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.
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Suzuki launches full hybrid version of popular Vitara
March 12, 2022
The Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara can run solely on its electric motor for short distances.
Transmission
The Vitara 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, Vitara’s CO2 emissions are low (121g/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 SZ5 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 SZ-T model featuring: auto air conditioning, front and rear electric windows, keyless entry and start, 17″ silver alloy wheels, rear privacy glass, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rear parking camera and satellite navigation. Moving up to the top-spec SZ5 adds 17″ polished alloy wheels, suede seat upholstery, panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensors and the availability of ALLGRIP 4WD as an option.
A high level of safety specification comes as standard including, LED multi-reflector headlamps with low and high beam, dual sensor brake support (automated emergency braking), blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control and seven airbags.
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Motability update: Hybrid Automatic Suzuki Vitara & S-Cross now available
March 16, 2021
Following the recent launch of the new hybrid automatic variants of Suzuki Vitara and S-Cross, we’re delighted to confirm both models are now available to order for customers on the Motability Scheme.
Find out if you’re eligible for Motability here.
Vitara
3 hybrid automatic Vitara variants are available, click here to find out more.
| Model |
Advance Payment |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ4 |
Nil |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T |
Nil |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T ALLGRIP |
£499 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T AT |
£399 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 |
£999 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP |
£1,399 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 AT |
£999 |
| Vitara 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP AT |
£1,499 |
S-Cross
2 hybrid automatic S-Cross variants are available, click here to find out more.
| Model |
Advance Payment |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ4 |
Nil |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T |
£649 |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ-T AT |
£999 |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 |
£1,049 |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP |
£1,449 |
| S-Cross 1.4 Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP AT |
£1,999 |
In case you missed it… Swace is available too!
The all-new Suzuki Swace has also been added to the Suzuki lineup and is available in 2 hybrid automatic variants, click here to find out more.
| Model |
Advance Payment |
| Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ-T CVT |
£699 |
| Swace 1.8 Hybrid SZ5 CVT |
£1,199 |
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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Suzuki Swift facelift for 2021
October 19, 2020
- Third Generation Swift – on sale in the UK and Republic of Ireland since June 2017 and now facelifted for 2021 model year with revised front-end styling, higher standard specification and even further emphasis on safety equipment levels across the range.
- All models now fitted with Suzuki’s enhanced 12V Hybrid system.
- Swift Sport 48V Hybrid with 1.4-litre K14D engine added earlier in 2020.
- Available in SZ-L, SZ-T, SZ5 and SZ5 ALLGRIP grades.
- New and high specification SZ-L grade becomes the volume selling model for the Swift range with six airbags, Radar Brake Support (automated emergency braking), Adaptive Cruise Control, LED headlights, air conditioning, DAB radio, privacy glass, 16-inch polished alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone link fitted as standard.
- New K12D 1.2-litre Dualjet Hybrid four-cylinder engine offers CO2 emissions from just 111g/km (WLTP Regulation) and combined fuel consumption of up to 57.2mpg (WLTP).
- New Flame Orange Pearl Metallic with Super Black roof dual-tone colour introduced on SZ-T and SZ5, joining two other dual-tone colour options in the range
- New CVT Gearbox available optionally for SZ-T and SZ5 with 2WD.
- More than 745,000 sales across 119 Countries since introduction in 2017.
- Priced from £14,749 for SZ-L model.
INTRODUCTION
Following on from its launch in the Japanese domestic market, Suzuki Motor Corporation unveiled the Swift for Europe at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show as its all new global compact supermini and it has now been facelifted for 2021 with an enhanced 1.2-litre engine and hybrid as standard as well as further standard equipment updates. In addition to its stylish exterior design in a compact size of just 3,845mm long, the Swift features excellent visibility, a spacious cabin and ample luggage space.
Standard equipment for all models in the range is even more comprehensive than before and the new SZ-L model includes air conditioning, rear view camera, Radar Brake Support with Adaptive Cruise Control, smartphone link for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB radio, leather steering wheel, privacy glass, LED Headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, polished 16-inch alloy wheels and front electric windows.
The SZ-T adds grey painted 16-inch alloy wheels, Dual Sensor Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Weaving Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition and rear parking sensors.
SZ5 adds Navigation, 16-inch polished alloy wheels, automatic air conditioning, keyless entry and start, telescopic steering wheel adjustment, rear electric windows and door mirror side turn indicators. Swift is available in one solid colour and six optional metallic colours with three dual tone colours incorporating a Black Pearl roof also available optionally.
A full equipment, pricing and technical specification list is available at the end of this press release.
K12D ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Suzuki first introduced its 1.2-litre Dualjet technology (K12C) in 2014, this engine is now replaced by the new K12D Dualjet unit which offers greater fuel economy and even lower CO2 emissions. The maximum power output is 83PS with a torque figure of 107Nm at just 2,800rpm. Acceleration time to 62mph from 12.2 seconds.
HYBRID TECHNOLOGY ACROSS THE RANGE
Fuel efficiency is further enhanced when paired with the self-charging hybrid system powered by a new lithium-ion battery with capacity upgraded from 3Ah to 10Ah to improve energy recovery efficiency.
Available as standard equipment for all Swift models, the upgraded 12V Hybrid system is a compact and lightweight unit that incorporates an Integrated Starter Generator (known as ISG) which acts as both a generator and starter motor, the ISG is belt driven and assists the engine during vehicle take off and acceleration and also generates electricity through regenerative braking. In situations that require higher fuel use, such as when starting from a standstill or accelerating, the hybrid system helps suppress fuel consumption by providing electric motor assist using electricity generated through regenerative braking.
For the Swift with 2WD and manual transmission the Hybrid system helps Suzuki reach a CO2 emissions figure of just 111g/km (WLTP regulation) plus achieve a fuel consumption figure of 57.2mpg (WLTP) on the combined cycle.
Swift Sport Hybrid with 48V system and new K14D Boosterjet engine was introduced earlier in 2020 and is currently the only self-charging warm hatch model amongst its competitors.
CVT GEARBOX
Suzuki’s CVT powertrain is available as an option on the facelifted Swift SZ-T and SZ5 models with 2WD, and is combined with the 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid powertrain. The CVT system can vary the actual gear ratio continuously and stepless from low-speed to high-speed range depending on the driving conditions. The CVT offers seven step gear programmes and allows improved driveability with reduced shift-shock in comparison with a conventional automatic transmission.
Gear programmes can also be selected manually up or down via steering column mounted paddles.
FURTHER SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS
The Swift SZ-L active safety equipment includes a Radar Brake Support (RBS) system. When travelling above approximately 3mph and the system detects a risk of collision with an object in front, it warns the driver to apply the brakes. At higher speeds and if it senses the possibility of a collision, it warns the driver with a buzzer and also via a notification on the multi information display. The system warning can also be set for either Far or Near distance via a button on the dashboard.
SZ-T AND SZ5 MODELS
Dual Sensor Brake Support (DSBS)
The advanced forward detection system supports numerous safety technologies, chief among which is collision-mitigating Dual Sensor Brake Support (DSBS). With DSBS, at vehicle speeds from approximately 3mph to 62mph, if the system determines a risk of collision with a forward obstacle, it issues both an audio and visual warning. If there is a high risk of collision with a forward obstacle and the driver panic brakes, the system deploys brake assist, increasing braking force.
Vehicle Weave Warning
When the vehicle is travelling at vehicle speeds of approximately 37mph or above and is weaving from side to side within a lane, the system sounds a warning buzzer and lights an indicator on the instrument panel. This quickly draws the driver’s attention to weaving caused by drowsiness or other factors.
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane changing at speeds above 10mph is now made safer with the addition of the Blind Spot Monitor function. The system has two rear mounted side radar sensors that are capable of detecting vehicles located in or approaching the rear blind spots on either side of the vehicle. Once detected, a warning LED icon is illuminated in the relevant exterior mirror. If the driver ignores it and indicates to change lanes, a flashing LED icon is accompanied by a warning sound alert.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
At speeds of up to 5mph whilst in reverse, two rear mounted radar sensors are utilised to alert the driver of approaching vehicles on either side when reversing out of car parking spaces. If a vehicle is detected, the driver is given both a visual alert and a warning sound alert. This enables the driver to manouevre more safely out of parking spaces where vision may be obscured.
4WD (ALLGRIP AUTO)
The Swift Facelift adopts Suzuki’s ALLGRIP ‘AUTO’ four-wheel drive system which is available optionally on the SZ5 model with manual transmission only. This is a well proven and simple fully automatic and permanent four-wheel drive layout which transfers additional torque to the rear wheels when required via a viscous coupling. It is also an ideal choice for customers living in rural areas who may need additional mobility across rougher terrain or for crossing slippery surfaces during winter months without owning a more conventional SUV sized vehicle.
With lightweight components and available in combination with the 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid powertrain, Swift ALLGRIP Auto models have impressive fuel economy of 51.7 mpg and low CO2 emissions of just 123 g/km (both WLTP combined).
DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION AND SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY
The audio system for all Swift Facelift models has a smartphone link capability, with a large seven-inch touch panel display that enables intuitive operation of selected apps with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or MirrorLink. SZ5 models also include navigation as standard, while for customers choosing SZ-L and SZ-T an SD card upgrade is available as a dealer option which enables built-in navigation.
Apple CarPlay is the smarter and safer way to use iPhone in the Swift. Apart from making calls it also facilitates receiving directions for optimised traffic conditions, listening to music, safely accessing email, text messages and more.
