The hot version of the upcoming Swift is going to ditch its naturally aspirated powertrain in favor of a turbocharged 1,4-litre Boosterjet unit.
Autocar reports that the next Swift Sport is going to be powered by an upgraded version of the 138hp 1.4-litre engine found in the current Vitara S crossover, with the new model expected to tip the scales close to the 1,000 kg mark.
The current model has bucked the downsizing trend, combining a high-revving 136hp 1.6-litre with a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox. Despite the switch to turbo power, Suzuki’s new hot hatch will try to stay as close as possible to the fun to drive character of its predecessors when it will hit the market in the second half of 2017.
Images of the standard 2017 Suzuki Swift have been leaked a couple of months ago, revealing the similar design approach of the Japanese company, albeit with a sharper outcome.
Standard models are expected to also use the company’s new 109hp turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit found in the Baleno, with the cabin featuring better quality materials and more connectivity options.
Note: Leaked images of the 2017 Suzuki Swift pictured
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