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Suzuki Swift Hatchback 1.2 Mild Hybrid Motion 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1197
Trim	Motion
Price	£19,514
Engine Power - BHP	82
Acceleration	12.5
Top Speed	103 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	64.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	99
Length	3860 mm
Width	1735 mm
Height	1495 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	265 l
Minimum Kerbweight	949 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control
Automatic start/stop system
Blind spot monitoring
Colour LCD information display
Digital clock
Driver monitoring system
eCall
Fuel consumption display (average/instantaneous) and range display
Intelligent speed control support
Lane departure prevention
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping assist (LKA)
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
Suzuki connect
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition
Weaving alert

Entertainment

4 speakers + 2 tweeters
9-inch infotainment display
Auxiliary input socket
Bluetooth audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Steering wheel audio controls
USB Type A and C

Exterior Features

'Guide me home' headlamps
1 speed with intermittent rear wiper + washer
2 speeds front wiper with intermittent + washer
Automatic headlights
Black coloured A & B pillars
Black Upper and lower front grille
Body colour door mirrors and handles
C pillar trim moulding
Electric door mirrors
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Green tinted glass
Heated door mirrors
High beam assist
LED daytime running lights
LED High mounted stop light
LED position lamps
LED projector headlamps
LED rear combination lamp
Manual headlamp level control
Rain sensor
Rear fog lights
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Side spoiler

Interior Features

1 cup holder in rear
12V Accessory socket in front console
2 cup holders in front
2 Isofix seat anchors
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear head restraints
3 spoke leather covered steering wheel
60/40 split rear seats
Accessory socket
Centre console storage
Centre lower box
Child seat tether anchorages x 2
Chrome handbrake release button
Chrome interior door handles
Cloth upholstery
Door pockets with bottle holder
Driver/passenger sunvisors with ticket holders + vanity mirrors
Front cabin lights
Front headrests
Front map light
Front passenger side assist grip
Glovebox
Heated front seats
Heater
Height adjustable driver's seat
Luggage area lamp
Manual air conditioning with digital control panel
Material door trim ornament
Parcel shelf
Passenger seat back pocket
Pollen filter
Single front passenger seat
Tilt adjustable steering wheel
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

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
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Hill hold control
Rear child proof door locks
Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
Side airbags with incorporated into front seats
Tyre pressure indicator

Security

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

Trim

Painted instrument panel ornament

Wheels

16" Painted alloy wheels
Emergency flat tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	99

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1197
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	56.4
WLTP - MPG - High	74.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	70.6

General

Generation Mark	5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	67
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	65
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	76
NCAP Safety Assist %	62
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)	12.5
Engine Power - BHP	82
Engine Power - RPM	5700
Engine Torque - NM	112
Engine Torque - RPM	4500
Top Speed	103 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	1495 mm
Length	3860 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm
Width	1735 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37
Gross Vehicle Weight	1365 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	589 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	265 l
Max. Loading Weight	416 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	400
Minimum Kerbweight	949 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.6 m

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