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However, a hybrid has arrived here and it comes in the form of the Swift, and it’s fair to say Suzuki is treading carefully, the Swift hybrid can only be described as a mild hybrid – don’t think Toyota Prius, the hybrid system is more like you would find on European cars such as those from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. In mechanical terms, Suzuki’s system utilises an electric motor to assist the engine in a parallel configuration, it is powered by a lithium-ion battery that is charged as the car decelerates and brakes, there is no electric-only mode of propulsion involved. While cruising, the battery helps power all of the additional electrical systems such as safety features, air conditioning, Bluetooth and smartphone connectivity, which means the engine spends more of its energy driving the wheels. There are a multitude of display graphics which indicate to the driver how the system is operating so that he or she can get maximum fuel economy benefits. The result of all of this is Suzuki’s claimed 4.1-litre per 100km combined cycle fuel usage average. That compares to the standard Swift which has a 4.8l/100km figure, so there are gains to be made there; however, there is a little trade-off, the Swift hybrid requires premium fuel which is more expensive than the standard 91 octane. Nevertheless, if you are keen on cutting down emissions and like that bottom line of 4.1l then the hybrid does have benefits, and that figure is very achievable. During my time with the evaluation car the fuel usage readout was constantly listing around 5.2l/100km with around 4l/100km registering instantaneously at 100km/h (engine speed 1900rpm). Powering the Swift hybrid is a four-cylinder engine of 1197cc. It is a smooth, quiet engine which cuts out at idle and restarts automatically when acceleration is requested – almost without notice such is the refinement that has gone into the mechanical elements. The 1.2-litre unit is rated at 61kW and 107Nm, the latter available at just 2800rpm which means there is available torque on offer, and if you add in the moderate SMOOTH: Design-wise, the Swift is a popular shape. SUZUKI SWIFT HYBRID: European specification and placement of controls. amount of electrical assistance acceleration is more than satisfactory. A standstill to 100km/h time of 11.5sec is possible, along with a 7.7sec time to make an 80-120km/ h highway overtake. Drive is carried through a continuously variable automatic transmission. By sheer nature of its simplicity it, too, helps promote fuel efficiency. The change in ratio is seamless, providing an overall feeling of smoothness. There is also a sport mode should the driver like the revs hunting higher. I tried to replicate the type of driving the Swift hybrid would most likely be subjected to on a daily basis – a suburb to city commute, a trip to the supermarket, and a weekend excursion. There are no surprises here, the Swift in all forms functions well in those situations. The hybrid hasn’t lost sight of the Swift concept, an easy-to-drive model with as much practicality as you can get in a small car. See, at just 3.8m, the Swift makes good use of its compact proportions, it is a fiveseater at a pinch. On the open road it is quiet and composed when presented with a tight corner or two. The Swift sits somewhat low at 1.5m so there isn’t a lot of body movement, even though the rear suspension is a tube beam type there is enough suspension movement to promote • Price – Suzuki Swift hybrid Limited, $28,500 • Dimensions – Length, 3845mm; width, 1735mm; height, 1495mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, front-wheeldrive, 1197cc, 61kW, 107Nm, continuously variable automatic. • Performance – 0-100km/h, 11.5sec • Fuel usage – 4.1l/100km a controlled ride even when road ripples threaten balance. Interestingly, the hybrid is built in Japan but is destined mostly for the European market. That being the case, there are a few little quirks the traditional Suzuki owner would need to adjust to. For one, the indicator and wiper stalks have been transposed, and why European buyers like rear manual window winders eludes me, but that’s what you get in Swift hybrid. Also, the hybrid model is sans sat nav but there is Apple Car Play and Android Auto. As with the entire Swift range, the hybrid gets a fivestar Australasian New Car Assessment Program rating. That’s achieved by an abundance of safety features such as an advanced forward detection system which mitigates the chance of a collision, there are also other clever features such as adaptive cruise control, rear view camera and rear cross traffic alert. The Swift hybrid lists at $26,990 in standard form, the evaluation car was a Limited specification model and it adds $15100, $2000 if you want two-tone paint. These prices compare to $20,750 for the Swift GL ($22,990 auto) non-hybrid. I guess that difference is a matter of equation as to whether the fuel saving benefits going forward, outweigh the extra cost. Suzuki has a fairly extensive model line-up, I will be interested to see how far the company takes its hybrid technology and whether it can be adapted to other engine configurations. In the interim, if you want something just that little bit different in your Swift purchase then the hybrid model still represents all those traditional Suzuki values but with the thought you are doing just a little bit to reduce emissions and benefiting the environment. To top it off, there’s also the benefits of the local dealership’s tempting maintenance programme – all in all there is lot to consider, but judging by my experience with Suzuki all the ingredients add up to healthy sales down under. has motoring covered! 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