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Suzuki Swift Hatchback 1.0 Boosterjet SHVS SZ5 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	998
Trim	SZ5
Price	£16,839
Engine Power - BHP	111
Acceleration	10.6
Top Speed	121 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123
Length	3840 mm
Width	1735 mm
Height	1495 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	265 l
Minimum Kerbweight	925 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control
Automatic start/stop system
Bluetooth hands free telephone connection
Digital clock
Fuel consumption screen
Lane departure warning system
Lights on warning
Low fuel level warning light
Navigation system
Outside temperature display
PAS
Pearl white instrument panel and front door trim
Rear parking camera
Smartphone connectivity
Tachometer
Trip computer

Entertainment

4 speakers + 2 tweeters
4.2-Inch Colour LCD display
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
Body colour door mirrors and handles
Body coloured bumpers
Electric door mirrors
Electric folding door mirrors
Electric front windows + drivers one touch
Electric rear windows
Front fog lights
Headlamp levelling
Heated door mirrors
High beam assist
High mounted stop lamp
LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
Rear fog lights
Rear privacy glass
Rear wiper
Tinted glass

Interior Features

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 inside door opener
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
Height adjustable driver's seat
Isofix
Luggage area lamp
Passenger seat back pocket
Pollen filter
Rear assist grips
Rear headrests
Storage area with lid
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
Radar brake support system
Rear child proof door locks
Rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters
Seatbelt warning lamp and buzzer
Side airbags
Side impact protection beams
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

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

Wheels

16" Polished alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	123

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	998
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	51.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	51.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	51.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	45.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	45.8
WLTP - MPG - High	58.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	58.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	58.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	48.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	58.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	58.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	58.2

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27D
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
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.6
Engine Power - BHP	111
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	170
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	121 mph

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	3840 mm
Wheelbase	2450 mm
Width	1735 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	37
Gross Vehicle Weight	1380 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	579 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	265 l
Max. Loading Weight	455 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	400
Minimum Kerbweight	925 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.6 m

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