Spy Shots: 2011 Suzuki Swift... will we get it?

Teletraan I · 08-05-2009, 08:00 AM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Budget, Hatchback, Suzuki

We've been hearing for quite some time that the subcompact Suzuki Swift could possibly make it Stateside, and while we think it probably should have made the trip about four years ago when the latest generation was first introduced, we'd still accept another fun-to-drive little hatchback with open arms.

With that in mind, it's with keen interest that we gaze upon these new spy photos of a left-hand-drive Suzuki Swift out and about testing in heavily camouflaged form. We can clearly see at least a passing familial resemblance to the newly-unveiled Suzuki Kizashi sedan, primarily in the revised Swift's mostly uncovered face.

According to the spy shooter, the next-gen Swift will be available with a range of gas and diesel engines across the pond and may be offered with both hybrid and all-wheel-drive options. We're not holding our breath for any of this to come to America, but Suzuki fans all around the nation are surely keepin' the faith. Hat tip to James!

[Source: Next Autos]
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McFlurrey06 · 08-05-2009, 10:13 AM

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but Suzuki fans all around the nation are surely keepin' the faith

People are actually fans of Suzuki cars?

RocketFast321 · 08-05-2009, 01:17 PM

looks better than the Swift i remember

Trudgn · 08-05-2009, 05:47 PM

One thing we're lacking over here is a 'quality' small car that doesn't feel cheap. Hopefully this offers some hope.

Silver GAGT · 08-05-2009, 06:33 PM

i hope we dont get it!

**Big Joe** · 08-05-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by McFlurrey06

People are actually fans of Suzuki cars?

**GregFarz78** · 08-05-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Trudgn

One thing we're lacking over here is a 'quality' small car that doesn't feel cheap. Hopefully this offers some hope.

and a suzuki won't feel cheap?

how about the nissan versa or the honda fit...suzuki's are just garbage I still find it hard to believe anyone buys them

Ryan625 · 08-05-2009, 09:32 PM

agreed..i would feel like a cheap whore driving one of those.

Trudgn · 08-05-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GregFarz78

and a suzuki won't feel cheap?

how about the nissan versa or the honda fit...suzuki's are just garbage I still find it hard to believe anyone buys them

Probably not much hope, but we'll see if it ever makes it over.
The Versa did not impress me at all, it was hard to get past the terrible exterior looks, and then the interior didn't do it for me.

Honda Fit is one I forgot about, it felt a little better put together than the Yaris.

08-05-2009, 08:00 AM	#1
Teletraan I GAOC's Automated News Poster Join Date: Feb 20, 2008 Member Number: 25022	Spy Shots: 2011 Suzuki Swift... will we get it? Filed under: Spy Photos, Budget, Hatchback, Suzuki We've been hearing for quite some time that the subcompact Suzuki Swift could possibly make it Stateside, and while we think it probably should have made the trip about four years ago when the latest generation was first introduced, we'd still accept another fun-to-drive little hatchback with open arms. With that in mind, it's with keen interest that we gaze upon these new spy photos of a left-hand-drive Suzuki Swift out and about testing in heavily camouflaged form. We can clearly see at least a passing familial resemblance to the newly-unveiled Suzuki Kizashi sedan, primarily in the revised Swift's mostly uncovered face. According to the spy shooter, the next-gen Swift will be available with a range of gas and diesel engines across the pond and may be offered with both hybrid and all-wheel-drive options. We're not holding our breath for any of this to come to America, but Suzuki fans all around the nation are surely keepin' the faith. Hat tip to James! [Source: Next Autos] Spy Shots: 2011 Suzuki Swift... will we get it? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read \| Permalink \| Email this \| Comments More...

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RocketFast321 80's Child Join Date: Jan 24, 2003 Member Number: 67 Location: Montgomery,Al Name: William Age: 24 Model Year: 2001 Car: Pontiac Grand Am SE1.5 Engine: 2.4 LD9 Best ET: 17.21@80.1	looks better than the Swift i remember __________________ William (Warning can't type) My car use to be a rental car in Boca Raton,FL Mom's 97 Malibu 3100 & 01 Grand Am Se 2.4 Will's 1984 Buick Electra Estate Wagon 3oh7 5.0

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Trudgn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 13, 2006 Member Number: 14500 Location: Plover Mills, Ontario Name: Dan Age: 22 Sex: M Model Year: 1997 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 SFI Best ET: 15.873@86.69	One thing we're lacking over here is a 'quality' small car that doesn't feel cheap. Hopefully this offers some hope. __________________ PB: 15.87 @ 86.69 MPH- St. Thomas Dragway '07 1985 Honda Magna V30 1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT: Custom Cold Air Intake, 2.5" Dynomax exhaust w/Hi-Flow Cat, F/R Strut Tower Braces, 2000 Grand Am 3400 Conversion, KWD 6000k HIDs

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Silver GAGT Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 25, 2009 Member Number: 31389 Location: the village of vinco Name: Brice Sex: M Model Year: 2004 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	i hope we dont get it! __________________

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Ryan625 I'm a little twisted Join Date: Nov 24, 2007 Member Number: 24125 Location: Maryland Name: Ryan Age: 20 Sex: M Model Year: 1999 Car: Pontiac Grand Am GT Engine: 3400 V6	agreed..i would feel like a cheap whore driving one of those. __________________ 18" Koya's / 30% Tint / Tinted Tails Flowmaster 80 / Canuck Lowering Springs