers and was fitted with a higher-output
version of the 1.5-litre engine, producing 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp). The Sport ceased production
in 2005, with the regular Swift (1.3-liter SE-Z trim) remaining until 2006 and sold side by side
with the first generation global version Swift since November 2004.[2]

2003–2006 Suzuki Swift (Japan)

 
 Rear view

 
 

Suzuki Swift Sport (Japan)

 

Suzuki Swift Sport (Japan)

First generation (RS; 2004)[edit]

First generation

3-door hatchback 1.5 XS (pre-facelift)

Overview

September 2004 – 2010 (Japan)[1]

Production
February 2005 – 2010 (Hungary)[2]
May 2005 – 2011 (India)[2]
 June 2005 – 2018 (China)[2]
May 2007 – 2010 (Malaysia)
2007–2011 (Indonesia)
November 2009 – August 2021
(Pakistan)[2][6]

Assembly China: Chongqing (Changan Suzuki)

Egypt: Cairo (AAV)
Hungary: Esztergom (Magyar Suzuki)
India: Manesar (Maruti Suzuki)
Indonesia: Bekasi (Suzuki Indomobil
Motor)
Japan: Kosai (Kosai Plant)[7]
Malaysia: Pekan (DRB-HICOM)
Pakistan: Karachi (Pak Suzuki)

Designer Yasukazu Yuki and Hirohito Matsumoto[8][9]

Body and chassis

Body style 3/5-door hatchback
4-door notchback sedan (Swift Dzire)

Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Front-engine, four-wheel-drive

Related Suzuki Dzire

Suzuki Splash
Opel/Vauxhall Agila

Powertrain

Engine Petrol:
1.2 L K12B I4 (ZC71S)
1.2 L K12M I4 (India)
1.3 L G13BB I4 (China/India)
1.3 L M13A I4 (ZC/ZD11S)
1.5 L M15A I4 (ZC/ZD21S)
1.6 L M16A I4 (ZC31S)
Diesel:
1.3 L D13A DDiS I4 (turbodiesel)
 Transmission 5-speed Aisin manual
4-speed Aisin automatic
Jatco CVT

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,390 mm (94.1 in)

Length 3,695 mm (145.5 in) (pre-facelift)

3,755 mm (147.8 in) (facelift)
3,765 mm (148.2 in) (Swift Sport)

Width 1,690 mm (66.5 in)

Height 1,510 mm (59.4 in) (FWD)

1,535 mm (60.4 in) (AWD)

Curb weight 1,000–1,100 kg (2,205–2,425 lb)

RS413/413D/415[edit]
The global version of the first generation Swift[2] was debuted at the Paris Motor Show in
September 2004. The design of the Swift was previewed on the Concept S and Concept S2
concept cars at auto shows, in the years leading up to its launch.[3] This generation of the Swift
marked a significant departure with the previous Cultus-based models, with Suzuki redesigning
the vehicle as less of a "low price alternative" subcompact and more of a "sporty" subcompact.
[10]
 The Swift's design and driving characteristics focused on the European market with its chassis
refined through a road-testing program across Europe.[11]
The first generation Swift has received four stars out of five ratings in the Euro NCAP crash
tests.[12] It also was awarded 2006 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.[13]
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. In Japan, sales figures have been twice the forecast and in many European
markets, the model has been a runaway success.[citation needed]
The Swift was available with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, rated at 91 PS (67 kW; 90 bhp)
and 102–110 PS (75–81 kW; 101–108 hp), respectively. It was produced
in Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan and by Chang'an Motors in China. In most market,
only the five-door body is available, and a four-wheel drive is an option for the 1.3- and 1.5-litre
petrol engines. A 92 PS (68 kW; 91 bhp) 1.2-litre engine fitted with an automatic continuously
variable transmission (CVT) was offered in front-wheel drive only. In Europe, the Swift was
launched in three- or five-door hatchback forms, with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, and a 1.3-
litre DDiS turbodiesel engine supplied by Fiat. Both the 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol models are
available with four-wheel drive and hold the chassis numbers, ZD11S and ZD21S.[14]
Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited started producing the first generation Swift in November
2009 and only available with 1.3-litre M13A petrol engine and paired with either 5-speed manual
or 4-speed automatic transmissions. The first generation Swift was discontinued in Pakistan in
August 2021.[6]
In Indonesia, the earlier Swift was imported from Japan and from 2007 to 2011, it was assembled
locally at Suzuki Indomobil Motor's production plant in Bekasi, West Java. It was only offered
with a 1.5-litre M15A petrol engine, mates with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
transmissions. There were several special editions with Swift Sport bumpers, sold as GT (2007),
GT2 (2009) and GT3 (2010), respectively.[15] There was also a special edition called GTS
with body kits launched in July 2009.[16]

3-door hatchback 1.5 XS (pre-facelift)

 

5-door hatchback 1.3 XG (facelift)

 

5-door hatchback 1.3 XG (facelift)

 
 

Suzuki Swift RE.3 (Australia)