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Suzuki’s much-loved hot hatch, the Swift Sport, will be returning to global showrooms after a hiatus of nearly two years
An all-new Swift Sport is in the making, based on the fourth-generation Swift, which is sold in India. According to a new report from Japanese publication Best Car Web, Suzuki plans to unveil the next-gen Swift Sport at the end of this year. The all-new hot hatch was scheduled to arrive earlier, but the project is running behind schedule.
A wider track and increased body width would give the next-gen Swift Sport a more appealing stance compared to the regular Swift. A more rigid body structure and firmer suspension are also expected among the mechanical changes, aimed at delivering better driving dynamics.
Powering the all-new Swift Sport will be a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that features 48-volt mild-hybrid technology and puts out 148 hp and 240 Nm of torque. For reference, the old model had a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that developed 138 hp and 230 Nm of torque, also with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology.
As before, customers will get a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission in the Swift Sport. While the car has traditionally been a FWD-only offering to keep the weight in check, in the next generation, an AWD system will be available as an option, suggests the Japanese report.
The all-new Swift Sport could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h as quickly as under eight seconds and have a top speed of at least 210 km/h. Besides a more engaging driving experience, it could stand out further with special styling bits such as a more aggressive front grille, a front-lip spoiler, side skirts, 17-inch alloy wheels, exposed dual exhaust tailpipes, and a rear diffuser. Inside, the sporty upgrades may include semi-bucket seats, metallic-finish pedals, and exclusive trim and upholstery.
Maruti Suzuki has never offered the Swift Sport in India, and the company is unlikely to bring it in the next generation either. Limited volume potential, along with the fact that the company doesn’t locally produce the 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, could make the business case tough for our market. In Japan, Best Car Web expects Suzuki to launch the next-gen Swift Sport in the price range of 2.3-2.5 million yen (approximately 13.33-14.49 lakh rupees).
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