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All-new Suzuki Swift arrives in South Africa: pricing and features
The new-generation Suzuki Swift is being launched in South Africa this week, with the popular compact hatchback gaining a complete redesign inside and out as well as a new engine.
Pricing is not too much of a jump over the outgoing version (which started at R213,900) with the entry-level Swift 1.2 GL, available only as a five-speed manual, pegged at R219,900 and gaining additional features over the old base version.
Moving to the middle ground, the new Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL+ is priced at R239,900 in manual guise and R259,900 with the new CVT gearbox option, while the range-topping 1.2 GLX now commands R264,900 as a manual and R284,900 with CVT.
It’s better equipped than the old model and, most importantly, all versions now feature six airbags (up from two), as well as ESP stability control.
Standard features in the new Swift GL include digitally-operated air conditioning, electrically adjustable mirrors, electric windows on all doors and rear parking sensors. On the outside it can be told apart by its 14-inch covered steel wheels.
The new-generation Suzuki Swift is being launched in South Africa this week, with the popular compact hatchback gaining a complete redesign inside and out as well as a new engine.
Pricing is not too much of a jump over the outgoing version (which started at R213,900) with the entry-level Swift 1.2 GL, available only as a five-speed manual, pegged at R219,900 and gaining additional features over the old base version.
Moving to the middle ground, the new Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL+ is priced at R239,900 in manual guise and R259,900 with the new CVT gearbox option, while the range-topping 1.2 GLX now commands R264,900 as a manual and R284,900 with CVT.
It’s better equipped than the old model and, most importantly, all versions now feature six airbags (up from two), as well as ESP stability control.
Standard features in the new Swift GL include digitally-operated air conditioning, electrically adjustable mirrors, electric windows on all doors and rear parking sensors. On the outside it can be told apart by its 14-inch covered steel wheels.
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DRIVEN: New Suzuki Swift has done some growing up, but it’s still great value
The new Suzuki Swift, officially launched in South Africa this week, is a little car with big shoes to fill.
The third-generation hatchback that it replaces took the Swift nameplate from the sidelines to the big league, becoming one of the country's most popular passenger cars. Of the more than 86,000 Swifts sold in Mzansi since the original appeared in 2008, 66,437 of these are third-gen models, first introduced in 2018 and notching up average monthly sales of 917 units.
But that's enough history for now because there's a new, fourth-generation Swift in town, and we got to spend some time with it at its media launch in the Western Cape this week.
Not everyone is fan of the new design, with perhaps a bit too much grille and plastic adorning the front end, but the new hatch does stay true to its heritage. Love it or not, it is quite cheeky in its appearance.
The interior has a more modern appearance, with the new dashboard resembling the latest Baleno and Fronx models, complete with an infotainment screen towering over the top. The midrange GL+ has a 7.0-inch screen, which looks a little lost in its much larger plastic housing, while the GLX flagship appears more cohesive with its 9.0-inch unit.
A separate digital climate control set-up is housed lower on the dash and is standard across the range.
Although some of the plastic surfaces are on the hard and shiny side, they're completely acceptable by budget car standards. For a small hatch the Swift is also quite spacious in the back and I was able to slot behind my driving position with some room to stretch.
Boot space doesn't disappoint either, with the Swift swallowing 265 litres with all seats in place.
The new Suzuki Swift, officially launched in South Africa this week, is a little car with big shoes to fill.
The third-generation hatchback that it replaces took the Swift nameplate from the sidelines to the big league, becoming one of the country's most popular passenger cars. Of the more than 86,000 Swifts sold in Mzansi since the original appeared in 2008, 66,437 of these are third-gen models, first introduced in 2018 and notching up average monthly sales of 917 units.
But that's enough history for now because there's a new, fourth-generation Swift in town, and we got to spend some time with it at its media launch in the Western Cape this week.
Not everyone is fan of the new design, with perhaps a bit too much grille and plastic adorning the front end, but the new hatch does stay true to its heritage. Love it or not, it is quite cheeky in its appearance.
The interior has a more modern appearance, with the new dashboard resembling the latest Baleno and Fronx models, complete with an infotainment screen towering over the top. The midrange GL+ has a 7.0-inch screen, which looks a little lost in its much larger plastic housing, while the GLX flagship appears more cohesive with its 9.0-inch unit.
A separate digital climate control set-up is housed lower on the dash and is standard across the range.
Although some of the plastic surfaces are on the hard and shiny side, they're completely acceptable by budget car standards. For a small hatch the Swift is also quite spacious in the back and I was able to slot behind my driving position with some room to stretch.
Boot space doesn't disappoint either, with the Swift swallowing 265 litres with all seats in place.
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New Suzuki Dzire revealed: will it come to SA in 2025?
The new Suzuki Dzire has been revealed, sporting fresh styling and new features. While it’s not yet been confirmed for SA, this small sedan seems likely to arrive in 2025…
Meet the new Suzuki Dzire. The latest version of the Japanese firm’s Indian-built small sedan adopts a fresh exterior design and various new features, further differentiating it from its Swift hatchback sibling.
Interestingly, though the new Swift recently hit the market in Mzansi, Suzuki Auto South Africa is keeping its cards close to its chest when it comes to the related small saloon, opting not to confirm the freshly unveiled new Dzire – nor any other potential future products, for that matter – for the local market.
“At this stage, we are unable to provide specific details or projected launch dates for the new vehicles Suzuki Auto South Africa plans to introduce in 2025. As always, we remain committed to bringing exciting new products to the South African market, and we will share more information when we are able to do so,” Brendon Carpenter, Brand Marketing Manager, Suzuki Auto SA, told Cars.co.za.
Still, considering the Dzire nameplate has carved out a healthy sales niche in Suzuki’s local line-up – initially in 2nd-generation form (when it still used the “Swift” prefix) and then in its current, standalone guise – we’d speculate a local introduction is likely to take place at some point in 2025.
Indeed, over the opening 10 months of 2024, Suzuki Auto SA registered 2 007 units of the Dzire – a model that has proven particularly popular with the local rental industry – in South Africa, hitting a high of 412 units in October. Whether or not the outgoing model (currently priced from R217 900) will continue to be sold alongside the new version, as is the case in India according to Autocar India, remains to be seen.
But back to the new Suzuki Dzire. Whip out the measuring tape and you’ll find the new model is virtually identical in size to the outgoing version, again featuring a length of 3 995 mm, a wheelbase of 2 450 mm and a width of 1 735 mm. In fact, the only change is the addition of 10 mm to the listed height, taking this figure to 1 525 mm.
The new Suzuki Dzire has been revealed, sporting fresh styling and new features. While it’s not yet been confirmed for SA, this small sedan seems likely to arrive in 2025…
Meet the new Suzuki Dzire. The latest version of the Japanese firm’s Indian-built small sedan adopts a fresh exterior design and various new features, further differentiating it from its Swift hatchback sibling.
Interestingly, though the new Swift recently hit the market in Mzansi, Suzuki Auto South Africa is keeping its cards close to its chest when it comes to the related small saloon, opting not to confirm the freshly unveiled new Dzire – nor any other potential future products, for that matter – for the local market.
“At this stage, we are unable to provide specific details or projected launch dates for the new vehicles Suzuki Auto South Africa plans to introduce in 2025. As always, we remain committed to bringing exciting new products to the South African market, and we will share more information when we are able to do so,” Brendon Carpenter, Brand Marketing Manager, Suzuki Auto SA, told Cars.co.za.
Still, considering the Dzire nameplate has carved out a healthy sales niche in Suzuki’s local line-up – initially in 2nd-generation form (when it still used the “Swift” prefix) and then in its current, standalone guise – we’d speculate a local introduction is likely to take place at some point in 2025.
Indeed, over the opening 10 months of 2024, Suzuki Auto SA registered 2 007 units of the Dzire – a model that has proven particularly popular with the local rental industry – in South Africa, hitting a high of 412 units in October. Whether or not the outgoing model (currently priced from R217 900) will continue to be sold alongside the new version, as is the case in India according to Autocar India, remains to be seen.
But back to the new Suzuki Dzire. Whip out the measuring tape and you’ll find the new model is virtually identical in size to the outgoing version, again featuring a length of 3 995 mm, a wheelbase of 2 450 mm and a width of 1 735 mm. In fact, the only change is the addition of 10 mm to the listed height, taking this figure to 1 525 mm.
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All-new Suzuki Dzire sedan shakes off its Swift vibes with more mature design
Last week the all-new Suzuki Swift was unleashed in South Africa (read our full launch report here) and now its sedan equivalent, the Suzuki Dzire, has broken cover in it home market of India.
We say that with some caution as the new four-door model no longer shares any exterior design commonality with its hatchback sibling.
Its more confident and ‘grown up’ design language is sure to be a hit among the albeit shrinking pool of sedan buyers, although at this stage it is still unclear when the new model will reach South Africa.
Suzuki Auto SA Brand Marketing Manager Brendon Carpenter told IOL that the company could not provide specific details or projected launch dates for 2025 as yet, but reiterated that the company was “committed to bringing exciting new products to the South African market.”
At a shade under four metres the new Suzuki Dzire has identical dimensions to the current version, but it is built on an updated version of the Heartect platform and appears to be significantly safer.
The new model has just been awarded with a five-star Global NCAP rating for adult occupant safety, which is a significant improvement over the outgoing model’s two-star performance. As per the Swift, the redesigned Dzire boasts six airbags and ESP stability control as standard.
Last week the all-new Suzuki Swift was unleashed in South Africa (read our full launch report here) and now its sedan equivalent, the Suzuki Dzire, has broken cover in it home market of India.
We say that with some caution as the new four-door model no longer shares any exterior design commonality with its hatchback sibling.
Its more confident and ‘grown up’ design language is sure to be a hit among the albeit shrinking pool of sedan buyers, although at this stage it is still unclear when the new model will reach South Africa.
Suzuki Auto SA Brand Marketing Manager Brendon Carpenter told IOL that the company could not provide specific details or projected launch dates for 2025 as yet, but reiterated that the company was “committed to bringing exciting new products to the South African market.”
At a shade under four metres the new Suzuki Dzire has identical dimensions to the current version, but it is built on an updated version of the Heartect platform and appears to be significantly safer.
The new model has just been awarded with a five-star Global NCAP rating for adult occupant safety, which is a significant improvement over the outgoing model’s two-star performance. As per the Swift, the redesigned Dzire boasts six airbags and ESP stability control as standard.
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