Suziki Swift Sport Gets ESP
2 Jul, 2007
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Suzuki today announced the brands spory model, the Suzuki Swift Sport will now come standard with Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
The standard Swift model still does not get the upgrade
“Suzuki is committed to providing the highest levels of safety to its customers, we have stayed true to the Suzuki philosophy of fantastic value for money by including ESP on the Swift Sport without adding to the price.” said Suzuki Australia Automotive General Manager Tony Devers.
For those of you unfamiliar with the benefits of ESP, we urge you to check out this video that can explain it far better than we ever could, but to put it into words, the ESP system in the Suzuki monitors sensor every 25 milliseconds, keeping a watchful eye on the angle of the steering wheel and the lateral movement of the car.
The ESP system can hence detect when the vehicle is threatening to skid off course, under these circumstances the system automatically applies braking pressure at each wheel and – if necessary – limits power delivery to ‘steer’ the vehicle into the desired direction.
The inclusion of ESP will bring the Suzuki Swift Sport inline with the newly released Ford Fiest XR4 which also has ESP standard. The Suzuki Swift Sport, now comes standard with
- ESP
- driver and passenger airbags,
- seat-mounted side airbags,
- side curtain airbags
- ABS brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).
The ESP isn’t the only change to the new swift lineup, the new series of upgrades a redesigned front grille, front and rear bumpers and rear lamps, a new aluminum wheel and a new rear seat now featuring a single-fold design incorporating a portable luggage board making it possible to create a flat rear storage area.
Apart from the facelift, the Suzuki Swift is now also available in two new colours, Ocean Blue and Nocturne Blue.
Suzuki has also confirmed it will enter the World Rally Championship in 2008, with an all-new rally car based on the SX4 hatch.
Pricing for the Suzuki Swift lineup:
- Swift 5-speed manual $15,990
- Swift 4-speed auto $17,990
- Swift S 5-speed manual $17,990
- Swift S 4-speed auto $19,990
- Swift Sport $23,990
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July 2nd, 2007 at 9:32 pm
I went to trade my Jazz in on a swift and walked away with my jazz.
the rear seat in the swift ( the w2ay it folded ) was a joke!! couldnt get a lawnmower in it!!
But now they have changed the seat, you may actually get a 7kg washing machine in there like i can the jazz.
might go back for another look now :)
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July 2nd, 2007 at 11:33 pm
yeah i think the seat arrangement needed to be the way it is now from the very start, its not like it was a revolutionary idea to begin with!
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July 3rd, 2007 at 3:53 pm
The rear seat arrangement does make it more attractive and should have been that way from the get go.
The new lines make it look “softer” though. Not sure if that’s the look they were going for.
Though Troy, I have to say. The Jazz would have felt like a gutless turd after test driving the Swift. I’ve driven both models and the Jazz was impressive with it’s seats, but I couldn’t handle that engine and was really surprised at the fact that my foot was planted in second gear and I was reaching for the stick to pull it down into 1st up a hill. Unloaded and yes… the handbrake was off :p
I walked away very unsatisfied from the Jazz, the Swift left a smile on my face, but not as much as the Polo TDI.
Cheers
Steve
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July 3rd, 2007 at 9:16 pm
$24K is a lot for a Suzuki IMHO.
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July 6th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
So when will the newer face lift model arrive in OZ? I’ve been wanting to buy a Swift S but i opted to wait for the immenent “Better” facelift model over the old run out stocks. Its been painfull waiting with my cash so someone please tell me.
Phuong.
ps. what other things do they have over the old model? will the price stay the same?
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July 8th, 2007 at 11:56 am
I have seen the new swift, and the rear seats don’t appear to fold completely flat. Also the floor is at a raised height, as the seat base does not lift forward or lower towards the floor as in the Honda Jazz. I fell in love with the Jazz’ seat movements, but that was about all I liked about that car.
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July 24th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT ???THE SUZUKI SPORT IN AUST DOES NOT COME WITH ESP
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July 27th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
do u know what ur talking about barry?
it says “it has been annouced” u know what that means?
it means that they didnt come with ESP and now the NEW MODELS WILL!!!! READ!!! USE UR BRAIN!!!
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August 25th, 2007 at 2:03 am
I held out for ages, did extensive research before going into my Suzuki dealer on June 29 to commence negotiating on a Swift Sport. I saw on all the Japan & UK versions they had traction control, abs (which I would have LOVED), however my Qld Suzuki dealer straight out said (when I put it to him at the time) “there’s no new/updated version planned for ages” and we wouldn’t get “traction control & ABS on the Aust Spec”. Now, in the same week I buy the car, Suzuki have a low-key announcement of the “updated” range. Of course now, I can’t even pay for these safety options, while new buyers get it at “no cost”. Morale of the story - don’t trust a Qld Suzuki Dealer!
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September 13th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
dang david, sry to hear that, i just got my new swift sport a week ago, with the new ESP the dealer said “first red swift sport in aus”
i guess that dealer lied to u, to get rid of their old car, but hey ur version does have abd+traction control, it just doesnt have the ESP.
i know i did hours and hour of research on swift sport before buying it ^^
(btw i waited 7 weeks for my sport) *they had the same one at the dealer when i went, but it had no ESP, so i said i want the new one! and than yea..
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September 15th, 2007 at 9:59 am
David
You shouldn’t accept that. (as my old boss used to say “The meek shall inherit the Earth - after every other b*****d’s finished with it”) …..
Do a few things :
1. Create a diary note with the date and time of who you spoke to at the dealer, and exactly what they said. Outline your specific question to them, about ‘updated versions’.
2. Clarify the confusion in your mind first - ie. ALL Swift Sport have ABS and EBD - even though the dealer has apparently told you Aus models would never have it ?? ESP is the only safety feature that was ‘added’ in what Queensland calls “Series 4″ for the SS. Series 3 had everything except the ESP (and they had slightly different bumpers and a different 2-piece folding mechanism for the rear seats).
The thing that is wrong is they have told you “there’s no new/updated version planned for ages”. Its worrying though that neither you or the salesman understood the difference between the features you’ve mentioned. Try to record exactly how the conversation went. Be careful not to slant it to the way you’d ‘like’ it to have sound (ie. completely one-sided) and just focus on facts.
3. Call Mayfairs Wholesale at Eagle Farm (they import Suzuki to QLD Dealers) and clarify with a representative (get a name and date/time of conversation) when they would have told dealers the ESP addition was being added (it was on all models BUILT after May 07 I believe). Make a diary note of the conversation. Tell them a dealer has told you on the above date there were no new models due, and you would like to clarify how they could be so confused - were the importers passing on the information to dealers ?
IN BOTH THE ABOVE DIARY NOTES WRITE *** ONLY *** FACTS - NOT A ROUGH RECOLLECTION - THIS COULD GET LOOKED AT BY LAWYERS/MAGISTRATE ETC. - so needs to be completely honest.
4. Write to the Dealer Principal of the firm you bought the Suzuki from and quote the above diary notes.
At the top of the body of the letter (after Dear Sir/Madam) write :
“WITHOUT PREJUDICE” then outline :
a) You were clearly told by the salesman that no new model was due in the near future (assuming that is correct?)
b) You based your decision to purchase on this advice and assessed the competitiveness of the pricing assuming you were buying a fully up to date and current model
c) You have clarified with Mayfairs Wholesale the date when Dealers were advised the model you purchased was no longer current and a new model with ESP would be available
d) Based on these facts you believe the dealership and their representative have acted unethically by failing to disclose relevant information
5. Offer the Dealer Principal the opportunity to rectify this unfair and unethical action on the part of their salesperson. Suggest the avenues you are prepared to accept :
a) Retrofitting the ESP safety feature to your vehicle
b) Replacing your vehicle with a current up to date model
c) Refunding $x to compensate you for reduced resale of your vehicle and compensation for the unethical treatment you received.
6. Request their response in writing within 7 days. Tell them in the absence of a satisfactory reply you will pass this correspondence and diary notes, contract of sale, and other relevant paperwork to the Queensland Department of Fair Trading to pursue your rights under the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000.
See how you go. Its worth a try - buyers should no longer have to accept being treated like idiots by car salesmen. (BTW if you want to forearm yourself for the tricks that STILL go on - see http://www.carbroker.com.au/ca.....-scams.php ) - useful as a reminder to any of us tyre-kickers.
I started looking for a Swift Sport around the same time as you, and the dealer I saw tried to sell me on the day with promises of a great deal and absolutely NO MENTION the ESP addition was on its way. I ALWAYS go away for at least 2 weeks and do plenty of internet research. As soon as I looked for Suzuki Swift Sport and scanned the usual motor vehicle sites and forums (always look for a community forum for the model you’re after - in this case www.redlinegti.com/forum) I straight away found info on the ESP addition.
In the end I bought with the ESP included for more than $3,000 less than he quoted me for the ‘run out’ model.
I agree its not safe to ‘trust’ any car dealer (Qld or otherwise) if you mean trust means they are as worried about your interests as you are - they are there to make money and there isn’t huge profits in car sales - so it is in their favour to sell to people who sign on the spot after lapping up the usual sales tactics.
However it is BUYER BEWARE. Do your own research. NEVER sign up on the spot. Shop around plenty or use a car broker. Visit the web-based forums and discuss the prices you’ve been given. Etc.
The difference in your case is it appears the salesman LIED to you - and that is a completely different situation to not being careful when buying.
Hope that helps.
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March 26th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
The Suzuki Swift Sport i a very good car for when it is our first.
Try a PORSCHE :P Much Better!
ITS NICE!
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April 10th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Hi,
I currently own a 1.4IDSI Jazz(CBU Japan) and am looking for a second car. I fell in love with the sports model and took it for a test drive recently…powerful but rather bumpy compared to the non-sports 1.5 version. Is this normal? I don’t think we can compare the space of a jazz nor its fuel consumption with suzuki swift sport. Of course Jazz will win.
But in my country (Malaysia), suzuki swift is currently being assembled locally (CKD) whereas the sport version comes in CBU Japan. Due to this there is approx. RM30k price difference. The CKD is priced @ RM71++k whereas the sports is priced @ RM102++k. Moreover the resale value of suzuki is very much lower than Honda and Toyota. Thus, i’m hoping to get some pointers here on the suzuki sport before deciding. Of course i am a HOnda lover. My Jazz has been good to me and i have not encountered any problem..touch wood!
Then again,most of the Honda models offered within the RM100k price range is a CKD. Though the Jazz V-TEc is CBU…but from Thailand. Hmmm…still contemplating whether to go for Honda civic 1.8 (interior is beige…don’t fancy that). Similar with Altis…don’t fancy the beige interior.Hope to get some information or pointers here before making my decision.
Thanks.
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April 10th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
The resale is improving for Suzuki every year and quality is as high than any of its rivals, I have owned Suzuki’s and never had one problem ever, Swifts are in demand selling very well around the world won many awards and consumers rank the little beast very highly, so I would say your wrong (sue) to judge Suzuki, they are highly sought after make no mistake…………
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