WORLD PREMIERE: MAGYAR SUZUKI LAUNCHES NEW SWIFT MASS PRODUCTION
Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) has held its Line-Off Ceremony for the first brand new Swift rolling off the production line at the Esztergom Suzuki factory in Hungary. The serial production launch is also a world premiere as Magyar Suzuki is the first plant globally to produce the new model.
ESZTERGOM, Hungary (June 10, 2010) – Guests, press representatives, industry leaders and high-ranking Hungarian government officials attended to celebrate the new Swift Line-Off Ceremony in Esztergom, Hungary. Dr. Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, György Matolcsy, Minister of National Economy, Tetsuo Ito, Japan's Ambassador to Hungary, Tamás Meggyes, Mayor of the City of Esztergom, and Osamu Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation, cut the ribbon as the new Swift rolled off the production line.
The brand new Swift is positioned as Suzuki's world strategic model with its attractive and user-friendly features. With improved fuel economy, CO2 emission, driving performance, impact safety and highly acclaimed styling it is more sporty, emotional and polished.
Retail sale is planned from autumn 2010 on the European markets.
Technical Data
Engines
• All-new K12B petrol engine with Dual-VVT (variable intake & exhaust-valve timing) is the result of downsizing in cylinder displacement from the previous M13A engine, but maximum output and torque are increased.
• M13A: 68kw/5,800rpm, 116Nm/4,200rpm; K12B: 69kw/6,000rpm, 118 Nm/4,800rpm
• Newly evolved diesel engine D13A with DDiS (common-rail fuel injection) is Euro 5-compliant due to more precise engine management and reduction of mechanical friction.
Environmental Compatibility
CO2 emissions:
K12B engine: 116g/km (previous M13A engine: 140g/km)
D13A engine: 109g/km (previous D13A engine: 120g/km)
Fuel consumption:
K12B engine: 5.0L/100km (previous M13A engine: 5.8L/km)
D13A engine: 4.2L/100km (previous D13A engine: 4.5L/km)
*Note: These CO2 emissions and fuel consumption calculations are based on a Euro 5 standard formula for a vehicle with two-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
Body
• Extensive use of higher-strength steel makes the all-new Swift's body lighter and stiffer. Increased torsional rigidity, with the adoption of large-diameter, wider, low-profile, wide-tread tires, and the refinement of the under-body design and the cornering performance provides a sportier handling.
• Improved body design provides impact safety, not only for passengers, but also for pedestrians.
Exterior and Interior
• The styling of the all-new Swift is dynamic and energetic. The car is made more athletic and elegant, so it has also become more sporty and emotional. The adoption of wider and low-profile tires gives a sportier look.
• The interior design of the all-new Swift uses a stylish black as its keynote color, complemented by contrasting silver for the equipment. This contrast brings dynamism to the cabin.
Key Dimensions
Overall length: 3,850mm (previous: 3,760mm)
Overall width: 1,695mm (previous: 1,690mm)
Overall height: 1,510mm (previous: 1,500mm)
Wheelbase: 2,430mm (previous: 2,380mm)
Tread
Front: 1,490mm (15-inch wheels) / 1,480mm (16-inch wheels) (previous: 1,470mm)
Rear: 1,495mm (15-inch wheels) / 1,485mm (16-inch wheels) (previous: 1,480mm)
Background information – Suzuki Swift's evolution in Hungary
Magyar Suzuki first produced the Swift model in 1992 and it was soon labeled ‘Our Car', breaking barriers as good quality vehicle accessible to Hungarians at a fair price. The popularity of the car grew even more with the next generation, which was introduced in 2005 which played a key role in Suzuki Group's global strategy under the strong brand slogan "Way of Life!". The 2005 Swift has enjoyed a good reputation ever since, winning numerous awards in the compact car segment all over the world for its highly acclaimed styling and handling performance.
After 18 years, the new Swift is the third generation of the model in Hungary. The new Swift is planned 2010 on the Hungarian domestic market.
New Swift = new engine
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