Something else the Swift nails is efficiency – on paper and out in the real world.

A case in point: The Swift has this year won Honest John’s Real MPG award, with the 1.0 Boosterjet model (the turbocharged one) returning 67.4mpg combined.

That’s a seriously impressive mpg rating since it’s actually some way better than what Suzuki claims, and what the Swift achieved in WLTP tests.

The 1.0 Boosterjet returns 51.8mpg combined according to Suzuki, which is less than the non-turbocharged 1.2 Dualjet. Honest John’s tests show this not to be the case out in the real world with the 1.0 Boosterjet being the most efficient engine of all, a refreshing change from the opposite usually being true.

But it isn’t just the 1.0 Boosterjet that’s seriously impressive at the pumps. The fastest Suzuki Swift, the Sport, is too. Suzuki says it’ll return up to 47.1mpg combined and that figure has been confirmed in WLTP tests. Impressive, considering the Swift Sport’s meaty 1.4 Boosterjet engine which kicks out 138bhp.

Key to the Suzuki Swift’s efficiency is how light the car is. The Swift Sport weighs a paltry 975kg, and the 1.0 Boosterjet model weighs even less. With very little weight to lug around, the engine doesn’t have to be worked hard to get moving.

Another important aspect is the gearing. The Swift Sport has a 6-speed manual transmission, while the 1.0 Boosterjet has a 5-speed manual gearbox. The sixth and fifth cogs are long to keep the revs right down at motorway speeds. First and second are short for acceleration. Third gear is where it’s at – this is long, enabling for flexible acceleration at low speeds without using too much fuel.

And that efficiency doesn’t come at the expense of the fun driving experience, with the Swift being eager to be driven and driven fast. It handles well and the adjustable driving position ensures you’re always comfortable on the go.

SZ5 models also come with all the kit you want, like satellite navigation, smartphone linkage, automatic air conditioning, keyless entry with push-button start, and adaptive cruise control – a premium specification without the premium price.

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We are looking here at a totally new car, standing on a new platform and featuring an exquisite design, which makes it more appealing than the previous generations.

Australian customers can opt for the entry-level GL manual which costs $15,990, or can pay $17,990 for the same variant but with a CVT and satellite navigation. The other mid-entry is the GL with the safety pack CVT and satellite navigation for $18,990, while the top of the line GLX turbo with speed-transmission comes with a total of $22,990.

Speaking of the new engines, the 2017 Suzuki Swift is equipped with a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated flat-four engine in the GL manual, GL with CVT and the GL with safety pack, with power standing at 66 kW and 120 Nm of torque.

The GLX turbo, power comes from a 1.0-liter turbo three-cylinder engine, with 82 kW and 160 Nm of torque. It also comes with a six-speed automatic transmission.

As for the new platform, this one is shared with the Baleno model, which makes it extremely light – this means 870 kg for the entry levels and 915 for the GLX variant.

Amongst the car`s top features we should also add Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, or six airbags, all now available in the entry-level variant. The mid-entries and the top of the line are also equipped with 7.0-inch touchscreen interface with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation, and a wide choice of safety features.

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Now, thanks to Ferd, a famous spy Facebook page, we have another teaser image which reveals the new looks of the model, which is rather the same one as the first tipped-off images, arriving back in March.

The stylish seems to be rather the same, with the model now coming with an evolutionary design, with styling bits up front resembling the Jaguar F-Type.

The fifth-generation looks much more mature, bigger and extremely imposing, and perhaps less appealing than the previous generation.

We are looking here at a front end with a larger central grill, depicting a more aggressive attitude, adding new side intakes and sporty lip. The model has also gained new headlights which are now peeled back, while the A-pillars are now blacked-out. At the rear, the taillights provide a Vitara-like look, with sporty diffuser section also being lowered down.

As for the engine lineup under the hood, besides the already present 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated engine with 100 kW, the all-new 2017 Suzuki Swift is also rumored to come with a new 1.2-liter flat-four pot, developing 66 kW, followed by a 1.0-liter Boosterjet three-cylinder turbocharged with 82 kW, and the same also found on the Baleno. The top of the line Sport would also feature a 1.4-liter with 103 kW turbo, the very same from the Vitara Turbo.

More details are expected to arrive in early 2017, when the model will arrive on the market as the main competitor of the Ford Fiesta, Holden Barina or Volkswagen Polo.

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Suzuki is no different than the others and couldn’t wait for an official debut for the all-new SX4 S-Cross facelift, the model being showcased at an important event in Hungary.

As common to all facelifted version, the new compact crossover is also looking fresh in terms of visuals, the model adopting new design cues, like updated front grille and bumpers, new bonnet and restyled headlights.

Also, the headlights come with integrated DRLs, chromed grille, updated rear bumper with fresh taillights, which make it a really standout facelift.

As for the engine lineup, the new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is likely to borrow some mills from the new Vitara, like the 1.4-liter turbo Boosterjet, with 138 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque, available with a FWD and and AWD. Other mills might come in the shape of a 1.0-liter turbo or much more potent 1.6-liter diesel.

The details list is rather scarce at the moment, but we should expect fresh info in September, at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.

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The RS is built on the newest platform developed by Suzuki. It means it’s quite rigid and quiet, and if it has a differently tuned suspension, it could be even interesting to drive through the twisty roads. As we’ve seen in the recent road-tests, the Baleno’s stability suffers a little on high speed curves.

The aspect is fresh, with a front end that reminds me slightly of Alfa Romeo Giulietta. The ascending lines make it look dynamic, no matter the viewing angle. The front grille dives into the headlights and continue seamlessly with the side front panel’s lines. It’s colored in dark grey, like the front and side skirts’ and the wheels. However, the complicated rims’ design, looks in my opinion more like wheel caps than like alloy wheels. The interior reveals a sober atmosphere, not too appropriate for the sporty small vehicles, which should be more pointed to young costumers. The black leather upholstery, the lack of aluminum pedals, the multimedia system and the CVT gearbox (as an option, that’s true) make the RS look more like an Executive. It’s a curious thing, coming from an exceptionally sports bike manufacturer.

However, the engine is a different story. Its three cylinders manage to squeeze an exhilarating 112hp and 175Nm of torque, thanks to the direct injection and turbo. His name, BOOSTERJET, says exact what it does: it revs happily right after 2000rpm, up to 5500rpm. Though it’s small, it feels quick (being helped by the car’s under a tonne weight) and it’s far more adapted to the RS character than the concept’s interior.

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The first year of production will result into 70,000 Vitaras with a total of 165,000 cars to exit the gates this year. The Esztergom plant also produces models like the SX-4 S-Cross and the new Swift. The first model to be built there was the Suzuki Wagon R+, a car that was produced since 2000.

In terms of power, the new Suzuki Vitara is available with a 1.6-liter petrol engine as well as a diesel one with the same displacement.

The two 1.6-liter unit produce 120 horsepower and are available with a five-speed manual transmission (petrol) and a six-speed manual gearbox (diesel).

A six-speed automatic transmission will be available later on while the Allgrip four-wheel drive system can be offered at an extra cost. The new Suzuki Vitara is currently available in Europe but the company plans to offer it in no less than 100 countries in the following 3 years. For now, they offer the new model in about 70 countries.

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A more frugal 1.6-liter diesel producing the same 120 horses but significantly more torque (320 Nm) is also available. A five-speed manual transmission comes as standard while a six-speed automatic can be ordered too.

The entry-level SZ4 model comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, automatic air conditioning and rear electric windows. There’s also seven airbags inside, USB connectivity and a DAB radio.

The SZ-T trim level has larger 17-inch alloys, rear privacy glass and a navigation system. Next up is the SZ5 model with LED projector headlights, panoramic roof, keyless entry and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Adaptive cruise control is also available as well as suede seat fabric. The 2015 Suzuki Vitara starts from £13,999 and goes all the way up to £19,499. It will go on sale in the UK starting April.

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However, there are a lot of changes compared to the stock model, at least in terms of styling.

At the exterior, Suzuki opted for new headlights with LED daytime running lights, 17-inch OZ alloy wheels, revised front and rear bumpers, side skirts and a roof-mounted spoiler.

You will also notice the red accents on the spoilers, side mirrors and doors but also the RS side graphics.

Under the hood sits a tiny 0.66-liter gasoline engine, a three-cylinder turbocharged engine to be more specific. At the interior, the Suzuki Alto Turbo RS concept has Recaro bucket seats while a retuned suspension is also fitted on this concept.

Photos: IndianAutosBlog.com

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We are talking about some recent reports released by Car Advice, which has been interviewed Toshihiro Suzuki, the vice president at Suzuki.

Toshihiro stated that the future of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is uncertain, with the model surely not getting a successor.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara has been into the production line since 2005, with the model to carry a facelift in 2012, while the current third generation is built in Japan, Indonesia, Iran, Spain and Ecuador.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara is offered in two bodies, a three- and a five-door body style, while under the hood, the model is coming with five petrol engines and just one diesel burner, hooked to a 5-speed manual, a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed automatic transmission.

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The 2015 Suzuki Vitara is revived in terms of visuals, as it comes with a chrome radiator grille or the LED daytime running lights now fitted in the front bumper.

Concerning the Vitara`s drivetrain, the SUV is sporting a front-wheel drive layout, the ALLGRIP all-wheel drive for the much larger SX4 S-Cross version and a few more.

The 2015 Suzuki Vitara also comes with new engine choices under the hood, like the 1.6-liter petrol M16 unit, developing 120 horsepower and 156 Nm of torque.

The diesel couldn’t have been missed, as the new Vitara now sports a 1.6-liter D16AA unit, churning out the same 120 horsepower but higher 320 Nm of torque, hooked to an optional 6-speed automatic.

The 2015 Suzuki Vitara will start sales somewhere in 2015, with price details to be revealed soon.

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