2017 Suzuki Swift starts at £10,999 03 | 05 | 2017

THE ALL-NEW SUZUKI Swift, which has shed 30kg in weight over its predecessor, will go on-sale at Scottish dealerships next month, with prices starting at £10,999 for the entry-level 1.2-litre SZ3 Dualjet manual. (Read our roadtest of the all-new 2017 Suzuki Swift)

Standard equipment for all Swift models in the range is comprehensive and the SZ3 entry-level model includes six airbags, air conditioning, leather steering wheel, DAB radio with Bluetooth and four speakers, rear privacy glass, LED daytime running lights, 15-inch wheels, body coloured door mirrors and front electric windows.

The SZ-T model, staring at £12,999, is available with the 1.0-litre Boosterjet engine and manual transmission and adds rear view camera, Smartphone link display audio, 16in alloys and front fog lamps glass.

Step up to SZ5 (pictured), which starts at £14,499, and you get auto air conditioning, 16in polished alloys, satellite navigation, Advanced forward detection system, keyless entry and start and rear electric windows. The SZ5 is available with a six speed automatic transmission as an option.

At just 3840mm long, the new Swift is 10mm shorter than the outgoing model, while its wheelbase is 20mm longer, creating more interior room including 25% more luggage capacity at 265L, or 54 litres more.

It is also 15mm lower and 40mm wider, further accentuating its low and wide stance. Additionally, the European Swift has a wider front and rear track than the Japanese Domestic model.

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Jim McGill