The next-generation Suzuki Swift Sport, which was believed to have been previewed at this year’s now cancelled Tokyo Motor Show, has been rumoured to receive a more powerful powertrain and stiffer chassis to enhance its appeal as a subcompact hot hatch.
Based on information sourced by Best Car Web, the next-generation Suzuki Swift Sport will adopt the current Boosterjet turbocharged 1,4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with the 48-volt mild-hybrid system as seen in the European market. This powertrain, however will be revised to provide an increased power output although no figure has been clarified.
The Japanese publication goes on to claim that the chassis of the next-generation Suzuki Swift Sport will be carried over from the current generation and receive added rigidity to refine the hot hatch’s market appeal. We can expect the all new model to make its official first appearance around May 2023.
Furthermore for the Swift range, a full generation shift is expected for 2022 which could include hybridisation throughout. The mild hybrid system rumoured for the lower end of the range is an ISG system that employs a 12-volt lithium-ion battery which will add about 2 kW to the total power output. The purpose for this system will be to assist the subcompact hatch with idling and energy regeneration.
The 48-volt system as currently added to European-spec Swift Sport currently adds 10 kW and 53 N.m of torque to the overall output. Sans the system, the power from the four-pot found in this model has been brought down from 103 kW from 95 kW while torque output increased from 230 N.m to 235 N.m.
The overall mass also increased by 55 kg. This shift was made to help the subcompact hot hatch adhere to the Euro 6d emissions standard and resulted in a claimed 0-100 km/h time increase of 0,1 seconds. It’s available exclusively with the six-speed manual gearbox.