2018 Suzuki Swift (all new)

**Yatta** · February 5th, 2019 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by videodude

More space for customization :D

The chassis is lighter, so despite the smaller engine it's just as playful as the previous version.

Yeah like an engine swap. I think the minimum for a car this size should be NA 1.3 or even 1.4L. Kung lower than that, they should think about forced induction like Ford's Ecoboost.

Originally Posted by dr. d

are you uncomfortable with the smallness of the engine, or with the big-ness of the bay?
as long as it accelerates decent enough, and goes up the ramp fine, then that's ok with me.
heh heh.

The last modern sub-1.3L naturally aspirated engined car I drove was a Mirage. I said modern because we have old Japanese surplus 800cc multicabs in the office. Maxes out at 40-60kph, takes more than 15s to get there. Anyway teh Mirage, it was an ok car, its just that I stepped on the gas trying to overtake an L300 FB, and whoa, I can hear the stock exhaust (even idling its noisy) change note, but nothing happened.

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**videodude** · February 5th, 2019 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Yatta

Yeah like an engine swap. I think the minimum for a car this size should be NA 1.3 or even 1.4L. Kung lower than that, they should think about forced induction like Ford's Ecoboost.The last modern sub-1.3L naturally aspirated engined car I drove was a Mirage. I said modern because we have old Japanese surplus 800cc multicabs in the office. Maxes out at 40-60kph, takes more than 15s to get there. Anyway teh Mirage, it was an ok car, its just that I stepped on the gas trying to overtake an L300 FB, and whoa, I can hear the stock exhaust (even idling its noisy) change note, but nothing happened.

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that might be because the Mirage has a 3-cylinder 1.3 engine. the swift has a 4-cylinder 1.4 so there's more pep to it.

**Egan101** · February 5th, 2019 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by videodude

that might be because the Mirage has a 3-cylinder 1.3 engine. the swift has a 4-cylinder 1.4 so there's more pep to it.

The Mirage has a 3-cylinder 1.2L engine while the new Swift uses 4 cylinders of the same displacement. The previous Swift has a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine.

Engine displacement is not that important. Power to weight ratio is a better factor to consider in terms of oomph or pep.

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**n_spinner06** · February 5th, 2019 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Yatta

Yeah like an engine swap. I think the minimum for a car this size should be NA 1.3 or even 1.4L. Kung lower than that, they should think about forced induction like Ford's Ecoboost.The last modern sub-1.3L naturally aspirated engined car I drove was a Mirage. I said modern because we have old Japanese surplus 800cc multicabs in the office. Maxes out at 40-60kph, takes more than 15s to get there. Anyway teh Mirage, it was an ok car, its just that I stepped on the gas trying to overtake an L300 FB, and whoa, I can hear the stock exhaust (even idling its noisy) change note, but nothing happened.

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Must be the cvt...

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**Yatta** · February 5th, 2019 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

The Mirage has a 3-cylinder 1.2L engine while the new Swift uses 4 cylinders of the same displacement. The previous Swift has a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine.

Engine displacement is not that important. Power to weight ratio is a better factor to consider in terms of oomph or pep.

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Yeah not a fair comparo, hopefully the extra cylinder gives the Swift more torque. I just find it sad that Suzuki decided to emasculate the local Swift from a 1.4 a few years ago to 1.2L. My friend has the older 1.4 and it has a good power/weight ratio.

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**chronicle** · February 7th, 2019 05:34 PM

Looks like this car is growimg on me.

Saw one earlier at edsa. Kala ko mini sa malayo. Swift pala.

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**Ser Chief** · March 28th, 2019 07:15 PM

I'm waiting for the Swift Sport.

**Ser Chief** · March 30th, 2019 02:29 AM

Guys, I'm looking at Suzuki's Facebook page now, and nakita ko na this March lang, nagpunta sila sa Bataan para sa media drive ng all new Swift. I'm confused, kasi last year ko pa toh nakita. Ano iniba ng all new na toh sa model na nakita ko last November? Or ngayon lang nila ni promote?

**TheUninvited** · March 30th, 2019 02:50 AM

Originally Posted by Ser Chief

Guys, I'm looking at Suzuki's Facebook page now, and nakita ko na this March lang, nagpunta sila sa Bataan para sa media drive ng all new Swift. I'm confused, kasi last year ko pa toh nakita. Ano iniba ng all new na toh sa model na nakita ko last November? Or ngayon lang nila ni promote?

Same (underwhelming) specs pa din. Nag media drive lang just like the Vitara from Suzuki Caloocan.

**videodude** · March 30th, 2019 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Ser Chief

Guys, I'm looking at Suzuki's Facebook page now, and nakita ko na this March lang, nagpunta sila sa Bataan para sa media drive ng all new Swift. I'm confused, kasi last year ko pa toh nakita. Ano iniba ng all new na toh sa model na nakita ko last November? Or ngayon lang nila ni promote?

It's the same. The purpose of the drive was to promote the Swift's aftermarket potential. The units were special editions just for the drives and featured skirts and decals. Aside from those, it's all stock GL CVT models.

Don't ask me why i know lol