New-gen Swift features styling updates and better fuel efficiency, among other improvements.
Suzuki has unveiled the next-generation Swift ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show, which will be held between October 26 and November 5. In the image released by Suzuki, the new Swift can be seen sporting a blue and black dual-tone exterior with some updated design cues. Whilst the Japanese automaker officially calls it the ‘Swift Concept’, it looks production-ready. The next-generation Swift is expected to launch sometime in 2024.
- Next-gen Swift will feature better safety technology
- No official confirmation on engine options
- To be revealed at 2023 Tokyo Motor Show
2024 Suzuki Swift: what’s new?
While the 2024 Swift features a similar design language as the current-gen Swift sold in India, it boasts some major styling updates. Kicking it off is the crease, positioned above the door handles, running through the length of the car’s profile and blending into the bonnet. Apart from this, the front end gets an updated grille design and chrome touches on the front bumper. The next-generation Swift also gets a refreshed alloy wheel design.
2024 Suzuki Swift powertrain
While Suzuki hasn’t revealed any information on the engine or the transmission options offered with the new Swift, it has said the car will feature a “high-efficiency engine that will strike a balance between driving performance and fuel efficiency”.
The current-gen Swift for the Indian market features a single 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine generating 90hp and 113Nm of torque offered with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed AMT. It’s also important to note that the India-spec Swift is offered with either petrol or CNG options.
2024 Suzuki Swift safety tech
On the safety front, Suzuki revealed that the 2024 Swift will feature enhanced safety tech like Dual Sensor Brake Support, collision-mitigating braking, an Adaptive High Beam System and a Driver Monitoring System. Besides this, no other information has been shared about the safety tech.
2024 Suzuki Swift launch in India
Slated for its official debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, we expect the next-gen Swift to be launched in India sometime next year. Rivalling the likes of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and the Tata Tiago, the Swift has been a popular choice for customers in India ever since its launch in 2005.
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