Can't wait for it to be released - it's about due, that's for sure.

Next year....

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/38756/2011-suzuki-swift-spied-testing

Is it just me, or is the new Swift looking much the same as now? Updated grills and tailights and maybe a different grab handle for the bootlid? See the bulge at the rear.

That'd be there just to break up the lines so no-one knows what the hatch will be shaped like.

As I first read it, they're apparently suggesting the photos show one last update to the current model before the 2011 model is released. Then I read it through a few more times before I worked out they might be trying to say that there has been another update to the styling of the 2011 model before it hits showroom floors - which would make more sense had the author been able to articulate their point properly and not mangle it like a tissue in a washing machine.

Rant aside, I can pick a few styling differences with the 2011 Swift, and the body also looks to have gone up a size or two in waistband. Of course this is pure speculation based on a couple of ambiguous photos, and not an opinion I would consider publishing as journalism.

I just hope it will have a more spacious luggage capacity.

It looks like the rear end has taken a slightly Megane-esque shape, which would mean more boot space.

Which would be a good thing considering there's less room in a new swift boot than in a mk2/3.

Well kiddies, all will be revealed in July....

http://autoweb.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/8AA1C993EE0CAB46CA257723000C0EF0

....though you have to wait till next year to buy one!

Somebody apparently got some photos in Hungary. SO the time for it to be revealed is getting closer and closer.

http://indianautosblog.com/2010/06/unco ... camouflage

nice find!

Found a shot of the interior too...

Very impressed with my 08, would buy the new one too.
If they give the DSG option for the Sport, that will open up a whole other market, very few people I know over 30y old buy manuals for everyday.
I bought a manual as it is a bit more 'fun' and a normal auto would kill the 1.5L.

Excellent find (also excellent find monstazuki for the dash photo).

Can see the Kizashi dseign influence around the tailight and bootlid shape. And the dash also has the Kizashi theme. Looking like a nice, modern upate of the Swift.

Well I was right about the Megane-esque bulge in the backside, but only Suzuki could find a way to make it look that bad. I was never a fan of the rear of the Swift but now it looks horrid!

Agreed. looks like an american with their pants down.

Absolutely Horrid.

That said - they'll sell millions

Edit: I hope they put a DSG in it, and not one of those stupid CVT's that is in the SX4 / kizashi.

I was looking at the Kizashi just last weekend and asked about the CVT and how often the rubber band snaps. The dealer informed me it is a chain driven CVT not belt. That should greatly improve the life of it.....

Here is a brief list of some cars that offer CVT transmissions.....

* Audi A4 2.0/1.8T/2.4/3.0/2.0 TDI/2.7 TDI
* Audi A6 2.0/1.8T/2.4/3.0/2.5 TDI
* Daihatsu Mira Custom 0.66l 3 cyl
* Dodge Caliber 2.0 L, 2.4 L
* Dodge Durango 5.7 L HEMI
* Fiat Punto 1.2 L
* Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L 4 cyl
* Ford Five Hundred 3.0 L 6 cyl
* Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 L TDCi 110 PS
* Ford Freestyle 3.0 L 6 cyl
* Honda Civic HX 1.6 L 4 cyl
* Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3 L 4 cyl
* Honda City 1.5 L
* Honda Airwave 1.5 L
* Honda HR-V 1.6 L
* Honda Insight 1.0 L 3 cyl
* Honda Jazz 1.3L/1.4L/1.5L / Honda Fit 1.3 L/1.5 L
* Honda Odyssey (JDM)
* Honda Stream
* Honda Stepwgn
* Jeep Compass 2.4 L
* Jeep Patriot 2.4 L
* Lexus GS450h 3.5 L 6 cyl
* Lexus RX400h 3.3 L 6 cyl
* Lexus LS600h 5.0 L 8 cyl
* Mercedes-Benz A-Class

* Mercedes-Benz B-Class
* Mercury Montego 3.0 L 6 cyl
* Microcar MC1/MC2 505cc 2 cyl diesel or petrol
* Microcar Virgo 505cc 2 cyl diesel or petrol
* Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 L MIVEC 4 cyl with INVECS-III CVT (Asian-Oceanian version only, 72 kW)
* Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 L/1.8 L MIVEC 4 cyl with INVECS-III CVT (Asian version only) the 2008 version also
* Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 L/2.4 L MIVEC 4 cyl with INVECS-III CVT 2008 (North America)
* Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 MIVEC 4 cyl with INVECS-III CVT
* MG F/MG TF 1.8L
* Mini One and Cooper.
* Nissan Altima (from 2007, Model S)
* Nissan Cube
* Nissan Maxima (from 2007, Model SE)
* Nissan Micra 1.0 L/1.3 L
* Nissan Murano 3.5 L
* Nissan Primera 2.0 L
* Nissan Qashqai 2.0 L
* Nissan Rogue 2.5 L, Model SL
* Nissan Sentra (from 2007 and on)
* Nissan Serena 2.0 L
* Nissan Skyline 350GT-8
* Nissan Teana 3.5 L
* Nissan Tiida / Versa
* Opel Vectra 1.8 L
* Peugeot 4007 2.4 16V
* Renault Koleos
* Rover 25
* Rover 45
* Rover Streetwise
* Saturn Ion Quad Coupe (2003-2004)
* Saturn Vue 2.2 L AWD (2002-2005), 2.2 FWD (2002-2004)
* SEAT Exeo
* Subaru R1
* Subaru R2
* Subaru Stella
* Subaru Legacy (Lineartronic)
* Subaru Outback (Lineartronic)
* Suzuki SX4 (2010 onwards)
* Tata Nano
* Toyota Avensis
* Toyota Highlander Hybrid 3.3 L 6 cyl
* Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.4L 4 cyl
* Toyota Prius 1.5 L 4 cyl
* Toyota Wish 2.0 L 4 cyl

Here is an article from the Sydney Morning Herald about the new Swift;
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/firs ... -y1ru.html

and a pic

My only thoughts are how reliable is it going to be and how well it's put together.......I reckon it will be a huge seller.

Considering not much has changed from the current model I would expect the reliability and build quality will be much the same.