Suzuki has introduced its reveals for this 12 months’s Japan Mobility Present (previously generally known as the Tokyo Motor Present), with one of many standouts being the Swift Idea. The present automobile previews the fourth-generation hatchback, which is able to change the third-generation mannequin that has been round since 2016.

Although you’re what remains to be labelled an idea, the hatchback appears to be like nearly production-ready and is predicted to be launched subsequent 12 months. Proper off the bat, you’ll discover the brand new design, which is radically totally different than the outgoing mannequin.

Whereas the final form is acquainted, there’s now a outstanding crease that runs alongside the facet of the automobile simply above the door handles. You’ll additionally spot the handles for the rear doorways which are in a extra commonplace place quite than being positioned closed to the C-pillars as on the third-generation automobile.

Nevertheless, it’s the new entrance finish that may certainly be the principle level of dialog (and debate) among the many public. Keep in mind the crease on the edges? Effectively, they lengthen visually to fulfill with the bottom of the brand new clamshell-like bonnet.

The brand new bonnet additionally sees the headlamps be positioned decrease to flank a smaller grille (with a thick encompass), and every cluster sports activities a J-shaped DRL signature. Additional down the face, the fog lamps are not linked by way of a black trim, with the area between them being occupied by a contrasting bumper garnish as an alternative.

Transferring to the rear, the brand new Swift’s taillights acquire a revised gentle signature and form, the latter leading to a trapezoidal-shaped boot aperture. The rear bumper additionally will get extra black trim than earlier than to border the reflectors and quantity plate recess.

As for the inside, it too has been overhauled so the touchscreen infotainment system sits prominently on the dashboard above quite than under the central air vents, which themselves are extra angular in form. Elsewhere, we discover the air-conditioning controls at the moment are primarily buttons and toggle-like switches quite than round dials, and there are nonetheless analogue dials set beside a multi-info show.

Powertrain particulars are missing for now, however Suzuki claims a “high-efficiency engine strikes a stability between driving efficiency and gas effectivity.” It additionally provides that the brand new Swift will include superior security applied sciences, together with Twin Sensor Brake Help II (DSBS II or autonomous emergency braking), adaptive excessive beam and a driver monitoring system.

We’re just a few days from the beginning of JMS 2023, however for now, what do you consider the brand new Swift? As we mentioned earlier, the brand new entrance finish will certainly divide opinion, so tell us what your ideas within the feedback under.

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