Another Fuel-Efficient Compact Diesel on the Global Market: Suzuki New Swift @ 51 MPG US
16 August 2005
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| Suzuki new Swift |
Suzuki’s compact new Swift, unveiled in March at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, is now hitting global showrooms in its diesel as well gasoline configurations. The new Swift is a “global” car—designed for world markets, it is to be manufactured in Hungary, Japan, China and India. (Suzuki is the largest seller of consumer cars in India.)
The new Swift comes with a choice of three upgraded engines: 1.3- and 1.5-liter gasoline, and the latest arrival, the 1.3-liter diesel.
Each engine is tuned with an emphasis on performance at low and mid-range speeds. The two gasoline engines use variable valve timing to help maximize torque and power throughout the rev range. The diesel has a common-rail fuel-injection system combined with an intercooled turbocharger to help deliver a flat torque curve even at low engine speed.
| Suzuki New Swift | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L | 1.5L | 1.3L Diesel | |
| Displacement cc | 1,328 | 1,490 | 1,248 |
| Cylinders / Valves | 4 /4 | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Power kW (hp) | 68 (91) | 75 (101) | 51 (68) |
| Torque Nm (lb-ft) | 116 (86) | 133 (98) | 170 (125) |
| Top speed km/h (mph) | 175 (109) | 185 (115) | 165 (103) |
| Acceleration secs. (0–100 km/h) | 11.0 | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| Fuel consumption l/100km | 6.1 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Fuel economy mpg US | 39 | 36 | 51 |
| CO2 g/km | 143 | 159 | 122 |
Suzuki is sourcing the 1.3-liter diesel from Fiat and Opel, and has licensed the technology to manufacture those engines at its Indian subsidiary Maruti Udyong from the end of 2006.
Resources:
Suzuki New Swift Spec Sheet
I hope we get small diesels on the market here in the US soon. This new Swift and the VW Polo TDI would be a nice start.
Posted by: Jeff Harbert | 17 August 2005 at 07:46 AM
I'm sold!
Where can I buy one?
Posted by: Lucas | 17 August 2005 at 08:42 AM
The gasoline engines don't seem very efficient or even powerful compared to the Echo Hatchback/Yaris/Vitz's, but the diesel engine seems like a good deal.
I'll see if it's available in Canada.
Posted by: Mikhail Capone | 17 August 2005 at 10:21 AM
Suzuki is the other way I can buy between Honda & Toyota. I hope I'll see it as soon as in Thailand.
Posted by: Pong | 17 August 2005 at 10:12 PM
I'm Buy Sure! When sold in thailand.
Posted by: Thai man | 17 August 2005 at 10:48 PM
Hi All,
When it will be avilable in india and at what cost....it it worth or..........it seems there is lots of new entries like aveo avero new matiz etc.
Please suggest
Thanks in advance for your valuable inputs
Posted by: Raj | 08 December 2005 at 04:04 AM
send me some more details regarding swift diesel cars with price in hyderabad.
Posted by: venumadhav | 30 March 2006 at 04:08 AM
pl send details when swift diesel is being launched in india & at what price
Posted by: drnisarali | 07 December 2006 at 08:20 AM
can u get me price & features of swift diesel version.
Posted by: kishore | 05 February 2007 at 02:37 AM
I would love to buy one of these in the USA, but I just found out that it has not hit the US Markets. I know that there is a demand for this type of vehicle. The USA should supply. Any help on how we could get one in the USA? The diesel is not available in Canada. I checked. Thanks!
Posted by: monica schneider | 24 September 2008 at 03:35 PM