First look at third gen Swift Sport

Suzuki will unveil the next generation Swift at the Frankfurt international motor show on September 12, and has provided a first look at their flagship hot hatch. Suzuki says the third generation Sport is based on the new Swift range, released in New Zealand in June, and is lighter, more efficient. The Sport will be the first Swift to be turbocharged, and will be available for the New Zealand market with a 6 speed manual or automatic transmission, the latter with paddle shifters. “Swift Sports have always harked back to classic hot hatches of old with their tenacity and clean dynamic interaction, and we expect the latest generation version to inherit these admirable qualities,” said Gary Collins, General Manager, Automobile Marketing for Suzuki New Zealand. Suzuki promises that the new Swift Sport will be the best value hot hatch on the local market, building on the strengths of its predecessor while incorporating the latest technology. New Zealand consumers will be able to find out during the first quarter of next year, when the new generation model goes on sale locally.