New Suzuki Swift Sport makes global debut

Suzuki’s new Swift Sport made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Japanese hot hatch features a more powerful engine and has a reduced overall weight.

Under the bonnet is Suzuki’s 1.4-litre Boosterjet petrol engine, which also sees action in the Vitara S, developing 138bhp and 230Nm of torque in the Swift.

This is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, taken straight from the previous Swift Sport.

Thanks to the Swift’s “Heartect” platform and design enhancements of some of the car’s components, the hot hatch weighs 970kg — 80kg lighter than the outgoing car.

As is typical for the Sport, more aggressive styling features. Muscular bumpers are present, as well as a rear wing and dual exhaust tips, while 17-inch wheels complete the look.

Seven colours are available for the car — including Champion Yellow, which mimics the base colour of Suzuki’s recent factory rally cars.

Inside the car are bucket seats for the driver and passenger, as well as a flat-base steering wheel, a boost gauge and aluminium-look pedals.

As for equipment, the Swift Sport features a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, as well as support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Masao Kobori, Suzuki chief engineer, said: “We know that our customers value a dynamic driving experience above everything else, so we’ve made the new Swift Sport lighter, faster and more stimulating in every way.”

UK pricing and availability have yet to be revealed.