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Suzuki unveils the all-new 2024 Swift

December 6, 2023

Suzuki has introduced the latest version of the Swift, marking its fourth iteration. This iconic hatchback has undergone a transformation, evolving into a sleek, intelligent compact car with a modern design, advanced safety features, and a playful driving experience that redefines everyday mobility.

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A beloved choice among global consumers seeking a stylish and enjoyable driving experience, the Swift has garnered numerous awards since its global debut in 2004.

The all-new model builds upon the success of its predecessors, offering not only an enjoyable driving experience but also prioritizing comfort, efficiency, and safety.

As of October 2023, the Swift has been sold in 169 countries and regions, with total sales surpassing 9 million units.

Key features of new Swift

Dramatic redesign

The new Swift showcases a bold exterior and interior redesign, maintaining its signature elements while introducing a fresh look beyond previous models.

Confidence and adventure define the new Swift’s exterior, featuring a piano-black grille, L-shaped signature lamps, rounded shoulder lines, flared fenders, and a floating roof design with integrated rear hatch spoiler.

The three-dimensional rear combination lamps and wide rear bumper contribute to its stable yet playful appearance on the road.

Vibrant colour options

The new Swift offers a palette of eight single-tone and four dual-tone colours, including the eye-catching Frontier Blue Pearl Metallic and Cool Yellow Metallic.

These colour options, particularly Frontier Blue Pearl Metallic, showcase Suzuki’s commitment to vibrant, high-quality paint.

Interior design revolution

The cabin of the new Swift provides a spacious and comfortable driving environment with ergonomic features including heated front seats.

A sporty, dynamic look is achieved through the wraparound dual-tone black and light-grey dashboard, satin plating, and satin dark silver paint accents.

9-inch display audio

The HD capacitive touchscreen offers a quick and accurate response, supporting smartphone linkage for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Voice recognition, Bluetooth® music playback, and vehicle status information are seamlessly integrated.

New hybrid engine

The new Swift incorporates a 1.2-litre petrol 3-cylinder engine that boasts comprehensive enhancements, resulting in a harmonious blend of improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions, along with increased low-speed torque to enhance responsiveness and overall performance.

The new engine is coupled with a mild hybrid system, contributing to an even more environmentally friendly performance. This hybrid system captures kinetic energy produced during deceleration which supports the engine during acceleration, promoting higher fuel efficiency.

Advanced safety features

  • Dual Sensor Brake Support II (DSBS II) employs radar and a monocular camera to detect potential collisions, issuing warnings and automatically engaging brake assist if needed.
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA) helps maintain the vehicle’s position in the centre of the lane.
  • Driver Monitoring System (DMS) alerts the driver if signs of drowsiness or distraction are detected.
  • Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and eCall contribute to the overall safety package.

ALLGRIP Auto

The automatic four-wheel-drive system engages when front wheel traction is lost, providing additional traction on slippery surfaces.

Suzuki Connect

Utilizing the vehicle’s data communication module (DCM), Suzuki Connect connects users to their vehicles in real time, offering convenient functions via a smartphone app and the 9-inch display audio screen inside the new Swift.

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The upcoming Swift is set to be available for purchase in the UK in Spring 2024, with additional details on technical specifications and standard equipment to be revealed in the coming months.

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2023 Suzuki Swace gains power and tech upgrades

February 21, 2023

Suzuki has unveiled its  2023 model update Swace, a stylish and versatile mid-sized estate  offering drivers excellent efficiency, space and versatility combined with dynamic styling.

Significant changes to the engine and hybrid system bring improved performance and driveability with the combined power output increasing 15% from 122hp to 140hp and acceleration time reduced by 1.7s to 9.4s.

For 2023, standard specification is even higher – the new Motion grade includes 8″ touchscreen system featuring wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto and rear parking camera, heated front seats and heated steering wheel, type C USB port, dynamic radar cruise control, emergency driving stop system, seven airbags, LED rear lamps plus dual-zone automatic air conditioning.

The new Ultra grade adds updated Bi-LED projector headlights, smart door locking, interior ambient light, safe exit assist, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and wireless smartphone charging.

The Swace is available in seven different colours – Super White, Precious Silver, Black Mica, Dark Blue Mica, Phantom Brown Metallic, Oxide Bronze Metallic and new Platinum White Pearlescent.

Pricing starts at £28,999 for Motion grade and £30,799 for Ultra.

Suzuki Swace Offers

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Suzuki Swace Range

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Suzuki S-Cross now available as full hybrid

September 22, 2022

The Suzuki S-Cross is now available with full hybrid technology that helps lower CO2 emissions and improves fuel consumption even further than the current mild hybrid with automatic transmission.

Full hybrid technology

The system consists of a 140V lithium-ion battery and inverter, Motor Generator Unit (MGU), a 12V lithium-ion battery and a conventional 12V lead-acid battery to power components requiring lower voltage such as lights, instruments, heating and air-conditioning.

Selectable hybrid modes

The new hybrid system has two switchable modes – Eco and Standard – which enables the driver to change between the two modes depending on conditions and increases the frequency of EV driving.

MGU

The MGU acts as a generator and starter motor and assists the petrol engine during vehicle take off. The high-performance lithium-ion battery stores electrical energy recovered from deceleration and braking and incorporates an idle stop function operated via the integrated starter generator. Based on engine speed and throttle position, the engine ECU judges when the driver will accelerate then uses the electric motor to add additional torque.

The hybrid system collects kinetic energy and generates electricity by stopping the engine and disengaging the clutch during deceleration, which increases the EV driving range. As a full hybrid, the S-Cross can run solely on its electric motor for short distances.

Transmission

The S-Cross full hybrid comes equipped with Auto Gear Shift (AGS) that automatically shifts the manual transmission and gear ratios to help provide a good combination of performance and fuel economy. AGS enables the driver to enjoy both the direct driving experience of a manual gearbox and the shifting ease of an automatic transmission. The transmission also has a manual mode with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles.

One notable feature of the latest hybrid system with AGS is the position of the MGU on the output side of the transmission assembly. As a result, power from the MGU is directly transmitted to the driveshafts to fill the torque gap during shifting and provides a smoother transition from the transmission.

CO2 emissions

Thanks to full hybrid technology, high tensile steel and other weight-saving measures in the body, S-Cross CO2 emissions are low (118g/km) with an impressive combined fuel economy of 53mpg.

ALLGRIP 4-wheel drive

Suzuki’s ALLGRIP 4-wheel drive system is available as an option on the Ultra model and incorporates four selectable drive modes – Auto, Sport, Snow and Lock – for safe, enjoyable driving on diverse surfaces.

Specification highlights

Standard equipment is comprehensive with the entry-level Motion model featuring: dual-zone auto air conditioning, heated front seats, keyless entry and start, 17″ silver alloy wheels, front and rear parking sensors, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rear parking camera and a “7 inch touchscreen display. Moving up to the top-spec Ultra you get a larger 9″ diplay, 17” polished alloy wheels, 360 view camera, panoramic sunroof, leather seats and the availability of ALLGRIP 4WD as an option.

A high level of safety specification comes as standard including, LED headlights and rear combination lights, dual sensor brake support (AEB), lane departure warning and prevention, traffic sign recognition, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitor and eCall.

Suzuki Connect App

Suzuki Connect

Initially available in S-Cross, Suzuki Connect enables owners to use convenient connected services via the smartphone app, including notifications about the vehicle status in retail time, remotely lock the car, view driving information and the location of their parked vehicle. Diagnostic information can be seamlessly shared with the dealership, allowing for faster and more comprehensive aftersales support.

New S-Cross

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Suzuki reveals new S-Cross for 2022

December 7, 2021

Suzuki has introduced the all-new S-Cross, combining bold new styling, incredible SUV capability and an impressive line-up of standard advanced equipment.

With an all-new exterior design and higher, bolder SUV looks, plus enhanced safety and convenience equipment, all S-Cross grades benefit from the best exterior styling and safety tech with no entry model.

The new model line-up names represent a new product era for Suzuki – with Motion and Ultra grades available.

Suzuki’s powerful and efficient 1.4 Boosterjet turbocharged petrol engine and 48V mild-hybrid technology is standard, with ALLGRIP Select 4-wheel drive technology available with manual and automatic transmissions.

Standard safety equipment on all-new S-Cross models includes dual sensor brake support (AEB), traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning and prevention, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.

The interior features a new 9″ HD infotainment system displaying hybrid driving status and energy flow, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, plus a 360 view camera.*

All versions offer an extremely high level of standard equipment, including 17″ alloy wheels, 7 or 9″ HD infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, roof rails and integrated rear spoiler, heated front seats, LED headlights and rear combination lights, keyless entry and engine start, front and rear parking sensors plus dual-zone automatic air conditioning.

Pricing ranges from £24,999 for Motion grade with manual transmission to £31,149 for Ultra with ALLGRIP and automatic transmission, with metallic paint an additional £550. Metallic options include Silky Silver, Cosmic Black Pearl, Energetic Red Pearl, Sphere Blue Pearl and all-new Titan Dark Grey metallic. White Solid is available at no additional cost.

All-new S-Cross

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New Suzuki Range

The Suzuki lineup is now 100% hybrid,  meaning  impressive performance, greater fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions as standard with all models.

Hybrid Automatic variants of Vitara & S-Cross launched

March 6, 2021

We’re pleased to announce the introduction of new automatic hybrid variants of Vitara and S-Cross. These new models complete the transition of the Suzuki line-up to 100% hybrid as standard. 

 Vitara and S-Cross models with 48V hybrid 6-speed automatic tranmissions are now available to order and deliveries will start later in March. The Motability Scheme will be open for new applications on these models in the week commencing 8th March.

Vitara 

The current 0% APR and Suzuki Contract Hire campaigns  apply for all Vitara  automatic variants in March. Plus,  the £2,000 finance deposit contribution  and £2,000 cash savings for non-finance customers  available  on Vitara SZ-T also apply to the automatic version.

The Vitara SZ-T automatic  model now includes keyless entry/start as standard (not available on SZ-T manual).

Model Transmission Insurance Price
1.4 Hybrid SZ-T AT 6 Speed Automatic 23A £24,599
1.4 Hybrid SZ5 AT 6 Speed Automatic 23A £26,599
1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP AT 6 Speed Automatic 4×4 23A £28,399

Single-tone metallic paint £500. Dual-tone metallic paint £800.

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S-Cross 

The S-Cross headline campaign  with £3,250 customer saving  is available on automatic variants,  together with the current 5.9% APR and Suzuki Contract Hire offers.

Model Transmission Insurance RRP Price (incl. saving)
1.4 Hybrid SZ-T AT 6 Speed Automatic 22D £25,599 £22,349
1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP AT 6 Speed Automatic 4×4 22D £29,399 £26,149

Single-tone metallic paint £500.

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