Swift S-Concept at the Geneva International Motor Show

Suzuki comes into this year’s Geneva Motor Show with a sporty and exciting looking version of its best-selling Swift model, which after its introduction in India in 2005 has sold record numbers, and continues to be one of the most popular and reliable hatches on Indian roads.

With the second generation model of the Swift having gone through its much needed facelift in September last year, the new version, which is currently in sale in Europe, is expected to makes its way to India later this year.

Nevertheless, for this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, Suzuki took its 2010 Swift model and turned it into a stylish sporty compact hatch that it has unveiled as its Swift S-CONCEPT model.

This exciting Concept is in line with Suzuki’s brand philosophy of delivering excitement, and follows the theme of “more sporty and exciting”, something that is clearly reflected by the S- CONCEPT’S stylish appearance. Accentuated bodywork design and a rear roof spoiler, are some of the add ons on this dynamic-looking hatch in its unique lightning pearl yellow avatar.

The body of the S-CONCEPT is 30mm lower and 60mm wider than that of the standard Swift (third generation). Dynamic-looking front and rear bumpers evoke high levels of acceleration and power and its 18-inch wheels give a sense of solidity and stability to the car. The headlamps and rear combination lamps have exclusive designs with high-tech accents.

The S-CONCEPT’s bespoke yellow, black, and dark-grey metallic colour scheme for both the exterior and interior were inspired by an athlete’s running shoes. For the interior, the steering wheel and instrument cluster have exclusive designs with Recaro Sport styled seats in the front, and parts of the centre console are made of carbon fibre.

Old Swift: (2004 model)
Overall Length                  3760 mm
Overall Width                   1690 mm
Overall Height                 1530 mm
Wheelbase                     2390 mm
Ground Clearance            170 mm
Track Front (mm)            1470 mm
Track Rear (mm)            1480 mm
Tyre Size                        185/ 70 R14

Specifications of 2011 S-CONCEPT

Overall length       3,890mm
Overall width         1,755mm
Overall height       1,475mm
Wheelbase            2,430mm
Power train            Front engine / front wheel drive
Transmission         6 M/T
Tyres                    225/45R18
Body Colour           Lightning Pearl Yellow