Most improved Suzuki With 150 new features arrives in Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 26 June 2012 02:01 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The recently concluded Motor Show held at BMICH played host to the launch of the Suzuki Swift Dzire Automatic claiming 150 improvements in features and modifications and the title of most improved vehicle of the year.

Indeed, the manufacturers claim appears justified by its distinctive styling, powerful performance and thoughtful features. Powered by the now famous K series engine comes with VVT technology. The new Suzuki Dzire has added several engineering and performance improvements and a full array of luxury and lifestyle enhancements.

Among them, the energy efficient performance of the BS IV (Similar to euro four standards) emission compliant engine comes in for high praise by experts. Delivering 86 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 114 Nm of torque at 4,000, the power train of this remarkable engineering feat gains from Variable Valve Timing resulting in two bhp of extra power.

Since the new Swift Dzire has 40mm longer wheelbase the boot with a square boot lid design to make loading and unloading convenient, can now hold up 316 litres of space. The wider, roomier interiors also allow for considerably larger rear seats.

Associated Motorways (Pvt) Ltd., local agents for the brand indicated high expectations and confidence in the marketability of the model, which is expected to compete against others long established in this category.

An AMW spokesperson, interviewed during the motor show, heaped praise on the newly improved Suzuki Dzire stating that its new features and modifications make the model a serious contender and a live alternate option to much higher valued models of other manufacturers.

“Obviously, the new Suzuki Dzire is designed and built with a wider market in mind, particularly with the intent to compete against better established brands in this semi-luxury category. We can see the Suzuki Dzire encroaching new customer segments which have been exclusive domains of some rival brands for many years. Our after sales service back up, affordable and readily available spares inventory and the personal care of the team at AMW means the model, like all the rest of the Suzuki range will get the attention and support it deserves ensuring a bright future for the model and the brand,” he stated assuredly.

The Suzuki Dzire automatic petrol version is available in several variants (some variants offer manual transmission too) through AMW branches island wide.