Suzuki is working at full capacity in the development process of the new generation of its successful and popular cheap utility vehicle. The Suzuki Swift will soon be completely renewed and will release great news. But what is known and what can we expect from the new Suzuki Swift 2023? We review all available information.
The time has come for the suzuki swift be completely renovated. The last renewal suffered by the utility of suzuki It was launched on the market back in the convulsive year 2020 marked by the coronavirus pandemic. Time moves inexorably and the Japanese manufacturer cannot relax. The Swift deals in a segment where the competition is voracious. Therefore, it will undergo a new generational change.
Suzuki has put in place all the machinery to carry out the process of developing a new generation of the Swift. About a month ago the first sighting of a prototype of the Suzuki Swift 2023 took place. A sighting that confirmed that the project was underway as the information that had been made public had indicated.
What to expect from the new Suzuki Swift 2023, a new generation
The prototypes that have recently been seen on the roads of southern Europe, although densely camouflaged, hinted at some of the changes that will take place. The new Swift will debut design language. Not all ties with the current model that we can find at dealerships will be broken. What’s more, in the aforementioned spy photos, despite all the camouflage, a Swift is quickly visible.
Among the main changes to the exterior design are rear doors with traditional door handles instead of the current solution, in which the handles are integrated into the C-pillar. above the optical groups. And what is equally relevant, the grill has a characteristic honeycomb shape.
While on the outside there will be an evolution, the passenger compartment will be completely renovated. The latest reports indicate that the dashboard, the center console and the driving position will be redesigned from top to bottom. The new infotainment system will make the Swift a more digital and connected car. Similarly, the list of driving assistance systems will be increased.
The commitment to the electrification of the new Suzuki Swift 2023
Under the hood will be one of the main keys of the new Swift. And it is that it will maintain its commitment to electrification. We must remember that the current model is only available with electrified gasoline engines. A low-level electrification with light hybrid technology (MHEV) which Suzuki commercially calls SHVS.
MHEV technology will continue in the range and at no time should we expect diesel engines. There will only be thermal engines powered by gasoline. Now, one of the great novelties that is expected is the appearance of a self-recharging hybrid version (HEV). That is, one Strong Hybrid motorization that we can already find in the Suzuki Vitara and soon in the S-Cross.
New information about the next generation of the Swift has emerged from faraway Japan. Information that points to a K12C 1.2-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 48 volt mild hybrid system as the main axis of the offer.
Suzuki Swift Sport, the sports variant will continue to live
At this point, one wonders what will happen to the sports variant. The fact that no test specimen of the new Suzuki Swift Sport has been sighted has generated fear among the followers of this small sports car. However, Suzuki’s future plans go through giving it continuity. Therefore, yes, there will be a new generation of the Swift Sport.
Like the new Swift, the Sport variant will opt for electrification. It will be powered by a 48-volt mild hybrid 1.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. The addition of a larger capacity lithium-ion battery will improve efficiency. However, the weight will be slightly affected, surpassing the barrier of 1,000 kilograms.
Another reason about the future of the Swift Sport is the possibility that Suzuki removes the version with manual transmission from the range. It is one of the options that are on the table, however, this latest information published by the specialized media BestCarWeb that there will be a manual transmission available in the new generation Swift Sport.
Release date of the new Suzuki Swift 2023
When will it hit the market? The launch of the new Swift is set for spring 2023. To meet the sports variant, the Swift Sport, it will be necessary to wait a few more months. If all goes according to plan, it will be ready to debut on the market around the fall of next year.