Suzuki Swift SZ-L launched

Once upon a time we’d be bringing you news of the latest high-powered version of a bog-standard car from one car maker or another. But these days it’s about launching ever more economical models, even when the car you produce could already be considered a ‘budget’ car. And so it is with Suzuki, who have just launched the Suziki Swift SZ-L – a limited edition Suzuki Swift with a smaller engine.

The SZ-L is designed to offer a more economical option to the usual 1.5 litre lump, and substitutes it with a 1.3 litre, 93bhp engine from the Swift GL, which delivers 0-60mph in 11.0 seconds, 48.7 mpg and CO2 emissions of 140g/km which isn’t actually too shoddy.

To make this limited edition SZ-L, Suzuki are throwing in a few tweaks and some toys to make the package more appealing. You get AirCon, a choice of new metallic colours, some extra chrome bits and an upgrade or two for the interior. You also get indicators built in to the retractable door mirrors.

It’s not the most exciting car in the world, but this little Suzuki Swift is a decent enough little car with some nice additions to the normal package. It come in at just insurance group 4, and Suzuki are also offering 0% finance for orders up to the 30th September.

Priced at £10,250, the SZ-L is on sale now, but only 500 are being produced.