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Suzuki Swift (1985)

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Suzuki Swift

The Suzuki Swift was originally marketed in Japan and sold as the Cultus / SA310 until early 1985 when the Swift name was then used for Europe, and the model launched in the UK. In Japan, the Swift name only became used for its domestic market in the late 1990s. It was first launched in 1983 at the 25th Tokyo Motor Show and went head-to-head with the Toyota Starlet and Nissan Micra. The word "Cultus" is Latin and means care or adoration.

Swift was the first Suzuki model to enter a class of car with both larger dimensions and engines than the 'kei' class Fronte model in Japan. Very early models utilised a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine with leaf springs for the rear suspension.

Later production Swifts were powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine that was noted by media at the time for its smoothness and good fuel economy. The dashboard was a mix of analogue and digital instruments including a gear selection indicator for the optional three-speed automatic transmission.

In the UK, Suzuki Swift was offered in both three-door and five-door hatchback forms as well as a 1.3GTi three-door model.

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        The muscular appearance of the new Suzuki Swift is further established by blacked-out pillars creating the appearance of a floating roof that adds a sense of lightness...

      • 2021 Suzuki Swift
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        In addition to its stylish exterior design in a compact size of just 3,840mm long, the Suzuki Swift features excellent visibility, a spacious cabin and...

      • 2018 Suzuki Swift
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        The new Suzuki Swift is 10mm shorter than the outgoing model, while its wheelbase is 20mm longer, creating more interior room including 20 per cent more...

      • 2018 Suzuki Swift Sport
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        To achieve short-stroke and nimble shifting, enhancements have been made to the same 6-speed manual transmission used in the previous Suzuki Swift Sport.

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      • 2011 Suzuki Swift
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        Suzuki Swift brings to the compact car segment a blend of eye-catching good looks, Japanese quality and European-inspired driving dynamics, and with prices...

      • 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport
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        The Suzuki Swift Sport is the performance flagship of the Swift model range and offers higher levels of tuning, steering and braking performance than the...

      • 2013 Suzuki Swift Sport 5-door
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        The Suzuki Swift Sport's M16A engine offers power combined with low emissions. The engine has a variable intake system and an optimised intake VVT...

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      • 2005 Suzuki Swift
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        1. Introduction. A new kind of compact car. A new philosophy and a new beginning. The 2005 Geneva Motor Show presents the ideal opportunity to introduce...

      • 2007 Suzuki Swift Sport
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        The distinctive style and European-inspired driving dynamics of Suzuki Swift form the perfect basis for Suzuki Swift Sport, a high performance derivative...

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        The Suzuki Swift was originally marketed in Japan and sold as the Cultus / SA310 until early 1985 when the Swift name was then used for Europe, and the...

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