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Old 09-12-2011, 03:10 PM   #1
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As a brand Suzuki has had limited success in North America, selling rebadged GM crossovers when it probably should have been pushing the types of cars it knows best – small cars. While the Swift used to be offered here, its days passed long ago (apart from the rebadged old Daewoo offered in Canada).

The Swift soldiered on in other markets, however, and has evolved into a solid machine. And now Suzuki is adding more style and performance by introducing a new Swift Sport model for 2012 at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt. This new model, which is just an update to the current Swift model sold in Europe and Asia, gets a larger grille in the front, and ground effects and spoilers which according to Suzuki “suppress lift and give the car a lower visual center of gravity.” You also get new 17-inch alloy wheels wearing 195/45R17 tires. HID headlamps and new tail lights complete the fresh new look.

Sporty seats and a five-dial instrument cluster add to this cars sporty character on the inside. However, the changes under the hood are what enthusiasts will be lusting after. The Swift Sport gets Suzuki’s new M16A motor, which produces 8% more power while also improving fuel consumption by 11%. This 1.6-liter, four-cylinder unit produces 134 hp and 118 lb-ft of torque.

Power goes to only the front wheels via a new six-speed manual gearbox which features a triple-cone synchromesh for a more sportier feel.
To keep you safe, electronic stability control is standard along with 7-airbags.

So if you’re moving to Europe and are looking for a fun new hatchback to drive around in, the new Swift Sport will be on sale very shortly. Just don’t look for it at your local dealer… pity.

Look for more details tomorrow at AutoGuide’s official Frankfurt Auto Show page here.
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Old 09-12-2011, 09:01 PM   #2
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Hey, its the car I gave up on!
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Old 09-13-2011, 09:55 AM   #3
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Don't really see anything to give a crap about; nothing special here. If I wanted a small car with no power, I would get a Mazda2, or a Scion XD, or Honda Fit, or Ford Fiesta, or whatever, not a Suzuki.
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:57 AM   #4
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Its looks like a great MINI competitor and other small cars like yaris.
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Old 09-13-2011, 12:23 PM   #5
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Don't really see anything to give a crap about; nothing special here. If I wanted a small car with no power, I would get a Mazda2, or a Scion XD, or Honda Fit, or Ford Fiesta, or whatever, not a Suzuki.
Its actually a very nice car that's well made and goes quite well. The new power will be nice. It is easily a competitor to the models you listed. Suzuki know how to make cars like this, it's their forte.
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Old 09-13-2011, 01:03 PM   #6
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Old 09-13-2011, 02:36 PM   #7
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Its actually a very nice car that's well made and goes quite well. The new power will be nice. It is easily a competitor to the models you listed. Suzuki know how to make cars like this, it's their forte.
I owned a 1989 Swift GTi and that thing was really fun like a go-cart. However it was junk and parts were not common since Suzuki is such a low volume seller. I don't think I would ever own another one again.
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Old 09-13-2011, 02:43 PM   #9
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Its actually a very nice car that's well made and goes quite well. The new power will be nice. It is easily a competitor to the models you listed. Suzuki know how to make cars like this, it's their forte.
I have seen nothing that suggests that the Suzuki will be as reliable or as well built/same or better quality as any of the vehicles that I listed above. They have a generally horrible track record concerning vehicles available in the US.
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Old 09-13-2011, 02:43 PM   #10
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The dismal dealer network of Suzuki Autos would prevent me from buying a car like this. The few dealers I have been into seriously look like janitor closets. If you can't make a showroom look half decent presentable, what kind of service should I expect when I need something warrantied?

Nevertheless, the Suzuki Kizashi is a very nice looking car. I do wish they succeed.
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Old 09-13-2011, 05:32 PM   #11
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I'd like to know where their "power" markets are. I am pretty sure the dealership across the street from us has given up. Haven't seen a new car on the lot in a few weeks. I can think of only one other dealership in this area and it would be a long drive to get to it.

Weird that they can't sell in the states, yet make Subaru look like nothing on the global market.
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^ .... Actually I just came back from a trip in Ecuador =
the top 2 brands are Suzuki & Isuzu !
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Old 09-20-2011, 10:33 PM   #13
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^ .... Actually I just came back from a trip in Ecuador =
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I just returned from Bali, and there are a lot of Suzuki cars there. The swift and the previous gen Jazz were everywhere.
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