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What is a Suzuki Swift DDiS?
The Swift Diesel is a 1.3-litre (improved version this summer over the outgoing unit). It was quite lively in the mid-rev-range, with useful overtaking power on faster roads. Zero to 62 mph takes 12.7 seconds and the top speed is 109 mph.
What engine is in a Suzuki Swift 1.3 diesel?
With 74 BHP, the turbocharged 1.2 Litre 16v Inline 4 diesel engine accelerates this Swift 1.3 DDiS to 62 mph in 11.0 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 103 mph. Having a kerb weight of 1120 kg, it achieves 61.4 mpg on average and can travel 607 miles before requiring a refill of its 45 litre capacity fuel tank.
Which swift car is best?
From the total of nine versions, here’s which one you should buy.
- Maruti Suzuki Swift priced between Rs 5.73-8.41 lakh.
- AMT option worth the extra Rs 50,000 for urban commutes.
- Mid-spec Swift VXI budget pick of the range.
- Buy the higher-spec Swift ZXI for the best value.
Is the Suzuki Swift diesel?
Maruti Suzuki has discontinued the diesel powered variants of the Swift as the engine was not updated to comply with the BS6 emission norms. As the 1.3-litre diesel mill is discontinued, the model is now available only with a 1.2-litre petrol engine.
Is DDiS engine turbo charged?
The 1.3-litre DDiS engine comes equipped with inter-cooler fixed geometry turbo charger for better efficiency and power output.
What is the meaning of DDiS engine?
DDiS, or Diesel Direct Injection System is the designation for Suzuki diesel engines with Common Rail direct injection system. Usually, engines are equipped with variable geometry turbochargers and intercoolers. To date, all DDiS engines have 4 cylinders arranged in a line.
How much does the Suzuki Swift DDiS cost?
It’s not all good news, though – as with most diesels, the DDiS carries a premium. At £12,890, it’s one of the most expensive models in the range – the top-spec SZ4 petrol is £385 cheaper. To ease the financial blow, Suzuki is offering the diesel only in well equipped SZ3 trim, although it does without cruise control and a starter button.
Is the Suzuki Swift the perfect replacement for the DS3?
However, the latest arrival in the Auto Express car park is proving to be the perfect replacement for the DS3. With its five-door layout, our Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDiS is just the ticket as family-friendly transport. Now my grand-daughter, Evie, is 15 months old, she needs a larger, forward-facing child seat.
Why is the Suzuki Swift so popular in the noughties?
Where the Suzuki Swift dawdled through the Nineties as cheap, dependable but ultimately charmless transport, a mid-Noughties revolution suddenly made it one of the most appealing small cars on sale. Suddenly charm was its currency. Launched around the time as the reborn Fiat 500, it was just that bit more forward thinking.
How fast is the Suzuki Swift?
There is just one engine to choose from in the standard Swift (there’s more on the Sport model below) and all models use a five-door body shell. Normal cars get a 1.2-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine, badged Dualjet Hybrid by Suzuki. It has 83hp and a best 0-62mph time of just over 12 seconds. It ain’t fast.