It’s the end of the road for Suzuki Swift as Pak Suzuki has officially discontinued the car. According to a list circulating on social media, both variants of the hatchback are suspended. So, goodbye, old friend.
However, the announcement of discontinuation is not new because last year, in August, the company has announced that it will discontinue the Swift in August 2021. In that statement, Suzuki said it would produce 2,432 units of Swift from August 2020 to August 2021. It further added the company would make 668 DLX NAV variants and 2423 AT NAV variants these 12 months.
What is Next?
As per reports, the company would launch the new model of Suzuki Swift in March 2022. So, the launch is about a year away. The reports further said that Suzuki would launch 4th generation of Swift in Pakistan. The hatchback was unveiled in full glory at the Geneva Motor show in March 2017. Based on the new generation platform “HEART TECH”, the new Swift boasts the best in class lightweight body. It received a facelift with mild cosmetic changes in 2020. However, it is reported that Pakistan will receive the pre-facelift vehicle.
Expected Specs and Features
Here are the expected specs and features of the upcoming hatchback:
Engine
The 4th generation Swift is equipped with multiple engine configurations, including a 3 cylinder 1.0 Liter booster-jet engine, KB12 1.2L petrol, SVS Hybrid and a couple of diesels, including a 1.3L and 1.5L. Among these engines, the KB12 1.2L engine is most likely to make its way to Pakistan. It tops out at a max output of 84HP, which is less than the 1.3L 90HP of the current Swift in Pakistan, but the weight loss will definitely compensate for the lesser power output.
Exterior
The car projector-head lamps, LED-tail lamps, LED-DRL’s and chrome grille give it a more distinct and premium appeal. Keeping this aside, this new Swift looks sportier than the last one. As Compared to the current Swift in Pakistan, the fourth generation Swift also benefits from a longer wheelbase, length and width at (2450mm x 3840mm x 1735mm).
Interior:
The Interior of Swift also gets a makeover making it more pleasing to the eyes. Multiple interior elements such as center console, gearbox and steering wheel have been highlighted with a silver color coating to elevate the look and feel of the cabin, whereas addition of automatic climate control, steering mounted controls and a cool glove box is a welcome addition. The speedometer gets a centre-mounted color TFT display for displaying different information for the driver.
