The highly anticipated all-new Suzuki Swift is finally available to order with pricing aimed at making an immediate impact in the South African entry-level segment. 
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A month after it was unveiled at the Festival of Motoring, Suzuki Auto South Africa has revealed official pricing for its entry-level sales champion. The new five-model line-up is powered by a new-generation (Z12E) 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine with a five-speed manual or new CVT automatic transmission. Offering comparable performance figures (60 kW and 112 N.m) to the 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine available in the outgoing range, the benefit, says Suzuki, of this new mill, is broadly improved efficiency. The brand claims just 4.4 L/100 km in the new Swift with a manual transmission.
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Standard across the range is power steering, digital climate control, a digital trip readout, a three-point seatbelt for all five occupants, LED tail lamps, rear parking sensors, folding side mirrors and electric windows. All models feature height adjustment on the driver’s seat and a 60:40-split rear backrest. Significantly, the new Swift lineup introduces stability control, ABS-assisted braking, hill hold and six airbags throughout.
The new entry point into the Swift range, the manual-only GL derivative is fitted with 165/80 R14 steel wheels with plastic covers. Offered with the choice of an automatic transmission, GL+ grade introduces 15-inch alloy wheels, a new 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a multifunction steering wheel and a reverse camera.
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Priced below the recently updated entry-level VW Polo Vivo, the flagship GLX with a manual transmission adds LED headlamps with daytime running lights, diamond-cut 15-inch alloy wheels, a 9-inch infotainment display, an upgraded audio system, cruise control and a leather steering wheel. GLX models fitted with a CVT gain transmission paddles mounted to the car’s steering column.
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL Manual – R219 900
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL+ Manual – R239 900
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL+ CVT – R259 900
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX Manual – R264 900
- Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX CVT – R284 900
Pricing includes a two-year/30 000 km service plan and a promotional warranty of 5-years or 200 000 km. The latter also includes comprehensive roadside assistance and support.
