Suzuki to Preview Hot Hatchback in Geneva with Swift S-Concept

Ever since Suzuki presented the latest generation of the Swift in the summer of 2010, we were wondering if the Japanese automaker had any plans to add a sportier version to its supermini's range. Well, it appears that Suzuki does have something in mind as the company will be exhibiting a new concept car named the SWIFT S-CONCEPT at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Read more »

Suzuki Recalling Grand Vitara and SX4 in the States

More than 32,000 Suzuki Grand Vitara and SX4 vehicles are being recalled in the United States over an improperly manufactured component of the tension adjuster pulley that could cause the drive belt to either slip or come off and lead to engine overheating or stalling.

Suzuki said the recall concerns the 2009-2010 model year Grand Vitara SUVs equipped with 4-cylinder engines; 2011MY Grand Vitara vehicles produced prior to October 17, 2010; 2010MY SX4s and 2011MY SX4s manufactured before October 14, 2010.

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Super Bowl Video: Suzuki Kizashi Chased by Evil Snowmen

With the Super Bowl XLV rumored to reach out to a record number of viewers this year, it’s no surprise that automakers are queuing up to take a shot at convincing potential customers to buy their products.

Suzuki’s focus will be on the Kizashi sedan, featured in a TV spot called “Wicked Weather”. The clip shows the all-wheel drive version as it’s being chased by a pack of evil, almost-zombie-like snowmen. While it sounds like an idea uttered in at an Amsterdam café, the CGI is convincing and the Japanese sedan seems to cope well with the snowy roads. Hit the jump to see the video.

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SUZUKI Swift MK4 Rally Car Modified

SUZUKI Swift MK4 Rally Car Modified

A redesigned Swift was appear at the Paris Auto Salon in September 2004. This Swift is advised to attempt in the European B articulation with the brand of Peugeot 206, Opel Corsa and the Fiat Punto. Accessible with 1.3 and 1.5 L engines, the new Suzuki's Swift new "global car", to be produced in Hungary, India, Japan and by Chang'an in China. 3- and 5-door bodies are available.

The the new archetypal is the aboriginal of its affectionate during which a Suzuki active Indian engineers to architecture a car that would attempt in the all-around market. The architecture of the new Swift was previewed on the Abstraction S and Abstraction S2 abstraction cars at auto shows, in the years arch up to its launch. It's accommodation & capital appearance are unmistakely like the BMW MINI, due to the blacked-out A-pillars and bumper-car stance. The exoteric appearance is declared by some as "1.5 box".

Despite Suzuki's abiding accord with General Motors (which itself had prompted the development of the actual aboriginal Swift), the new Swift is absolutely Suzuki, and not based on the GM Gamma platform. The celebrated British Autocar annual gave the new Swift a favourable 4/5 stars in alley test, badging it a "thoroughly absorbing all-rounder". Mk4 Swift has accustomed a 4 stars out of 5 appraisement in the EURO NCAP blast tests.

Standard accessories accommodate covering council wheel, bifold air-bag, ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), advanced deejay anchor with rear boom brake, sliding accumulator beneath commuter seat, distinct CD player.

Since its all-around barrage in 2005, Mkq4 Swift recorded aloft anticipation sales. In Japan, sales amount angled forecast. Mk4 Swift enjoyed advantageous sales in India area a abundant allotment of the car is congenital with locally fabricated components. Rapid sales of the new Swift archetypal contributed to the 64% acceleration in Q1 profits for the Maruti corporation. Waiting aeon in India for the car is at atomic 3 months.