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Want to know what the new Swift will look like? Here are the clearest spy shots of Suzuki’s hatchback riding on a car carrier, shot in Esztergom 60km north of Budapest, Hungary. Suzuki’s huge manufacturing plant in Hungary feeds European demand for its products and, from the pictures, it seems the cars are ready to be released into that market soon.

Easily noticeable is the fact that the design of the new car (YP8) is an evolution of the current model. The new Swift has a more rounded, Renault-like rear, there is a pronounced slot for the license plate and the ‘waterfall’ tail-lights have been split vertically with clear plastic on one side. Other details visible on the car are the more rounded rear-view mirrors and a nose that can easily be recognised as that of a Swift. Also carried over are the blacked-out pillars that help deliver an aircraft cockpit or “canopy” look. What is clear, however, is the fact that Suzuki seems to have gone the VW way - its new model is very evolutionary.

Under the skin, the new Swift is expected to offer more passenger space, with an increase in the wheelbase very likely. The car, however, still sports a non-independent suspension at the rear. The engine that powers this car is also likely to be carried over – it’s an evolution of the K-series (K12) motor that powers the current Swift and Ritz. Variable Valve Timing is expected on the European car, and this could come to India as well. Just as it did with M16A on the SX4. Suzuki will also continue with the very successful 1.3-Multijet from Fiat, or DDiS. Looks like the Swift's dominance is set to continue.

Source: Jatekbetyar.hu