Suzuki Swift set for U.S. return by 2010, report saysFiled under: Car News, Suzuki, Hatchbacks |
Suzuki is planning to bring the next-generation Swift back to the United States sometime around 2010, according to a report in Automotive News. The previous-generation Swift, a nondescript econobox that barely registered on the automotive radar, was phased out Stateside in 2003. But in its current iteration as a hatchback, the Swift has garnered significant praise worldwide. The Euro-spec Swift is roughly the size of a Mini Cooper and comes in either a 3-door or 5-door model. A range of powertrains are available: 1.3-liter (92 horsepower) or 1.5-liter (101 horsepower) powered models in regular trim, with a 1.6-liter, 125 horsepower version in Sport guise (pictured). Additionally, a 69 horsepower, 1.3-liter diesel engine is available on 5-door Swifts. Suzuki did not elaborate on what the coming North American Swift model range would look like, but the Swift Sport is the most likely candidate as it stands. The regular Swift might make it as well, especially if gas prices continue to climb. Similar models like Honda's Fit and Toyota's Yaris have proven that there is a market in the U.S. for small, economical hatchbacks.
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What? Just 125 horse? Pump it up to 150-170, then I'll be interested. :-) I'm all for small, nimble & fast, though.
Hey, 125 hp is nothing to snort at in a car this size...it'll move when you put the spurs to it.
Excellent news...and we're even getting the next generation model to boot!
This is awesome!@ I owned a 1990 Suzuki Swift GT which to me was the original Mini Cooper S about 11 years early... and my favorite car I have ever owned.
4-cylinder, 1.3 liter, 100hp
16valve TwinCam
4-wheel disc brakes
fog lights
front & rear spoilers
dual chrome exhaust pipes
sport seats like an Acura RSX
I will definitely hold off purchasing the Honda Fit Sport and wait for the NEW Suzuki Swift!
I had a 1994 swift GT with 210,000 miles on it and had it for 10 years. I did not want to rebuild the engine and suzuki had nothing I liked at the time. It was the best car I owned. I also owned a samuri before that.
I am a nissan ser spec v owner now and the quality and reliability is just awful. I had to put a new engine in it at 80k and it's no better than the first engine. I will never buy another nissan again which brings me to the suzuki equator which I heard was made by nissan. Big mistake there. I wanted the truck but not made by nissan. I might actually go buy the 09 sx4 sport because my nissan needs to be replaced and the swift is another year out. Thanks
Yeah, the Swift is tough, I had a '92 GT in Adelaide before I came to the States in '99. Couldn't find one to replace it when I got here. Will probably buy a new one when they're released. By the way, Zook16V, just when do you think the 'original' Mini Cooper S appeared? Try 1961, built by Austin Morris in England! The Swift was 28 years AFTER, mate! :p
I hope Suzuki dealers wake up and realize that many of us current Suzuki owners don't want the Sx4 Sport, we want a sporty hatch with appealing looks. The Sx4 crossover has a hatch, but it's so heavy it's not much fun to drive. The Sx4 Sport is more nimble, but it's a sedan. Bring the Swift! I own an Aerio, and I'll buy the Swift.
Not sure why they held off bring this thing into the US for so long. It has been rolling around in its new shell since '06 around the world. Come on Suzuki America, you gonna offer us the Reno over this? They would sell at ton of these over the Mini Copper! Love the SX-4 but really want the new Swift Sport! This will be my third Suzuki once it's available!
I was just in Panama and saw a bunch of Swifts and thought they looked great. I was pleased when I got home and googled it to find they were coming in 2010 to the US. I rarely see a new car that I actually can see myself owning, but this may be the one. But will they offer us some crappy version of it?? Wasn't the European ford Focus a pretty bad ass car originally? Not the ones I see here that's for sure.
Maybe suzuki would give us a big discount if we pre-ordered them... after seeing what exactly they plan on offering us! Or maybe we'll all be ordering Fiats next year!
Well I still have my 2001 suzuki swift hatchback. No turbo or anything silly. Has over 250,000 miles and is still a happy camper. I would buy the new swift in a heartbeat!
My Geo Metro has 250,000 miles. I took out the passenger and rear seats and put in a sleeping bag and campstove. Over dirt roads in Canada and Mexico (35 mph?) always got over 50 mpg and once got 63. Progressive suspension gives a ride like my '68 Lincoln. Easy 70mph cruise on interstates.
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