New Swift Special Edition
THE 1.2 RS IS BASED ON THE POPULAR 1.2GL AND WILL BE AVAILABLE IN LIMITED NUMBERS The engine delivers 63 kW and is mated to a five-speed gearbox in the new model.
Japan’s favourite compact car manufacturer has announced that it will introduce a Special Edition Suzuki Swift in South Africa in limited numbers. The model will enhance the Suzuki Swift’s sporty heritage and will be designed to celebrate its racing pedigree.
The Special Edition will be called the Suzuki Swift 1.2 RS and should be at Suzuki dealerships now at a suggested retail price of R184 800.
The new Swift 1.2 RS is based on the very popular manual version of the Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL. This means that it is equipped with creature comforts such as electric windows, a radio/CD player with Bluetooth connectivity, air conditioning and a multi-function steering wheel.
Using this version as a canvas, Suzuki’s designers added front and rear spoilers and side skirts to visually lower the vehicle and create a sporty stance.
Custom dark machined rims on Goodyear Dura tyres add to the appeal, as does a tailgate spoiler fitted flush to the upper lip of the rear hatch door.
The design is further enhanced by special dark blue sporty decals and RS lettering, which is mirrored in the front spoiler and specially painted side mirror covers. All RS models will be sold in the Arctic White Pearl Metallic colour.
Inside the 1.2 RS, Suzuki has added custom seat covers to add to the sporty appeal, while the GL’s level of standard equipment and safety features, such as two airbags, remain standard.
The 1.2 litre 16-valve engine has the same free-revving character as its larger siblings, but benefits from its lighter weight and smaller capacity to deliver a combined claimed fuel consumption figure of only 5.3 litres per 100 km.
This engine delivers 63 kW and is mated to a five-speed gearbox in the RS model.
“When we conceptualised the 1.2 RS, we set the target of creating an exciting and visually appealing Special Edition for under R200 000.
“With a price tag of only R184 800 and a rapidly growing waiting list, we have surely hit our target,” says André Venter, divisional manager for sales and marketing at Suzuki Auto South Africa.