Wednesday, 14 November 2012
History Today: Suzuki Swift Concept S2
At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, Suzuki Japan showcased their latest technology of their previous concept S1 at the Paris Motor show.
The Suzuki Swift Concept S2 has a three piece rotating/ retracting electronic open roof top. The roof is split into three parts with each component rotating and retracting into the trunk. This system required only less storage space than a typical folding top.
Therefore, there are plenty of interior space enough for 4 adults to ride comfortably.
Specification:
Overall Length: 145.4 inches
Overall width: 68.1 inches wide
Overall height: 58.6 inches
Engine drivetrain:
Lightweight 1.6 L DOHC inline- 4
6 speed semi automatic gearbox
Inside the Suzuki Swift concept S2 features 13 inches information monitor that displayed the car's telemetry. The screen also displayed a variety of video media that include navigation information. It also boasted a multi functional TFT LCD screen. Although the slick roof system never goes to production, the overall appeal definitely helped the Suzuki Swift popularity.
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| Suzuki Swift Concept S2 has an overall width: 68.1 inches wide |
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| It has an overall height of 58.6 inches |
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| Rear looks similar like the second generation swift |
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| Stylish exterior suitable for female drivers |
The Suzuki Swift Concept S2 has a three piece rotating/ retracting electronic open roof top. The roof is split into three parts with each component rotating and retracting into the trunk. This system required only less storage space than a typical folding top.
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| Suzuki Swift concept S2 features a three piece rotating/ retractable roof |
Therefore, there are plenty of interior space enough for 4 adults to ride comfortably.
Specification:
Overall Length: 145.4 inches
Overall width: 68.1 inches wide
Overall height: 58.6 inches
Engine drivetrain:
Lightweight 1.6 L DOHC inline- 4
6 speed semi automatic gearbox
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| Stylish and futuristic dashboard |
Inside the Suzuki Swift concept S2 features 13 inches information monitor that displayed the car's telemetry. The screen also displayed a variety of video media that include navigation information. It also boasted a multi functional TFT LCD screen. Although the slick roof system never goes to production, the overall appeal definitely helped the Suzuki Swift popularity.
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Suzuki Swift History
Suzuki Swift is a mini car not extremely sporty as the likes of a Hyundai Tiburon, 370 Z, Subaru WRX and even a Volkswagen Golf GTI. However, its a convenient daily driving car that offers cute looks, mini styling, fuel efficient, reliability ( low cost maintenance and easy to find spare parts), simple yet attractive looking interior, and most importantly spacious cabin.
All these important packages are within reach and the swift brand has been produced since 1983 with the name cultus.
In 1981, General Motors USA had joined alliance with Suzuki which allowed for the Swift to be marketed in USA as the Chevrolet Sprint. The first generation Cultus used a carbureted 1.0 L 3 cylinders engine. In 1989, the cultus started to use fuel injectors to reduce gas mileage. Turbocharged versions of the 1.0 L 3-cylinder engine were available in the Turbo Sprint in both the United States and Canada.
In 1988, Suzuki Japan had developed a new chassis, engines and drivetrains of the cultus. It was still having its 1.0 L 3 cylinder engine delivering only 53 horsepower. In addition, Suzuki also developed production of its 1.3 and 1.6 L engine. The higher powered Cultus/Swift GTi had an improved G13B engine which featured hollow camshafts, stronger web casting on the engine block, a better flowing intake manifold (the prior generation intake manifold had its shape compromised to fit into the engine bay), and its ECU now had electronic control over ignition timing. It now put out 100 hp (75 kW) of power. The GTi also featured all wheel disc brakes.
In 2000, a new restyled Swift was produced with a name Ignis being used.
In 2004, Suzuki had completely reworked the styling of the new Swift. The sporty looks of the second generation of the new Swift debuted at the Paris Motor show.
The exterior body of the sport version is actually similar with the basic version with 1.3 L and 1.5 L engines. The only difference Suzuki adds is the sporty body kit. When it comes to interior, the sport has digital air conditioning console buttons and gauges (not applicable in Brunei market), Digital clock with temperature, sport leather wrap steering wheel, sport speedometer with chrome gauge clusters with a scale up to 220 Km/hr and most noticeably the sport bucket seats. As for the engine the sport delivers 125 horsepower and can be tuned up to 210 horsepower with the sport version transmission by adding a ROTREX supercharger.
In 2010, Suzuki launched a facelifted version of the Swift. It still retains the design of the body but with a more wider and sporty front looks especially with the sport version. The Swift Sport 1.6 L engine now has 130 horsepower and improved handling. The major changes can be found in the interior with a more modern yet simple dashboard compared with its main contenders like the Hyundai Veloster that offered a dual clutch 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a panoramic moon roof, and a stylish futuristic dashboard. Suzuki Swift Sport at the moment has no turbocharged version that can compete with the Veloster Turbo. Despite these drawbacks, I am still a fan of this small hatchback due to its reliable, short wheelbase that improve handling and not to mention its sporty heritage existed for so long.
All these important packages are within reach and the swift brand has been produced since 1983 with the name cultus.
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| First Generation Suzuki Swift (Cultus) |
In 1981, General Motors USA had joined alliance with Suzuki which allowed for the Swift to be marketed in USA as the Chevrolet Sprint. The first generation Cultus used a carbureted 1.0 L 3 cylinders engine. In 1989, the cultus started to use fuel injectors to reduce gas mileage. Turbocharged versions of the 1.0 L 3-cylinder engine were available in the Turbo Sprint in both the United States and Canada.
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| The Second generation Suzuki Swift (Cultus) |
In 1988, Suzuki Japan had developed a new chassis, engines and drivetrains of the cultus. It was still having its 1.0 L 3 cylinder engine delivering only 53 horsepower. In addition, Suzuki also developed production of its 1.3 and 1.6 L engine. The higher powered Cultus/Swift GTi had an improved G13B engine which featured hollow camshafts, stronger web casting on the engine block, a better flowing intake manifold (the prior generation intake manifold had its shape compromised to fit into the engine bay), and its ECU now had electronic control over ignition timing. It now put out 100 hp (75 kW) of power. The GTi also featured all wheel disc brakes.
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| Suzuki Swift GTI |
In 2000, a new restyled Swift was produced with a name Ignis being used.
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| Suzuki Ignis |
In 2004, Suzuki had completely reworked the styling of the new Swift. The sporty looks of the second generation of the new Swift debuted at the Paris Motor show.
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| The Suzuki Swift concept S2 |
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| Suzuki Swift Concept S1 |
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| Suzuki Swift Concept S1 rear |
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| GT4 Suzuki Swift Concept S2 (216 horsepower) |
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| Suzuki Swift Concept S1 interior |
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| Suzuki Swift Concept S2 interior |
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| 2005-2009 Suzuki Swift Sport (Picture showed a lowered version with GReddy lips) |
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| 2009 Suzuki Swift Sport interior |
The exterior body of the sport version is actually similar with the basic version with 1.3 L and 1.5 L engines. The only difference Suzuki adds is the sporty body kit. When it comes to interior, the sport has digital air conditioning console buttons and gauges (not applicable in Brunei market), Digital clock with temperature, sport leather wrap steering wheel, sport speedometer with chrome gauge clusters with a scale up to 220 Km/hr and most noticeably the sport bucket seats. As for the engine the sport delivers 125 horsepower and can be tuned up to 210 horsepower with the sport version transmission by adding a ROTREX supercharger.
In 2010, Suzuki launched a facelifted version of the Swift. It still retains the design of the body but with a more wider and sporty front looks especially with the sport version. The Swift Sport 1.6 L engine now has 130 horsepower and improved handling. The major changes can be found in the interior with a more modern yet simple dashboard compared with its main contenders like the Hyundai Veloster that offered a dual clutch 6 speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a panoramic moon roof, and a stylish futuristic dashboard. Suzuki Swift Sport at the moment has no turbocharged version that can compete with the Veloster Turbo. Despite these drawbacks, I am still a fan of this small hatchback due to its reliable, short wheelbase that improve handling and not to mention its sporty heritage existed for so long.
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| 2010 Suzuki Swift Concept S |
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| 2010 Suzuki Swift Concept S interior |
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| 2011 Suzuki Swift Sport (pictured shows a lowered and tuned Swift Sport) |
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| 2011 Suzuki Swift Sport Interior |
Monday, 12 November 2012
Fuji Speedway held Suzuki Swift Circuit Day
The event was held to determine the fastest time attack battle in every participant's swift ride
JWRC suzuki swift
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| Suzuki swift cup race |
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| JWRC Suzuki swift in act |
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| JWRC suzuki swift drifting on hard sand |
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| JWRC suzuki swift on air |
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| JWRC suzuki swift super 1600 has 218 horsepower at 8750 rpm |
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| Cheering crowd |
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| White JWRC suzuki swift super 1600 |
Latest Suzuki swift tail light
Not long after its official launching, the latest suzuki swift can already be equipped with the latest aftermarket LED tail light.
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| 2010- 2012 suzuki swift tail lights |
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| Instantly beautify the rear look |
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