Following the concept preview in October, the fourth-generation all-new Suzuki Swift now makes its world debut, bringing forth a refreshed design, new powertrain, and updated ADAS features. The major highlight is the newly developed 'Z12E' 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine which is aided by a mild-hybrid (MHEV) system for increased torque and better fuel efficiency. The engine will be made available with a CVT-type automatic first and – Oh joy of joys – a 5-speed manual transmission, slated to follow

Suzuki is ramping up efforts in the electric vehicle (EV) space with the establishment of an all-new EV Business Headquarters, with a sizeable research and development (R&D) budget to boot. The newly-announced organisational reform now sees the Vehicle Planning Department parked under said EV Business HQ. Aside from other organisational shuffles, the company has yet to share specific details. Also read: The Suzuki Misano is a gorgeous four-wheeled motorcycle only for our dreams Back in February

Is the 2021 Suzuki Swift Sport a little too expensive for your taste? Fret not, as Naza Eastern Motors, the newly-appointed Suzuki distributor in Malaysia could be introducing the regular Suzuki Swift in the near future. In a recent interview session with Berita Harian, Naza Group CEO for Automotive Division Datuk Nik Hamdam Nik Hassan said there are plans to introduce the regular Suzuki Swift in Malaysia in 2022. “We plan to import it from Thailand as the Suzuki factory there builds the regular

This year marks the 100th anniversary of one of the world’s largest car makers. It is also one of only three companies in the world that still produces both cars and motorcycles. I am talking about Suzuki. And word on the grapevine is that Suzuki is about to make a return to Malaysia after a four-year absence. Though tenth in the global ranking of size by volume, the fact that Suzuki got to where it is without sub-brands and representation in the lucrative North American market is remarkable. Ev

** This article is the personal experience of a 2007 Suzuki Swift owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Hoo SH Suzuki wants redemption When Suzuki announced their new distributor for Malaysian market back in 2005, they know they are going against the guns of Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Suzuki had launched the new Swift back in 2004 for the European and Japanese market, where it’s praised by media and test drivers. Back then, I was still in my school days and not knowing about

The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift was introduced in late-2016 and went on sale in most markets by 2017. Unfortunately, the fourth-generation Swift was never offered in Malaysia, as Suzuki exited the Malaysian market in 2016. Seen here is the new 2021 Suzuki Swift facelift, which is expected to go on sale in Japan later this year. Changes are minor – from what we can tell, the restyled Swift gets a new front grille with a horizontal chrome strip and new dual-tone alloy wheels. Apart from that, t