Suzuki is developing the new fourth-generation Swift hatchback and these spy shots offer some hints at what the newcomer might look like…

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In recent years, Suzuki’s success in South Africa has been nothing short of phenomenal. Suzuki is currently the third top-selling car brand in South Africa ahead of brands such as Hyundai, Nissan and Ford.

While Suzuki offers a compelling range of budget-friendly cars to suit diverse needs, the Suzuki Swift hatchback has been an important cog in the wheel of Suzuki’s success. The third-generation Suzuki Swift has been around since 2016 and the Japanese firm is developing its successor which you see here in these spy images.

The new Swift will be underpinned by a modified iteration of the firm’s Heartec platform in an effort to improve the model’s safety credentials. As far as styling goes, the prototype you see undergoing testing here is heavily camouflaged but it’s clear that the new model will wear a notably larger grille (along with a new grille mesh pattern) as well as revised headlights. You’ll also notice that the shape and contour of the bonnet is markedly different from the current generation Swift.

The sloping roofline gives the new Swift a more dynamic silhouette and you may notice that the rear door handle is no longer hidden in the C-pillar but is now conventionally positioned on the rear door. At the rear, new taillight clusters are likely.

A new Suzuki Swift is expected to be revealed in 2023 boasting enhanced styling and safety features.

As for what powertrain/s will be offered for the new Swift, official details have to be revealed, however, it’s expected that a turbocharged 1.4-litre mild-hybrid setup will be offered as well as a hybrid Swift which will adopt technology from the existing partnership between Suzuki and Toyota.

A full reveal of the new Suzuki Swift can be expected in 2023 and the Swift Sport will follow thereafter. As soon as more details come to light, we will keep you updated.

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