Among the external features unique to the Swift Sport are a deeper front bumper incorporating a distinctive lower grille, redesigned rear bumper and lights and stylish 16 inch alloy wheels. They are complemented inside by a striking red and black trim colour combination, sports seats and stylish highlights such as brushed stainless steel pedals.

At 1690 mm, the Swift has one of the widest bodies in its class and together with a long wheelbase, permits a spacious cabin that realises exceptional people and luggage carrying flexibility, the latter helped by the compact nature of the torsion beam rear suspension.
The chassis features stiffer springs and Monroe dampers, providing an added sense of security.

The Swift Sport’s more aggressive look, instantly suggesting its sporting potential, is provided by new front and rear bumpers, a roof spoiler and striking multi-spoke alloys.

Driving enjoyment depends as much on a driver-focused cabin design as it does on the car’s dynamics. Exclusively designed, bucket-type sports seats with large side bolsters provide front seat occupants with excellent support, while the driver grips a leather-wrapped and tilt-adjustable three-spoke steering wheel. The pedals, fabricated in stainless steel with rubber inserts, are ideally placed – and are also designed to collapse in the event of a frontal impact in order to mitigate leg injury.

The sporty black and red combination upholstery is complemented by the aluminium-effect strips along the tops of the door panels, while red stitching is used on the steering wheel, on the seats and on the black gearshift boot. Other fine detailing includes chrome plated inner door handles and a silver-finish gearshift knob.

The instrument binnacle is set relatively low to ensure good forward visibility and reinforce the sense of openness. A triple gauge instrument cluster features a tachometer with a needle that rests in the six o’clock position, reflecting sports bike convention; unique to the Sport are chrome rims. Centrally mounted at the leading edge of the fascia is a digital information display that shows time, instant or average fuel consumption and outside temperature.

The standard radio/CD player is neatly and seamlessly integrated into the central fascia which can be operated using either the simple, one touch push button controls, or those conveniently mounted on the sporty three-spoke steering wheel. Usefully, the system features both speed-sensing volume control and MP3-compatibility.

The Sport’s newly developed twin-cam 1.6 litre VVT petrol engine has been fully tried and tested in the heat of top-level rallying competition, since it forms the basis of the JWRC Swift.

The M16A 16-valve, 1586 cc unit delivers a maximum power output of 125 PS at 6800 rpm. The 148 Nm peak torque is reached at 4800 rpm. 100km from standstill is dispatched in 8.9 seconds, while top speed is 200km.

The 1.6 litre engine is mated to a close-ratio five-speed manual transmission and uprated clutch. Suzuki has paid particular attention to tuning the quality of the gear selection mechanism and the result is an effortless and slick shifting action, allowing rapid and positive changes that enhance the driving experience.

The engine’s exciting performance comes courtesy of components tuned exclusively for the Swift Sport. Variable valve timing optimises efficiency for abundant torque and strong acceleration across the rev range, with

The Swift Sport’s size and exceptional packaging mean it excels in a city environment, but its performance and dynamics will undoubtedly encourage driving on open and challenging roads, simply for the pleasure of it.

Designed to inspire excitement and confidence in equal measures, the chassis’ wide track and wheelbase form the ideal foundation. Specially stiffened and strengthened components provide even greater agility and control than the standard models and an inherently stiff bodyshell ensures there is no undue twisting or bending. Yet the Swift Sport still manages to achieve a sophisticated and comfortable ride.

MacPherson strut suspension at the front is matched by a torsion beam and coil springs at the rear, the low unsprung weight enabling effective control of camber angle and toe-in to deliver accurate and predictable handling. Unique to the Sport are carefully selected Monroe shock absorbers for enhanced damping characteristics.

There are standard driver and passenger front and side airbags, as well as full length curtain airbags, and these are complemented by leg-injury mitigating brake and clutch pedals, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters, energy absorbing trim and three point ELR seatbelts for all seats.