The current generation Suzuki Swift has been around for quite some time since its announcement in 2016. Since then, its small footprint has reached several markets around the world, except for the United States where the Japanese company only sells motorcycles and outboard motors. board for marine vehicles.
It won’t be long before Suzuki introduces the next-gen Swift as it was first spied. Codenamed YED, it will be the fourth-generation model of the small hatchback, which is supposed to use a modified version of the Heartect platform in order to comply with more modern safety standards.
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Suzuki has done a great job hiding details of the Swift for its first outing. However, a closer look at the spy photos reveals definite changes in the next-gen model, which appears to be sleeker than the current-gen model.
Up front, the hood features a smoother mold compared to the outgoing model, and the hood cutout itself differs from the A2L generation. A larger, restyled LED headlight setup pops through the concealment.
From the side, the next Swift appears to have a steeper roofline. The biggest change is to the rear door handles which are now placed in a more conventional location, as opposed to the current model’s configuration which hides on the C-pillar.
Rear concealments are thick on the spied prototype, although it’s obvious the next-gen model will have a more trapezoidal rear windscreen. A set of revamped taillights are also expected and there are now reflectors on the lower rear bumper.
Specific powertrain details are scarce at this time, although it’s likely a 1.4-liter turbocharged mild-hybrid setup will be used. An HEV version is also said to be in the works, which could come from Suzuki’s collaboration with Toyota. The Swift Sport will be introduced within a year of the debut of the standard version.
The next-generation Suzuki Swift will likely be introduced in 2023 for the 2024 model year, so expect more spy photos of the little sedan during its testing phase.
