Suzuki Swift test drive since 2010 hatchback
New generation Suzuki Swift review from Drom.ru. Golden middle
Suzuki Swift today can already be called the old-timer of the golf class the first generation saw the light in 1984, and the modern fourth in a row. Swift appeared in our market during the release of the second generation, and won mass recognition (which uses to this day at the moment when the third generation of the car saw the light. The first two swifts looked frankly budget and did not have their own style (except for the presence of a dull face). But the third was fundamentally changed and things went uphill. The machine turned out to be surprisingly alert and harmonious outwardly (remember how many plain peanuts live in the segment B the work of the company's designers deserves respect, they drew a proportional and firm machine).
The main distinguishing features of the new wave of the new wave was a flat roof, which is visually littered, large front racks and memorable lighting equipment. The most pleasant thing is that the baby was also good on the go, and even the presence of a robot did not allow to crooked in a displeased grimace, it was a practical and balanced hatchback in all indicators. The good must be stored, and the bad is cut off. It was such a slogan that was guided by Suzuki four years ago, when the development of a new generation of SWIFT started.
Until I saw two swifts nearby and the old one could not understand, how is the fourth generation outwardly different from the third? According to the photographs, the novelty did not even pull on light facelift almost one to one! But when the kids are nearby, metamorphoses appear, as if an image on a clean sheet of photo paper, which was lowered into a solution with a developer. With proprietary recognition, the novelty has become larger and more expressive. For example, the anterior optics are two times more old, and the rear lights, although they are similar in shape and bend, but also significantly grew in size and have large white sections.
Yes, and the general expression of the front became more prudent. This applies to the size, shape and plastics of the front bumper, the machine is also more relief from behind. As for the size, the alignment here is this: the newcomer added 9 cm in length and 5 cm in width, 10 cm went up, and the wheelbase lengthened by 5 cm. The additives did one good deed increased the reserve of space in the cabin. But the trunk and micronchik did not eventually even decrease from 213 to 211 liters and is rightfully considered one of the smallest in the classroom. You can fold the back of the rear row, increasing the volume to 528 liters. It is a pity that the floor will be uneven, and with a noticeable step in the middle.
The body of the new swift not only grew in all directions, but became tougher and a little easier (in general the car dumped about 20 kg). The manufacturer did not stir up for an additional portion of high -strength steel in particularly loaded areas, such as: safety bars in the doors, external boxes, medium racks, rapid amplifiers. At the same time, the suspension retained the old MacPherson scheme in the front, a half -dependent scheme on the back. They added stiffness to the front subframe and rear beam, as well as recalcited the settings of springs, shock absorbers and reptile stabilizers. I remember that the previous Swift was controlled very well, and this, therefore, should be even better? ..
But the handling will be a little later, but for now, getting to know the salon. The interior is good. Inside, Swift is not trying to be glamorous or seem premium, it is honest and high -quality. The finish material is not the most expensive, but quite acceptable, especially for unwritten W-classes. The plastic is hard everywhere, however, it looks decent, and the design is pleasant, funny. The salon is lively with silver inserts, and the front panel is divided into the top and bottom of the niche, where you can add small items. On the left side, from the driver's side, in this way, a small pocket for a mobile phone is obtained.
In the middle, a pretty audio control unit, which resembles it with the older and more expensive brother Kizashi. Slightly below rotating ventilation control handles with air conditioning. Even below the slot for connecting USB devices. It is a pity that the iPod could not identify. Nevertheless, almost everything is up to the time, everything is in fashion! But you also need to recall that the basic version for 559,000 rubles is equipped with air conditioning, 7 pillows, ABS and ESP systems, heated front seats, front electric windows, central locking and adjusting the steering wheel in height. Perhaps this is one of the most tempting offers in the class in our market.
All machines that are supplied from Hungary to Russia are equipped with an updated motor of 1.2 liters (previously was a 1.3 liter motor), which is put on another baby SPLASH. The engine is this vivid example of intensive development in Japanese. The motor received a new management program, due to which he added 8 horses and 4 Nm. In total, the motor develops very worthy 94 hp, available at 6,000 revolutions! The maximum 118 Nm engine also gives out high at 4,800 rpm. A 4-speed machine operates in pairs with a power unit (surcharge for it 40,000 rubles) or 5-speed mechanics, as in a test machine.
The five -speed box works clearly, the steps are easily turned on. The steep motor is able to give a tangible pickup after 4,500 rpm and, by wielding a pleasant lever, you can go really very cheerfully! After traveling, I asked passengers several times, what volume, in their opinion, is under the hood? Passengers called options from 1.3 to 1.6 liters, and the photographer even suggested that the engine had a small turbine. In general, the owner of Swift does not have to blush for a fine engine, this is a very greyhound motor. And even if the maximum speed of 165 km/h does not seem sky -high, in the city the little car looks agile and mischievous. And not only thanks to a good engine and mechanics. Suspension and handling no less tasty dishes performed by Suzuki engineers. The running qualities of this completely standard car offer a tempting balance of verified and dignified in each stage of controllability and good comfort, when during ordinary driving, the car does not shake passengers with an unnecessary hard suspension. Responses to work by the steering wheel are moderately sharp, and the feedback of the electric power is almost natural. Even despite the fact that in warm spring weather the car was shut on his studded winter tires, its controllability left very good memories.
In a maximum turn, the baby is ready to go to a more steep radius under the discharge of gas, and the sharper you wield a throttle and the steering wheel, the cooler the screwing will be and then it will go into a smooth skid. The machine, shod in a civilian 15-razin on caps, protects the insides and nervous system of its owner and on a broken road. She swallows unevenness perfectly, and in order to break through her, you need to fly into a really deep hole. Swift does not spit to the rut and low -quality highway. True, on soft winter tires at speeds above 160 km/h (along the speedometer, the dynamic corridor expands the machine along the speedometer, the hatch walks a little in the strip, demanding steering. Most likely, on the summer protector, this effect will disappear.
Speaking of controllability, you cannot leave ergonomics aside. It’s convenient to sit behind the wheel even to a tall person, the steering wheel adjustments and the position of the chair allow you to find the optimal landing even to a tall person. The seats themselves tenaciously hold the riders with a profile, and at the same time, yes, they are very comfortable. As for the rear places, there are no revelations here in capacity, this is the standard representative of his segment and tall people there are not very spacious there.
Swift is also good for its small equipped mass with mechanics only 960 kg! The motor with variable phases and with a small volume is economical. In my urban cycle, even in the mode of a slipper on the floor, he consumed no more than 8.2 liters of fuel, while the air conditioner was used from time to time. I think that an economical user, even by car with a 4-speed automatic, will be able to seriously lower my dubious record.
Noise insulation is quite decent, however, the booming studns are annoyed. I think the transition to summer tires will increase sound comfort. The sound of the motor does not cause bad emotions, and against the background of the character of the engine, I even sometimes like it. The sound system supports mp3 and plays the appropriate way in this format. Brakes without complaints.
The description of the hero of today's test will probably seem custom-made and paid. Let everyone think as they wish, I have nothing to add now, everything is already said above. Now it remains only to state. If long, then, in general, this is a very good new offer in the class at a very interesting price. I think the car will be successful, and a quota of 6,000 copies will be sold within a year. Well, in short, I liked it! And it is unfortunate that so far there are no more powerful 1.6-liter swifts, three-day and all-wheel drive supplies to Russia in Russia, which will be replenished in the near future in the near future.
Technical characteristics Suzuki Swift
The type of engine is gasoline, 4-cylinder
Working volume (cm3) 1 242
Power (L.S. at about / min) 94/6 000
Torque (Nm at rpm) 112/4 800
Front drive
The gearbox is mechanical, 5-speed
Front -like macherson type
The suspension is the rear -dependent, spring
Front ventilated discs brakes
Brakes of the rear discs
Length (mm) 3 850
Width (mm) 1 695
Height (mm) 1 510
Wheel base (mm) 2 430
Clearance (mm) 197
Equipped mass (kg) 960
Fuel consumption city 6.1, highway 4.4
Acceleration to 100 km/h (sec) 12.3
Maximum speed (km/hour) 165
Source: Drom.ru
