Electronic Diagnostics Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4T
A true driver’s car, the Swift Sport has a reputation for reliability too. Kim Henson and Edward Haggar lift the lid on the Suzuki’s diagnostic aspects...
Suzuki introduced their first Swift Sport to British buyers in 2006, the model proving popular from the start for its combination of a sporty nature, good fuel economy and excellent practicality.
Second-generation models followed in 2012, with a third-generation version being introduced to Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2017 and in the UK from May 2018.
The five-door hatchback was deliberately light in weight (with the incorporation of much Ultra High tensile steel into the body structure) and aero dynamically more efficient than its predecessors.
Under the bonnet was a 1.4-litre (1373cc) turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine (first seen in the Vitara and S-Cross), which was developed using ‘Boosterjet’ technology. In essence this involves a small displacement, high-torque turbocharger, attached directly to the cylinderhead, and with the exhaust manifold built into the head, substantially reducing ‘turbo lag’. Further engine changes over the previous Swift Sport helped to improve performance, emissions and fuel consumption.
Importantly, with this engine its maximum torque delivery of 230Nm (1701b.ft) is produced all the way from 2500 to 3500rpm, compared with the second-generation version, which produced 160Nm (118 lb.ft) at 4400rpm. The result with the newer model is a car that pulls very strongly even from low engine speeds, endowing excellent performance across the
