Suzuki Swift In South Africa To Get CVT Automatic Gearbox

Suzuki Swift is an all-time favourite for everyone. This isn’t the first time that Suzuki has offered a CVT gearbox for an India-made model. Fronx was also launched with a CVT in South Africa. Suzuki will launch the fourth-gen Swift in South Africa soon and it will largely be similar to the Swift sold in India. However, there will be one major change in the South Africa-spec Swift from its Indian counterpart. Instead of an AMT gearbox, the Swift sold in the rainbow nation will get the option of a CVT gearbox.

The South African Swift will be available in three trim levels, namely GL, GL+, and GLX. Prices for the sporty hatch will be announced at time of its launch which is slated to take place in the coming South African spring. More importantly, the version of Swift has been manufactured in India.

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Technical Specifications

The model will be launched in South Africa powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder, Z-series naturally aspirated petrol engine belting out 81 bhp and 112 Nm of peak torque., Suzuki is offering a 5-speed gearbox as standard and the CVT is only available in the top-spec GLX trim.

Features

The South Africa-spec Swift carries features such as a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support,automatic headlights, electrically adjustable and folding side mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry, automatic climate control, and push-button start/stop.

The lower variants of the Swift in South African will have a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and manual air conditioning. Suzuki will offer the Swift in South Africa with plethora of safety features like six airbags, hill hold control, ABS with emergency brake support, and electronic stability control, three-point seatbelts on all five seats, and child seat anchorages as standard across all variants.

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The continuously variable transmission (CVT) gearbox market is experiencing notable growth, driven by the increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and advancements in automotive technology. Market conditions are favourable, with a shift towards hybrid and electric vehicles, which often utilize CVT systems for enhanced performance and efficiency. Future growth prospects remain strong as manufacturers focus on developing more sophisticated and reliable CVT designs, catering to diverse applications across passenger and commercial vehicles.