1991 Suzuki Swift 3 doors 1.3L 5MT FWD (68 HP)

Vehicle Overview

This small-sized Suzuki was available under different names across the Globe, but in Europe, it was known as the Swift, and the automaker made it in three body versions there.

With an increased demand for affordable cars, the Swift proved to be an excellent recipe for the Japanese brand. Apart from the five-door hatchback and the four-door sedan, the automaker also produced the Swift as a three-door hatchback. This version was not only more affordable but also looked sportier and thus more appealing to young customers.

The design was simple, with rounded panels and shaved edges. At the front, it featured a black, plastic wrapped-around bumper and a pair of horizontal headlights with corner-mounted turn signals. Its narrow grille was just enough for the small engines installed under the hood. Its profile showed the tall side windows related to the car’s height and the long doors that were needed to ease the ingress and egress of the rear-seat passengers. It sported black mirror caps and door handles. The slightly curved, vertical tailgate ended above the taillights, making loading and unloading difficult.

Inside, it showed low-mounted slim seats at the front. Its new dashboard design was simple and flat, with a raised area for the instrument cluster. On the center stack, depending on the options, it was available with air-conditioning and a tape player. As expected, the tilt-forward front seats allowed passengers to get inside on the rear seats.

Under the hood, Suzuki installed a choice of two gasoline engines paired with a five-speed manual. For specific markets, it offered a four-speed automatic transmission.