Spy Shots: 2011 Suzuki Swift... will we get it?
We've been hearing for quite some time that the subcompact Suzuki Swift could possibly make it Stateside, and while we think it probably should have made the trip about four years ago when the latest generation was first introduced, we'd still accept another fun-to-drive little hatchback with open arms.
With that in mind, it's with keen interest that we gaze upon these new spy photos of a left-hand-drive Suzuki Swift out and about testing in heavily camouflaged form. We can clearly see at least a passing familial resemblance to the newly-unveiled Suzuki Kizashi sedan, primarily in the revised Swift's mostly uncovered face.
According to the spy shooter, the next-gen Swift will be available with a range of gas and diesel engines across the pond and may be offered with both hybrid and all-wheel-drive options. We're not holding our breath for any of this to come to America, but Suzuki fans all around the nation are surely keepin' the faith. Hat tip to James!
[Source: Next Autos]
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burninblubber 6:42PM (8/04/2009)
If this car comes out in the US I will be the first in line to get one.
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James 5:00PM (8/05/2009)
More and bigger spy pics courtesy of this Spanish car blog:
http://www.diablomotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/DSC_0710-copia.jpg
http://www.diablomotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/DSC_0712-copia.jpg
http://www.diablomotor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/DSC_0713-copia.jpg
GOT 6:51AM (8/06/2009)
I hope the 2011 doesn't look much different than the current model (which rocks!). Would love to have a Sport! http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/suzuki-swift-sport/#18
Kev 9:08AM (8/05/2009)
Im gonna be #2!
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Mike7 9:12AM (8/05/2009)
It's time for them to move out the Daewoos. Suzuki is too good to rebadge such garbage. They'll be more competitive if they bring over their own small car line up to the States.
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inline6 12:00PM (8/05/2009)
They already did move out the Daewoos.
The Verona is long gone and the Forenza/Reno's last year was 2008. That's a big reason why Suzuki's sales are so far down for '09 - the Forenza/Reno made up 40-50% of their sales.
James 12:55PM (8/05/2009)
And thanks to GM/Daewoo for ditching out of Suzuki...Suzuki is now ranked 9th from a huge jump from 32nd for the Most Improved in the lastest J.D. Powers Initial Quality Study.
http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/charts/2009108a.gif
Avinash machado 9:28AM (8/05/2009)
Offers a MINI like experience but in a smaller package.
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dazl.91 10:44AM (8/05/2009)
And cheaper at that!
James 11:31AM (8/05/2009)
And more reliable..
Fazzster 10:02AM (8/05/2009)
Bring it already!!!!! How long can the wait go on? It is a brilliant car and the market is ripe for small cars in the U.S.....
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adam1drift 12:46PM (8/06/2009)
from what I know working at suzuki in 07 and 08 they were going to try and bring it in 08 or 09 but it did not meet US regulations so they had to totaly redesign the car to meet US Japan and Europeen regulations to be able to sell basically the same car in all markets. so they are slating it to be a 2010 or 2011
Bollster2 10:26AM (8/05/2009)
The Swift's U.S. arrival appears to be a done deal as a "Swift x" model appears in EPA's 2010 fuel economy listings with a 1.6 L engine that returns 27/35 mpg with a 5-spd manual and 24/30 mpg with a 4-spd Auto (sorry, does not appear to be a way to link directly to the car): http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm.
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unni 10:28AM (8/05/2009)
I think GM tied suzukis hands on brining cars to NA, Now there is no GM ownership and they started brining good cars :-). Swift is an excellent design and a nice car, In india it outsold almost all cars.
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Jeymal 12:08PM (8/05/2009)
Seriously...BRING IT. Will be good competition for Ford's Fiesta. Although I'd take the Swift Sport over it in a heartbeat. Hopefully we do get the sport version and they don't water it down for America.
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SNIFFDAR 10:45AM (8/05/2009)
I had a Swift GT back in the day. It had a spunky little look to it and was pretty fun to drive for it's dirt cheap price. The new thing looks a little funky... Still, I think Suzuki should focus on building cars of this nature rather than the new Kizashi.
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yes 2:23PM (8/07/2009)
I can't really make out the front. I'm not digging the chrome trim around the grill. I think i like the current cars much better.
Ihttp://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Suzuki/Splash/swift_sport_2.jpg
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Rahul Kondaveeti 10:55AM (8/05/2009)
Suzuki/Marui Swift is currently available in INDIA ..It is a Big Hit over there
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James 11:30AM (8/05/2009)
For me, first dibs on a Swift Sport.
Btw, more spy pics
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evospyshots/234547/suzuki_swift_spy_shots.html
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inline6 12:02PM (8/05/2009)
I, too, was hoping the current Swift would have made it to the US.
But as long as they don't screw up the new one, I'll be interested. Give it a sunroof with a stickshift, and I'll definitely put it on the list.
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