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Suzuki Swift Hatchback 1.2 Dualjet 83 12V Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1197
Trim	SZ5
Price	£20,609
Engine Power - BHP	83
Acceleration	13.8
Top Speed	106 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121
Length	3845 mm
Width	1735 mm
Height	1520 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	265 l
Minimum Kerbweight	991 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control
Automatic start/stop system
Blind spot monitoring
Colour LCD information display
Fuel consumption screen
Lane departure warning system
Lights on warning
Low fuel level warning light
Navigation system
Outside temperature display
PAS
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear parking camera
Rear parking sensors
Remote fuel cap release
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limiter
Tachometer
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition
Trip computer
Weaving alert

Entertainment

4 speakers + 2 tweeters
Auxiliary input socket
Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel audio controls
USB interface

Exterior Features

'Guide me home' headlamps
2 speed wipers+intermittent wipe
Automatic headlights
Black coloured A & B pillars
Black front grille chrome
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers
Door mirrors with built-in turn signal lamp
Electric door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Front fog lights
Green tinted glass
Headlamp levelling
Heated door mirrors
High beam assist
High mounted stop lamp
LED daytime running lights
LED number plate light
LED position lamps
LED projector headlamps with DRL
LED rear combination lamp
Rear fog lights
Rear privacy glass
Rear wiper

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket in front console
2 Isofix seat anchors
3 cupholders
3 spoke leather covered steering wheel
60/40 split rear seats
Accessory socket
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console storage
Centre lower box
Chrome handbrake release button
Chrome interior door handles
Cloth seat trim
Door pockets with bottle holder
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + vanity mirrors
Front head restraints
Front map light
Front passenger side assist grip
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox
Heater
Height adjustable driver's seat
Luggage area lamp
Passenger seat back pocket
Pollen filter
Rear assist grips
Rear headrests
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Top tether anchor plate for isofix child seat

Passive Safety

3 point ELR seatbelts for centre seat
3 point ELR seatbelts front and rear
ABS+EBD+Brake assist
Curtain airbags
Driver airbag
Dual sensor brake support
ESP + traction control
Foot protecting brake and clutch pedals
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill hold control
Passenger airbag
Rear child proof door locks
Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
Side airbags
Side impact protection beams
Tyre pressure indicator

Security

Alarm
Deadlocks
Freewheeling key cylinders
Immobiliser
Keyless entry and start
Light - on and Key in reminder
Locking wheel nuts
Remote central locking

Trim

Silver instrument panel and interior door trim

Wheels

16" Polished alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	121

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1197
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45.5
WLTP - MPG - High	60.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	49.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	58.8

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	75
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	69
NCAP Safety Assist %	25
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	999999
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	13.8
Engine Power - BHP	83
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	107
Engine Torque - RPM	2800
Top Speed	106 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	185/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	185/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1520 mm
Length	3845 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm
Width	1735 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37
Gross Vehicle Weight	1420 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	579 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	265 l
Max. Loading Weight	429 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	400
Minimum Kerbweight	991 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.6 m

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