Suzuki continues to introduce the new generation of the Swift in the B-segment hatchback market, despite other car manufacturers giving up on this segment. With over 9 million units sold since its launch in 2004, Suzuki’s Swift has become a popular choice in the Japanese and European markets. The new generation of this model celebrates its 20-year milestone with some design and equipment changes.
The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift retains its timeless design while adding a touch of elegance. The front of the car features a grille similar to its predecessor, but with rounded edges replacing sharp lines. The lighting cluster has a new interface, but the distinctive LED strip from the third generation remains. The front bumper now lacks a fog light housing, distinguishing it from the Japanese version.
The black door pillars bring a sense of unity to the overall design, replacing the two-tone colors of the previous generation. The angular wheels add a youthful and sporty style to the Swift. At the rear, a reflector cluster breaks the monotony of the predecessor, while the simple LED taillights give the B-segment hatchback a clean and modern look.
The interior of the Suzuki Swift 2024 in Japan shares a similar design with the European version
The interior showcases noticeable changes, featuring a simplified control panel for improved user ergonomics. The prominent 9-inch touchscreen is centrally mounted. The dashboard behind the steering wheel displays 2 analog dials and a multifunction TFT display. The air vents now have a more sophisticated design.
Some disappointment arises from the fact that the Suzuki Swift 2024 retains the manual handbrake instead of switching to an electronic one. Additionally, it lacks an armrest for the front seats.
The new generation Swift impresses with its safety and driver assistance features, including lane-keeping assist, driver monitoring, and dual sensor brakes. This advanced braking system combines camera and radar technology to provide warnings to the driver in the presence of other vehicles or pedestrians on the road. It also offers alerts and can automatically apply brakes if the driver fails to react.
In addition, Suzuki has added phone connectivity to the car.
Suzuki, which has faced criticism for delaying the electrification of its product lineup, has introduced a hybrid version of the 2024 Swift alongside the traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) version.
It remains uncertain whether the hybrid version will be available in the European market. However, it is known that the 1.2-liter engine with a mild-hybrid system will offer more power than the previous generation’s 82 horsepower. It is likely to come with a CVT transmission and be available in both front-wheel and 4-wheel drive options.
Earlier in November, Suzuki launched the 2024 Swift in Japan, offering both gasoline and mild-hybrid versions. The size remains unchanged compared to the previous generation, but convenience features such as an electronic handbrake and Auto-hold feature have been added.
In Vietnam, Suzuki currently offers only one version of the Swift, with a starting price of 560 million VND. This price positions it below the Toyota Yaris (684 million VND) but still above the Mazda2 Sport (512-557 million VND). Although the Swift used to be popular among female customers, its lack of significant updates over the years has diminished its appeal.
Source: Carscoops
Manh Ha (Forum.autodaily.vn)
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