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The design is also slightly revised with chrome inserts on the rear bumper, and in the “Pack” version, new bi-LED headlamps with a redesigned light signature. Inside, there is a new instrument cluster. The high definition central screen is 8 inches. On the connectivity side, it is now Apple CarPlay compatible, and still Android Auto to connect your smartphone to it.
A review of equipment
Suzuki specifies that the safety equipment is also enriched with a pre-collision system with detection of vehicles, motorcycles, cyclists and pedestrians. It is even compatible with intersections which is a plus for safety. There is even an alert when opening the doors when stationary to avoid dooring cyclists or any vehicle.
But, therefore, it is under the hood that we must look for the big novelty. Instead of 122 horsepower as since its launch, the Suzuki Swace Hybrid is entitled to 140 horsepower from the 1.8 hybrid engine. This power gain is achieved with a new electric motor that is more powerful, but also lighter and more compact. In the WLTP combined cycle, consumption remains the same as the previous version of 4.6 l/100 km. On the emission side, they are 104 g / km against 103 (from) for the 1.8 hybrid of 122 hp.
The Suzuki Swace Hybrid MY23 has already been in dealership at Suzuki France for 2 days:
- Swace Privilege €32,750,
- Swace Pack €34,250
Our opinion, by leblogauto.com
Why buy a copy rather than the original? Apart from the price, there is hardly any reason, is there? At Toyota, the Corolla Touring Sports with the same engine, starts at €32,400 in the Active finish. But it is necessary to compare point to point the equipment to compare well.
Suzuki did not touch the chassis settings or the interior except for its logo on the steering wheel. So, Toyota or Suzuki, it seems more a matter of badge and sales/after-sales network which will make you choose. As there were Citroënists and Peugeotists on similar or even identical vehicles, are there Suzukiists and Toyotists who consider that their version of the Corolla is the best?
To sum up
The Suzuki Swace Hybrid receives Toyota’s new 140 horsepower auto-hybrid engine. The Toyota Corolla clone also receives some technical updates such as the pre-collision detector or an 8-inch central screen.
Suzuki or Toyota, only your affection for one badge or the other will guide your choice.
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