Quirky Japanese automaker Suzuki recently unleashed the Suzuki Swift Sport Hybrid in Europe, and we say it remains a brilliant choice for a hot hatch.

The Swift has always had style by the bucket load, and this model is no exception. Suzuki Swift Hybrid displayed by Maruti at the Auto Expo 2020. Our hybrid systems are light and compact, and when combined with a lightweight chassis and responsive efficient petrol engine, this means you can expect nimble performance as well as improved efficiency. Looking for great fuel efficiency and a cleaner way to travel? See what this new addition to the Suzuki Range means for you:Here at Suzuki, we are hard at work making sure you're covered with cars that are cleaner to drive.Are you a company car driver, have a company car allowance or enquiring for your business fleet? Suzuki’s ongoing electrification efforts mean that every car it sells now offers some form of hybrid assistance. We’ve added self-charging HYBRID technology to our range*, which means the Swift now has greater fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and can achieve a longer driving range**, all without having to plug in your car to charge. Notice that your Suzuki feels more responsive with our HYBRID system, if you choose a Swift Sport, Vitara or S-Cross compared to previous models not fitted with this technology. It’s no longer a budget option, then, though Suzuki’s made the wise move of concocting a £249 a month lease deal to sweeten the pill.The hybrid system is clever, too. *Jimny excepted The front grille and bumper project the nose beyond that of the standard Swift, conveying a sense of tautness and imminent action. Your information will be used in accordance with our New pants, please!
Whether or not the brand will make a comeback in North America is anybody’s guess. This also means the hybrid is a bit slower to 60 mph at 9.1-seconds, but that’s fine. Ισχυρότερες επιδόσεις, περισσότερη ελευθερία. The Suzuki Swift Sport hybrid is, um, £21k. Find used Suzuki Swift Hybrid - Petrol/Electric Cars for sale at Motors.co.uk.

It also helps the car ‘coast’ during dull motorway miles.Electrical energy is accrued when decelerating and braking. With expertly designed muscular curves and interior and exterior personalisation options to enhance every journey, all eyes will be on you. Besides providing a power boost when the turbocharger is at rest, it also starts the engine during start/stop driving. What this means is agile handling despite carrying lightly more weight. The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes.
This service is provided by Disqus and is subject to their Enter your email address to receive regular Top Gear newslettersBy clicking below you agree to receive news, promotions and offers by email from Top Gear and BBC Studios. You can snick between gears (fun fact: the new stick has a 10% shorter throw) and make good progress, it’s all very impressive stuff—there’s no turbo lag and the acceleration builds steadily. All told, it adds 15kg to the Swift’s skinny kerb weight – so it’s still only 1,025kg – with the battery and converter placed beneath the front seats for best weight distribution.How it affects the Sport’s character, we’re keen to find out. Sure, the Swift Sport Hybrid is not exactly a barnstormer, but the mild-hybrid powertrain allows it to achieve 50 mpg with lower CO2 emissions. Suzuki has introduced a new limited edition of the Swift in the international market, christened the Attitude Hybrid.