Swift boasts safety boosts

Advances in equipment and systems have heightened consumers’ attention to the Swift, according to Suzuki New Zealand.

“We’ve seen a significant generational increase in safety features included in our fourth-generation Swift as we have moved to an upgraded dual-sensor brake support,” says Gary Collins, executive general manager of automobiles.

This package compared to the third-generation of the model incorporates no fewer than 10 safety additions. 

The car now boasts autonomous emergency braking, traffic-sign recognition, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning and prevention, weaving alert, headlamp high-beam assist, adaptive cruise control, rear-parking sensors, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert.

The Swift continues to dominate small-car sales in New Zealand. In year-to-date statistics published by the Motor Industry Association, it’s a clear leader in the light-car segment with 38 per cent of this class. Its nearest rival has 23 per cent.

The range has recommended retail pricing starting from $24,990 plus on-roads for the outgoing generation-three GL automatic. The gen-four line-up with the 1.2-litre Smart Hybrid 12V ISG starts at $25,990.

Collins says the Swift has built a history of providing Kiwis with low emissions levels, fuel efficiency, performance and affordability, and this is further reflected in the latest line-up.

“It strikes the right balance between good value and reliability, offering refreshing simplicity and accessibility to a wide range of drivers.”